Happy Independence Day to you all. We Greens are big fans of our government being independent from corporate influence, so by principle we do not accept donations from Lobbyists, superPACS and corporations. The Green Party of US is the only party on the ballot in 48 States that can make that claim. If you believe we will not have our democracy back until we eliminate the influence of money on our politicians and policies, then join us in standing for PEOPLE, PLANET, PEACE, OVER PROFIT.

This year our Green Party of Santa Clara Chapter was honored to be marching in the San Jose Rose, White and Blue Parade on July 4th. We celebrated this day by declaring our continued independence from corporate-run politics, while sharing our message of peace, love and justice with our community. Photos can be seen here.

SANTA CLARA DELEGATES AT THE GPCA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SACRAMENTO

The California Greens held their Summer General Assembly on June 17-18 in Sacramento, it was an opportunity for our 5 Santa Clara GA Delegates to meet fellow Greens, share ideas and take inspiration from the work of Greens from across California. Two of our delegates are involved with the Standing Committee uncharge of communications and supporting newly activated chapters in counties around CA. Our delegates shared the work we do in Santa Clara and brought tabling kits with buttons and flyers to distribute to newly activated counties. See our June GA report here.

AS SPEAKER RENDON HOLDS BACK SINGLE PAYER SB-562 BILL, GREENS RALLY FOR A VOTE!

This CA Single Payer bill will give ALL Californians the cheapest, most comprehensive quality care, but Democrat Assembly Speaker Rendon has held it up in Assembly preventing a vote. Why? Because the health of Californians is not high on the corporatist's priorities. Greens have long advocated for single payer as the only path to treating healthcare as a human right not a path to profit from human suffering. Greens from across California joined SB-562 advocates to make sure the CA Assembly and Senate heard us loud and clear at the Sacramento June 28th rally.

WE THOUGHT THIS HAD TO BE SAID! ;-)

RoseAnn DeMoro has been a true leader in the fight for Single payer, pressuring corporatist Democrats to stand up for Californians. As the insurance-owned politicians from both sides of the isle continue to disappoint their constituents, she has had some choice words for them. Thank you RoseAnn to keeping up this fight! Follow us on Twitter.

JOIN OUR ECONOMICS FOR ACTIVISTS BOOK CLUB

Keeping up with all the ways our economy has been manipulated is a big task.

Our book club is a fun and social way to follow global trends that shape the economic policies pushed by our two corporatist parties. Check out what we are reading this month.

ATTEND OUR CHAPTER'S MONTHLY MEETING

Our GPSCC chapter meets on the 4th Thursday of every month at 7-9 pm at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center at 48. S. 7th St. in San Jose. We invite you to join us and learn about our activities here in Santa Clara County. Check out our many other EVENTS here.

WE HAVE 400 FOLLOWERS ON FACEBOOK!

We started our current Facebook page in August of 2016 campaigning for Jill Stein, with about 10 activists as followers. Since then our Facebook page has grown to over 400 followers and become a great way for us to share our values, platform, ideals and aspirations, and well as our plans and activities. We invite you to follow our FB page (SCCGreens) and share our journey in building an electoral path to the government we all want.

GPSCC July Events

July 4 – Greens March at the San Jose July 4th Parade - 9:30-12:30 pm – staging area: corner of Brooklyn and Dana Ave, San Jose. celebrated this day by declaring our continued independence from corporate-run politics, while sharing our message of peace, love and justice with our community.

July 8 - Saturday Anti-War Street Rally in Santa Clara - 11:30-12:30 pm - corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. & Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara. Join us at our Saturday ANTI-WAR Street Rally at the corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. & Winchester Blvd and take a stand against the U.S. war in Syria.

July 15 - Saturday Anti-War Street Rally in Santa Clara - 11:30-12:30 pm - corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. & Winchester Blvd.

July 22 - Saturday Anti-War Street Rally in Santa Clara - 11:30-12:30 pm - corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. & Winchester Blvd.

July 24 - Economics for Activists Book Club - 7-9 pm – San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S. 7th St. Join us as we continue our discussions on Hegemony How-To: A Roadmap for Radicals by Jonathan Smucker.

July 27 - Green Party of Santa Clara Co. Monthly Meeting - 7-9 pm, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S. 7th St. Join us to learn about our platform and campaigns.

July 29 - Movie Night: The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein, 7-9 pm – San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S. 7th St. Based on 2007 book by the Canadian author and social activist Naomi Klein, argues that neoliberal free market policies (as advocated by the economist Milton Friedman) have risen to prominence in some developed countries because of a deliberate strategy of "shock therapy".

GPSCC June 22nd Meeting Report

We gather monthly to address GPSCC chapter business, welcome new members, discuss Committee work and report on actions and events. See our detailed June Meeting Minutes here, and feel free to join us at our next meeting on July 27th. Below are some highlights of our June meeting.

Communication Committee Mike proposed taking on the Media / PR role for the Chapter and all welcomed the idea. He will tap campaign leads for interviews and opportunities to speak at public forums. Mike has also been populating our YouTube channel with videos of our events and actions.

Strategy Committee Reviewed our mission to Strengthen and expand the Green Party membership, candidates, political capital, credibility and visibility in Santa Clara County and contribute to the growth of GPCA and GPUS.

Campaign Updates  Santa Clara Greens reported on multiple actions in June to rally for CA Single Payer SB-562 and we are joining three more actions in early July in support of Single Payer. Mike and Christine reported on their Sunnyvale city council meetings, they have been instrumental for the council to pass a commitment to review city's direct AND indirect investments in efforts to divest from DAPL. Nassim reported that in May GPSCC sent a letter of endorsement for SB-562 and a letter of support for Rule 12-16 (cutting refinery emissions) via Silicon Valley Climate Action Alliance to the Bay Area Air Quality Management Office. In June our County Council sent a letter of endorsement for CA Disclose Act (AB249) to the Clean Money Campaign. Sandy and the Affordable housing Network led multiple events in June for renters rights including speaking out against HUD cuts at the Housing Authority on June 27th. They also brought a large group to speak in support of community benefit at the San Jose city council vote that approved the Diridon Station and Google deal.

State Party Issues Our GA Delegated provided a report on the Sacramento GA. Nassim Shared GPCA proposals and candidates up for a vote by the Standing General Assembly in June. Our county council will elect / re-elect our SGAs in July to align their terms with the GPCA fiscal year.

OUR DONATE PAGE IS AWAITING VISITORS!

How do grassroots organizations accomplish their goals? Through volunteers and donors who believe in their mission. If you agree that a better world is possible through integrity and try public service, please DONATE to help us grow our grassroots party.

GIVE US A HAND, CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

We are looking for phone bankers, bloggers, letter writers, tablers and event organizers and we would love your help to grow our chapter. If you have TIME to volunteer and TALENTS to share and want to help us paint Santa Clara Co GREEN, CONTACT us.