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About UsPrinciples of San Juan County Democrats We, the Democrats of San Juan County, believe in the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These fundamental democratic principles to which we subscribe: Liberty, Equality, Community, Justice, Cooperation, Security, and Open Society, provide the foundation of our work as a local political party. In promoting these principles, we place enduring value on the individual qualities of honesty, integrity, fortitude, ethics, forward vision, and open communication essential to sound democratic process. BY-LAWS “What has distinguished our ancestors?–That they would not admit of tortures, or cruel and barbarous punishment.” “But Congress may introduce the practice of the civil law, in preference to that of the common law…they will tell you that there is such a necessity of strengthening the arm of government, that they must have a criminal equity, and extort confession by torture, in order to punish with still more relentless severity. We are then lost and undone.” Patrick Henry, June 16, 1778 Virginia Ratifying Convention Democrats of San Juan County P.O. Box 1007 Friday Harbor, WA 98250about us | issues | commentary | membership | donate | resources | calendar | home
PlatformSan Juan County Democratic Party Platform Adopted by a quorum of Precinct Delegates, April 19, 2008 County Convention in Friday Harbor Declaration of Principles We, the Democrats of San Juan County, believe in the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These are fundamental democratic principles to which we subscribe: Liberty – freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the Government for redress of grievances, freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. Justice – due process of law, trial by jury, basic human rights – including economic justice. Equality – equal rights, equal opportunity, fairness. Cooperation – domestic tranquility and civility, pursuit of happiness, peaceful resolution of disputes, provision of humanitarian aid. Community – promotion of the general welfare – including universal health care, public good, fiscal responsibility, responsible stewardship of the Earth and its biodiversity. Security – common defense, public safety, multilateral partnerships, mutual alliances, security of all people worldwide. Open Society – government transparency, open elections, public participation in the process of governance, right to vote and have it validated; provide the foundation of our work as a local political party. In promoting…
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ResourcesPolitically-Oriented Organizations Air America Backbone Campaign, www.backbonecampaign.org Breakthrough Institute, www.thebreakthrough.org Center for American Progress, www.americanprogress.org Center for Public Integrity, www.publicintegrity.org The Democracy Alliance, www.democracyalliance.com Democracy for America, www.democracyforamerica.com Democratic Leadership Council, www.dlc.org Democracy Now!, www.democracynow.org FactCheck.org, www.factcheck.org Green Institute, www.greeninstitute.net Longview Institute, www.longviewinstitute.org MoveOn.org, www.moveon.org New Democrat Network, www.ndn.org opensecrets.org, www.opensecrets.org Open Society Institute, www.soros.org Progressive Democrats of America Progressive Legislative Action Network, www.progressivestates.org Progressive Majority, www.progressivemajority.org Progressive Majority Washington, www.progressivemajoritywashington.org Progressive Policy Institute, www.ppionline.org Public Citizen, www.citizen.org Rockridge Institute, www.rockridge.org True Majority, www.truemajority.org truthout, www.truthout.org Voters Unite Register Five Democrats, www.registerfivedemocrats.com Political Parties The Democratic Party, Democratic National Committee WA State Democratic Party, www.wa-democrats.org WA State Democratic Party 40th Legislative District Skagit County Democrats, www.skagitdemocrats.org Whatcom County Democrats, The New Voice of the Democrats in Northwestern Washington Green Party of the United States, www.gp.org Green Party of Washington, www.wagreens.us/home Green Party of San Juan County, www.mindspring.com/gposjc/default.htm The Republican Party, www.rnc.org WA State Republican Party, www.wsrp.org San Juan County Republican Party, www.sjcrp.org Elected Officials U.S Senator Patty Murray, www.murray.senate.gov U.S Senator Maria Cantwell, www.cantwell.senate.gov U.S Representative Rick Larsen, www.house.gov/larsen Local Register to Vote Election Results Documents The Declaration of Independence The Constitution The Bill of Rights Universal Declaration of Human…
MembershipANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION We are a membership organization and encourage you to join. Membership is FREE Please mail membership requests to: Democrats of San Juan County P.O. Box 1007 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 If you would like to be on our mailing list, please send us an email with the following information, or print this page, fill it out and mail it to the address above. Name Address City Zip Code Email Address Phone Number(s) How did you hear about us? Comments “What has distinguished our ancestors?–That they would not admit of tortures, or cruel and barbarous punishment.” “But Congress may introduce the practice of the civil law, in preference to that of the common law…they will tell you that there is such a necessity of strengthening the arm of government, that they must have a criminal equity, and extort confession by torture, in order to punish with still more relentless severity. We are then lost and undone.” Patrick Henry, June 16, 1778 Virginia Ratifying Convention
DonationWe rely on your donations to maintain and update our database and website, for advertising, party events such as caucuses and conventions, and direct mailing. Our organization is run by volunteers so any financial support is greatly appreciated. Please mail donations to: Democrats of San Juan County P.O. Box 1007 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 “What has distinguished our ancestors?–That they would not admit of tortures, or cruel and barbarous punishment.” “But Congress may introduce the practice of the civil law, in preference to that of the common law…they will tell you that there is such a necessity of strengthening the arm of government, that they must have a criminal equity, and extort confession by torture, in order to punish with still more relentless severity. We are then lost and undone.” Patrick Henry, June 16, 1778 Virginia Ratifying Convention

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The San Juan County Democrats endorse the following candidates:

San Juan County

San Juan County Auditor: Heather Lee

San Juan County Council: (Dual Endorsement) Jennifer Swanson, Katherine Bryant Ingman

Port of Lopez Prop 1: Yes

Orcas Rec Levy: Yes

Regional

2nd Congressional District: Rick Larsen

Legislative District 40: Debra Lekanoff, Alex Ramel

State

IP 26-645: Repeals Millionaire’s Tax – NO

IP 26-001: Reinstates 1981 Parental Rights Act – NO

IP 26-638: Prohibition on Trans Athletes – NO

Supreme Court: Jaime Michelle Hawk, Debra L. Stephens, Theo Angelis, Ian Birk, Colleen Melody

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About UsPrinciples of San Juan County Democrats We, the Democrats of San Juan County, believe in the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These fundamental democratic principles to which we subscribe: Liberty, Equality, Community, Justice, Cooperation, Security, and Open Society, provide the foundation of our work as a local political party. In promoting these principles, we place enduring value on the individual qualities of honesty, integrity, fortitude, ethics, forward vision, and open communication essential to sound democratic process. BY-LAWS “What has distinguished our ancestors?–That they would not admit of tortures, or cruel and barbarous punishment.” “But Congress may introduce the practice of the civil law, in preference to that of the common law…they will tell you that there is such a necessity of strengthening the arm of government, that they must have a criminal equity, and extort confession by torture, in order to punish with still more relentless severity. We are then lost and undone.” Patrick Henry, June 16, 1778 Virginia Ratifying Convention Democrats of San Juan County P.O. Box 1007 Friday Harbor, WA 98250about us | issues | commentary | membership | donate | resources | calendar | home
PlatformSan Juan County Democratic Party Platform Adopted by a quorum of Precinct Delegates, April 19, 2008 County Convention in Friday Harbor Declaration of Principles We, the Democrats of San Juan County, believe in the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These are fundamental democratic principles to which we subscribe: Liberty – freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the Government for redress of grievances, freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. Justice – due process of law, trial by jury, basic human rights – including economic justice. Equality – equal rights, equal opportunity, fairness. Cooperation – domestic tranquility and civility, pursuit of happiness, peaceful resolution of disputes, provision of humanitarian aid. Community – promotion of the general welfare – including universal health care, public good, fiscal responsibility, responsible stewardship of the Earth and its biodiversity. Security – common defense, public safety, multilateral partnerships, mutual alliances, security of all people worldwide. Open Society – government transparency, open elections, public participation in the process of governance, right to vote and have it validated; provide the foundation of our work as a local political party. In promoting…
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ResourcesPolitically-Oriented Organizations Air America Backbone Campaign, www.backbonecampaign.org Breakthrough Institute, www.thebreakthrough.org Center for American Progress, www.americanprogress.org Center for Public Integrity, www.publicintegrity.org The Democracy Alliance, www.democracyalliance.com Democracy for America, www.democracyforamerica.com Democratic Leadership Council, www.dlc.org Democracy Now!, www.democracynow.org FactCheck.org, www.factcheck.org Green Institute, www.greeninstitute.net Longview Institute, www.longviewinstitute.org MoveOn.org, www.moveon.org New Democrat Network, www.ndn.org opensecrets.org, www.opensecrets.org Open Society Institute, www.soros.org Progressive Democrats of America Progressive Legislative Action Network, www.progressivestates.org Progressive Majority, www.progressivemajority.org Progressive Majority Washington, www.progressivemajoritywashington.org Progressive Policy Institute, www.ppionline.org Public Citizen, www.citizen.org Rockridge Institute, www.rockridge.org True Majority, www.truemajority.org truthout, www.truthout.org Voters Unite Register Five Democrats, www.registerfivedemocrats.com Political Parties The Democratic Party, Democratic National Committee WA State Democratic Party, www.wa-democrats.org WA State Democratic Party 40th Legislative District Skagit County Democrats, www.skagitdemocrats.org Whatcom County Democrats, The New Voice of the Democrats in Northwestern Washington Green Party of the United States, www.gp.org Green Party of Washington, www.wagreens.us/home Green Party of San Juan County, www.mindspring.com/gposjc/default.htm The Republican Party, www.rnc.org WA State Republican Party, www.wsrp.org San Juan County Republican Party, www.sjcrp.org Elected Officials U.S Senator Patty Murray, www.murray.senate.gov U.S Senator Maria Cantwell, www.cantwell.senate.gov U.S Representative Rick Larsen, www.house.gov/larsen Local Register to Vote Election Results Documents The Declaration of Independence The Constitution The Bill of Rights Universal Declaration of Human…
MembershipANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION We are a membership organization and encourage you to join. Membership is FREE Please mail membership requests to: Democrats of San Juan County P.O. Box 1007 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 If you would like to be on our mailing list, please send us an email with the following information, or print this page, fill it out and mail it to the address above. Name Address City Zip Code Email Address Phone Number(s) How did you hear about us? Comments “What has distinguished our ancestors?–That they would not admit of tortures, or cruel and barbarous punishment.” “But Congress may introduce the practice of the civil law, in preference to that of the common law…they will tell you that there is such a necessity of strengthening the arm of government, that they must have a criminal equity, and extort confession by torture, in order to punish with still more relentless severity. We are then lost and undone.” Patrick Henry, June 16, 1778 Virginia Ratifying Convention
DonationWe rely on your donations to maintain and update our database and website, for advertising, party events such as caucuses and conventions, and direct mailing. Our organization is run by volunteers so any financial support is greatly appreciated. Please mail donations to: Democrats of San Juan County P.O. Box 1007 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 “What has distinguished our ancestors?–That they would not admit of tortures, or cruel and barbarous punishment.” “But Congress may introduce the practice of the civil law, in preference to that of the common law…they will tell you that there is such a necessity of strengthening the arm of government, that they must have a criminal equity, and extort confession by torture, in order to punish with still more relentless severity. We are then lost and undone.” Patrick Henry, June 16, 1778 Virginia Ratifying Convention

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