Greenline April 2024

Twitter Space Event

Join Us April 10 at 7-10pm ET in a Twitter Space to Celebrate Green Party Day!

Join Green Party elected officials and candidates for a lively discussion on current events and the future of the Green Party.

Moderated by Margaret Elizabeth, GPUS Steering Committee member and former City Council candidate, Seattle, WA, and Mike Feinstein, former Mayor and City Council member, Santa Monica, CA.

And featuring present and past Green candidates an officeholders, including

Toneal Jackson, candidate, Water Reclamation District, Chicago, IL 2024
Michael Dublin, candidate , US House Of Representatives, District 2, NC 2024
Eddie Espinoza, candidate Railroad Commissioner, TX 2024
Chester Todd, candidate, US House of Representatives, District 1, WI 2024
Cam Gordon, former City Council member, Minneapolis, MN 2005-2021

Whether you want to jump into the discussion or just listen, this will be an interesting evening you won’t want to miss!

Twitter Space link for event:

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1MnxnMmnLDjJO/

https://www.facebook.com/events/7779393978779240

Earth Day to May Day

The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the U.S. will hold its annual webinar on Earth Day to May Day on Monday, April 8 at 8 PM ET. The event is co-sponsored by the Peace Action Committee(GPAX) of GPUS.

Registration is required;
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kc-mrqTIoGNRIo_anXqzP7rI50p09CtaQ

The Earth Day to May Day theme highlights the interconnection between critical issues such as climate change, environmental justice, worker and immigrant rights, peace, anti-racism, and biodiversity. We need system change, not climate change. Another World is essential to the future of humanity.

The War on Gaza

Green Party: Gaza Needs a Ceasefire, Not a Pier

The Green Party of the United States called on President Biden to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, dismissing his call for a humanitarian pier as grossly ineffective in responding to the death and suffering of Palestinians.

See more here:https://www.gp.org/gaza_needs_a_ceasefire_not_a_pier

photo: Alisdare Hickson

Green Party of Utah Highlights Genocide’s Impact on Women and Children in Palestine on International Women’s Day

The Green Party of Utah highlighted the loss and displacement of women and children in Palestine on International Women’s Day. The Impact of the bombings includes 70% are women and children, almost 1 million women and girls have been displaced, and 2 mothers are killed every hour. Between 2008 and 2023 less then 14% of those killed in the hostilities were women and girls but this has increased to 70% today.

Learn more here: https://www.greenpartyofutah.org/single-post/from-the-river-to-the-sea-women-in-palestine-must-be-freed

photo: Margaret Krauss 90.5 WESA

Green Party of Pennsylvania Members Speak in Favor of a Ceasefire in Gaza

Members of the Green Party of Pennsylvania spoke in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza before the Allegheny County Council on February 26. Among those speaking was Jay Ting Walker of the Green Party of Allegheny County who said “What’s happening in Gaza is genocide. Members of the Netanyahu administration including Prime Minister Netanyahu himself have made it very clear that Israel's purpose is to remove Palestinians from Gaza. As of today more than 29,000 Palestinians have been murdered. This genocide has been financed and facilitated by the U.S. government including President Joe Biden, with support from both Houses of Congress utilizing OUR tax dollars. . . . We needed a ceasefire more than 100 days ago. Having failed that, we need a ceasefire right now.

See more here on the resolution: https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2024-03-06/allegheny-county-council-israel-hamas

Ballot Access

The Green Party of New York petitioning period starts on April 16 - May 26.

New York is now one of the most restrictive ballot access states in the country since the former disgraced Governor Cuomo and the majority Democratic State Legislature changed the laws as part of the 2021 COVID emergency budget. GPNY is hiring paid petitioners but also needs a massive volunteer effort. Out of state petitioners are welcome.

To volunteer for petitioning
https://forms.gle/MpJRAqTmmaWzJPzx5
To apply link. https://www.gpny.org/blog

For general information: https://www.gpny.org/contact_us_new

Indiana Green Party Hosts Signature Drive to get the 2024 Presidential Candidates on the Ballot

The Indiana Green Party is seeking signatures to get the 2024 presidential candidates for the nomination on the ballot. The signatures are required because the party does not have ballot access due to the overly restrictive requirements of the state. Petitions must be turned into the Indiana Elections Division by the first week in July.

Go here to find out how to sign: https://greenpartyin.com/2024-presidential-nominations/

Maryland Green Party to Work with Other Parties on Electoral Reform

The Maryland Green Party has signed on to a statement of support to work together with two other parties and local election reform advocacy organizations to support Ranked Choice Voting and the establishment of Independent Redistricting Commissions to draw district lines for future elections without partisan influence and in a way that ensures fair representation.

See link to full letter here: https://www.mdgreens.org/rcvnow

Wisconsin Green Party Responds to New Legislative Maps

The Wisconsin Green Party welcomed new legislative maps signed by the Governor of Wisconsin but noted that they are not enough to ensure a truly democratic and representative system. The party advocates for Ranked Choice Voting and Proportional Representation as alternative electoral systems to achieve the Green Party’s key principles of grassroots democracy and social justice.

See more here: https://www.wisconsingreenparty.org/2024_maps

Missouri Green Party Petitions for Ballot Access

The Missouri Green Party is seeking signatures for ballot access in support of their right to run corporate-free candidates and make Missouri Green again. Petitions must be turned in to the Secretary of State’s Office by July 29.

See here for more information and a petition form: https://www.missourigreenparty.org/ballot_access

Green Party of Washington Nominating Conventions Begin May 4

The Green Party of Washington State will hold Nominating Conventions to select electors and to nominate candidates for President and Vice President at meetings from May 4 through July 27. During the meetings they will select electors and gather signatures to place the candidates on the ballot.

See here for info on how to register and download a petition: https://greenpartywashington.org/convention/

Be The Media

Drop us a line if you're aware of a Green Party orientated news show that should be featured on our Be The Media page.

The newest addition is Redneck Gone Green hosted by our 2004 Presidential candidate, David Cobb.

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