The Port Huron Statement is a political manifesto created in 1962 by members of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). It outlines the group's vision for a more participatory democracy and critiques the social and political issues of the time, including civil rights, nuclear disarmament, and economic inequality. The statement emphasizes the need for grassroots activism and social change. The document was drafted during a national convention held in Port Huron, Michigan. It became a foundational text for the New Left movement, influencing student activism and progressive politics in the 1960s and beyond. The statement called for a society that prioritizes human values over materialism and militarism.