Principles of the La Crosse County Democratic Party

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