Declaration of Energy Independence (2010)
Editor’s Note: This declaration, issued on July 4, 2010, is a response to the calamitous BP oil spill. It charts a vision for energy use for the future that’s based on widespread use of renewable energy sources, and of technological innovations to help achieve this. Declaration of Energy Independence From the Green Collaborative of New […]
Declaration of Independence by the People of the Free State of Jefferson (2013)
Editor’s Note: In many respects, this declaration seems to be more one of autonomy rather than secession that would lead to outright independence. Since this declaration is not widely accessible on Internet, it’s uncertain if it represents the views of many (or any) of those seeking to realize the republic, or state (some want a republic, others […]
Declaration of American Energy Independence (2011)
Editor’s Note: According to this site, this declaration, which in structure and rhetoric at least in part was inspired by our July 4, 1776 document, was signed in August 2011 “during several Energy Patriots events held in Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD; York, PA; and Philadelphia, PA. The event was sponsored by AmeriGeen, a Manheim-based biofuel […]
The People’s Earth Declaration — 1992
Editor’s Note: This progressive declaration sets forth a number of principles, including the right of “(a)ll elements of society, irrespective of gender, class, or ethnic identity ….to participate fully in the life and decisions of the community. The presently poor and disenfranchised, in particular, must become full participants. Women’s roles, needs, values and wisdom are […]
Earth Charter (also referred to as a Declaration of Interdependence), 2000
Editor’s Note: The Earth Charter Initiative was issued on June 29, 2000. Here is how those who spearheaded the initiative described their charter, also referred to as a Declaration of Interdependence: “The Earth Charter is a product of a decade-long, worldwide, cross-cultural dialogue on common goals and shared values… The drafting of the Earth Charter […]
Spacekind Declaration of Independence (1986)
Editor’s Note: This declaration of independence and principles for ‘spacekind’ was crafted in 1986 by George S. Robinson — described in Space Enterprise, a book to which he contributed, as “an Attorney at Law, currently in commercial/space law practice and “a member of several professional and governmental advisory committees promoting space commerce”, and “a prolific writer […]
Faith Leaders’ Universal Declaration Against Slavery (2014)
Editor’s Note: This declaration, issued on December 2, 2014 , and signed at the Vatican by eleven leaders of many of the world’s major religions, aims to put an end to all modern manifestations of slavery, was galvanized by the Global Freedom Network. Pope Francis, in signing the document, noted that, Despite the great efforts of […]
The Ninety-Nine Percent Declaration (2011)
Editor’s Note: This declaration appears to have been released around the beginning of November 2011. It looks to be modeled in part by both our Constitution and Declaration of July 4, 1776, and called for a July 4, 2012 ‘National General Assembly’ in Philadelphia. , A Wikipedia page describes the genesis of the nonprofit 99 Percent Declaration. On this site, someone […]
Tea Party Nation Declaration of Independence (2010)
Editor’s Note: In February 2010, about a year after enter the political scene in a big way, Tea Party activists began disseminating a ‘Declaration of Independence.’ Evocative at last in some respects of our July 4, 1776 document, the declaration aims to be a means for clarifying their principles and purpose, for establishing their independence from the […]
Declaration and Manifesto of Occupy Wall Street Movement (2011)
Editor’s Note: The Occupy Wall Street began on September 17, 2011 in Zucotti Park in New York’s Wall Street financial district, and sparked a global protest movement. A declaration soon followed. Described as a “living document” when it was first circulated on September 30, 2011, here’s how a statement by Occupy Wall Street — an”ongoing, […]
