Principles of the La Crosse County Democratic Party

Provide the means for every citizen to receive affordable quality health care.
Champion women’s health and reproductive rights.
Provide quality public schools and educators, and affordable college education.
Support equal pay for equal work to reduce the gender earnings gap.
Enhance the quality of life in rural areas.
Restore and protect voting rights for all.
Upgrade public transportation as necessary, including maintaining safe roads, bridges, and transit.
Reverse growing income inequality and promote economic security for all Americans.
We welcome everyone, and we celebrate the diversity of our communities.
Protect freedom of the press and our first amendment rights.
Respect the basic norms of a democracy.
Defend our water resources and environment from degradation.
Support and coordinate the efforts of groups dedicated to the principles of the Democratic Party.
Maintain the separation of church and state.
End gerrymandering of legislative districts by political parties.
Expand the use and development of renewable energy with a goal of retiring all coal-based power plants.
Eliminate the corrupting influence of big money in politics.
Safeguard the guarantee of equal protection of the law.
Act immediately to combat climate change.
Affirm the importance of unions by defending workers' rights, a fair and living wage, safe work places, and the right to join unions.

Upcoming Events

LCDP Regular Meeting
Mon Jan 28 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ho-Chunk Three Rivers House, 724 Main St., La Crosse, WI 54601
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LCDP Executive Board Meeting
Mon Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ho-Chunk Three Rivers House, 724 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
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Winning!

By Mike Smuksta

ENJOY the video below of the Victory speech from Governor-elect Tony Evers at the Orpheum when the final ballot count was announced.

It was close to 2:00 am., Nov. 7.

A full version of the original stream from Wisconsin Eye (including Mandela Barnes’ victory speech) can be viewed here.

Who's On Your Side?

By Obbie King

Coal miners and factory workers think Trump and the Republicans are “on their side”. They are gravely mistaken.

Message from the Chairs

By Peter Gorski

Chairs' Message

By J.D. Wine

As the year 2017 winds down, Democrats, in general, and the La Crosse County Democratic Party in particular; have responded to the shock of a Trump Presidency with vigor and passion.