
Principles of Unity
(Same for All Chapters)
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Opposes all forms of oppression, exploitation and marginalization, while recognizing the role of science in these conditions, and the responsibility of science in liberatory struggles against all of these conditions
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Builds parity within the organization for marginalized, oppressed, and exploited peoples
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Works to organize labor in the scientific workforce
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Conducts radical, politically and scientifically informed investigation into problems of science and society
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Promotes positive instances of the use of scientific and technical expertise, providing scientists with knowledge and opportunities to use their specific training in accordance with SftP principles
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Resists the use of science for exploitation, oppression, capitalism, imperialism, war, and environmental destruction
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Struggles for system change to address the root causes of social, economic, and ecological problems
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Affirms a deep respect for all life in the motivation for and practice of science
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Opposes the assumption that humans have the right to exert violence upon, exploit, and control other humans, non-human animals, and nature
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Recognizes scientific knowledge outside of establishment institutions