Speaking of Values...

Mission: Sharing ideas on speaking confidently, sensibly, openly, and intelligently, about our progressive values.

Mini FAQ:

• Who are we?

• How can you help?

• What are progressive values?

• What's a "statement of values"?

• How can I submit a statement of value?

Newest Additions (since 9/1/05):

• Scientists say "check our work" (12/28/05)

• Problem-solving more important than ego protection (11/21/05)

• "Feel Bad" Politics is no better (1/2/06)

• Attack on religious tolerance (12/29/05)

• When it's ok to be happy when political opponents are under fire (11/21/05)

• Compassion and planning prevent suffering (9/3/05)

• It's not a counterargument if it's been refuted (11/21/05)

• Be loyal to your values before your political party (12/30/05)

• "Fair and balanced" should not replace "accurate and substantiated" (11/21/05)

• Honest men are not threatened by honest debate (11/21/05)

• Moral authority requires understanding and supporting approaches that work (12/29/05)

• First, worry about the most harmful lies (11/21/05)

• Politicians' loyalty to friends is disloyal to their constituents (10/28/05)

• We all bear some responsibility for the New Orleans tragedy (9/7/05)

• A real do-gooder must actually do good (12/29/05)

• You can't make up your own facts (11/21/05)

• Welcome to our world, Mr. Bork. (12/18/05)

• Accountability is not a game (11/21/05)

Statements of Value (by topic):

• Science and medicine

• Media

• Religion and ethics

• Reproductive health

• Family

• Education

• Government and politics

Links:

• Prevention vs Punishment: A Roadmap for Defining and Winning the Real Abortion Debate (Lisa Littman)

• Opinions (Benjamin Kuipers)