Maine Youth Power is guided by 15 core value statements that ground our movement. These statements constitute a living, and evolving body of values that is intended to grow and change with our movement. Explore the statements below or click here to view the full and official document.
Core Values
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The status quo is not working for young people - from student debt, to voter suppression, racism, lack of youth representation in government and beyond. We see the barriers to attaining a prosperous present and future for young people. We are experts in our own experience.
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People with privilege benefit when others are oppressed. We know that to truly win a world where we all thrive, our struggles are bound together and dismantling oppressive systems will liberate all of us. We are actively working to be in solidarity with movements for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, human dignity, class struggle, and beyond.
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We are constantly listening, learning and adapting. The ideas of Emergent Strategy as championed by adrienne maree brown are at the core of our movement. We model on the inside as we want the outside to be. We embody our vision.
