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Related: Understanding Empathy as a Tool for Peace 7/1/09
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So-called Working Families Party locks the most progressive candidate out of NYC Mayor debate
Posted on July 5, 2009 by iwilder
Ever since Working Families Party sold the pro-war candidates of Clinton and Spitzer as a vote for peace in 2006, I expect nothing from them. And have not been disappointed. from the Village Voice Last night three candidates for Mayor of New York — Michael Bloomberg, councilmember Tony Avella, and comptroller Bill Thompson — attended […]
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In the spirit of the 4th: Class in DC on “Democratizing the Electoral College”
Posted on July 4, 2009 by kwilder
What better way to celebrate the 4th of July, than to sign up for a class about strengthening our democracy? Asa Gordon is Chair of the D.C Statehood Green Party Electoral College Task Force; a member of the Green Party Black Caucus Organizing Committee; and is the founder and Executive Director of the Douglass Institute […]
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Green Party reply to Bill Maher’s quest for ‘a real progressive party’: Here we are!
Posted on July 1, 2009 by iwilder
The Green Party has sent an open letter to Bill Maher after a June 19 broadcast of ‘Real Time’ in which Mr. Maher said “[W]hat we need is an actual progressive party to represent the millions of Americans who aren’t being served by the Democrats. Because, bottom line, Democrats are the new Republicans.” The Green […]
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Petition for the release of Cynthia McKinney…captured by Israel
Posted on July 1, 2009 by kwilder
Former Congresswoman and 2008 Green Party Presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney, has been captured by the Israeli Navy, as she and others went on a humanitarian mission to Gaza. It is the afternoon of Wed. July 1, 2009 and no word that she is back safe, yet. People just put up a petition for her release: […]
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Green Party: Obama, State Dept. must demand release of Cynthia McKinney & other Free Gaza relief boat activists seized by Israeli gunboats
Posted on June 30, 2009 by kwilder
Green Party: President Obama and the US State Dept. must demand release of Cynthia McKinney and 20 other human rights activists on Free Gaza relief boat seized by Israeli gunboats • The Free Gaza’s ‘Spirit of Humanity’ was delivering medical and other supplies following Obama’s call for relief to wartorn Gaza; the boat was in […]
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Cynthia McKinney reportedly taken captive by Israeli Navy
Posted on June 30, 2009 by kwilder
Cynthia McKinney and others reportedly taken hostage by the Israeli Navy as they try to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza on the ship “Spirit of Humanity”
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McKinney leaves Cyprus with Gaza supplies
Posted on June 29, 2009 by iwilder
The Free Gaza boat the “Spirit of Humanity” departed Cyprus at 7:30am on Monday, 29 July. Twenty-one human rights and solidarity workers representing eleven different countries were aboard. The passengers include Nobel laureate Mairead Maguire and former U.S. congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. The ship also carries three tons of medical aid, children’s toys, and rehabilitation and […]
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Portland: Greens becoming effective bloc in city politics
Posted on June 28, 2009 by kwilder
Hat/tip to Ballot Access News for the story. KW: Reading this story makes you think that the NY State Senate could use some Green Party members… (excerpt from) Portland Press Herald Greens sprout into effective bloc in city politics Three city councilors focus their advocacy on key issues, but critics say economic development suffers. PORTLAND […]
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Democratic Party challenge to Green Party in Tuscon backfires
Posted on June 26, 2009 by kwilder
Love this story about electoral activism and third party strategy! – KW from Ballot Access News Democratic Challenge to Greens in Tucson Will Probably Backfire June 25th, 2009 According to this story in Tucson Weekly, the Tucson Democratic Party’s attempt to keep Greens out of this November’s partisan city council races is likely to backfire. […]
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