We believe that all citizens have both the right and the responsibility to participate in society and to shape our shared institutions, together. We also believe that those institutions should reflect and enhance the lives of those who they serve. This includes acting in the interest of the public and preserving the social contract.
Guiding Principles
We value and embrace diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. We do not just acknowledge different perspectives, but we also appreciate and respect them as a critical signal of a healthy democracy. We're all about being open-minded and encouraging positive conversations to bridge gaps and foster unity and belonging.
We believe in the fundamental rights and dignity of all individuals, promoting solutions rooted in equality, justice, and fairness. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and fairness under the law. We believe that removing barriers to equal rights and opportunity makes our democracy more equal, fair, and representative.
We believe in the power of working together and the value of finding common ground. Change happens through citizens coming together and building bases of power to achieve common goals. Successful movements require openness but also a desire to foster new ideas, perspectives, and connections to build and advance solutions.
Young people should be equally represented in all levels of our democracy. We create space for youth in decision making roles because we know that youth are often under-represented. We support and encourage governments and institutions to do the same. We believe in the value of young people’s perspectives, capacity, and ideas and the unfairness of their exclusion. We believe in intergenerational partnerships that combine youth innovation with implementation experience to enhance outcomes for everyone and advocate for each to be valued.