Safety & Justice
Invest in Communities, Not Just Incarceration
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Expand funding for education, job training, mental health services, and substance use treatment.
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Increase investment in violence prevention programs and community-based public safety solutions.
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Support reentry programs that give people returning home from prison a real chance at stability.
End Mass Incarceration
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End Solitary Confinement
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Reform sentencing laws to reduce overly harsh penalties, especially for nonviolent offenses.
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Expand alternatives to incarceration, such as treatment programs and restorative justice.End cash bail so that freedom is not determined by wealth.
Prioritize Mental Health and Crisis Response
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Expand funding for mental health services, crisis intervention programs, and substance use treatment.
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Create community-based response teams so trained professionals—not police alone—handle mental health emergencies.
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Support hospitals and clinics in providing accessible, culturally competent care for all.
Reform Policing for Accountability and Trust
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Increase transparency and accountability in policing, including stronger civilian oversight.
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End abusive practices like racial profiling and excessive use of force.
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Expand training on de-escalation, mental health response, and community-based policing.
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Protect Civil Rights and Equal Justice
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Ensure fairness in the justice system regardless of race, class, gender identity, or immigration status.
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Restore voting rights to people returning from incarceration.
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Protect immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and other marginalized communities from discrimination and abuse within the justice system.​
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Oppose federal takeover of National Guard
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Adopt driving equity laws similar to Philadelphia's
Stop Criminalizing Poverty
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Reform sentencing laws to eliminate harsh penalties for nonviolent offenses.
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End cash bail practices that punish poverty and perpetuate inequality.
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Implement restorative justice programs that hold people accountable while repairing harm and strengthening communities.
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Expand expungement and pardon opportunities to remove barriers to employment and stability.