Political positions of the Democratic Party (United States)
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The platform of the Democratic Party of the United States is generally based on modern liberalism, contrasting with the conservatism of the Republican Party. The party has large centrist[1][2][3][4] and progressive[5][6] wings, as well as smaller fiscal conservative[7] and democratic socialist elements.[8]
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Democratic platforms seek to promote social programs, labor unions, consumer protection, workplace safety regulation, equal opportunity, disability rights, racial equity,[9] regulations against environmental pollution,[10][11][12] and criminal justice reform.[13] Democrats tend to support abortion rights and the LGBT community, as well as a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.[14][15] Democrats typically agree with the scientific consensus on climate change and favor a multilateral approach in foreign policy.[15][16]