Ten Key Values

ECOLOGICAL WISDOM
The Green ecology understands the relationship between the exploitation of nature & of people. Greens promote respect for all life.

SOCIAL JUSTICE
We work to end oppression based on class, sex, race, citizenship, religion, age & sexual orientation.

GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY
We encourage & support the participation of all citizens in decision-making processes.

NON-VIOLENCE
Greens reject violence as a way of settling personal & political disputes. Greens call for an end to human rights violations, the prison industrial complex & the death penalty.

FEMINISM
The Greens recognize that to achieve equality the male dominant paradigm should be replaced by an ethic of cooperation and respect for all

COMMUNITY BASED ECONOMICS
Greens support local, sustainable & humane business policies. Greens seek economic models that liberate rather than subjugate individuals and their communities.

DECENTRALIZATION
Concentrated & centralized wealth & power contribute to environmental destruction, global poverty & oppression. Greens assist communities in assuming responsibility for making just & democratic decisions.

RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
We honor biological diversity just as we honor cultural, racial, sexual & spiritual diversity. We encourage diverse representation in our governments, businesses & social institutions.

PERSONAL AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
Greens believe all life is interconnected & interdependent. Working individually and cooperatively, across divisions & boarders, we can strengthen & preserve our rights & liberties.

FUTURE FOCUS
Greens honor the children of the future as well as those of the present.