LUZ Believes...

…in rights for all people
…in self-determination
…in constituent led organizing
…that the people directly affected by issues know the issues the best and have the most to gain and the least to lose
…that the structures that oppress reinforce and support each other, so by working in the intersections we can tear them down
…that there is hope on the other side of the mess
…in quality health care access and education for everyone
…that it is necessary to be inclusive to have insight into the solution and those affected
…in a world where all worlds fit
…we model the change, equality, and collaboration we want to see in the world
…I know what’s best for me
…racism and sexism are still alive and well
…poverty is violence
…we have to make the future better for youth
…people make their choices
…everyone’s voices and thoughts count and need to be out there in the world to make change in the world
…in sharing knowledge
…folks should be dedicated to others’ oppression, just not their own
…in and/both not either/or
…we do not have to choose identities
…that sex is normal, good and healthy
…that if you have knowledge, you should share it
…in expression of sexuality, sexual and gender identity
…we should put kindness in the world
…in accountability as an ally to this group, and in the world to represent voices that do not exist in other groups I am a part of