COZ is participating in the U.S. General Shutdown as a reflection of our values as a global, community-driven organization.
We were built on principles of decentralization, collective agency, and shared responsibility.
When centralized power causes harm, coordinated, collective action is one way communities can signal dissent and demand accountability.
This action aligns with the same ethos that underpins the open systems we build.
Our team, community, and partners span the globe, and there is broad alignment across that ecosystem in opposing the current administration’s behavior and the harsh treatment of people affected by its policies. Our participation amplifies that shared position rather than imposing a new one.
While COZ operates globally, we are incorporated in the United States.
We recognize that U.S. policy has far-reaching human consequences beyond its borders, and we believe it is important to use our position responsibly in service of the people we work with and represent.