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AP Greenout in DC: Say My Name
Posted on August 24, 2010 by iwilder
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I am used to my local paper, Newsday, having a Greenout in its reporting on politics. I am not talking about the usual Greenout where they pretend there are no other candidates than the corporate Democratic/Republican candidate. I am talking about where they report on another similarly situated candidate and give short shrift to the Green Party candidate. For instance, Newsday reported on the Liberal Party County Executive candidate while it did not report on the similarly situated Green Party candidate despite having interviewed Green party officials.
Now it’s the AP‘s turn. I am a little shocked that a national press syndicate would be so blatant. In an AP article on the DC Shadow Representative election, the AP refused to even give the Green Party [notice the AP won’t even capitalize Green Party] candidate a name much less give her an equal paragraph to the Republican candidate.
Here is the pertinent section from the end (of course) of the article:
The winner of the Democratic primary on Sept. 14 will face two opponents in November: the green party candidate, a grandmother, and a Republican who is a retired congressional staff member. But three-quarters of the city’s registered voters are Democrats, so the other candidates are considered longshots.
“My chances are not good,” acknowledges Republican candidate Nelson Rimensnyder, who proposes making the district a territory, which he says would give it more rights, and creating a D.C. delegate to the Senate.
Four Reasons why the AP Greenout is Ridiculous Read more »
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Sen cand Clark (G-NY) Ridicules Obama Iraq “Withdrawal”
Posted on August 24, 2010 by iwilder
| The only way that the Green Party can regain ballot status in NY is to get 50,000 votes for their Governor candidate in 2010. This opportunity comes only once every four years, and it only applies to the Governor’s race. Gaining ballot status will enable 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. |
Green Party‘s Colia Clark Compares Obama Plan to Bush’s “Mission Accomplished”
Colia Clark
Civil Rights veteran Colia Clark, the Green Party’s candidate for the US Senate seat currently held by Sen. Chuck Schumer, today challenged the Administration’ s claim that the last of US combat troops has left Iraq.
“I got a sense of deja vu today, as if it were May 1, 2003 all over again,” Clark said, referring to George Bush’s speech announcing the end of combat operations on that date.
“Major combat operations in Iraq have ended,” announced the former president that day, adding that “in the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed, and now our coalition is engaged in securing and reconstructing that country.” Read more »
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Guv cand Hawkins (G-NY) Thanks Petitioners, and Asks for November Help
Posted on August 24, 2010 by iwilder
| The only way that the Green Party can regain ballot status in NY is to get 50,000 votes for their Governor candidate in 2010. This opportunity comes only once every four years, and it only applies to the Governor’s race. Gaining ballot status will enable 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. |
Greetings!
On behalf of myself and the rest of the Green statewide ticket (Gloria, Julia, Cecile and Colia), I want to thank all our volunteers and supporters for their efforts to collect signatures to get us on the ballot.
We are able to turn in more than 27,500 signatures, with at least 100 signatures from almost all (26 of 29) of the Congressional Districts, showing our statewide support. I especially want to thank Michael O’Neill who was our statewide petition coordinator.
We now have 10 weeks until election day. We need your help to spread the Green message, telling your friends and neighbors about the Green New Deal that calls for jobs for all while addressing climate change through a massive investment in renewable energy. The Greens want a single payer Medicare for all universal health care program, to bring our troops home and to cut the military budget to free up funds for critical needs at home such as housing, education and the environment, to support equal rights for all, including marriage equality. We want to put an end to the war on drugs. You can read our various media releases and platform positions at www.howiehawkins.org and www.gpny.org. Read more »
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Thoughts and predictions on: Right to Life Party and Conservative Party in NY
Posted on August 24, 2010 by kwilder
In New York State, the Conservative Party is currently an automatic ballot status party, a third party on par with the major parties. The Right-to-Life Party in the state is an independent political body without automatic ballot status. There are various strands in the Conservative Party in New York, and some people have used that party as a way to express the right-to-life philosophy. [Editor’snote by KW]
from Ballot Access News
Right to Life Party Name Will Appear on Ballot in Part of New York State
August 23rd, 2010
Although New York state’s Right to Life Party lost its status as a qualified party in 2002, it has continued to appear on the ballot in part of the state, and will do so again this year. It has petitioned to place candidates on the ballot for Justice of the Supreme Court in the 9th district, which includes Westchester County and some other counties in the Hudson Valley. Read more »
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DN! Debate: Is DREAM Act a Solution for Millions of Undocumented Youth or a Funnel for Military Recruitment?
Posted on August 24, 2010 by iwilder
Camilo Mejía
The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act—DREAM—would allow undocumented young people a chance at citizenship provided they attend college for at least two years or enlist in the military. It’s been described as a dream come true for undocumented youth wanting a chance to stay in this country without the fear of deportation. But many antiwar activists warn that the bill will simply funnel more young people into the military. We host a debate between Camilo Mejía of Iraq Veterans Against the War and pro-DREAM activist Gaby Pacheco.
Filed under: Action Alert!, activism, afghanistan, Anti-War, Education, grassroots democracy, News, war | Tagged: activism, citizenship, Democracy Now, DREAM Act, Education for Alien Minors Act, Iraq, military, military recruitment, united states, youth | 1 Comment »
US Senate Candidate Tom Clements To Speak To Irmo Democrats. (via South Carolina Green Party)
Posted on August 24, 2010 by iwilder
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Outrage at UN Decision to Exonerate Shell for Oil Pollution in Niger Delta (via Chrisy58’s Weblog)
Posted on August 23, 2010 by iwilder
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Thousands Strain Fort Hood’s Mental Health System (via Chrisy58’s Weblog)
Posted on August 23, 2010 by iwilder
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NYCLU and ACLU Statement on Controversy over New York City Islamic Center
Posted on August 23, 2010 by iwilder
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Religious freedom is one of America’s most fundamental liberties, and a central principle upon which our nation was founded. For hundreds of years, even in the face of opposition, religious pluralism and tolerance have sustained and helped to define our nation. Still today, we must continue to boldly oppose religious discrimination rooted in cultural stereotyping, and resist those who seek to trade away our most precious values for political advantage.
We applaud those government officials who have stood up for religious liberty and defended the right of private citizens to build a mosque and community center in lower Manhattan. These officials have rightly understood that we must always – especially in times of controversy – vigilantly uphold our core values, including a faith community’s right to build a house of worship, whether a mosque, a church, or a synagogue. The horrific events of 9/11 call on all of us to keep a close watch over our fundamental freedoms. When we violate one group’s freedom, everyone’s liberty is at stake. Read more »
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Native Americans protest Bloomberg comments
Posted on August 23, 2010 by kwilder
(excerpt from) The Albany Times Union blog
Busloads of Native American tribal members heading for NYC
Monday, August 23, 2010
by James M. Odato in General
Tribal members from as far away as the Seneca territory planned to meet in New York City this morning to protest outside city hall. Their rally was motivated by comments by Mayor Michael Bloomberg that have spread from tribe to tribe across the country.
Bloomberg used imagery considered insensitive at best by tribal members when he suggested that Gov. David Paterson don a cowboy hat, grab a shotgun and stand in the Thruway to make sure tax law is implemented on Indian cigarette sales…
The group intends to ask for an apology and discuss sovereignty…
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Guv cand Rich Whitney (G-IL) on the Blagojevich Verdict
Posted on August 23, 2010 by iwilder
Rich Whitney
Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney reacted to the outcome of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s trial by calling for reform of the Illinois political system. For Whitney, the actions of Blagojevich are a result of a corrupt political system that fosters such behavior. He explained that
Rod Blagojevich’s conduct is a symptom of a much more widespread disease. There is a pervasive mentality—in the corporate media and in the two corporate-sponsored parties—that politics and political success is all about raising money and almost nothing else.
Mr. Whitney believes this same system encouraged the attitude of the former governor. He stated that
Blagojevich’s other unethical behavior—rewarding supporters with jobs or contracts, i.e. pay-to-play, ultimately including a U.S. Senate seat as a golden prize—all flows from that same premise. The issue for Illinois voters today is not whether Blagojevich was found guilty or innocent. There is no question that he engaged in unethical behavior: trafficking in the awarding of political favors in exchange for campaign cash.
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Welcome to Boog City 9/24 – 9/28/10 Lineup
Posted on August 22, 2010 by iwilder
Highway 61 Revisited Again!
Hi,
A little over a month from now, from Fri., Sept. 24 through Tues. Sept. 28, we’ll be putting on the fourth annual Welcome to Boog City poetry and music festival. It will feature 43 poets and 17 musical acts over the five days.
Among the festival highlights are:
—our classic album live series presents it’s first ever album performed by just one act, Bob Dylan‘s Highway 61 Revisited by i feel tractor;
—our levy lives series devotes a night to Buffalo’s Satellite Telephone magazine;
—our 7th annual small, small press fair, with exhibits from a host of small presses, and readings by their authors;
—a discussion on site-specific poems; and
—poet David Shapiro reading and in conversation with poet Joanna Fuhrman.
The full schedule for the event is below this note, followed by performer bios and websites.
If you need any additional information you can reach me at 212-842-BOOG (2664) or editor@boogcity.com.
as ever,
David
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Juvenile Justice Military Style (via Chrisy58’s Weblog)
Posted on August 22, 2010 by iwilder
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