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Americans for Humanity: A Declaration
To endorse this declaration, complete the survey below. With assistance from 27 associates, Wade Hudson served as principal author of this declaration. For more info, click here.
Americans for Humanity: A Declaration
I/we support the growth of a popular movement that:
serves humanity, the environment, and life itself
respects the essential equality of all human beings
encourages everyone to identify as a member of the human family
affirms individuals’ multiple identities
opposes efforts to dominate others due to one of their identities
relies on love and trust rather than hate and fear
channels anger productively
attracts people with face-to-face community and caring friendships
honors our nation’s accomplishments, criticizes its failures, and helps build a more perfect union
fully represents and gives voice to the American people
helps transform the United States into a compassionate community that:
supports the rule of law, individual rights, and the freedom to engage in activities that do not deny freedom to others
encourages people to relate to others as individuals of equal worth
promotes partnerships that empower people
nurtures democracy throughout society
meets basic human needs
assures good living-wage job opportunities
protects free speech
makes it easy to vote
enables everyone to participate in society fully and productively
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
pressures Washington to implement compassionate policies supported by strong majorities of the American people
engages in nonviolent civil disobedience and consumer boycotts when needed
encourages members of the movement to:
improve their emotional reactions
engage in honest self-examination
support each other with their personal and spiritual growth
avoid oppressive or disrespectful behavior
supports members who want to form small teams that share meals, strengthen connections, provide mutual support, and plan other activities
cooperates with movements in other countries that also serve humanity, the environment, and life itself.