OUR | OASIS programs are inclusive by design and prioritize values-aligned state legislators from communities & demographics that have been historically excluded from power and resources. |
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Building Power that We are committed to
helping equity and justice-focused women and non-binary legislators to
build power, influence and longevity in their chambers. |
People-Centered We center the experiences of people facing the most barriers to power and resources, and those facing all forms of injustice. |
Systems that Serve We are committed to creating systems that serve people and communities and changing those multiple systems that, intentionally or unintentionally, oppress or cause harm. |
Justice We are committed to anti-racism and justice for all people facing oppression – racial, gender, economic, social, environmental, LGBTQ, reproductive and disability justice. |
Gender Inclusive We value women and gender-expansive state legislators and the broad range of experience and identities that they bring to governing. |
Our Guiding Principles |
Multi-generational Wisdom & Priorities We learn from our ancestors and believe all decisions should be made with future generations in mind. |
Collective We believe change is possible through collective power-building and collaboration. |
Learning We will learn and unlearn together with honesty, patience, humility, authenticity and intentionality. |
Growth Through Discomfort & Diversity of Thought We lean into our discomfort, generative conflict and multiple perspectives. |
Wellness We prioritize our wellness and joy and celebrate our wins. |
Abundance We will not work from a scarcity mindset and pit our communities against one another. |
Work Well We believe how we do our work is as important as what we achieve. |
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