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Greens condemn brutal 'police state' raids, arrests of peaceful protesters and journalists outside the GOP convention in St. Paul
2008-09-02 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders strongly condemned the brutal police assaults, raids, and arrests on dubious charges targeted at peaceful protesters gathering near the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
Greens compare McKinney/Clemente and Obama/Biden on US war policies, impeachment, environment, and energy
2008-09-01 Washington, DC -- Calling the Obama/Biden ticket the "faux antiwar" candidates, Green Party leaders urged national support and votes for the Green Party nominees, Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente, and for the party's 'Peace Slate' of candidates for Congress and other offices.
McKinney/Clemente and Obama/Biden compared on the US justice system, the War on Drugs, human rights, and fair elections
2008-08-28 Washington, DC -- As the Democratic National Convention continued, Green Party leaders called attention to sharp differences between the Democratic ticket and Green nominees Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente.
McKinney/Clemente and Obama/Biden compared on health care, labor, the economy
2008-08-27 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders challenged the media and campaign hype of the Democratic National Convention by comparing the positions taken by Barack Obama and Joe Biden with the Green presidential nominees, Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente.
Green Party Vice-Presidential Candidate Rosa Clemente To Participate In "Open The Debates" Rally In Denver
2008-08-27 Washington, DC -- Rosa Clemente, the recently nominated vice-presidential candidate running with former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney on the Green Party ticket, will join Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez, Val Kilmer, Sean Penn, Cindy Sheehan, Tom Morello, Jello Biafra, Nellie McKay, and Ike Reilly at the "Open the Debates" Super Rally on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Denver Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Greens: Cynthia McKinney deserves to participate in the Sept. 18 presidential debate in New Orleans
2008-08-25 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders called for the organizers of the September 18 presidential debate in New Orleans to admit other candidates along with the Democratic and Republican nominees, including Green nominee Cynthia McKinney.
Greens call military-style police measures and violation of citizens' rights a "breakdown of law"
2008-08-18 Washington, DC -- Green Party candidates and leaders called the 24-hour curfew imposed on the city of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, a gross violation of the rights of local citizens and a symptom of the rapid growth of unrestrained police power over the past two decades.
America needs the Green Party's solutions to energy and global warming crises, not the Obama or McCain plans, say Greens
2008-08-11 Washington, DC -- Green candidates and leaders called Barack Obama's and John McCain's positions on energy policy, gas prices, and global warming a capitulation to corporate lobbies, and urged adoption of the Green Party's plan to reduce fossil fuel consumption, generate new jobs in conservation and new energy sources, and curb the advance of climate change.
Greens launch effort against Electoral College manipulation of presidential elections
2008-08-05 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders said today that the outcome of the 2008 presidential election may be affected by the antidemocratic apportionment of Electoral College votes, with the popular vote misrepresented by the winner-take-all system of assigning votes to electors.
Greens warn that antiwar Americans will waste their votes if they vote for Obama, citing his positions on Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Middle East
2008-07-28 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders said today that antiwar voters will not get an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by voting for presumed Democratic nominee Barack Obama on Election Day.
Greens urge quick action on Ohio, Pennsylvania election crimes, seek assurance of 2008 ballot access fairness and election integrity
2008-07-23 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders urged swift and aggressive court action to ensure fair elections and enforcement of legal campaign practices in the wake of election scandals in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Greens, after the nomination of the McKinney-Clemente ticket at the Chicago convention, begin aggressive ballot access effort
2008-07-17 Washington, DC -- Green leaders, after the party's successful national convention last weekend in Chicago, have turned their attention towards placing nominees Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente on the ballot in every state.
News and highlights from the Green Party's 2008 National Convention in Chicago
2008-07-11 Chicago, IL -- he Green Party of the United States opened its 2008 national convention at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago on Thursday, July 10 and continued with numerous meetings on Friday.
Updated information on the Green Party's 2008 National Nominating Convention in Chicago, July 10-13
2008-07-07 Washington, DC -- Schedule of news conferences and other media events, media credentialing, bios of featured speakers, other essential details
US Greens elated, relieved at news of Colombian Green Party leader Ingrid Betancourt's rescue
2008-07-03 Washington, DC -- US Green Party leaders expressed gratitude and relief after learning of Ingrid Betancourt's rescue on Wednesday after she had been held hostage by Colombian rebels since 2002.
Greens at the Chicago convention, July 10-13, to collect and donate items to homeless shelters
2008-07-01 Washington, DC -- Green Party members attending the Green National Convention in Chicago, July 10-13, will bring donations for area shelters.
The 2008 Green National Convention in Chicago will highlight Illinois Greens' triumph over ballot access obstruction
2008-06-27 Washington, DC -- he Green Party, holding its 2008 national convention in Chicago, will highlight the growth of the Illinois Green Party after adversity faced by Illinois Greens in the 2006 election. The convention, at which Greens will nominate their presidential ticket, will take place July 10-13.
Greens at Chicago Convention will discuss impeachment, telecom immunity, and other issues on which Democrats and Republicans have violated the public trust
2008-06-24 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders, preparing for the 2008 Green National Convention in Chicago (July 10-13), say that the convention will be a public forum for discussion of impeachment and other major issues on which Democrats and Republicans have failed in their responsibility to voters.
Updated information on the Green Party's 2008 National Nominating Convention in Chicago, July 10-13
2008-06-19 Washington, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has released an updated schedule for the party's national nominating convention, at which the Green presidential ticket will be chosen by Green delegates.
Greens: Obama's AIPAC speech reveals he has embraced Bush propaganda on Iran, may support an attack
2008-06-12 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates expressed alarm that presumed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has joined President Bush in threatening a US attack on Iran
Democrats' health care reform plans are designed to satisfy corporate backers, not solve the health care crisis, say Greens
2008-05-29 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates said today that the health care reform plans offered by Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are designed to benefit insurance and pharmaceutical corporations -- including contributors to their own campaigns -- rather than American people who need coverage and treatment.
Greens call the 60th anniversary of Israel an occasion to affirm international law, enact human rights, and end the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories
2008-05-19 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders urged the White House and Congress to recognize the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Israel as an occasion to press for long overdue human rights and equality for all Israelis, including Arabs and Muslims, and an end to the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands.
Information for media covering the Green Party's 2008 National Nominating Convention in Chicago, July 10-13
2008-05-14 Washington, DC -- Organizers of the Green Party's 2008 National Nominating Convention are encouraging journalists who intend to cover the event to register at the Media Credentialing web page: http://www.gp.org/forms/media
Greens urge defeat of current Farm Bill, urge legislation to assist small local farms instead of big agribusiness
2008-05-13 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders called for national defeat of the $300 billion Farm Bill, calling it a capitulation to major agribusiness interests and a blow to small farmers.
Greens introduce a plan for environmental action for a Green President's first 100 days in office
2008-05-07 Washington, DC -- he Green Party's Eco-Action Committee has announced a set of recommendations for environmental actions for the first 100 days of a Green presidency.
US Green Party sends delegation to the Second Global Greens Congress in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 1-4
2008-04-22 Washington, DC -- The Green Party of the United States will send six delegates to the Second Global Greens Congress, to take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 1-4, 2008 (http://www.globalgreens.org).
Greens: 2008 is Congress's last chance to assert the rule of law and impeach Bush and Cheney for high crimes and abuses of power
2008-04-09 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates called on Congress to use the remaining months of the Bush Administration to impeach and remove President Bush and Vice President Cheney from office for massive abuses of power and violations of the law.
Green Party Update On The 2008 Election
2008-04-01 Washington, DC -- Illinois Greens select US Senate candidate, run record number of US House candidates . . . Cynthia McKinney wins Wisconsin Green Presidential Preference Primary
Greens urge endorsement of UN resolution declaring access to clean water a human right
2008-03-26 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders called for the US to support a United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) resolution declaring clean water a universal human right.
Greens warn that election of Obama, Clinton, or McCain will not reverse the meltdown touched off by the subprime mortgage crisis
2008-03-20 Washington, DC -- Greens blame bipartisan failure to recognize Enron-style abuses, SEC and Federal Reserve Board indulgence of banks and lending institutions for the crisis: cozy relationship between Democratic and Republican politicians with industry has betrayed US homeowners; seniors, African Americans, and Latinos were special targets for lending deception
Green 'Peace Party' positions against the Iraq and Afghanistan wars compared to pro-occupation Clinton, Obama, and McCain
2008-03-10 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders today compared the Green demand for an immediate end to the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan to the pro-occupation positions of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates.
Greens urge economic pressure and cutoff of all military aid to Israel as Gaza situation worsens
2008-03-03 Washington, DC -- Calling the Siege of Gaza an international emergency, the Green Party is urging Congress to reject President Bush's FY2009 budget request for $2.55 billion in Foreign Military Financing for Israel, and reiterated the call for a cut-off of all US military aid to Israel.
Greens respond to Ralph Nader's decision not to seek the Green Party nomination
2008-02-29 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders expressed their disappointment in Ralph Nader's decision, announced on Thursday, not to seek the 2008 Green presidential nomination.
Green Party ballot line upheld for West Virginia's Mountain Party
2008-02-22 Morgantown, WV -- West Virginia Law Upholds Green Party Ballot Line
Victories for McKinney, Nader in four Green primaries on Super Tuesday
2008-02-06 Washington, DC -- Results from the four states where Green Parties participated in the February 5 Super Tuesday primaries show a landslide for Ralph Nader in California (61%) and a lead among candidates for Cynthia McKinney in Arkansas and Illinois.
Green candidates compete in the February 5 Super Tuesday primaries in four states: Arkansas, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts
2008-02-05 Washington, DC -- Green Party voters across the US are awaiting the results of the Super Tuesday primary elections in Arkansas, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. In all four of the states, Green candidates are competing for the presidential nomination.
Greens: Tactical retreat by pro-Democrat fake antiwar lobbies is setting back the peace movement
2008-01-24 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders called on Americans who oppose the Iraq War to rebuff an agreement among pro-Democratic 'antiwar' lobbies to scale back pressure to end the war.
New web page at gp.org features video of Green presidential candidates and debates
2008-01-17 Washington, DC -- The Green Party has posted a new page featuring video links of Green presidential candidates, including debates and forums.
Greens back Indian Trust lawsuit against Interior Department over billions in broken obligations, mismanaged funds, and appropriated natural resources
2008-01-16 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates expressed support for an ongoing class-action lawsuit to force the US Interior Department to account for billions of dollars owed to Native Americans since the late 19th century.
Ralph Nader, Cynthia McKinney confirm 'A Presidential Debate That Matters' in SF This Sunday; Cindy Sheehan will moderate
2008-01-09 San Francisco -- Progressives will hold their own Presidential debate here Sunday when former presidential candidate Ralph Nader, Democrat-turned-Green Rep. Cynthia McKinney and others on the Green Party Presidential ballot Feb. 5 will participate in what is being billed as "A Presidential Debate That Matters."
Greens Protest The Exclusion Of Antiwar Candidates From Democratic And Republican Primary Debates
2008-01-08 Washington, DC -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates protested the exclusion of Dennis Kucinich, Mike Gravel, and Ron Paul from primary presidential debates sponsored by major news organizations.
Greens support public housing residents facing New Orleans Council demolition, condemn police brutality against protesters
2007-12-22 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders strongly condemned the actions of New Orleans police against protesters who opposed the New Orleans City Council's vote to demolish public housing.
Seven Candidates For The 2008 Green Nomination Will Be On State Ballots For The Primaries
2007-12-17 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party will have up to seven candidates for the party's presidential nomination on state ballots for the primary elections in 2008.
Greens Urge Public Support For Nader And Romanelli Lawsuits Alleging Legal Abuse Of Elections By Democrats
2007-12-14 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders urged national attention and support for legal efforts by Ralph Nader and Carl Romanelli to ensure fair elections in the face of patently unfair election rules and underhanded tactics by Democratic Party operatives to block Green, other third party, and independent candidates.
Green Party Election Update
2005-01-08 Washington, DC -- Green Parties in states throughout the US are preparing for the party's National Nomination Convention ("Live Green, Vote Green"), to take place in Chicago, Illinois, July 10-13.
Global Greens, representing 70 Green Parties and Green groups, issue declaration on reduction of greenhouse gases
2007.12.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- Global Greens has published a declaration on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations in Bali addressing the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to curb the advance of global warming.
Global Greens Declaration for Bali
2007.12.05 Bali, Indonesia -- Alarmed by the speed of climate change and the insufficient action, particularly of those countries that bear the greatest responsibility for emitting greenhouse gases, Global Greens call for the Bali meeting to agree on a negotiation mandate to establish a binding regime for global greenhouse gas reductions which is consistent with avoiding dangerous climate change.
On the eve of a major US House hearing on HR 40, Greens make the case for reparations for the descendents of slaves
2007.12.05 WASHINGTON, DC -- On the eve of a major House hearing on the subject, Green Party leaders called for reparations for the descendents of slaves and a national discussion on how reparations should be implemented.
Green Party leader to receive award from the Drug Policy Alliance for leadership in drug law reform
2007.12.02 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party congratulates Connecticut Green Clifford Thornton on an award he will receive from the Drug Policy Alliance <http://www.drugpolicy.org> for his leadership in the movement to reform drug laws.
Greens, citing revealed memo, urge Bush to cancel CIA plans to interfere in Venezuelan referendum and destabilize the Chavez government
2007.11.30 WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders called on President Bush to cancel an order directing the CIA to interfere with a December 2 voters' referendum in Venezuela and to cease actions intended to destabilize the Chavez government.
McClellan revelations demand immediate impeachment, say Greens
2007.11.28 WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders called impeachment an urgent necessity after former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan's revelation that President Bush and Vice President Cheney were involved in the conspiracy to expose the identity of CIA undercover operative Valerie Plame.
Greens urge support for civil society and democracy in Pakistan, cutoff in military aid
2007.11.26 WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates called for national and global support for civil society, democracy, and the rule of law in Pakistan, an end to President Pervez Musharraf's 'national emergency' declaration, and a cutoff in US aid to military dictatorships in Pakistan.
More Green wins and impressive percentages in November 6 local elections
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party has released its final tally of Green victories on Election Day, November 6, 2007.
Utah Residents to Join Thousands in Georgia Calling for Closure of Controversial Training Facility for Latin Americans
11.12.07-SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- This weekend residents of Utah will join thousands from across the nation at Fort Benning, Georgia to demand a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy and the closure of the controversial U.S. Army's School of the Americas (SOA).
Some important Green wins in local elections, according to early Election Day returns
2007.11.07 WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders are congratulating several candidates who were elected to local office on Election Day, November 6, according to early returns.
Greens: New climate change report shows the need for Green agenda, Green election wins
2007.11.05 WASHINGTON , DC -- Green party leaders today said that a new climate change report to be released Monday proves the election of Green Party candidates into office is essential to enforce the immediate and drastic steps needed to combat global warming.
2007 Green candidates to watch on Election Day, November 6
2007.11.01 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party is off and running with candidates for public office in races throughout the US on Election Day, November 6.
Green activists join 'No War, No Warming' actions targeting Congress
2007.10.22 WASHINGTON , DC -- Green Party activists will participate in 'No War, No Warming' events targeting Congress on Monday, October 22 in an effort to push Congress on ending the Iraq War and enacting measures to curb global warming
Green Party urges Canada to drop border-crossing charges against US peace activist Alison Bodine
2007.10.18 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has urged the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to drop all charges against US citizen Alison Bodine, who was arrested on September 13 for attempting to cross the US-Canada border while carrying antiwar (including Green Party) literature.
Lavender Greens endorse version of Employment Non-Discrimination Act that includes protection on the basis of gender identity
10.17.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Lavender Caucus of the Green Party of the United States has joined the United ENDA coalition and has endorsed the passage of House Bill 2015, the fully inclusive version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
Greens call for US troop withdrawal on the sixth anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan
10.15.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- On the sixth anniversary of the US invasion of Afghanistan, Green leaders renewed the party's call for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
New US military aid to Israel and the Lieberman-Kyl amendment bring the US closer to war with Iran, say Greens
10.08.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders strongly cautioned that the combination of a $30 billion military aid package for Israel and growing threat of a US or US-backed Israeli attack on Iran could trigger a major regional conflagration in the Middle East.
Green Party chooses 2007 Green candidates for campaign support
10.03.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has selected nine Green candidates for special campaign aid in the 2007 election.
Greens, urging immediate withdrawal of all US forces from Iraq, blast Clinton, Obama, and Edwards for refusing to guarantee withdrawal of all combat troops from Iraq by 2013
09.28.2007 WASHINGTON , DC -- Green Party leaders participating in the week-long Encampment to End the War in Washington, DC and other cities across the US pressed their demands for an immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, with a plea to Congress to cancel further war spending.
Greens call Sen. Clinton's health care mandate proposal a 'fraudulent, cynical, cruel' affront to Americans who need coverage
09.24.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders strongly criticized Sen. Hillary Clinton's health care reform plan, calling it a capitulation to private HMO and insurance corporations and an affront to Americans who lack adequate access to health care.
Green Party
urges dropping all Jena Six charges, probe racism in justice system
09.19.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders called on the State of Louisiana to drop all charges in the Jena Six prosecution, and urged a national discussion on the US justice system's unequal treatment of African Americans and other people of color.
Press
Conference for Voter's Rights September 24th at US Supreme Court
09.19.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- On Monday, September 24th, the Pennsylvania
Ballot Access Coalition (www.paballotaccess.org)
will sponsor a press conference/rally at the US Supreme Court, the 100
Block of Maryland Avenue, in Washington, DC. We are doing this to urge the
US Supreme Court to decide to hear Rogers vs. Cortese, which is on their
list for Sep. 24th. The Press Conference is scheduled for 9 am.
Green Party
joins national antiwar demonstrations, blast bipartisan Iraq, Iran
policies
09.10.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- Greens will use their presence in various antiwar demonstrations and other events throughout September and October to press the Green Party's demand for immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.
Green Party chooses Chicago for 2008
National Convention
08.30.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States will hold its 2008 national nominating convention in Chicago,
Illinois.
Green Party endorses the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
08.29.2007 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has endorsed the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, to be conducted in New Orleans, Louisiana, from August 29 to September 2, 2007.
Canadian and US
Green Parties blast secretive NAFTA-Plus trade-security deal
08.15.2007 WASHINGTON, DC/OTTAWA, ONT. -- Green Party leaders in Canada and the US are alerting their respective parties and the public about the 'Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America' (SPP), a secretive deal between President Bush (US), Prime Minister Harper (Canada), and President Calderón (Mexico).
Recent Press Releases
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Green Party urges quick repeal of bill expanding Bush
Administration's surveillance powers -- 08.14.2007
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After I-35W bridge tragedy, Greens call for major public works effort
-- 08.09.2007
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Green Party to decide on 2008
National Convention site -- 08.02.2007
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Democrats,
retreating on troop withdrawal, impeachment, don't deserve votes in 2008
-- 07.26.2007
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Green Party
says racially biased US justice system needs drastic overhaul --
07.25.2007
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Green Party supports Iraqis protesting the oil law
benchmark -- 07.19.2007
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Green Party
vows to get 51 ballot lines in 2008 -- 07.16.2007
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Green Party's
2007 national meeting begins Thursday, July 12 in Reading, Pa.
> Media coverage
> Q
& A with Nader & Romanelli (Video)
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Open Letter from Green Party to Michael Moore on
Sicko, health reform -- 07.09.2007
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Nader,
Head-Roc, McKinney headline media events at Green Party National Meeting in Reading, Pa. July 12-15
-- 07.05.2007
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Green Party
presidential candidates, Ralph Nader to attend Green meeting in Reading,
PA. -- 06.27.2007
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Green Party
opposes confirmation of antigay doctor as Surgeon General --
06.13.2007
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