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Courrier-Post covers several Greens all at once
2007-10-21 18:50:00
I gather that this piece may by the only one written about these candidates, and while the article shows them in a positive light, I can't help but wonder if they would have written the same article if the party in question were not the Green Party. If the dems and repubs each get their own article, that would be unfair, but par for the course.
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Woodland CA Greens to meet
2007-10-21 18:49:00
Details are here
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Aimee Allison to attend School of the Americas demonstration
2007-10-21 18:43:00
The story is here at SOA Watch and in greater detail at Aimee 's blog right this way.Aimee, one of the Greens I have actually donated money to, ran for office and came close to victory I believe.
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Green or independent?
2007-10-21 18:36:00
An article at the Marin Independent Journal says that Rep. McKinney has registered to vote in Sausalito, a wonderful community, and has done so as "declined to state", or in essence, independent.This article at the San Jose Mercury News is a re-run of an AP story that says Rep. McKinney registered in CA several months ago, but makes no mention of how she is registered.I *thought* I had read that Rep. McKinney had registered as a Green . I sure hope I am right. For me personally, I am fine with someone registered independent seeking our nomination, but for many Greens, this would represent a stumbling block.
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If anger is any guage
2007-10-20 13:02:00
then Rep. McKinney is our best chance at winning major support next year at the polls. Take a look at the racist remarks by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution following an article about Rep. McKinney appearing on the California ballot.
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Writer thanks David Cobb
2007-10-20 00:43:00
In a letter to the Times Standard, Peter Jain of Arcata CA thanks David for telling the truth...that four years on we know that the war on Iraq was based on lies, and has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of innocents.When will we ever learn? When will we ever learn?
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Ahmad Ali Mitchell-El runs write-in campaign
2007-10-19 14:19:00
He's seeking the post of County Executive in Suffolk County, New York.I wrote earlier saying that I didn't understand why people engage in write-in campaigns, and I should have explained that further.The reason I wrote that is, a local fellow ran as a write-in for City Council across the river in Rock Hill, SC. He could have had his name appear on the ballot by simply filling out the paperwork in a timely fashion, but he did not. This set of circumstances do not apply to Mitchell -El, nor did it apply to Peter Healy in New Paltz. I do understand write-in campaigns when the system keeps us off the ballot, and I hope Mitchell-El kicks some serious write-in butt, as I do Healy.For more on Mitchell-El's run, click here
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Maria Allwine won't say die
2007-10-19 14:12:00
And God bless her for that! Running for President of the Baltimore City Council, Allwine can count on the backing of the 1% of the city who are registered Greens, but how will she reach the 79% who are registered as Democrats?That's the $64 question, and always is.The Baltimore Messenger covers her race with a level of civility and respect so often missing in the way we Greens are covered by the press. Adam Bednar wrote a good article. Here's a sample quote from the end of the article."You can't talk about the true economic redevelopment of Baltimore without talking about jobs and poverty," Allwine said.
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DuPage IL Green announces for office!
2007-10-18 13:02:00
Ya see, once we get on the ballot and show that we are not flukes, as Rich Whitney's campaign in IL did, folks decide that working with Democrats and Republicans is a waste of time that could be better invested working with we Green s. William Edgar knows this, and that is why he is running for office. To get all the details just click the "Read more! link at the bottom of this post.For Immediate Release Contact: William EdgarDuPage County Green Party773-443-8086bedgar@hegemony.comPatri ck Kelly, Media CoordinatorIllinois Green Party773-203-9631media@ilgp.orgWilliam Edgar announces historic first run for Green Party Wheaton, IL - William Edgar of Wheaton has declared his candidacy for DuPage County Board as a Green Party candidate. He becomes the first declared DuPage County Board candidate for the newly established Green Party. "I am seeking public office to bring financial responsibility back to government, strengthen our security and infrastructure for future generations, revi...
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Iranian union activist faces blindness because of government there
2007-10-18 12:43:00
I got a message from Eric Lee of Labourstart.org today about the case of Mansour Osanloo, leader of Tehran's bus driver's union. It seems he risks losing his eyesite without medical help, which the government is denying him.One of the things Greens must decide on is, do we consider the enemy of our enemy to be our friend, or do we stand consistently for principle. The Iranian government oppresses unions and women. They kill homosexuals, and jail those who don't tow the line. These folks are dispicable despots undeserving of our support. Click the "Read more!" link and find out how you can participate in Amnesty International's campaign to save Mansour Osanloo's sight.Mansour Osanloo, the jailed leader of the bus workers' union in Tehran, faces the possible loss of his eyesight unless he receives urgent medical attention -- which the Iranian authorities are denying him. Amnesty International has just now launched an online campaign calling on the Iranian government to allo...
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Suffolk County NY Greens issue press release
2007-10-18 12:33:00
Thanks to Kimberly Wilder for sending the press release along. The press release itself is hiding behind the "Read more!" link...PRESS RELEASE. For immediate release. Press Contact: Roger Snyder, Chair, Green Party of Suffolk(631) 351-5763 rogersnyder@pobox.com Kimberly Wilder, Press Secretary, Green Party of Suffolk(631) 422-4702 votewilder@yahoo.com Ahmad Ali Mitchel-El, Green Party member, and write-in candidate for Suffolk County Executive, has released his vision for addressing immigration issues in Suffolk County."Both President Bush's guest worker program, and Governor Spitzer's driver's license issue, show more progressive leadership than the current attitude of our county administration," notes Mitchel-El.Mitchel-El states, "Hiring Centers should be part of an overall plan to make the immigration process work. You don't have to maintain a hostile, illegal status for undocumented people. We can work towards a naturalization process that can really make sense, by regis...
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USA Today covers possible McKinney run
2007-10-18 12:04:00
The article is right here.
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Steven Colbert to run for Prez in South Carolina? NOT!
2007-10-18 04:15:00
It's so funny to see the Gravy Train media falling all over themselves to condemn..or praise...Steven Colbert for announcing that he's going to enter the Democratic and Republican Presidential Primary.Only one problem...the Democratic and Republican parties in South Carolina provide the Elections Commission a list of candidates to put on the ballot. There is NO OTHER WAY to get on the ballot in South Carolina in the Democratic or Republican primaries. I can't get on their ballot without their assent, and neither can Steven.So, Colbert Nation, take a clue from a Green and give up on this Quixotic endeavor.BUT...with NINE ballot qualified political parties in South Carolina, it is possible that he could make the November ballot with one of them.Let's see...Green, Libertarian, United Citizens, Working Families, Labor, Constitution or Independence parties...or should he help the Southern Party get on the ballot, giving us a round number of 10 political parties?At any rate, Steven,...
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Know any Greens going to the National League of Municipalties meeting in Ne
2007-10-18 04:00:00
I was told that there may be plans in place to push a pro-nuke agenda, and it would be good to have some elected Greens there to share a different perspective.
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Arkansas is ON THE BALLOT!
2007-10-18 02:43:00
A story over at WMCTV says it all. Great Job Arkansas !
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Wondering if I should re-name the blog
2007-10-18 02:09:00
With all the stories I've been doing on the possibility of Cynthia McKinney seeking our nomination, maybe "McKinney News and opinion" would be better, eh?Anyway, here are a few new stories about Cynthia McKinney's possible run for our nomination:Mike Roberts at WMGT has written a piece which seems to depend heavily on John Morton of CA for information.The SF Gate has run the same basic article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Finally, I kinda hate to even link to, but it's the biggest site covering the prospects of her run at this time. MSNBC has a story, and two full pages of comments, most vicious and vile and racist...all approved by MSNBC before posting I'll add..so I did my duty and wrote a reply...not as yet approved...perhaps I used words too big for their narrow minded readers...who knows?" Anyway, why not go check the site out yourself and add your perspective to the debate.
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Think your computer might be infected?
2007-10-17 21:32:00
If you do, you can click here to find out.The site is recommended by The Spam Haus, which is in turn recommended by the Green Internet Society.
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Garth Brooks takes on Wal-Mart
2007-10-17 20:46:00
Actually, it's a parody of the song "Friends in low places" with that phrase replaced by the phrase "Friends with low wages." It's very cool and an illustration of where our voters are...listening to country music!Check out the video at Wal-Mart Worker's Rights.
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Atlanta Journal sez McKinney now registered in CA
2007-10-17 14:53:00
While her former campaign manager says that Rep. McKinney "ain't running", it sure feels more and more as if she is...and I couldn't be more thrilled.Read the latest here
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Thornton on YouTube
2007-10-17 05:17:00
I love the line "In many respects, being Green is like being Black because you're being excluded left and right on many issues"
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Clifford Thornton of CT runs for national co-chair
2007-10-17 05:08:00
While I have decided to turn most of my attention to local affairs and away from national, occasionally I will post about national topics, and this is one of those times.Clifford Thornton has agreed to seek a position on the national party steering committee. This would seem to be very good news indeed. Thornton was our nominee for Governor of CT, and has been out front on the Green Agenda and it's implications for Black voters for some time. Recognizing that severe sentences for drug offenders tears families apart and does not end drug abuse, Thornton made drug law reform a centerpiece of his campaign.Thornton is a member of the resurgent Green Party Black Caucus, and I can't help but believe that both the Black Caucus and the national Green Party will benefit from him seeking a seat on the national steering committee.
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Admit it, you've used "It's not easy being Green" too...
2007-10-15 12:07:00
I kinda chuckle when people say that to me. It's as though they feel validated that being Green is difficult because a puppet told them so.But as I said, I have used that same line, so how trite am I? *actually laughed*Anyway, the Baltimore Sun uses it in a piece about Maria Alewine who is running for City Council President in Baltimore.Hey, maybe David and Goliath will make a come-back as a catch phrase. Goodie, goodie.
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Not sure why people do this sort of thing
2007-10-15 12:00:00
but a founding member of the New Paltz Green Party is running a write-in campaign for county legislator, a seat I take to be comparable to a county council. Peter Healy is reportedly running because multiple candidates are running un-opposed.But, it's not like elections sneak up on us. They are scheduled from here to eternity. Why not just get on the ballot instead of inconveniencing the voter by requiring that they write your name in? Maybe there is a great reason, but I am not sure I would get it.
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Wish I had more time
2007-10-15 11:53:00
I might re-institute by short-lived "quote of the day" if I had the time, but thankfully, I don't. In fact, I expect my publishing here and elsewhere will drop rather dramatically as I focus more time working for Bryan Smith for Town Council.This quote is taken from a post by karma432 over at the Montgomery County, MD Green Party blog.Quote?I?m sick and tired of only hearing the bad news. Why can?t someone talk about the good news?? Captain Edward Smith, Titanic, 11:40 PM, April 12, 1912.
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Kevin Gusztola calls Greens "Mainstream"
2007-10-14 20:24:00
His analysis is over at OpEdNews.comPersonally, I agree that we are mainstream in the sense that most folks think like we do.
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Is it stealing if someone else stole it first?
2007-10-14 19:40:00
Prairie Voter says they stole this first from Open Hearts and Open Minds..so, what's so worthy of theft?It's a discussion of the benefits of eating locally.Here's the deal if you ask me. We are fighting against globalization and perhaps we should consider changing our approach to encouraging localism. The cost of transportation will eventually grow so steep that it will not make economic sense to build a refrigerator in China and ship it to Chile, nor grow grapes in Chile and ship them to China.If we are on the cutting edge of this coming change from global to local, we get to set the agenda...and how cool would that be?
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Aimee Allison interviews Cynthia McKinney
2007-10-14 16:46:00
The interview on KPFA gets into McKinney at about 95 minutes in. I had to download the audio to my computer in an mp3 format.I must say after listening to Aimee Allison , if she is not hired to do a national talk-radio show, Rupert Murdock is leaving cash on the table. She is a natural.
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Cindy Sheehan announces: McKinney is running for President
2007-10-14 16:05:00
This video is from "Impeach at the Beach", an event Northern CA Greens pulled together as I understand it.In the video Shee han says that Rep. McKinney is running for President , and Rep. McKinney is waving a green flag and wearing a green shirt.One thing that this video brings up though, that we Greens cannot ignore, is Sheehan saying that she gets threatened every week. These people, folks like McKinney and Sheehan, are in need of and deserving of a serious security plan whenever we are working with them. Likewise any person with a high profile, and at any of our more public events. We should always be aware of who is around and what they are doing. Non-violence is one of our principles, not theirs.
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Ballot Access News has...well, news!
2007-10-13 21:44:00
This news is about New Mexico thinking of tossing the Greens off the ballot.In this piece we learn that the Iowa Green Party is gathering membership lists to gain state recognition.Finally, an article about how a Washington Green has won what I like to call a "Right To Lie" case.
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How do we end this immoral war?
2007-10-13 21:43:00
According to The Wilder Side, the answer is elect more Greens!.
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