FALL 2006

FEATURES

The party gathers at Tucson
Delegates report increased unity at national annual conference
By Dave McCorquodale
Green Party of Delaware
The annual meeting focused on fundraising, workshops on running a campaign, nonviolence, the Israeli-Palestinian issue, and committee meetings, and a Friday afternoon anti-war vigil with the Women in Black of Tucson.

PA candidate attacked by Democrats
Carl Romanelli is scrutinized for taking Republican contributions
By Deyva Arthur
Green Party of New York State
Pennsylvania Green senatorial candidate Romanelli has had a campaign filled with both windfalls and gigantic setbacks.

A way for citizens to disengage from the war
Legislation calls for a Peace Fund Tax
By Chris Fretz
Green Party of Michigan
Currently, there is no legal alternative for taxpayers who are ethically opposed to military use of their money, but Green Alan Gamble is working so that conscientious objectors may pay taxes designated for nonmilitary purposes only.

One itntern's summer in the city
Looking for an internship this year? Learning is hands-on at the Green Party
By Pamela Sossi
GP-US Intern, Summer 2006

ELECTIONS

Toste seeks state legislative seat in Rhode Island
Close two-way race with Democratic incumbent
By Tim Lehnert
Green Party of Rhode Island
For the first time ever, Rhode Island Greens have a chance to win a seat in the state legislature.

Wisconsin seeks state seat in rural county
Larry Harding can see a win going against far-right opponent
By Mike Feinstein
Green Party of California
Harding's campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly pits him as the only progressive in a race with an ultra-conservative Republican.

In Pennsylvania, Democrats try to block ballot access
State Greens meet the petition challenge
By Paul Teese
Chair of the Green Party of Pennsylvania
Greens have fought throughout late summer and into the fall to fend off the Democrats' attempts to knock Green candidates off the ballot.

Greens in State Legislatures
staff report on Audie Bock, John Eder, and Matt Ahearn

WORLD

Coming of age in Canada
2006 convention bigger and better than ever
By Jim Harris
Former Leader (2002-2006) of the Green Party of Canada
The convention was the largest in party history, reflecting the huge gain in membership from January (5,300 members) to 10,000 by August.

New Canadian party leader gets Greens noticed
Elizabeth May has doubled party enrollment by engaging Parliament Hill
By Mike Feinstein
Advisor to International Committee, Green Party of the United States
Bold statements and strategies are nothing new for May, a world-class environmentalist with 35 years of activism and 17 years as director of the Sierra Club Canada.

Mexican Greens grow in political strength this year
Despite harrassment, Greens have more seats in government than ever
By Leonardo Alvarez Romo, MP
Secretary of International Relations of the Partido Verde Ecologista de Mexico
Translated by Tamara Muruetagoiena, Advisor, International Committee, Green Party of the United States
Partido Verde has become a watchdog on the federal government.

"How goes tomorrow?"
German Greens discuss future at Berlin congress
By Mike Feinstein
Advisor to International Committee, Green Party of the United States
Today the German Greens find themselves in opposition, after seven years in national colaition government (1998-2005), with the Social Democrats.

Berlin Greens success in state elections
The party went from 14 to 24 seats, making the Greens the biggest winners in the Berlin elections.

German Greens join coalition government in Frankfurt
By Mike Feinstein
Advisor to International Committee, Green Party of the United States
The Christian Democratic Union party and Greens are now in a ruling coalition for 2006-2011 in Frankfurt.

New Zealand saddened with the loss of a leader
Greens meet the challenge of picking someone new for parliament
By Pete Davis and Alison Coleman
New Zealand Green Party Parliamentary Office
The death of Rod Donald, co-leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa, New Zealand for the past 10 years, meant that New Zealand Greens had to choose a new party leader.

OPINION

Will global warming be in the November elections?
By Lorna Salzman
Green Party of New York State
The author sent a questionnaire to 65 Green candidates on the place of global warming and the environment in their platforms.

Declare your political independence
By Howie Hawkins
Green Party of New York State
Today we need a new declaration of independence from unelected corporate elites who so thoroughly own the major parties in America that it matters little to them who wins.

Saving our democracy begins by counting votes accurately
By Kevin B. Zeese
Maryland Green Party

The fifth anniversary of 9/11-time to demand answers
By Mark A. Dunlea
Green Party of New York State

Letter to the Editor
David Wilcox, Illinois Green Party

REPORTS

State reports
Candidates, initiatives, petitions, and a regional conference.

Ballot access in 31 states this election
Greens hold ballot lines in 31 states, up from 17 in January. Arkansas, California, Illinois, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin's battles are reviewed here.

CANDIDATES

2006 candidates for governor
Grassroots democracy at the statewide level
Profiles of Pat LaMarch (Maine), Ed Boyd (Maryland), and Grace Ross (Massachusetts).

2006 U.S. Senate candidates
Greens broaden the debate on domestic and international policies
Profiles of Todd Chretien, Ralph Ferruci (California), Howie Hawkins (New York), Kevin Zeese (Maryland), and Michael Cavlan (Minnesota).