Declare Independence From Fossil Fuels
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary to act on global warming and dissolve our dependence on fossil fuels, a decent respect to the opinions of others requires that we should declare the causes which impel us to the dissolution.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that the burning of fossil fuels is a leading contributor to climate change. As a result of our addiction to fossil fuels, extreme weather, melting ice caps and glaciers, global sea level rise, diminishing food and water supplies, forced migration, and damage to public health threaten the world’s populations.
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The Green Party of Philadelphia Invites you to a Welcome Party for New Members
Join the Green Party of Philadelphia as we welcome our new members with a potluck style party! Feel free to bring a small dish or snack to share, but you need not bring anything to attend.
All Greens, old and new, are invited to attend, as well as those who are simply curious about the Green Party and want to learn more. Learn what we’re up to and how you can get involved
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Climate Change and Missouri
The next Black & Green Wednesday meeting of Gateway Greens and the Universal African People's Organization will focus on how climate change is affecting Missouri.
Climate issues are plaguing our planet. Effects already being experienced in Missouri include extreme weather, flooding, heat, drought and associated agricultural problems. What steps can be taken through legislation and direct action to lessen climate change locally? To learn more and to join the discussion about this critical topic please join us on July 5.
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Response to Non-convictions in the Philando Castile and Sam Dubose
I think it would be remiss for the Green Party not to address recent non-convictions in the cases of Philando Castile and Sam Dubose this past week. It is quite evident, in my opinion, the tainted complexities of our democracy. The corruption of police or policing is only a symptom as is our current administration. With that being said, the harsh reality is more police will be acquitted. It is apparent that democracy only serves and protects certain groups and classes of people. The prosecution of policemen seems to be hindered by the very laws that are supposed to protect ALL citizens. There are major institutional, social and legal impediments to law enforcement being held accountable for the crimes they commit. It is a very complicated and sophisticated task. The difficulty seems to be intentional. So must our pushback. But before we can resist we must find ourselves out of this labyrinth of defeat.
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From Texas to Palestine
Uniting to Protect & Preserve Diversity in Nature and Society
The Green Party of the United States's National Political Organizer along with Green Party of Texas County and State leadership, proudly welcome Dr Mazin Qumsiyeh to Austin, Texas.
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Political Prisoner Rev. Edward Pinkney released from prison
After serving the minimum sentence, 30 months (2-1/2 years), Rev. Edward Pinkney of Benton Harbor, Michigan was released on parole on Tuesday, June 13.
A Welcome Home celebration will be held on Saturday, July 8 at 2:00 pm at St. Matthew & St. Joseph Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Donations to help Rev. Pinkney should be sent to Moratorium NOW Coalition, 5920 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (on memo line write: Welcome Home Rev. Pinkney).
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Green Party co-chair Darlene Elias, addressed a UN Special Committee on Puerto Rico
Your Honor,
My name is Darlene Elias. I am one of seven National Co-Chairs of the Green Party of the United States y soy Boricua. Thank you for the opportunity to address such a prestigious and influential group of people here at the United Nations.
To begin with, it is the position of the Green Party that the United States needs to sever its ties with Puerto Rico completely and allow for its people to live free of colonial rule for once and for all. U.S. imperialism has only served to oppress the growth and prosperity of Puerto Rico and its people.
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DC Statehood Green Party news for June 2017
The DC Statehood Green Party (DCSGP) is a progressive, grassroots organization dedicated to representing the interests of the citizens of the District of Columbia. We are the District’s second largest political party by vote total and we’ve had enough of corporate-dominated politics. The longer we wait for change, the harder it gets. Join us! Vote Green!
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Mayor Bowser's Budget:
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Green Party supports the Call to Action on Puerto Rico
The Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States has endorsed A Call to Action on Puerto Rico / Un Llamado a la Accion con Puerto Rico.
This 2nd Annual Day of Solidarity with the Independence of Puerto Rico takes place on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The event will take place on the 2nd floor of 777 United Nations Plaza in New York City.
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A Small Victory
First, I wanted to let everyone know that the bills we opposed in the state legislature, which aimed to hamper the removal of monuments to white supremacy, did not pass. This is a small victory, to be sure, but it's the first time our local group has looked at specific state legislation. We can see that there is much more to do if we are to advance a Green agenda through the legislative process.
Second, I wanted to remind you that our special session on bylaws is coming up on Saturday. RSVP on our website. Bylaws are necessary for the progress and sustainability of our local Green Party chapter. In advance, please peruse these organizing ideas from the national Green Party.
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