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SharedPurpose.Net is a visionary network system for community and political organizing. We are a neutral convener, supporting individuals and groups building teamwork and understanding across divides, as we work together to overcome challenges of political polarization and destructive competition. We are building bridges between demographic groups and psychological types, following a holistic vision of integration and wholeness in the context of a national and global crisis of fragmentation and misunderstanding.

Guiding Principles
  • Breadth and inclusion
    We support convening networks and organizations that listen to and incorporate a wide range of perspectives on controversial issues. This is the most powerful and effective way to actualize the creative power of democracy, and brings together the full talent and genius of any community or nation.
  • Self-selection and personal freedom
    We recognize that everyone is an individual; everyone participating in a political organization is unique. People join organizations for many different reasons. Political organizations become more powerful and effective when they recognize this diversity of motivation.
  • Top-down and bottom-up
    The ideal form of democratic self-governance is a balance between top-down and bottom-up elements. There is a essential role for the "voice of the people" gathered from all participants in a bottom-up way, and there is an essential role for representative leadership, based on careful listening, wisdom and expertise.
  • Deliberation and advocacy
    There are many critical issues facing the USA, and a wide range of perspectives on these issues. We support deliberation and discussion on these issues, and where consensus or agreement emerges, we support advocacy and action.
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