We seek change through peaceful means, while we uphold the inalienable right of all people to self-defense. In the process of fighting for a better nation and a better world, we need to embody the same values that define our vision for a just society. We seek to build a movement which exhibits the same honesty, fairness and respect for people that we seek for the entire society. At the root of society's problems is the domination of social and economic institutions by a wealthy few. We believe all people have basic human rights including the right to a job, housing, health care and education.
Society has a special responsibility to ensure a decent life for our senior citizens and veterans.
These must be at the top of our nation's social priorities. We stand for individual rights. Government must protect the, rights of all people, including the right to dissent. We oppose political repression and the death penalty. We oppose all prejudice and discrimination based on differences in race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and physical and mental ability.