On Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Michael Cease was the winner of the Green Party Primary in Ward 6 of the City of Tucson Council Election. Cease defeated his primary opponent, Michael Oatman, with 64.71% of the vote (55 votes), versus 31.76% of the vote (27 votes) for Oatman. Mr. Cease will now move on to the November 7, 2017 General Election to face Republican challenger Mariano Rodriguez, and Democratic incumbent Steve Kozachik. While most municipalities in Arizona have non-partisan elections, Tucson is unique because its elections for mayor and city council are partisan (candidates may run with a party designation, or run as independent).Michael Cease is the chairperson of the Green Party of Pima County (GPPC). Last year, he ran as the Green Party candidate for Pima County Recorder in the November 2016 General Election. He set a personal and Green Party record when he received 80,588 votes (22.20% of the vote). Continue reading

As Green Party candidate for County Executive, I question whether either Democrat Laura Curran or Republican Jack Martins will be able to end corrupt hiring and contracting practices in Nassau County, since both candidates are taking money from individuals and companies that deal with Nassau County. Both parties will always have a problem with pay-to-play if they continue to accept such monies. And voters will always—with justification -- mistrust the motives of their governmental representatives. The political patronage system causes a lot of waste in government. People who are not qualified for certain jobs are appointed because they contributed money or time or service to political campaigns. One example of this from my own experience is that the president of a local Young Republicans club somehow ended up in charge of the emergency management program with which I volunteer, not because he was particularly qualified but because of his politics. This use of patronage is far too common in Nassau County politics. This is not an efficient or ethical way to staff government positions. Continue reading

The Green Party of Washington (GPWA) is a political party, and its ultimate aim is to elect Green candidates to office where they can really make a difference. This year, we have the opportunity to get excellent Green candidates into office in Olympia: Renata Rollins for Olympia City Council Position 6, and E.J. Zita for Olympia Port Commission. GPWA has endorsed both these candidates – they are thoughtful, experienced, have well-functioning campaign organizations, and their opponents are vulnerable. Both Greens are facing establishment candidates with large treasuries full of corporate donations - and both campaigns are funded the Green way – without corporate contributions! To win, it is not enough to be smarter, more experienced, have more volunteers and more endorsements. Green candidates need funds for lots of advertising, offices expenses, and to pay their hard-working staff. This is where you come in. Continue reading

We have an opportunity to rebuild the Green Party of Tennessee from the ground up. The past two years have brought a paradigmatic shift in politics in the United States and here in Tennessee, and we are positioned to take the initiative and push for Green reforms in our state and beyond. To do this, we need to re-engage with people who have expressed an interest in Green policies over the years. We have a database of 1,300 people we can call to reconnect with the party which has broken this up into 3 groups by Congressional districts. We are going to phonebank these contacts and work to connect or reconnect them with the Green Party of Tennessee. Continue reading

The Illinois Green Party Fall Conference (held October 28-29 in Springfield) will include membership votes on proposed changes to the ILGP Platform and Bylaws. If you wish to propose a change to our Platform or Bylaws language, please submit your proposed change to [email protected] by the end of Friday, October 20th at the very latest, so that proposals can be compiled and distributed to the ILGP membership prior to the meeting. Continue reading

The threat of global nuclear war and the growing climate crisis are, to put it bluntly, the two biggest threats to the future of life on Earth. That's why I agreed to be one of the keynote speakers at No War 2017: War and the Environment – and why I'm asking you to tune in to the opening panel this Friday September 22nd at 7 PM Eastern time. Continue reading

NJ Residents will Gather at Martin Luther King Statue near Old Records Hall Members of the media and general public are invited to a protest against the hostile threats of the Trump Administration made at the United Nations, as well as the financing of those threats through Tuesday's $700 billion war budget vote – with both NJ Senator Booker voting in favor and Senator Menendez not voting. The protest will demand an end to preparations for war and threats of war against North Korea, Venezuela, Iran, and Yemen. It will also demand $700 billion for the recovery of Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas, and to meet human needs throughout the US. Continue reading

Now more than ever, we need a Green Vision for the future. The Green Party of Texas is seeking candidates to carry this Green Vision forward to the public. Prospective candidates are invited to join us at the Dallas Public Library on September 30th to receive orientation & support on how to run for public office as a Green in 2018. Volunteers wishing to assist with ballot access are invited to join us for convention operation & petition collection training on October 1st. Please RSVP to join us for these valuable training events in preparation for 2018. Continue reading

We did it! The Green Party of Utah has officially reached the 2,000 signature requirement to become a Qualified Political Party in the state! This means our candidates will be assured of a spot on the ballot in the 2018 and 2020 elections, and voters can now register with the Green Party in Utah! There is still some info to submit, and details needing worked... but expect an official press release and announcement from the party very soon. Continue reading

The Warren County Green Party held a successful fundraising party on September 17th in Glens Falls, New York. Three candidates addressed the crowd; mayoral candidate Rich Cirino and council candidates Robin Barkenhagen & Benjamin Latham. Information about their campaigns can be found at the links below. Continue reading