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Gaining ballot status enables the Green Party to run more peace candidates, more single-payer candidates, more anti-fracking candidates, and more sustainable energy candidates.
The last time that the Green Party of New York State had ballot status it set the record for running the most Green candidates of any state.
The Green Party is an alternative party to the Democrats and Republicans. The four pillars of the Green Party are: Nonviolence/Peace; Grassroots Democracy; Social and Economic Justice; and Ecological Wisdom.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Green Party of Suffolk,you can call 631-351-5763 or email info@gpsuffolk.org
You can enroll in the Green Party by checking the box marked "Green Party" on the voter registration form and writing in the word "Green" on the line next to it. Click here to find a voter registration form.
Folk Groovin’ Cafe hosted by JIM FRAZZITTA with Special Guest Features from ANNIE MARK & SCOTT JAMES.
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Long Island peace and justice groups, gathered by North Country Peace Group, demonstrated in Port Jefferson today, to demand an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Charlotte Koons, a local activist and poet, read a poem written for the day. Video below… FAQ Q: Who marched in Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY today?
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Suffolk’s unlawful policy of rejecting valid voter registration applications submitted through the New York DMV’s online system.
Filed under: Action Alert!, Election 2012, grassroots democracy, long island, Long Island news, Long Island Politics, new york, New York State Politics, News, politics, US Politics | Tagged: Brennan Center for Justice, long island, new york, New York Civil Liberties Union, Suffolk County Board of Election, Voter registration, voting | Leave a Comment »
Columbus Day weekend adventure: Lawn signs, fun, and sunsets My husband Ian and I took a drive out east on the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. We had the idea to capture signs of fall for the blog. Among our observations was a study on lawn signs and politics. The full set of photos is [...]
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Add a little GROOVE to your coffee! Come hear the folk sounds of Frazzitta, Ryan & Wells Saturday, September 22, 2012 8:00pm at St. Lawrence of Canterbury Church 655 Old Country Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 OPEN MIC—All performers welcome. Sign up at 7:45pm. Admission- $10 (includes light refreshments and FREE CD raffle) Hotline: 631-368-1920 [...]
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Walt Whitman is one of my favorite poets. I like to remember his birthday, which is on May 31st, and falls on a Thursday this year. There are some events and celebrations around this time at the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Long Island. And, my idea for a holiday to this beloved, transcendentalist, nature poet [...]
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Website of Josh Lafazan, NY’s youngest, elected official: joshlafazan.org Story with video at NBC News: here. “An 18-year-old high school senior has won a seat on his Long Island school board, becoming the youngest elected official in New York state…” [Correction: Another HS senior, younger than Joshua Lafazan, was also elected in NY State yesterday.] [...]
Filed under: activism, Education, Election 2012, elections, grassroots democracy, local, long island, Long Island news, Long Island Politics, Long Island schools, new york, New York State Politics, News, politics | Tagged: Election results, Jeffrey Lafazan, Josh Lafazan, Joshua Lafazan, long island, Long Island school board elections, Michael Moore, Nassau County, Nassau County politics, results of Syosset School Board election, School Board Elections, school reform, students running for school board, Syosset, Syosset School Board, Syosset School Election, Syosset Schools, young people and elections | 2 Comments »
Long Island artist Gary Ivan will have a showing of his paintings at ripe art gallery from May 5th to May 31st. Opening Reception of the show, “New Work” by Gary Ivan is Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm. A note about Gary Ivan’s art: While, overall, he is considered an Expressionist*, Gary [...]
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There’s so much to do in the world, I can hardly keep up with sharing the news… So, here are some (somewhat vague) mentions of things happening in the LI/NYC area over the next week that might heal the world and shift the Ch’i:
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