The Oregon Area Progressives believes that housing is a basic need of all people, and the availability of affordable housing for the workforce is important in a community. While the benefits of an affordable mortgage or rent are many, the benefits extend beyond the occupants, to the community at large.

OAP members focus on:

Oregon Area Progressives understand that climate change is real and caused by human actions, like burning fossil fuels. We encourage sustainable living through renewable energy, reducing waste by reusing, recycling, and composting, supporting eco-friendly building methods, public transportation, and backing government policies that protect the environment.

Oregon Area Progressives believe we can prevent deaths from gun violence. Guns are the top cause of death for children, surpassing traffic accidents and cancer. We support three common-sense measures to reduce gun violence nationwide:

Oregon Area Progressives believe healthcare is a human right and advocate for a single-payer system that guarantees safe, affordable medical care for everyone.

Oregon Area Progressives believe that immigrants have the right to be free from discrimination and to have access to education, employment, and healthcare.

OAP recognizes that immigrants, BIPOC people, LGBTQAI+ people, and women are regularly targeted and scapegoated by people and politicians who want to distract us from their destructive and discriminatory policies.

Oregon Area Progressives supports passing laws and a constitutional change to create an independent nonpartisan process for drawing voting district maps. Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.

Oregon Area Progressives believe LGBTQAI+ rights are human rights. Excluding people based on sexual orientation or gender identity is unacceptable. We think all government levels should provide equal protection for everyone. We urge our members to learn about policies affecting LGBTQAI+ individuals and support organizations that promote their rights.

OAP recognizes that immigrants, BIPOC people, LGBTQAI+ people, and women are regularly targeted and scapegoated by people and politicians who want to distract us from their destructive and discriminatory policies.

The Oregon Area Progressives are worried about the strong influence of big money in politics, which harms democracy and the voices of regular people. Wealthy individuals and groups like Elon Musk, ALEC, and AFP use donations to campaigns and events to sway politicians and push their own laws, ignoring what the public wants. This creates a situation where the money of a few is seen as equal to the votes of many.

Oregon Area Progressives believe every child has the right to a fully-funded public education with skilled teachers and supportive staff. We envision public schools that encourage creativity and critical thinking while promoting the well-being of all students. We are committed to ensuring that every child, no matter their background, can learn in a safe and inclusive environment where they can succeed and thrive.

The Oregon Area Progressives support local non-profits, businesses, government, and schools in addressing racial inequalities.

We believe that unfair advantages or disadvantages based on skin color are wrong and stem from deep-seated biases. Our goal is to promote inclusivity and challenge racism and discriminatory policies wherever they occur. We aim to be inclusive and work to challenge racism and racist policies whenever and wherever we see them.

OAP recognizes that immigrants, BIPOC people, LGBTQAI+ people, and women are regularly targeted and scapegoated by people and politicians who want to distract us from their destructive and discriminatory policies.

Oregon Area Progressives support the right of individuals to decide whether to have children and to use or not use birth control. The government should not interfere in these choices.