Ecological Wisdom
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| Whatever we do to the web of life, we do to ourselves. We advocate stewardship of our resources for the continued health of our communities and our planet. |
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Social Justice |
| Everyone should share in the fruits of our society regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, class, age, or disability. We work for a world in which all can live free of fear and discrimination |
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Grassroots Democracy |
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Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the environmental, political, and economic decisions that affect their lives. |
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Nonviolence
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| We reject violence at all levels of society, from the family to the nation. We promote peace by working for justice and by advocating non-violent resolution to conflict. |
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Decentralization
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| Concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the few contributes to social and economic injustice as well as environmental destruction. We call for the return of local decision-making so individuals and communities may act in their own best interests. |
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Community-Based Economics |
| We support the strengthening of local communities by encouraging economic self-reliance in all ways practical. |
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Feminism |
| We call for cooperative ways of interacting to replace the cultural ethics of domination and control. We actively promote equal rights for all citizens. |
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Respect for Diversity |
| We support the cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity among all people. We also cherish and encourage the preservation of the earth's biodiversity. |
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Personal & Global
Responsibility |
| As individuals, we strive to be mindful of our interconnectedness, to consider the effect of our actions and lifestyle choices on the earth and all its inhabitants. |
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Future Focus & Sustainability |
| For love of our children, we consider the long range consequences of current actions. For the sake of future generations, we seek to create a society which meets the needs of everyone within the natural limits of the earth. |
