Americans for Humanity: A Declaration
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I/we support the growth of a popular movement that:
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serves humanity, the environment, and life itself
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respects the essential equality of all human beings
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encourages everyone to identify as a member of the human family
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affirms individuals’ multiple identities
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opposes efforts to dominate others due to one of their identities
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relies on love and trust rather than hate and fear
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channels anger productively
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attracts people with face-to-face community and caring friendships
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honors our nation’s accomplishments, criticizes its failures, and helps build a more perfect union
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fully represents and gives voice to the American people
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helps transform the United States into a compassionate community that:
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supports the rule of law, individual rights, and the freedom to engage in activities that do not deny freedom to others
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encourages people to relate to others as individuals of equal worth
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promotes partnerships that empower people
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nurtures democracy throughout society
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meets basic human needs
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assures good living-wage job opportunities
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protects free speech
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makes it easy to vote
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enables everyone to participate in society fully and productively
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encourages supportive relationships with other countries, backs their right to self-determination, promotes human rights, and advocates peaceful resolution of conflicts with mediation and negotiation
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pressures Washington to implement compassionate policies supported by strong majorities of the American people
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engages in nonviolent civil disobedience and consumer boycotts when needed
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encourages members of the movement to:
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improve their emotional reactions
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engage in honest self-examination
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support each other with their personal and spiritual growth
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avoid oppressive or disrespectful behavior
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supports members who want to form small teams that share meals, strengthen connections, provide mutual support, and plan other activities
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cooperates with movements in other countries that also serve humanity, the environment, and life itself.
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