At the One America Movement, these are our values. This is who we are and what we believe.
Challenge
Challenging ourselves and challenging others constructively is critically important. We work to create an environment where all people can be heard, and all ideas can be challenged.
Difference
People who look, think, worship, and vote differently from each other are strengthened when they work together. Sheltering ourselves from ideas or people that make us uncomfortable weakens us.
Dignity
All people have dignity and the source of that dignity is God. All forms of racism, elitism, and bigotry are violations of that dignity. We work to uphold the dignity of all people, including those who might oppose or criticize us.
Faith
At the core of our faith traditions lies the answer to toxic polarization. Our religious teachings hold the values and practices that help people and communities transcend division.
Substance
What we do matters. Our society’s toxic polarization incentivizes performance over substance. We believe in showing up and putting in the work.
Trust
Trust is key to building a united society. Institutions and people must earn trust, and that takes time and commitment. We must never destroy trust for our own ends.
In what concrete ways do you try to live your values in this moment in our country?
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Thank you. This values list is clarifying and inspiring.
Thank you for sharing this and it speaks directly to the type of leadership I’ve focused on throughout my entire life. In a world which often portrays the qualities of true servant leadership as weaknesses, thank you for adhering to the qualities and God bless this organization!