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Founding Principles and Core Ideals

I. Core Moral Foundations

  • All humans are to be treated humanely and with respect.
  • All humans deserve to be treated equally, fairly, and justly.
  • No person shall be discriminated against based on race, sex, gender, sexuality, disability, age, religion, or origin.
  • One should have compassion and empathy toward all creatures.
  • The freedoms of others are not limited by one’s own will or opinion.
  • One should always stand up against bullies, loud and proud.
  • We recognize that individual silence can become collective silence; therefore, we choose to speak out loudly against injustice.
  • The strongest force in our world is that of the collective power of humans.

II. Truth, Integrity, and Accountability

  • It is not permissible to knowingly lie. We believe in truthfulness in public office and official communications.
  • When mistakes are made, one must take accountability and act to rectify wrongdoing.
  • If one refuses accountability, they must be held accountable by others.
  • Anyone with power over another shall be held to a higher standard — including politicians, police, and public officials.

III. Human Rights and Personal Liberties

  • Each individual is entitled to the security of their own body.
  • Each individual has the right to bodily autonomy.
  • Humans have the right to safety and to protect themselves and their families.
  • One should use weapons only in defense. We uphold a policy of non-aggression whenever possible, while recognizing self-defense and defense of others as basic rights.
  • Individuals have a right to privacy in communications and personal data.
  • Governments and corporations must not exploit personal data without consent.

IV. Justice and Due Process

  • All people shall be held to the same legal standards.
  • It is immoral to issue cruel and unusual punishments.
  • All people are entitled to due process and fair legal representation.
  • No one shall be punished without transparent and impartial judicial process.
  • Government shall not engage in unreasonable or unprovoked search and seizure.
  • Government shall not unlawfully seize personal property or finances.
  • People cannot be unlawfully detained.
  • Government must inform the immediate families of the location of detained individuals within 24 hours upon request.

V. Democratic Governance and Limits on Power

  • The government is created to serve the best interests of the people.
  • A government must be elected fairly and freely by the citizens of one’s home country.
  • Elections must be transparent and verifiable by numerous parties.
  • Politicians must rotate to limit corruption. Term limits are essential.
  • Corporations and entities shall not have more legal power than individual human citizens.
  • The influence of money must be limited in all forms of politics so that it does not overshadow individual human voices.
  • Emergency powers must be limited, time-bound, and subject to oversight.
  • No crisis justifies suspension of basic human rights.
  • Individuals, society, and government shall operate within the Constitution — and where the Constitution fails to protect human rights, it must be amended democratically.
  • Freedom of speech, freedom to protest, and the right to question authority belong to all individuals.

VI. Basic Human Needs and Social Responsibility

  • All humans deserve to be fed.
  • Humans deserve access to physiological necessities: food, shelter, warmth, breathing clean air, access to clean water, and sanitary conditions — including waste removal and necessary hygiene products.
  • Safety needs are the shared responsibility of the individual, society, and government. All three are required to offer safety as a human right.
  • Healthcare is a human right and must not place profit over the health of persons.
  • Science shall be the basis for determining healthcare policy.
  • Humans should encourage public contribution to better other humans.
  • Hoarding resources damages society and the overall public good.

VII. Education, Knowledge, and Open Information

  • Knowledge should not be limited. Censorship is unacceptable in any form.
  • Humans deserve to know and understand the truth.
  • We support education, transparency, and open information.
  • All humans have the right to accessible, high-quality education.
  • Education should develop critical thinking, not obedience.
  • Public education must be protected from political or corporate capture and influence.

VIII. Economic Fairness and Collective Power

  • Society functions best when wages benefit the most people.
  • Economic systems should prioritize broad prosperity over extreme wealth concentration.
  • The real power lies within the human collective and centers around public opinion, labor, production, and ethical spending.
  • The power to change relies on protest, strikes, and boycotts.

IX. Environmental Stewardship

  • Humans have a right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
  • Governments and industries must protect air, water, soil, and ecosystems.
  • Short-term profit must not override long-term planetary health.

X. Guiding Values

Compassion
Wisdom
Justice
Integrity
Courage
Service
Hard Work
Public Contribution


XI. Foundational Commitments

  • Human dignity over ideology.
  • Democracy over authoritarianism.
  • Truth over propaganda.
  • Community over corruption.