Support affirmative action to remedy discrimination
One of our key values is Respect for Diversity. We are committed to establishing relationships that honor diversity; that support the self-definition and self-determination of all people; and that consciously confront
the barriers of racism, sexism, homophobia, class oppression, ageism, and transphobia, and the many ways our culture separates us from working together. We support affirmative action to remedy discrimination.
Source: 2008 Green Party Platform from 2008 Chicago Convention
Jul 13, 2008
Support equal rights of all persons on civil marriage
We support equal rights of all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, to housing, jobs, civil marriage, medical benefits, child custody, and in all areas of activity enjoyed by all citizens.
Source: 2008 Green Party Platform from 2008 Chicago Convention
Jul 13, 2008
Confront barriers of racism, sexism, heterosexism, & ageism
Ten Key Values: (#3) Social Justice and Equal Opportunity
All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment.
We must consciously confront in ourselves, our organizations, and society at large, barriers such as racism and class oppression, sexism & heterosexism, ageism and disability, which act to deny fair treatment and equal justice under the law.
Source: Ten Key Values as ratified at the Green Party Convention
Nov 19, 2003
Respect ethnic, racial, sexual, and spiritual diversity
Ten Key Values: (#8) Respect for Diversity
We believe it is important to value cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity, and to promote the development of respectful relationships across these lines.
We believe the many diverse elements of society should be reflected in our organizations and decision-making bodies, and we support the leadership of people who have been traditionally closed out of leadership roles.
Source: Ten Key Values as ratified at the Green Party Convention
Nov 19, 2003
Require affirmative action
Corporations receiving public subsidies must provide livable wage jobs, observe basic workers rights, and agree to affirmative action policies.of such distribution
not just on our present needs, but on the seventh generation to come. In addition, we support efforts to overcome the aftereffects of over 200 years of discrimination and, hence, support affirmative action.
Source: Green Party Platform, at 2000 National Convention
Jun 25, 2000
Equality by sexual orientation, including gay marriage
We affirm the right to openly embrace SEXUAL ORIENTATION in the intimate choice of who we love.
We support the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in housing, jobs, civil marriage and benefits, child custody - and in all areas of life, the right to be treated equally with all other people.
Source: Green Party Platform, at 2000 National Convention
Jun 25, 2000
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