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Guv cand Hawkins (G-NY) Calls upon State Lawmakers to Tax Wall Street to Resolve State Budget Deficit

Posted on August 1, 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.

Howie Hawkins for GPNYS Guv by Shawna ColeAnnounces Support for Soda Tax – If Revenues Targeted to Nutrition and Anti-Obesity Programs

Howie Hawkins, the Green Party of New York State candidate for Governor, said today that lawmakers meeting at the Capitol this Wednesday should resolve the state budget deficit by halting the annual $16 billion rebate of the stock transfer tax to Wall Street speculators.

Former Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader is coming to upstate New York on August 3, 2010 to help Hawkins in the effort to promote the stock transfer tax.

Hawkins also said lawmakers should enact the soda tax proposed by Governor Paterson – but more clearly dedicate the revenues to anti-hunger, farm, and anti-obesity programs, partially to offset the regressive nature of the tax. Hawkins also called upon state lawmakers to rescind the recent hike on the sales tax on clothing and footwear as a regressive tax that unjustly burdens low and moderate income New Yorkers whose budgets are already straining to cover basic needs. Read more »

Filed under: economy, Food, grassroots democracy, Green Party, health, News, politics, Press Release, Ralph Nader | 2 Comments »

Guv cand Whitney (G) Disappointed in Closure of South Illinois Tourism Office

Posted on August 1, 2010 by iwilder

Rich Whitney

Rich Whitney

Green Party Governor candidate Rich Whitney was critical of the shutdown of a major proponent of tourism in Southern Illinois. Russell Ward, the sole employee and executive director of the Southern Illinois Tourism Development Office, was laid off earlier this week due to the lack of state funding. The organization promoted tourism in the state’s southernmost 22 counties.

According to Whitney, who resides in Carbondale:

Tourism has actually been one fairly bright spot in economically depressed Southern Illinois. A lot of good, solid small businesses have arisen to support the influx of visitors to such places as the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park, Garden of the Gods and many other valuable areas that are used for hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking and camping.

This is one more example of a point that I’ve repeatedly made during this campaign: That we need to restore health to our public sector by fixing our broken tax system in order for our private sector to flourish. By failing to come to grips with the budget problem, the leadership of the Democratic and Republican parties, including their respective candidates for governor, are also failing to address the desperate need for more job opportunities in our state. The failure of the two corporate-sponsored parties to deal with our state budget crisis just claimed another victim: The Southern Illinois Tourism industry.

Rich Whitney is a 55-year-old civil rights and employment lawyer from Carbondale. As a lawyer, he has fought for working people who have lost their jobs or had their rights violated. A founder of the Illinois Green Party, he has long been politically active in support of the labor, health-care reform, environmental, civil rights, and peace movements. In 2006, he served as the Green Party’s first candidate for Governor, winning over 360,000 votes and making it possible for Illinois voters to have a third choice on the ballot statewide.

Filed under: Action Alert!, activism, economy, election, Election 2010, elections, governor, Green Party, News, politics, Press Release, progressive politics | Tagged: , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Out of Afghanistan by Ralph Nader (via Dandelion Salad)

Posted on August 1, 2010 by iwilder

Out of Afghanistan by Ralph Nader http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/ by Ralph Nader The Nader Page July 30, 2010 The war in Afghanistan is nearly nine years old—the longest in American history. After the U.S. quickly toppled the Taliban regime in October 2001, the Taliban, by all accounts, came back stronger and harsher enough to control now at least 30 percent of the country. During this time, U.S. casualties, armaments and expenditures are at record levels. America’s overseas … Read More

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LI Anti-SB1070/Arizona Law Rally: Video

Posted on August 1, 2010 by kwilder

Two videos from the day

Summary video with many voices:

Rachel from Port Jefferson
Video with one woman’s in depth analysis and opinion: Read more »

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Newsday’s mediocre coverage of anti-SB1070 immigration rally

Posted on August 1, 2010 by kwilder

Kimberly writes:

Since Newsday represents the status quo, corporate media, I suppose one must be grateful that they covered a progressive rally at all.

Still, the inaccuracies matter, and flavor the discourse a certain way.

Newsday was correct that there were about 50 people at the Port Jefferson vigil/rally against SB1070. Though, it was a big stretch for Newsday to say that there were around a dozen demonstrators from the other side. I was there. There were about 6 demonstrators on the other side of the street supporting SB1070. I have the pictures. See below. Read more »

Filed under: activism, Anti-War, immigration, international politics, local, long island, Long Island Politics, media, News, nonviolence, politics, progressive politics, rants, social & economic justice, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

san francisco, 1947 track by beat radio

Posted on August 1, 2010 by iwilder

from singles 2010 by beat radio

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Werner & Gilbert, Song Swaps, Showcases & Open Mic 8/7/10

Posted on August 1, 2010 by iwilder

Vance Gilbert & Susan Werner PHOTO by JAKE JACOBSON

Vance Gilbert & Susan Werner

Huntington Folk Festival Set for Saturday, Aug. 7, at Heckscher Park

Singer-songwriters Susan Werner and Vance Gilbert co-headline the fifth annual Huntington Folk Festival on Saturday, August 7.  The free event extends from 1 p.m. into the late evening at Heckscher Park , Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue, in Huntington.

For more information on the Huntington Folk Festival, visit www.fmshny.org and click on the festival link.

Prior to the 8:30 p.m. concert by Werner and Gilbert on the Chapin Rainbow Stage, unplugged showcases and song swaps will take place from 1-6:30 p.m. under or near canopy tents hosted by Kornfeld’s online publication AcousticMusicScene.com and Richard Cuccaro’s monthly listings guide Acoustic Live! in NYC & Beyond. The Green Palate Open Mic also will have a presence — with both featured artists and others who sign-up to perform at the park. Read more »

Filed under: Calendar, events, local, long island, Long Island Music, News, open mic, original music, Press Release | Tagged: , , | 3 Comments »

Was Michelle Obama at Chelsea’s wedding?

Posted on July 31, 2010 by iwilder

Kimberly writes:

Every once in awhile, I have to write up one of my whimsical, musing, half-guesses about news stories.

The press has said that President Obama was not on the guest list for Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. But, no one ever said anything about Michelle. If I were Michelle Obama, I would really, really want to go. Do you think she might have wanted to go so much, she went in disguise?

I found a photo of a news reporter covering the wedding who looks an awful lot like the First Lady…

Photo of Michelle Obama in disguise???????: here.

Link to full story with more photos: here.

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Hawkins (G-NY) Calls for Cuomo to Come Clean, Drop Independence Line

Posted on July 31, 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.

Howie Hawkins for GPNYS Guv by Shawna ColeHowie Hawkins, the Green Party of New York State candidate for Governor, called today upon his Democratic opponent, Andrew Cuomo, to reject the Independence Party line following several new scandals with investigations by the Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan, Oneida County District Attorney and the federal government.

Hawkins said:

I ask Mr. Cuomo to face off against me one on one, the Green Party line versus the Democratic line. These fake parties and bought independent lines clutter up the ballot in New York, making it very difficult for voters to find real third party candidates like the Greens, hidden away in obscure corners of the voting machine where you often have to kneel down to even see our names. At a minimum New York should adopt the ballot rotation rules used in other states like California, where the placement of the names are rotated throughout the state so ballot placement doesn’t determine the winner.  Read more »

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Repeal SB 1070 Rally 7/31/10

Posted on July 31, 2010 by iwilder

News 12 coverage of the event: here.

More photos at our Flickr page

Luis Valenzuela on the mic

Luis Valenzuela on the mic

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Green Party Organizers Needed as McKinney Crosses the US with Bike4Peace

Posted on July 31, 2010 by iwilder

Cynthia McKinney

A request from David Josue, a Cynthia McKinney supporter. Circulated on Green Party list-serves:

Cynthia McKinney will be stopping in several towns, cities along the route from California to Washington, DC. Although this trip started out as a way to clear her mind and go off grid after the death of her aunt Hazel, it has the potential to advance the cause and promote Green Party building during the trip.

While Cynthia is doing the riding, will it be possible to coordinate a Green Party agenda in every state, cities and town that she will pass through?  I am sure that there are Greens along the route. So, a meet/greet and local medias at strategic stops will help spread the Green Party platform.  A successful stop can even have a new members registration drive. A screening of American Blackout (http://www.americanblackout.com) before the arrival of the riders will work well in the plan.

What do you think?  2012 is around the corner. Read more »

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McKinney: Looking for Colorado Bike4Peace Hosts 8/13/-8/24/10

Posted on July 31, 2010 by iwilder

Cynthia McKinney

From 2008 Green Party President candidate Cynthia McKinney, July 30, 2010…

We’ll be in Colorado in a few days and was wondering if you had some contacts who could provide us a warm shower and maybe through a potluck for food for us!  We plan to overnight at Dolores, Telluride, Ridgeway, Cimarron, Doyleville, Poncha Springs, Howard, Westcliffe, Pueblo, and Haswell, this is all between August 13 and August 24.  Any contacts you can provide for these towns would be greatly appreciated. Read more »

Filed under: 3rd party, Action Alert!, activism, afghanistan, Anti-War, cynthia mckinney, election, Election 2010, elections, grassroots democracy, Green Party, international politics, Iraq, politics, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Wm “Dock” Walls Endorses Whitney (G-IL) for Governor

Posted on July 30, 2010 by iwilder
Rich Whitney

Rich Whitney

Illinois Green PartyGovernor candidate Rich Whitney received the endorsement today of William “Dock” Walls.  Mr. Walls is a long time activist in the city of Chicago who has worked as an aide to former mayor Harold Washington, served as the National Political Director for the Rainbow PUSH coalition, and has run for mayor of Chicago and the U.S. House.

According to Walls:

I began my run for Governor in January of 2009 primarily to make certain voters had a choice they could have confidence in. I was extremely delighted when Rich Whitney of the Green Party announced he would run again for Governor. Not only does he have a complete grasp of the facts; his comprehensive platform is well developed with thoughtful positions likely to move this state forward. Rich Whitney is the one remaining candidate who will balance the budget, improve education funding, and ensure public safety.

As I withdraw from the race for Governor, I wholeheartedly endorse Rich Whitney for Governor of the State of Illinois. Read more »

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NYCLU Seeks Records about FBI Collection of Racial and Ethnic Data across New York State

Posted on July 30, 2010 by iwilder

The New York Civil Liberties Union today asked FBI offices in New York City, Albany and Buffalo to turn over records related to the agency’s collection and use of race and ethnicity data in neighborhoods across New York State.

According to a 2008 FBI operations guide, FBI agents have the authority to collect information about and map so-called “ethnic-oriented” businesses, behaviors, lifestyle characteristics and cultural traditions in communities with concentrated ethnic populations. While some racial and ethnic data collection by some agencies might be helpful in lessening discrimination, the FBI’s attempt to collect and map demographic data using race-based criteria for targeting purposes invites unconstitutional racial profiling by law enforcement.

NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman said:

New York is the very epitome of our national melting pot. As a state that embraces immigrants and is even home to the United Nations – the most international organization the world has ever known – New Yorkers should be deeply concerned about the FBI’s targeting of certain communities for investigation based solely on their residents’ race or ethnicity. Read more »

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