US Senate Candidate Savage Outlines Covid-19 Response Plan
GRAY, Me – Today Lisa Savage, independent Green candidate in Maine's 2020 ranked choice voting US Senate race, issued the following statement regarding the coronavirus pandemic:
The spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a challenge to us as a society. It is already exposing deep failures in our political and economic system, including the moral abomination of a pay-or-die healthcare system, the refusal by political leaders to heed scientists’ warnings with policies to protect the public, and a precarious economy that leaves too many working people vulnerable to illness and economic ruin.
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Connecticut Green Party state meeting changed to teleconference
HARTFORD, CT – Due to fears of spread of COVID-19, the Green Party of Connecticut will be holding it's March 18 SCC meeting online (using ZOOM) rather than in-person. (Not surprisingly, like many others around the state, the Newington Library is canceling all meetings for the rest of the month.)
Information on joining the meeting will be sent out shortly. If you believe you may need help to get your computer set up to participate optimally in the meeting, please send us a note. (ZOOM does allow phoning in, but it’s a good idea to log in as well, to take advantage of chat features, even if you plan to use audio from your phone.)
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Covid-19 leads to cancellation of state convention
Upated State Meeting Information
The Green Party of Pennsylvania (GPPA) is canceling our March 21-22 Harrisburg Convention. As a measure of caution and to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Steering Committee of the GPPA has decided social distancing measures are appropriate at this time.
Several communities, public services, and business are taking these actions that are expected to lessen the effects of COVID-19. We know that our organizing efforts are increasing over the next several months and that by pumping the breaks today we can aid in ensuring COVID-19 is diminished effectively and as quickly as possible.
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2020 Ballot Access - UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19
FALLS CHURCH, Va – UPDATE: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent state of emergency declaration by Governor Ralph Northam, the Green Party of Virginia is temporarily suspending in-person petitioning. Instead, we will be petitioning the state government to waive the petitioning portion of ballot access. But we still need your help to get on the ballot this year! How can you help?
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Virtual Campaign School coming in April
Presenting the 2020 GPUS Virtual Campaign School for candidates and campaigners!
Calling all Green candidates and campaigners
Spring 2020 is fast approaching and it's time to get ready to for some great campaigns in one of the most exciting election cycles for the Green Party ever. The Coordinated Campaign Committee of the Green Party of the United States will be hosting a two-day, information-intensive campaign training that will prepare you and your team to take on tough election opponents and win.
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NY Green Party Blasts Efforts to Weaken Bail Reform
ALBANY, NY – 2/24/20 Green Party of New York officials and members, including longtime criminal justice advocate Alice Green, said the effort to modify and overturn the newly enacted bail law was a cynical scheme by law enforcement and prosecutors to claw back lost power, and that it was cloaked in the language of moral panic that has always surrounded the mass carceral state.
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The coronavirus shows why we need Medicare for All
By now we’ve all heard about the coronavirus, but have you heard that people potentially exposed to the virus aren’t being tested because they don’t have health insurance? Healthcare is a public need. We need each other to be healthy so that we can all thrive.
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2020 Texas Precinct Conventions
HOUSTON – All precinct conventions for the various counties with Green Party of Texas affiliate chapters will take place Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Check the list below for the venue in your county. Conventions are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
The 10th, one week after primary election day, is the date that the Texas Electoral Code establishes for non-primary parties such as the Green and Libertarian Parties.
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Updates on Our Spring Conference, February 29
CHICAGO – As previously announced, the Illinois Green Party's 2020 Spring Convention and membership meeting will take place on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago, Illinois.
The meeting will be followed by a social hour from 5:00-6:00 pm, and a presidential forum, featuring recognized Green Party candidates for president of the United States, at 6:00 p.m. The forum will feature Green Party US recognized candidates Howie Hawkins, Dario Hunter, and David Rolde. More information about the candidates can be found here.
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2020 New Mexico state convention announced
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Green Party of New Mexico will hold its Annual Meeting and Nominating Convention on Saturday, April 25.
Venue confirmation pending.