AMERICANS FOR DECENCY IN GOVERNMENT
A Nonpartisan Nonprofit
Americas for Decency in Government
What We Mean by Basic Human Decency
Public officials striving to:
Does not require:
-
Treat all people with respect and dignity.
-
Be honest and honor commitments (large and small).
-
Consider the impact of one’s actions on others.
-
Never take advantage of or mistreat others, especially those who are weaker.
-
Never engage in or tolerate cruelty, humiliation, or intentional harm toward others.
-
Admit mistakes and take reasonable steps to address any harm caused by them.
-
Be self-aware and work to improve personal habits or tendencies that negatively impact others.
-
Support fair accountability grounded in evidence, rather than personal animus or retribution.
-
Support equal and impartial application of the law to all people, consistent with constitutional protections and due process.
-
Perfection.
-
Selflessness or lack of ambition.
-
Deprioritizing family or loved ones.
-
Specific religious beliefs.
-
Alignment with any political party or ideology.
-
Quietly tolerating acts that are not decent.
Your Contribution At Work
As a nonprofit, our mission is fueled entirely by people like you... everyday Americans committed to making a difference.
Because our team and board are 100% volunteer, your contributions go directly to the front lines. Every dollar powers the vital programs and initiatives you see below