Ending the Gaza War: Can a Just Peace Arise?
On November 29, 1947 the United Nations adopted Resolution 181 that would divide Great Britain's former Palestinian mandate into Jewish and Arab states. In the intervening years, Israel has been engaged in a series of wars with adjacent Arab states and displaced Palestinians.
Read moreEcoAction Committee webinar on garbage incineration
The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the U.S. held a forum on Monday, November 13 about the perils of garbage and waste incineration. The workshop discussed ways to combat incinerators, both existing and new ones
Incineration creates and/or releases harmful chemicals and pollutants, including: Air pollutants such as particulate matter, which cause lung and heart diseases; Heavy metals such as lead and mercury, which cause neurological diseases; Toxic chemicals, such as PFAS and dioxins, which cause cancer and other health problems. In addition to its high costs, government contracts with garbage incinerators often provide a financial disincentive to recycling and waste reduction as the government may be penalized for diverting waste from the incinerator.
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Israel / Palestine Q&A Forum
This is the Q&A forum I did with Jason Call, Green candidate for WA02, covering the current Palestine/Israel fight, its long-term context, and what we can do to find a lasting peace.
Recorded on October 19, 2023
Read moreThere's No Freedom In Silence: Stand Up, Speak Out!
The Missouri Green Party recently hosted a webinar that called for solidarity with the African People's Socialist Party against the military-style FBI attacks, economic sanctions, and bogus charges of being "Russian agents." Discussions included how the Uhuru Movement is being targeted by the U.S. government, why it is imperative that the Green Party and other freedom-loving people defend the right to free speech of all those persecuted, from the "Uhuru 3" to Cop-City protesters and Julian Assange – and how we can take action in this historic fight.
Read moreAnimal Rights vs. Animal Welfare
A 30-minute YouTube video talk by Gary L. Francione entitled "The Philosophy of Animal Rights." Gary's address was recorded as a Plenary Session in 2019 at a convention of the European Federation of Animal Science. There he was introduced as being the first to introduce animal rights into the curriculum at a US university in the field of law, and as being very active in the field and the debate of climate change.
Read moreThe War at Home: Dissent and Repression
All wars begin with lies, and the lies serve to conceal the real motives for war. Government motives for mass killing (war) include war machine profits, geopolitics, and plundering of resources. As the general population uncovers the real reasons for the war, government propaganda becomes less effective, which leads to growing dissent and repression of dissent.
Read moreNever Again! Remembering the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Peace Action Committee of the Green Party held a webinar on Wednesday, August 9 on the legacy of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Read moreFour Inspiring Green Party Candidates
Green Wave hosted a webinar on June 13, 2023, presenting four inspiring Green Party candidates. The GPUS Coordinated Campaign Committee produces Green Wave livestreams to showcase inspiring Green Party candidates who are in active campaigns. The format is interviews followed by Q&A from the audience.
Read moreCCC Webinar: Campaign Materials
Want to design eye-catching campaign materials? Watch session to learn about creating quality logos and literature to communicate with potential voters and supporters. Get tips and best practices for choosing fonts, arranging information, and maximizing small budgets.
Read moreCCC Webinar: Campaigning 101
This 90-minute webinar is for candidates and campaign staff who are new to running for office and the functioning of a campaign. We covered the basics that will form the foundation for your current and future campaigns: setting goals, assessing your resources, budgeting, organizing people and planning events.
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