Today, I can say that We the People have shown one of the richest corporations in the world, that we will not lay down and allow them to roll over us. We have shown them what the Grassroots Power of the People can do. The Amazon deal was a backdoor deal that was not created for the best interest of you the people. It was a backdoor deal that gave benefits to a corporate giant and a new corporate ally to Mayor De'Blasio and Governor Cuomo. Continue reading

Rochester, NY – Join the Green Party of Monroe County for our February Monthly Meeting, where we'll join members of the Rochester Black Panther Party to discuss the history of the Black Panther Party and what is currently happening here in Rochester. We'll also be discussing the 2019 local elections and the role both the Black Panthers and Greens can play in them. Continue reading

New London, CT – Green Party candidate Mirna Martínez, who is running for the 39th House District seat recently vacated by Chris Soto in New London, has qualified for a campaign grant through the State Election Enforcement Commission’s Citizens’ Election Program (CEP). This marks one of the first times in CEP history that a minor party candidate has qualified for such a grant. Continue reading

Seattle, WA – Our current private/for-profit healthcare system is in crisis: 522,000 Washington State residents don’t have any healthcare coverage, many more are under-insured, and rates are going up 19% in our state this year. These stats represent real people and genuine hardship that requires urgent action. Healthcare is the number one concern of most voters, and there’s a solution supported by a majority. In Washington, more than 60% want a government-funded, universal healthcare option. Some legislators are listening. Senator Bob Hasegawa has filed SB 5222, to implement the Whole Washington Health Trust. If this bill passes, every single Washington resident would have quality care, including vision, dental, and mental health services. And there are some unique strengths about this bill to consider: Continue reading

Testimony by Howie Hawkins, Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation Public Hearing to discuss the Climate and Community Protection Act. Albany, NY, February 11, 2019 – Thank you for this public hearing to discuss how to strengthen and improve the Climate and Community Protection Act (A3871/S2292). My name is Howie Hawkins. I am a retired Teamster from Syracuse, New York. I was the Green Party candidate for Governor of New York in 2010, 2014, and 2018. Continue reading

One of the biggest challenges for local Green Party organizations is recruiting candidates. At this point in the election cycle, the topic should be foremost on our minds. How can you recruit quality candidates? It’s hard to find someone who is willing to run for office. It takes a lot of conviction to campaign, win and follow that up with successful administration. What are qualities of a strong candidate? How can we work with developing candidates to increase their knowledge and skills? Continue reading

Ajamu Baraka, the 2016 Green Party vice-presidential candidate, will be one of the speakers at the Black is Back Electoral School. Other Greens currently scheduled to participate are Betty Davis and Ralph Poynter from New York and the Rev. Edward Pickney from Benton Harbor, Michigan. The event will be on April 6 & 7 at Akwaaba Hall, Uhuru House in St. Petersburg, Florida. Continue reading

AUGUSTA, ME -- The Green Independent and Libertarian parties of Maine have agreed to work together to promote pro-democratic policies and protect individual liberties. Officers of each party held a joint press conference, at the Samantha Smith statue near the capitol building in Augusta, in front of the Maine State Museum, on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 3 p.m.The officers discussed 10 areas of cooperation between the two largest non-major political parties: Continue reading

As you may have read on the national website, our local New Orleans group has been recognized as the first active chapter of the Green Party of Louisiana. That's exciting, but what's next? 1. We need to designate a delegate (or two) to the state Coordinating Committee. This role is open to any member in good standing who is willing to hit the road at least three times a year and travel elsewhere in Louisiana for CC meetings. Continue reading

This month is about Peace & Love. Peace for the planet with a call to end all wars for oil and stop US imperialism (think Syria and Venezuela). Love for the people through a national week of actions to push for Improved Medicare For All (Single Payer). This message of People, Planet, Peace Over Profit is what the Green Party is all about!#WeAreGreen Continue reading