what are democrats

Democrats are members or supporters of the Democratic Party, one of the two major political parties in the United States. The party is generally identified as center-left and is associated with liberal or progressive policies, advocating for social and economic equality, government intervention in the economy, civil rights for minorities, social welfare programs, environmental protection, gun control, less strict immigration laws, and worker rights. It was founded in 1828 and is the oldest active political party in the U.S. Democrats support a strong federal government and tend to favor international cooperation in foreign policy. They also uphold the separation of church and state and support policies like abortion rights, affirmative action, and protection for workers and minorities.