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Our Values

We value...
The dignity of all people
Which means...

We treat all people as equals
We treat all people with respect
Our values apply to people of all sexual orientations, all races, all genders, all ages, every immigrant status, all classes, all languages, and all physical and mental abilities

We value...
People above all else
Which means…

Our decision-making is democratic and collective
We will work to develop collective values
Our work demands solidarity
We insist that people have a right to self-determination
The goal of all our actions is to benefit the community
We are here to help people by holding ourselves accountable to results

We value…
Honesty
Which means…

We strive to create a culture of critical thinking and open dialogue
We encourage criticism from within and from without
We embrace conflict and work to use it in a productive way
Our processes will be transparent
We are accountable to the community for our actions
Which means we value…

Growth, Transformation, and Dynamism