Code of Conduct
For Organization
Abolish Capitalism
To build a society organized to meet human needs, capitalism and its patriarchal institutions must be abolished. Poverty, exploitation, sexism, oppression, and war are rooted in international capitalism (imperialism). Imperialism has led to barbaric wars, nuclear weapons which can annihilate the human race and ecological destruction which threatens our future survival.
For Socialist Democracy
Socialism should extend democracy and self-organization at all levels. Socialist society is based on collective ownership and democratic control of the means of production. The capitalist class will employ its police, courts, bureaucracy and army to attack democratic and egalitarian change. Therefore, the capitalist state must be broken up and replaced by democratically elected institutions of the working class and its allies.
For Women’s Liberation:
Our vision of socialism is not rigid. We learn from the lessons of contemporary social movements, most especially the women’s movement. Without the participation and leadership of women, there will be no socialist revolution. Without women’s liberation, there will be no socialism. We support and participate in the autonomous women’s movement, and stand for socialist and feminist action.
For International Socialism:
Socialism can be created only by ending world scarcity. Working class must take power within existing state boundaries. It must extend the revolution by offering political and material solidarity with workers’ struggles abroad. In the advanced capitalist countries, we must expropriate and disarm our own imperialist ruling class to establish workers’ power.
For Members
Be Kind and Courteous
We’re all in this together to create a Welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
No Hate Speech or Bullying
Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn’t allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
Respect Everyone’s Privacy
Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What’s shared in the group should stay in the group.
Always Build Solidarity
We are all passionate people but let us keep our anger for change, not against one another.