Political Stance

RoadMap stands on the side of poor and working people. We are committed to a vibrant and inclusive democracy that upholds the economic, political, civil, and human rights of all people. We envision a social justice sector with the power to have a transformative impact upon our society.

We seek to orient resources and support around social movement activity that centers racial, gender, disability, economic, and environmental justice, and all those who have been targeted, oppressed, and dispossessed by the economic and political system of the United States and by global exploitative systems. We stand with the individuals, families, communities, organizations, and alliances on the frontlines of resistance who each day show that a society built on justice, cooperation and sustainability is possible.

We believe that addressing social problems requires social movements, and we support social movement organizations to thrive. We believe in challenging unjust systems of power. Our society has grown and benefitted from the courage, creativity, and persistence of those most oppressed who offer the most transformational solutions and inspiring leadership.

RoadMap is committed to:

• Racial justice (see our racial justice statement) and within that, a specific commitment to challenging anti-black racism.
• Working with and supporting groups that are thinking and acting systemically to transform economic, political, and social systems—not only address their symptoms.
• Working with and supporting groups who are led by and made up of directly impacted people, and who are developing leadership among directly impacted people.

RoadMap is not neutral. We seek strong alignment with our consulting network, clients, and funders around our racial, gender, disability, economic, and environmental justice values. We articulate this stance with the recognition that RoadMap might not be the right fit for every organization or initiative and we believe that the best work happens in situations of intentional alignment.

For additional context on our political stance and approach to capacity building, see this note from our Director, Lisa Weiner-Mahfuz.