Pippa Bartolotti, former chair of the Wales Green Party, addressing the rally Albany, New York – The Upper Hudson Green Party rallied today in support of Julian Assange and Wikileaks, and against his imprisonment and potential extradition to the United States to face charges. These consist of aiding Chelsea Manning in remaining anonymous as she leaked evidence of grave war crimes by the United States government to Wikileaks, which commentators have pointed out is standard journalistic practice. Continue reading

Happy Earth Day As Earth Day 2019 is celebrated in more than 190 countries around the world, it is a time to reflect on our actions to protect our planet, combat pollution and systemic injustices, and propose real Green alternatives. From Public Banking to Sustainability Fairs to a bold Green New Deal, let's celebrate Earth Day every day and spread the Green Party's message of Planet, People, Peace over profit! Continue reading

On April 2nd, voters in Texas County elected a Missouri Green to the health board. (April 17, 2019) ST LOUIS – Ed Williamson, member of the Springfield chapter of the Missouri Green Party, won a write-in campaign for the Texas County Health Board this month. While this is a non-partisan position, it is no secret around Houston, MO that he is a member of the Green Party. After no one filed for the seat, Ed was approached by several members in the community asking him to run a write-in campaign. Continue reading

Albany, New York – A rally in support of Julian Assange, against his arrest and the attempt by the United States to extradite him from the U.K. will be held in Albany, outside the Leo O'Brien Federal Building in Clinton Square, today, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. The rally is being organized by the Upper Hudson Green Party. The Green Party strongly and unequivocally condemns the arrest of Julian Assange and calls for his immediate release. Assange was expelled from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on Thursday April 11th and is being held in the United Kingdom for extradition to the United States, where he is very likely to face espionage charges. Continue reading

Join the Young Greens of Kent State and the Portage County Democratic Socialists of America as we host an anti-war teach-in with local activists. This is our first scheduled anti-war teach-in organized by Austin Bashore, member of the Youth Caucus and a senior at Kent State University. Several state Green Parties are considering hosting teach-ins in the coming months. Continue reading

The South Central Michigan Greens local will hold its monthly meeting 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the downtown Jackson Coffee Company (201 South Mechanic Street in Jackson). RSVP for the meeting on Facebook. Continue reading

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 10, 2010. We're including as an example of the long-time support by Green Party candidates for the Green New Deal. Sixty-two Green Party candidates nationwide today called for a "Green New Deal," to cut military spending by at least 70%, provide single-payer universal health care, make tuition free at public universities, create millions of new green jobs, abolish corporate personhood, ban usury and legalize marijuana. Green candidates calling for the Green New Deal include ten candidates for governor, nine for the U.S. Senate and seventeen for the U.S. House of Representatives. Continue reading

Jonathan Carter, a Green who ran for U.S. Congress in 1992 and governor in 1994 and 2002, has an important message for you. You probably have heard the great news that the town of Farmington voted overwhelmingly to oppose the Central Maine Power (CMP) Corridor. This brings to ten the number of towns that have voted to oppose or have withdrawn support - Alna, Caratunk, Dennistown, Embden, Farmington, Jackman, The Forks, West Forks, Wilton, and Wiscasset. In addition, the Franklin County Commissioners voted to withdraw support and instead openly oppose. Continue reading

This month's Black & Green Wednesday forum will focus on how the U City TIF might affect how much you spend on rent or taxes. U. City is considering a commercial development at Olive and I-170. Could the project fail: Continue reading

The Wisconsin Green Party Spring Gathering and Membership Meeting will take place Sunday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the WilMar Center’s Youth Room, 953 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703. This is one of only two times a year we get the opportunity to connect with Greens from around the state, share what we are working on, learn from each other, and discuss policy changes and updates. We do have a update recommention regarding the Finance Committee Description from the Finance Committee to consider. Other information about the agenda will be forthcoming. Continue reading