IADC firmly believes that equality for all is only possible by uprooting racism, sexism, xenophobia, patriarchy, and all other forms of oppression, and that no one should live in fear, or be subject to trauma or violence.

IADC believes it is our duty to fight for a democracy in which all voices are heard. We will advocate for a political system that is no longer dominated by big money and special interests, and where districts are drawn to fairly represent all segments of the community, protecting against gerrymandering.

As a community too familiar with the real threat that is posed by undermining the power of voting and democracy, we will propose and defend policies that protect the right to vote and civic engagement for all.

IADC advocates for a foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy to achieve peace, rather than engaging in covert or military intervention, unnecessary wars, and economic sanctions that too often hurt ordinary people and result in humanitarian disasters.

It is further our belief that we have a duty to combat all violations of human rights, whether it be abroad or at home, and we will push for policies that protect these rights and reduce militarization of the world. We support political and economic engagement with every foreign power including Iran.

We support the aspiration of Iranian people for a brighter future and democracy for their country, and greater engagement with the international community. To promote peace, understanding, and regional stability, we embrace opportunities for cultural, academic, and other exchanges with Iran.

Iranian culture and heritage has long been part of the fabric of the American society, ever since the first Iranian migrants stepped foot in the United States. Our community has been a vibrant contributor to the U.S. economy, innovation, scholarly advancements, and academics. Nevertheless, our community and people continue to be underrepresented and misrepresented at all levels of governance and popular media.

It is our belief as Iranian-Americans that the key to a strong representation is to ensure the passage of policies that protect our culture and heritage, ensure our demographic inclusion as Iranian-Americans in various facets of governance, and increase our voices as a unique minority group and strong voting bloc.

IADC believes all people deserve the opportunity at upwards mobility and a fair economy that works for all of us. We view it as critical to this mission that we support the right of workers to unionize, receive a living wage, adequate paid family leave, and have access to resources and social services that provide them with a vital safety net.

We further believe that our economy is only as strong as the diversity that it enjoys. We will advocate for policies that protect minority-owned and small businesses, stop the monopolization and control of the economy by the big corporations, and guarantees everyone, especially the richest 1%, pay their fair share of taxes.