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| + | '''Progressive Challenge''' | ||
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| + | ==The Progressive Challenge== | ||
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| + | According to [[Democratic Socialists of America]]; | ||
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| + | :''Our challenge for the 21st century is to provide economic security for all, reverse entrenched discrimination, achieve a sustainable use of both human and environmental resources, and build a society that values and embraces all its members. Toward this end, dozens of progressive organizations have joined forces with the Congressional Progressive Caucus to launch a series of dialogues and working groups entitled The Progressive Challenge. A centerpiece of this effort has been the drafting of the following 8-point Fairness Agenda for America. The Fairness Agenda (the full text is also available) is based on seven principles'': | ||
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| + | :''* Dignified Work'' | ||
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| + | * Environmental Justice | ||
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| + | * Economic Redistribution | ||
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| + | * Democratic Participation | ||
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| + | * Community Empowerment | ||
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| + | * Global Non-Violence | ||
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| + | * Social Justice | ||
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==Progressive Challenge Sponsors== | ==Progressive Challenge Sponsors== | ||
Revision as of 11:07, 22 December 2009
Progressive Challenge
The Progressive Challenge
According to Democratic Socialists of America;
- Our challenge for the 21st century is to provide economic security for all, reverse entrenched discrimination, achieve a sustainable use of both human and environmental resources, and build a society that values and embraces all its members. Toward this end, dozens of progressive organizations have joined forces with the Congressional Progressive Caucus to launch a series of dialogues and working groups entitled The Progressive Challenge. A centerpiece of this effort has been the drafting of the following 8-point Fairness Agenda for America. The Fairness Agenda (the full text is also available) is based on seven principles:
- * Dignified Work
- Environmental Justice
- Economic Redistribution
- Democratic Participation
- Community Empowerment
- Global Non-Violence
- Social Justice
Progressive Challenge Sponsors
In addition to Democratic Socialists of America, sponsors of the Progressive Challenge include[1];
- NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
- Washington Chapter Alliance for Democracy