The Pro-Human Answer to Intolerance & Racism
Our Mission
We are a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civil rights and liberties for all Americans, and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding, and humanity.
pro-human
adjective \ ‘prō-’hyü-men \
Advocating for one human race, individual civil rights and liberties, and compassionate opposition to racism and intolerance rooted in dignity and our common humanity.
What does Pro-Human mean?
Fairness
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
UNDERSTANDING
“To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker.”
- Frederick Douglass
HUMANITY
“We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.”
- Abraham Lincoln
“There is an urgent need to reaffirm and advance the core principles of the civil rights movement. This isn’t an issue of left versus right. The defining question of our time is: How do we break through the demonization and division, and find the courage to move forward together, as Americans?”
Bion Bartning
FAIR Founder
Inform
FAIR’s pro-human mission is to advance civil rights and liberties for all, and to promote a common culture based on fairness, understanding, and humanity. Our mission requires us to inform others of the importance of constructive disagreement and understanding diverse perspectives. We create resources and toolkits for use by our grassroots chapter network, and we platform a diversity of voices across our media, including digital print, podcasts, and video series.
FAIR
Substack
A platform for original content that embodies FAIR’s commitment to pro-human values, free speech, civil discourse, and viewpoint diversity on issues relating to civil rights and culture.
FAIR Perspectives Podcast
The official podcast of the pro-human movement, featuring in-depth conversations with public intellectuals, authors, and industry leaders, as well as everyday people—teachers, students, and others dedicated to building a better world.
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Videos
Mini-documentaries, live events, animated FAIRstory lessons, podcast episodes, and messages from FAIR staff and Advisors discussing issues of free expression, civil liberties, and the pro-human perspective.
FAIR
in Education
We are a nonpartisan network of educators dedicated to advancing the values of fairness, understanding, and humanity in the field of K-12 and higher education. We create and promote educational programs and resources and work to enhance collaboration, trust, and understanding within school communities.
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in Medicine
A nonpartisan professional network dedicated to advancing the highest ethical standards in medical practice, and to promoting a common medical culture based on critical thinking and the pursuit of excellence in all medical endeavors.
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in the Arts
A nonpartisan professional network dedicated to advancing a common culture in arts, entertainment, and media that champions freedom of expression, open-mindedness, and the power of art to unite by highlighting our common humanity.
Empower
We empower people with tools and methods for advancing our civil rights mission and promoting fairness, understanding, and humanity in their communities. Our 115 chapters host online discussion forums, conduct outreach and educational campaigns, and hold in-person meetups. Our network of professionals in medicine, education, and the arts inspire individuals to take meaningful action that will lead to a better future for all.
Volunteer
Join our growing network of volunteers in promoting FAIR's pro-human values in your own community.
Resources & Toolkit
Browse our collection of model letters, policies, and other resources to help you make positive change in your schools, workplaces, and beyond.
Sign
The Pledge
Join the pro-human movement by committing to FAIR’s principles of fairness, understanding, and humanity.
Welcome
Sessions
Attend one of our regular introductory meetings and learn how you can promote FAIR’s pro-human values in your community.
Member Training
Workshops
Develop skills in public speaking, grassroots leadership, and conflict resolution to join the pro-human movement.
Advocate
FAIR takes seriously its mission to defend individual civil rights and liberties for all. With our network of attorneys, we actively advocate on behalf of those whose rights have been violated by employers, schools, or others. Using our FAIR Transparency platform, individuals can anonymously submit reports of intolerance and civil rights violations to our legal team. Our advocacy includes legal letters, offers for constructive dialogue, and legal action when appropriate.
Legal Cases & Whistleblowers
Review incidences of civil rights violations in schools, workplaces, and other institutions for which FAIR has taken legal action.
Legal Letters & Comments
Letters and comments made by FAIR for the purpose of advancing civil rights and liberties, and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding and humanity.
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Transparency
A platform for individuals to anonymously report civil rights violations to our legal team for review and potential action.
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Legal Network
A national community of attorneys and law firms who support FAIR’s mission of advancing civil rights and liberties for all Americans, and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding and humanity.
Request
Help
Get in touch with a member of FAIR’s staff, legal network, or partner organizations to get the support you need.
