WHEREAS the Washington State Democrats have called for fair and just tax system for all; by creating a progressive wealth tax;[1] and the 43rd LD Democrats have endorsed a wealth tax; and, WHEREAS Washington State has the most regressive tax system in the country, with the bottom 20% of Washington’s…
Resolution calling for a Temporary Waiver of TRIPS Restrictions on COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests and Treatments WHEREAS many people in the US and abroad need a higher pace of production for COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments; and, WHEREAS lower GDP countries cannot afford to pay monopoly rates for COVID-19 vaccines, tests…
Resolution in favor of Reinstating the Expanded Child Tax Credit WHEREAS in 2021, the expanded Child Tax Credit (or “CTC”) helped millions of families buy food, pay rent, and cover utilities; and, WHEREAS the 2021 CTC expansion is the most significant investment in reducing child poverty in a generation, keeping…
The following resolution was submitted by the Delegation of the 31st LD Democrats to the 2022 WA State Democrats Convention Resolution Supporting the Washington Health Trust Initiative WHEREAS Article 25 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which sets forth that “Everyone has the right to a…
