Declaration Project

Declaration of Interdependence by the Socialist Labor Party (1895)

Editor’s Note:  Crafted by Daniel De Leon, a leading socialist of the era and founder of the Socialist Labor Party of America, it is clear from this declaration that genuinely revolutionary change was sought. To De Leon, the recognition of interdependence was paramount — “throughout the civilized world the wage workers are asserting their interdependence—the […]

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 […]