What can we affirm together and move forward, and set policy and community cohesion on where we should go from here? Now is the time to come together in resistance based on a plan for the future. This is what I have put together. Could you get behind this? What else would you be able to add?
We, citizens of this nation, recognize a moral and civic obligation to speak against actions that threaten justice, truth, human dignity, the arts, and the foundations of democracy. Silence in the face of wrongdoing is complicity. Therefore, we set forth these points of conscience, declaring our disagreement with acts, policies, and behaviors that endanger the moral, civic, and cultural fabric of our country.
Twenty-One Points of Disagreement
We reject the repeated spread of falsehoods, deception, and propaganda that undermine public trust in institutions and in one another.
We oppose any efforts to circumvent the law, attack courts, or weaken the principles of justice that bind a free society.
Equality and Civil Rights
We reject discrimination in all forms, including policies that harm marginalized communities or deny equal protection under the law.
We condemn the mistreatment, humiliation, or dehumanization of immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable populations.
Corruption and Abuse of Office
We oppose the use of public office for personal enrichment, nepotism, or the pursuit of private gain at the public’s expense.
We defend journalists and independent reporting, and reject attacks meant to intimidate or suppress truth-telling.
We condemn policies that ignore scientific guidance or jeopardize the health and well-being of citizens.
Environmental Responsibility
We reject actions that knowingly harm the environment, accelerate climate crises, or endanger future generations.
Respect for International Law
We oppose violations of treaties, agreements, and international norms that undermine global stability and peace.
We reject measures that suppress votes, delegitimize elections, or compromise the fairness of the democratic process.
We oppose rhetoric and policies that exploit fear, identity, or nationalism to divide the citizenry.
Undermining Civic Institutions
We reject efforts to weaken or politicize institutions essential to democracy, including oversight bodies, law enforcement, and Congress.
Incitement and Tolerance of Violence
We condemn words or actions that encourage violence against citizens or political opponents.
We reject the misuse of faith to justify policies, personal gain, or political power.
We oppose efforts to distort history, suppress science, or undermine civic education.
We reject policies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy while neglecting the poor and working-class citizens.
We oppose attempts to bypass constitutional checks, consolidate power, or disregard accountability.
Protection of the Vulnerable
We condemn policies that fail to safeguard children, the disabled, or those otherwise at risk.
Accountability and Responsibility
We reject the refusal to accept responsibility for wrongdoing or to uphold ethical leadership.
We declare our opposition to any act, policy, or rhetoric that threatens the democratic principles that sustain our nation.
Degradation of Culture and the Arts
We condemn any attacks on the arts, artists, or cultural institutions that enrich society and preserve the human spirit.
We reject the use of power to silence, censor, or diminish cultural expression, whether in museums, theaters, music, or literature.
Just as Hitler attempted to control art to serve ideology, we oppose any effort to subordinate creativity and culture to political or personal agendas.
We affirm that civic courage requires speaking truth to power, defending the oppressed, nurturing the arts, and upholding the principles of justice, equality, and democracy. We call upon all citizens to join in this affirmation of conscience, pledging to resist injustice, protect cultural expression, and safeguard the moral and civic foundations of our nation.
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