Decent Humans Unite

Decent Human
Aug 26, 2017 · 2 min read

Decent Humans Unite is a movement that starts today and with you.


For this moment, set aside the broken labels of Democrat or Republican, Black or White, Rich or Poor, Gay or Straight, Religious or Atheist and instead reflect upon the reality that the overwhelming majority of Americans share a core set of values based on a desire for the well-being of ourselves, our fellow humans, and our home. When these shared values become the center around which we unite and respectfully debate, only then can we truly advance the prosperity of all citizens, and indeed all humans.

The current political and cultural climate in the United States is highly polarized. We are ideologically entrenched. Our dialogue is impaired by distorted and divisive social and political labels that fail to accurately represent our personal values. The pathway to a better tomorrow is not through continued opposition, but through our collective unification around a set of common human values shared by the majority of people on this planet.

Decent Humans Unite asserts that it is time for each one of us to reassess our beliefs, our values, and our allegiances and to reject the labels that pit us against what is decent and good. Let us unite around our common ground as decent humans.

Below are the values that Decent Humans Unite stands for. Our mission is to refocus the national conversation around these principles so that together we can reclaim our democracy and establish policy that advances humanity as a whole.

What does a Decent Human do?

  • Decent humans condemn racism and bigotry
  • Decent humans defend democracy
  • Decent humans are stewards of our planet
  • Decent humans advance science and share knowledge
  • Decent humans advance everyone’s education
  • Decent humans ensure our collective health and well-being
  • Decent humans cultivate healthy food for everyone
  • Decent humans aid in disaster recovery
  • Decent humans share resources for the good of humankind
  • Decent humans stand together and defend one another
  • Decent humans speak the truth
  • Decent humans promote respectful rational dialogue
  • Decent humans inspire more decent humans

Join Us

If you share the values above put them to work in your daily life, in your political action, and in your community. The next time a controversial issue is on the table, step back from the labels and instead ask; What would a decent human do? What would YOU do?

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