Ten Key Values of the Greens
- Ecological Wisdom
- 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.
- 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.
- Grassroots Democracy
- Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the environmental, political, and economic decisions that affect their lives.
- Nonviolence
- 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.
- Decentralization
- 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.
- Community-Based Economics
- We support the strengthening of local communities by encouraging economic self-reliance in all ways practical.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.