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The Duke and Duchess of Peace: First appearance on tour

Posted on June 30, 2011 by kwilder

Duchess Susanna and Duke Augustus at The Peace Pole in Lindenhurst

The Duke and Duchess have started their tour. While Prince William and Duchess Catherine chose to appear at The National War War Memorial, Duke Augustus and Duchess Susanna visited The Peace Pole in Lindenhurst.

Duchess Susanna was curious about the place the other royal couple was visiting, so, she did some research at Wikipedia…

For the rest of the story, please visit our new website: www.peacecouple.com

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Dancing for Environmental Revolution: Thurs 6/30 at 1pm in Canton, NY

Posted on June 29, 2011 by kwilder

from a Media Advisory:

Dancing for Environmental Revolution Late in the Days of Cancer
Epidemic in the USA: A Cancer Action NY Call for Total Global Spiritual Environmental Revolution

Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at 1:00 PM

New York State Department of Health, District Office, Canton, New York USA Read more »

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NYS had Same-Sex Marriage since 2002

Posted on June 29, 2011 by iwilder

We have not had same-sex weddings because of the cowardice of Spitzer, Paterson and Cuomo.

The New York State constitution was changed to be gender neutral in 2002.  At that point, marriage was no longer dependent on the gender of the participants. No State law, including domestic relations law required the parties to be married to be of a particular gender.  Only health department regulations which determined the printed of the marriage license application required a bride and a groom.  The health department is part of the executive branch, so it is under the direct purview of the Governor.  All it takes is an executive order from the Governor to change the regulations.

Rebecca Rotzler

Rebecca Rotzler

In 2004,  New Paltz Mayor Jason West and Deputy Mayor Rebecca Rotzler (both Green Party)  began performing what they believed were legal same-sex marriages.  In the tussle over whether to criminally prosecute West, then Attorney General Eliot Spitzer issued a spineless opinion that said the marriage had traditionally been described under heterosexual in NY despite no statutory language to that effect, so Spitzer found that it would take a legislative act to perform same-sex marriages.  When they issue reached the highest court in NY, it cribbed from AG Spitzer’s spineless opinion and found something that did not exist in NY statutes, that marriage is defined as heterosexual.

Democratic Governors Spitzer, Paterson, and Cuomo choose not to issue an executive order correcting the health department regulations to match the gender-neutral domestic relation statutes, so we had to wait on 3 rounds of legislative voting to correct something that was easily within the governor’s power.

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The Duke and Duchess are coming to America on June 30th

Posted on June 29, 2011 by kwilder

The Duke and Duchess of Peace: Duke Augustus and Duchess Susanna

Please visit the new website, Peace Couple, for coverage of the royal tour, to begin on Thursday, June 30th, 2011. We will follow closely, the ceremonies and activities of Duchess Susanna and Duke Augustus, The Duke and Duchess of Peace.

Please don’t confuse this royal couple with those other folks, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, who happen to be starting their tour of Canada and the United States on the same day. (Imagine the coincidence! Hope the two Duchesses don’t show up in the same dress!)

The Peace Couple site will have at least one fun and newsy post about peace each day! Something to check instead of the regular tabloids or entertainment news sites.
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Suzanne Lee Turns the Fashion Industry Into a Greener Field (via Autonomie Project’s Blog)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by iwilder

Suzanne Lee Turns the Fashion Industry Into a Greener Field The Green Movement has its roots in ideologies and value systems, but it seems that the philosophy has spread into all aspects of our day-to-day lives. From Seventh Generation products being sold in mega grocery stores to restaurant chains using high-efficiency dual- flush toilets, green is becoming mainstream – slowly, but fortunately it is happening. Emerging from this movement are exciting ways to make products without damaging our planet. Cre … Read More

via Autonomie Project's Blog

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In Maryland: Libertarians, Greens get back on the ballot

Posted on June 28, 2011 by kwilder

Hat/tip to Independent Political Report

(excerpt from) Maryland Reporter
Libertarians, Greens get back on the ballot

The Libertarian and Green parties regained their official status on election ballots Tuesday after retired Anne Arundel Circuit Judge Eugene Lerner found they had collected enough signatures on petitions. “It is great news for third parties in Maryland,” said Libertarian Party Chairman Bob Johnston. The judge ruled that the State Board of Elections should not have invalidated many of the signature…

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Ralph Nader writes pointed letter to judge about incompetence and dishonesty in PA Supreme Court

Posted on June 28, 2011 by kwilder

*Read Nader’s full letter (it is eloquent, informative, and entertaining): Letter is here.

from Ballot Access News
Ralph Nader Writes 5-Page Summary of How Pennsylvania State Courts have been Incompetent on Ballot Access
June 27th, 2011

Ralph Nader has written this five-page letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, setting forth the story of incompetence and dishonesty by most members of that Court, over the past seven years, in relation to Pennsylvania’s petition-checking procedures and the Court’s handling of the issue.

Background: Nader’s letter is about how unfair it is that a Nader petition campaign was still blamed and fined, after it was clear from another scandal — “Bonusgate” — that there was a government conspiracy to go after the petitions. In fact, it was proven during Bonusgate that government workers, on the clock, were part of the partisan challenge against the Nader petitions. The situation is a huge injustice, that the Pennsylvania courts have never fixed, and have made worse by punishing the Nader campaign. The letter Nader has written is to Chief Justice Ronald Castille. Nader addresses Justice Castille’s comments in the opinion “In Re Farnese”. One quote from Nader is, “Such distortion of facts, if not deliberate, is inexplicable.”

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Ban Harmful Coal Tar Sealant in Suffolk County

Posted on June 28, 2011 by iwilder
Seal of Suffolk County, New York

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Many municipalities across the country have already banned coal tar sealant, a toxic asphalt product. We need Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy to sign Resolution NO. 1162-2011, banning the sale and use of this toxin in Suffolk County. This is an important step for protecting public health and the health of our rivers, bays, and estuaries. Coal tar sealant is unnecessary and a poison to our marine ecosystems and our economic health.
Coal tar sealant is commonly used in parking lots to “beautify” asphalt every few years. Within just a few months, applied coal tar sealant is worn away and scraped off by car tires. This product contains high amounts of carcinogenic PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and is constantly being washed into our rivers, bays, and estuaries, negatively affecting both marine and human life.

Health Risks and Dangers of PAHs  Read more »

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TSA sinks to new low: Inspects adult diaper of 95 year-old cancer patient

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kwilder

(excerpt from) The Daily News
TSA checks grandma’s ‘Depends’
Last Updated: 7:10 AM, June 27, 2011

Transportation Safety Administration screeners in Florida forced a 95-year-old cancer patient in a wheelchair to remove her adult diaper so it could be inspected, it was reported yesterday…

Kimberly writes: Homeland security, the TSA, and citizens who believe that these measures are helpful, all need to wake up. At some point, our government has to stop harassing the innocent people and chasing goblins, and realize that an important measure of public safety is ending wars and creating justice in the universe. We can’t escape blow-back violence by using security measures that create a kind of low-level violence and oppression against our own citizens — our own grandparents and grandchildren.

America needs a Karma check: End the wars. Stop propping up violent regimes. Close the School of Americas/WHINSEC. Then, we won’t have to be afraid of 3-year-olds and 95-year-olds traveling to see their families. When we end the wars and fix our karma, the chances will be very slim that anyone will want to blow up a plane that we are traveling on.

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BTF Interviews Ian Wilder, Green Party Activist, Pt 1

Posted on June 25, 2011 by iwilder

Bradley Thunderbird Phoenix asks Ian questions such as: When did the Green Party start? How does the Green Party differ from other political parties? From a few years ago.

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Same sex marriage passes in NY!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by kwilder

After-the-news-update: At the Gotham Gazette, there is an interesting story of things that happened behind the scenes during the same-sex marriage vote, which those of us watching and celebrating were not privy to. It seems that even when our government is doing some things fairly, they employ games and locked doors to make sure things go according to plan. The story: Why Senator Kevin Parker Got Mad

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Along with about 25,000 people, Ian and I hovered around our computer, watching live-streaming of the NY State Senate. What an exciting evening. And, the speeches, and the diplomacy of the Senate were fascinating.

It is really hard to believe that same-sex marriage is a reality in New York. Though, it is. The bill passed. 33 votes (when 31 were needed).

Congrats to our friend Lisa Votino-Tarrant, who has been a 24/7 cheerleader for marriage equality for a few months, now.

Congrats and thanks to Jason West, Rebecca Rotzler, and the New Paltz Greens, who many years ago, started all of this by changing the culture with same-sex weddings.

Congrats to all of the couples and families who now have more rights, more security, and more equality.

When the bill passed, it felt like New Year’s Eve. There was such cheering in the Senate chamber. And, people started chanting U-S-A, U-S-A, like they do at sporting events. Though, I think they may mean that the battle will continue until same-sex marriage is a national right.

Extra notes and little observations: Read more »

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Recalling SSM in NY: West, NYT & Maddow

Posted on June 24, 2011 by iwilder

But in 2003, when Mr. West became the first Green Party mayor elected in the state, he began to research whether he could marry same-sex couples. (Mr. West, who lost his first bid for re-election after the same-sex marriage fight, was recently restored to the mayor’s office at the ripe old age of 34.)

via Gay Couples Recall a Pivotal Day in New Paltz – NYTimes.com.

also see Jason on Rachel Maddow

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The PeaceSmiths archives on Lunch with Bill

Posted on June 23, 2011 by kwilder

From the PeaceSmiths archives: Flier by artist Gary Ivan

PeaceSmiths, Inc. — an organization that Ian and I have supported over the years — has a wonderful, inspiring, historical, and mostly untapped archive. There are audio tapes, video tapes, protest posters, hand drawn fliers, and notes on organizing, going back to the 1970’s. Many of the items were collected by Katharine Smith and/or Susan June Blake.

We are so excited that Bill McNulty is taking the time to share some items from the PeaceSmiths archives on his “Lunch on Thursdays” radio show on WUSB. It’s always informative to tune in to Bill’s thoughts on war, peace, activism, and politics. Thursdays from 11am to 1pm on WUSB Stony Brook, NY 90.1FM. And, now, you can often catch a glimpse of the PeaceSmiths archives at the end of Bill’s show.

Also, please consider perusing some of the archives which have been posted on line,  at the PeaceSmiths website www.peacesmiths.org and some samples below… Read more »

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Green Party: The US must support the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla aid boats, press Israel to end the blockade

Posted on June 22, 2011 by iwilder
Green party anti-war poster

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Green Party leaders today called on the US State Department to support the Gaza Aid Flotilla, and to cease defending and assisting Israel’s maritime blockade.

The Green Party of the United States has supported the Freedom Flotillas to Gaza (http://ustogaza.org), including the May 2010 fleet of humanitarian aid ships that were attacked by Israel in international waters near Cyprus which left 9 human rights activists dead and at least 50 wounded (http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=321).  In July 2009, Cynthia McKinney, a former US Representative from Georgia and the Green Party’s 2008 presidential nominee, was one of 21 human rights activists on board the Free Gaza relief boat seized by the Israeli navy in international waters when it tried to deliver medical and other humanitarian aid to Gaza in June 2009, in the wake of Israel’s invasion of Gaza.  Ms. McKinney and the other activists were held in an Israeli jail for several days.

The flotilla will begin its next voyage on or around June 24 with approximately 60 passengers, including Alice Walker, author of ‘The Color Purple’; Col. Ann Wright, who resigned from the State Dept. in 2003 in protest of President Bush’s invasion of Iraq; Hedy Epstein, a Holocaust survivor; many other peace activists and journalists. Read more »

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