By The Intrepid — 05 Jul 2025

A Platform for the Party of the Politically Exiled

Democracy for People Who Shop at Bi-Mart

Article 1: Safe Communities & Accountable Justice

Every Oregonian deserves to feel safe at home, work, and school. We’re committed to practical solutions that protect communities while ensuring justice is fair and accountable.

Swift and Fair Prosecution: Prioritize prosecuting repeat offenders, especially those targeting vulnerable people like children, seniors, or marginalized groups. Ensure courts act quickly and decisively to keep dangerous individuals off the streets.
Respect Second Amendment Rights: Protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms for self-defense, hunting, or sport, while cracking down on illegal gun trafficking, straw purchases, and felons possessing weapons.
Support Law Enforcement: Fund police departments to recruit and train professional officers. Demand high standards, including de-escalation training and community engagement, to build trust and accountability.
Community Safety Partnerships: Invest in community programs that prevent crime, such as youth mentorship and job training, to address root causes without over-relying on policing.

Article 2: Education That Works

Oregon’s kids deserve schools that deliver results—reading, math, and critical thinking skills that prepare them for life. Success is measured by what students achieve, not what politicians promise.

Grade-Level Proficiency: Ensure every third-grader reads at grade level through early intervention and evidence-based literacy programs. Track and report progress transparently.
Career-Ready Graduates: Equip high school graduates for college or good-paying trade jobs. Expand vocational programs and apprenticeships in high-demand fields like construction, healthcare, and tech.
Support Teachers: Offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain quality educators. Reduce class sizes to ensure personalized attention for students.
Accountability for Results: Hold schools accountable for student outcomes with clear metrics. Redirect funding from underperforming programs to proven strategies that work.

Article 3: Practical Help for Homelessness

Homelessness demands compassion with clear boundaries. We’ll help those in crisis while addressing root causes like mental health and addiction, ensuring public spaces remain safe and accessible.

Targeted Assistance: Provide emergency shelters and transitional housing for families and individuals facing temporary hardship, with pathways to permanent housing.
Mandatory Treatment for Severe Cases: Require treatment and supervision for those with serious mental health or addiction issues who pose risks to themselves or others, using secure facilities when necessary.
Enforce Public Space Rules: Prohibit camping in parks, school zones, or residential areas to maintain community safety and livability. Enforce laws consistently while offering support services.
Collaborate with Communities: Partner with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses to expand housing and treatment options, ensuring solutions fit local needs.

Article 4: Economic Opportunity

Every Oregonian should have a shot at a good job that supports a family. We’ll prioritize opportunities for working people, not corporate handouts or endless bureaucracy.

Job Creation: Support trades, manufacturing, and small businesses with tax incentives and streamlined regulations to create stable, well-paying jobs.
Apprenticeship Programs: Expand paid apprenticeships in industries like renewable energy, construction, and healthcare, connecting workers to careers without college debt.
Fair Taxation: Ensure taxes are fair and predictable, avoiding penalties for overtime, promotions, or small business growth. Close loopholes that let big corporations dodge their share.
Worker Support: Protect workers’ rights to organize and bargain for fair wages, while ensuring businesses can thrive without excessive red tape.

Article 5: Affordable Living

Rising costs are squeezing working families. We’ll tackle housing, childcare, and healthcare costs head-on to make life affordable again.

Housing for the Middle Class: Streamline permitting to build more middle-income housing. Crack down on speculative buying that inflates prices, and incentivize affordable rentals and homeownership.
Accessible Childcare: Expand affordable childcare options, including subsidies for working parents and partnerships with employers to offer on-site daycare.
Affordable Healthcare: Ensure access to quality healthcare without bankrupting families. Cap out-of-pocket costs for essential care and expand community health clinics in underserved areas.
Cost Transparency: Require clear pricing for housing, childcare, and medical services so families can plan without surprises.

Article 6: Government That Works

Government should deliver results, not excuses. We’ll focus on fixing what’s broken and funding what works, with transparency and accountability to Oregonians.

Infrastructure First: Prioritize fixing roads, bridges, and utilities before launching new programs. Ensure reliable public services like water and power for all communities.
Transparent Budgets: Publish clear, accessible budgets showing how every dollar is spent. End wasteful spending on programs that don’t deliver measurable results.
Effective Services: Streamline state services to cut wait times and bureaucracy. Ensure agencies respond to people’s needs, from DMV appointments to housing assistance.
No Endless Pilots: Evaluate pilot programs within one year. If they work, scale them up; if they don’t, cut them and redirect funds to proven solutions.