Our purpose is to respect and care for the community of life.

• ​ To resist war, preparations for war, and militarism both domestically and internationally.
•  To protect and restore Earth's ecological systems.
•  To eradicate poverty as an ethical, social, and environmental imperative and reduce economic inequality.
•  To strengthen democratic institutions at all levels, and advocate for transparency and accountability in governance.
•  To promote a culture of tolerance, nonviolence, and peace.
•  And to enable a voice for our members and the public on these issues.