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The Ongoing Platform: These statements
embody the beliefs and principles of the Minnesota
Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Each of these items has
received at least a 60% affirmative vote at a DFL State
Convention.
The Action Agenda: These statements lay out specific legislative and policy priorities for a two-year period. Attendees at DFL precinct caucuses begin the process of building the Action Agenda by introducing resolutions at the biennial precinct caucuses. Each of the items in the Action Agenda has received a minimum 60% affirmative vote at a DFL State Convention. The State Convention may approve up to 100 items to include in the Action Agenda. If more than 100 items receive the required 60% approval, the 100 items that received the most votes are included in the Action Agenda. The categories in each document are arranged alphabetically. The ordering of the points does not reflect rank or priority. The 2008-2010 Platform, including the Ongoing Platform, Action Agenda, and Legislative Priorities, is available below in PDF form. The 2006-2008 Platform is also available for historical reference. The current Ongoing Platform and Action Agenda are available using the link below. |
The family farm is
the
keystone of our society and must be preserved.
We believe American business, properly encouraged and regulated, can bring economic prosperity to all, but if it does not, we believe government should take appropriate actions to bring about that prosperity.
We recognize that
when the
rights of any citizen are threatened, the rights of all are endangered. We therefore pledge to preserve our
constitutional and civil rights.
We believe
consumers have a
right to safe and reasonably priced products, fair treatment in the
marketplace, and complete and accurate information about products and
services.
We believe a
vigorous and universally
available system of public education is basic to a productive,
democratic
society.
We believe in
safe, sustainable and
secure energy sources that offer coming generations
access to fuels and power.
We pledge to ensure the political rights of all citizens through fair elections and responsible government.
We believe that all
people
should have the opportunity to be self-sufficient, secure and healthy.
Cost-effective and adequately funded programs can help ensure these
basic
needs.
We promote the
American labor
movement and the rights of all workers.
We recognize the intertwined relationship between national security and international policy. We believe in a foreign policy that strives for international cooperation, supports human rights, and respects international justice. Such a policy will have the effect of restoring American leadership in world affairs and thereby greatly enhancing the security of our borders as well as the safety of our citizens at home and abroad
We believe in
leaving the
world in better condition than we found it.
We advocate strong
law
enforcement policies combined with vigorous crime prevention programs
that
emphasize education, treatment and rehabilitation.
We believe all Americans have a right to a secure retirement.
We believe
government budgets
must be based on sound fiscal policies and fair taxation aimed at
achieving
economic growth, conservation of resources and full employment.
We believe that in order to prosper, all residents and businesses must have access to efficient and affordable transportation.