The North Star Progressive Democrats are a longstanding group of grassroots activists and community leaders with records of effectively standing up for the working class, under-represented voices, good government, housing affordability, better wages, quality education, and the environment.

We love our communities and our neighbors and we will fight for our values and for people.

The Democratic Party must evaluate our leaders and candidates by their work, and we must hold them accountable when they fail to fight for us, our values, and our platform. When we update our party platform, we should make sure any changes align with our values. The North Star Progressive Democrats share a vision of a Democratic Party in Silicon Valley and California which fights tirelessly for these urgent priorities:

• Justice and Equity: Racial equity, criminal justice reform, police reform, economic equity, gender equity, LGBTQ equity.

• Human Rights: Abundant, affordable and high-quality housing (for owners, renters, and people experiencing homelessness); healthcare; education; and childcare

• Democracy, Inclusion, Representation, and Empowerment: In government, within the Democratic Party, and in our workplaces.

• Climate Emergency: Immediate and bold action on climate change, environmental justice, and protection of open space. We support the Green New Deal.