SBWPC Positions

SBWPC understands intersectional feminism as inseparable from anti-racism. The organization supports identifying and eliminating systemic, institutional, interpersonal and individual racism while holding institutions—including SBWPC itself—accountable for past and present injustice.

SBWPC supports reparations and reconciliation, equitable representation and opportunity, the protection of Indigenous self-determination, and criminal-justice reforms that address discriminatory policing, mass incarceration, misconduct and brutality.

Families should have access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education. SBWPC supports universal childcare policies that expand opportunity for children and reduce the disproportionate employment and advancement barriers faced by women who are primary caregivers.

Care providers—predominantly women and disproportionately Women of Color—must receive fair compensation and a living wage.

SBWPC opposes interpersonal and sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, harassment, exploitation, assault, genital mutilation and murder. These crimes are understood through the intersection of sexism with racism and other systems of oppression.

SBWPC supports survivor-centered, culturally competent services; prevention and education; stronger legal protections; responsive justice systems; sensible gun regulations; and permanent implementation of the Violence Against Women Act.

Every person has the right to accessible, equitable and high-quality public education. Curriculum and instruction should reflect the experiences and contributions of diverse communities, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

SBWPC supports ethnic studies, equitable public-school funding and the removal of barriers created by racism, sexism, income inequality, censorship, biased expectations and disproportionate discipline. Public funding should support public education.

A clean and safe environment is a right. Environmental policy must center communities that have experienced environmental racism, unequal exposure to pollution and disproportionate health impacts.

SBWPC supports urgent, comprehensive and science-based climate action; reduced reliance on fossil fuels; and protection of open spaces, wildlife habitat, local food production and public recreation.

SBWPC supports explicit constitutional equality through the Equal Rights Amendment and supports United States ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

These measures establish durable legal commitments to equality and protections against discrimination.

SBWPC advocates for full equality, dignity, safety and inclusion for people of all gender identities, including transgender and non-binary people, in healthcare, education, employment, government and community life.

SBWPC supports protective policies, community support and appropriate training for healthcare providers, educators and law-enforcement personnel.

Every community has the right to be free from gun violence at home, at school, at work and in public spaces. SBWPC treats gun violence as a health, safety, social and economic crisis.

The organization supports prevention, public education and legislation addressing the easy availability of handguns, assault weapons and ammunition at local, state and national levels.

SBWPC supports comprehensive, universal, affordable and accessible healthcare throughout the life cycle, regardless of race, gender, disability, housing status, health status or language.

People must retain control over personal medical decisions, including reproductive healthcare and end-of-life planning. Structural racism, sexism and other discrimination must be eliminated from medical research, policy and practice.

All people have the right to affordable, accessible and fair housing free from discrimination. SBWPC supports emergency, transitional and permanent housing assistance for people experiencing homelessness.

SBWPC also supports protections against unreasonable no-fault evictions and rent increases, mediation and dispute resolution, and affordable development connected to schools, employment, services and open space without displacement or gentrification.

SBWPC supports comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform, a path to citizenship, protection for asylum seekers and the continuation and expansion of DACA.

SBWPC opposes local law-enforcement collaboration with ICE and the targeting of immigrant communities. Immigration policy must protect people from intimidation, family separation, inhumane detention and discrimination while ensuring due process and equal protection.

SBWPC calls for a feminist approach to international relations that recognizes the disproportionate effects of war, political instability, displacement and sexual violence on women and children.

The organization prioritizes diplomacy over military action and supports social systems that advance human rights, economic equality and lasting security rather than unrestrained military spending.

The decision whether and when to become a parent is private and personal. SBWPC supports safe, accessible and affordable abortion and contraception without barriers based on age, race or economic circumstances.

Reproductive justice also requires comprehensive prenatal, perinatal and postnatal care, scientifically accurate information, freedom from coercion and equal rights and protections for pregnant people.

SBWPC supports full equality, safety, health and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people in healthcare, education, employment, government and every sphere of community life.

Policy and public programs should protect people from discrimination and ensure equal access and participation regardless of sexual orientation.

Women deserve financial independence, equal pay, safe working conditions, meaningful benefits and equal opportunity for advancement. A living wage, healthcare, retirement security and family and medical leave are essential to economic dignity.

SBWPC supports strong anti-harassment enforcement, flexible and family-supportive workplace policies, leadership development, affirmative-action goals and the right of workers to organize unions free from employer retaliation.