Civil Rights

"We need to guarantee equal rights and civil rights and say that, here in America, workers have the right to organize -- women have the right to choose - and justice belongs to everyone regardless of race or gender or sexual orientation." -- Senator John Kerry

"I would like to take issue with the notion that marriage needs to be defended from lesbian and gay families. There are many threats to marriage these days, and half of all marriages end in divorce, but heterosexuals have long succeeded in failing at marriage without any help from lesbian and gay couples. I really cannot see how people who consider themselves 'pro-marriage' could be so gung-ho about denying so basic a right to so many stable, law abiding, tax paying, loving families." -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), 03/26/04

"The Bush budget documents the fundamental failure of the Bush Administration to understand the real needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community." -- Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Civil Rights and Justice

Democrats are unwavering in our support of equal opportunity for all Americans. That's why we've worked to pass every one of our nation's Civil Rights laws, and every law that protects workers. Most recently, Democrats stood together to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act.

California Democratic Party: Equality of Opportunity

The California Democratic Party believes that all persons deserve the opportunity to fully participate in the economic, cultural, political and social facets of society. We take pride in and celebrate our diversity and work to foster the common values and commitments that unite all people regardless of their age, cultural heritage, national origin, disability, socio-economic status, gender, race, sexual orientation or views on religion.

California Democratic Party: Immigration

As Californians, we are proud to live in the most diverse state in the nation. We recognize our cultural diversity as the core of our nation's strength, and promote inclusion as a means of achieving individual excellence and national unity. Democrats believe that our immigration system should be safe, legal and consistent with American values of freedom, opportunity and fair play.

California Democratic Party: Women

California is the proud home of pioneering women who have blazed new trails in business, entrepreneurship, culture and politics. Democrats respect women as full partners in family and society. We proudly and vigorously support a woman's right to choose how to use her mind, her body and her time.