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Green Party calls Monsanto a top risk to public health and the environment, urges a moratorium on genetically modified food crops

Green Party leaders said today that biotech giant Monsanto and other powerful biotech companies and agribusinesses are wreaking havoc with the environment, exploiting farmers, and endangering the health of plants, animals, and humans throughout the world.read more »

Green Party urges no U.S. interference in Syria, calls on Obama to press Israel to end air strikes

9 May 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party leaders today called on President Obama and Congress to cancel proposed military aid to Syrian rebels and press Israel to cease its attacks on Syria immediately, or risk an escalated conflict in the Middle East.read more »

SF Green Party Supports Bradley Manning for Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride

7 May 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party members, already outraged by the continuing prosecution of whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning, are joining a growing chorus of individuals and organizations supporting Manning as a Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride 2013.read more »

Green Party Supports Bradley Manning for Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride

7 May 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party urges passage of Wall Street transaction tax

25 Apr 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of the United States is calling for passage of legislation to impose a "Wall Street transaction tax," which will stabilize the stock market, discourage reckless 'casino' trading, and generate revenue.read more »

Libertarian Party: Kill CISPA and repeal Patriot Act, NDAA

22 Apr 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Contact: Media Coordinator, Molly Schwoppe (202) 333-0008

On Earth Day "Another Government is Possible"

22 Apr 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Dr. Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala, the 2012 Green Party presidential and vice-presidential nominees, marked the beginning of Earth Week by announcing a new Green Shadow Cabinet that will serve as an independent voice in U.S. politics, putting the needs of people and protection of the planet ahead of profits for big corporations. The Cabinet will operate in the tradition of shadow cabinets in other countries, such as the United Kingdom and France, responding to actions of the government in office, and demonstrating that another government is possible.read more »

Statement on the Boston Marathon Tragedy

20 Apr 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The terrible events that occurred at this year's Boston Marathon and in the following days have deeply impacted us all, and on behalf of the Green-Rainbow Party we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the hundreds of innocent people whose lives have been scarred by these events.read more »

DC Council candidate Perry Redd pledges jobs for DC's Returning Citizens

12 Apr 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Calling himself a "Returning Citizen for Returning Citizens," At-Large City Council candidate Perry Redd (http://www.redd4council.com) pledged to introduce legislation that leads to employment and assistance for formerly convicted residents who return home to Washington, DC. read more »

Green Party challenges US State Dept. on conflict of interest in consultant's environmental impact statement for Keystone XL pipeline

2 Apr 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of the United States has sent the U.S. State Department a strongly worded objection to TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL pipeline.read more »

DC Council candidate Perry Redd takes demand to save public schools to the front door of the Washington Post on April 4

2 Apr 2013 | US Politics and Govt

At-Large City Council candidate Perry Redd (http://www.redd4council.com) sharply criticized plans to close public schools and said today that he will take this message to the doorstep of The Washington Post on Thursday, April 4 in his second "Roc 4 Redd" campaign outreach tour appearance.read more »

NY Green Party on Marijuana: Legalize, Not Trivialize it, Cuomo Needs to Stop Blowing Smoke

28 Mar 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party dismissed Governor Cuomo's efforts to allegedly decriminalize the possession of a small amount of marijuana as a "public relations gimmick, trying to obscure the fact that the NYC Police Department has been ignoring the existing law on decriminalization that was enacted four decades ago."read more »

At-Large DC Council candidate Perry Redd launches "Roc 4 Redd" outreach tour at Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue NE

26 Mar 2013 | US Politics and Govt

City Council candidate Perry Redd's "Roc 4 Redd" outreach tour of Washington, DC will begin on Saturday, March 30, with an outdoor public appearance and free live musical performance by Head-Roc at the corner of Benning Road (3900 block) and Minnesota Avenue NE from 1 pm to 3 pm.read more »

Hawkins Blasts Cuomo for Lousy Minimum Wage Deal

20 Mar 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Howie Hawkins, the Green Party gubernatorial candidate who finished third in the 2010 win a ballot line for his party, blasted the minimum wage deal that Governor Cuomo has put together.read more »

Green Party of Pennsylvania applauds State Senator James Ferlo and Healthcare 4 All PA for persistence regarding state-based Single Payer Legislation.

19 Mar 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of Pennsylvania extends its sincere gratitude to Senator James Ferlo of Pittsburgh for his continued work toward a state-based single payer plan.read more »

Green Party calls for deep cuts to the bloated US military budget

18 Mar 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party today said the solution to the current impasse over sequestration and federal budget cuts is deep cuts in the military budget.read more »

ILGP To Quinn: You Can't Frack Your Way Out Of A Budget Crisis

8 Mar 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party leaders blasted Gov. Quinn's claim, in his annual budget address, that hydraulic fracturing -- or fracking -- "is coming to Illinois," as if it were inevitable, disrespecting the efforts of thousands of activists and concerned citizens struggling to prevent fracking operations here.read more »

Green Party calls for liveable wages, not just a new minimum wage

8 Mar 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party leaders today called for a liveable wage for working Americans, in contrast to President Obama's proposal in his 2013 State of the Union address for a $9 minimum wage to be enacted by 2015.read more »

Green Party candidates to watch in April 2013 elections

26 Feb 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Several Green Party candidates are drawing attention for their campaigns in local elections that will take place in April 2013. The candidates are profiled below.read more »

GP meeting location for #ForwardOnClimate

16 Feb 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Join Greens from around the country this Sunday, Feb. 17 in Washington, DC to be part of the massive Forward On Climate (#ForwardOnClimate) demonstration endorsed by the Green Party of the United States.read more »

Jill Stein, 2012 Green presidential nominee, at Feb. 17 Rally against the Keystone XL Pipeline in DC: Media Availability on Feb. 16 (evening) and Feb. 17 (throughout the day)

16 Feb 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Jill Stein, the Green Party's 2012 presidential nominee, will be available to speak to reporters on Saturday evening, Feb. 16, and on Sunday, Feb. 17 before and during the #ForwardOnClimate Rally on the Mall (http://350.org/en/stop-keystone-xl).read more »

Greens to participate in the Feb. 17 protest in DC against the Keystone XL Pipeline, after the Green Party endorses the event

13 Feb 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of the United States has formally endorsed a protest outside of the White House planned for Sunday, February 17, against the Keystone XL Pipeline. Greens from all over the U.S. plan to travel to Washington, DC, to participate in the event.read more »

Libertarian Party response to President Barack Obama's 2013 State of the Union address

12 Feb 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Contact: Media Coordinator, Molly Schwoppe (202) 333-0008

Green Party: Ban Fracking, Cuomo!

12 Feb 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of Onondaga County and Howie Hawkins, the 2010 Green candidate for Governor, today called upon Governor Cuomo to rule against allowing the hydrofracking of natural gas.read more »

Green Party Livestream show during President Obama's 2013 State of the Union address, February 12, with chat & call-in

7 Feb 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of the United States will hold a special online GP-TV broadcast during President Obama's 2013 State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 12.read more »

Green Party urges national protest against the proposed Keystone XL and Trailbreaker pipelines

31 Jan 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of the United States is urging party members and all Americans to organize and join various protests against the proposed Keystone XL pipeline in the coming weeks, including a major demonstration in Washington, DC, on February 17.read more »

2012 Presidential Candidate on Trial in Philadelphia

24 Jan 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party 2012 Presidential Candidate Jill Stein and Vice Presidential Candidate Cheri Honkala will appear for trial in Philadelphia Municipal Court on Friday, January 25. Both were arrested August 1, 2012, on charges related to their civil disobedience action at Fannie Maeâ€™s office located in Philadelphia on Bankers Row. The proceedings will be held in Room 406, Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, at 9:00 a.m. Supporters are encouraged to attend.read more »

Green Party Calls for DEP Protests, Elects new leadership

22 Jan 2013 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of Pennsylvania (GPPA) has endorsed regional protests of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) being planned for Earth Day, April 22, 2013. The endorsement, made by GPPA at its January 12th quarterly meeting in York, PA, underscores the growing recognition that the DEP needs to be called to public account for its failure to protect the environment and its support, instead, of assaults on our environment by governmental and corporate interests, most egregious being the surrender of the state to Marcellus Shale natural gas interests.read more »

Fiscal Cliffhanger: A Study in Government Fear Mongering

8 Jan 2013 | US Politics and Govt

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Contact: Media Coordinator, Molly Schwoppe (202) 333-0008

Green Party calls for a Student Debt Jubilee, urges student protests against skyrocketing tuition costs

3 Jan 2013 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party leaders spoke out on education at the beginning of the New Year and called for a student debt jubilee and free tuition to state colleges and universities in 2013.read more »

Libertarian Party: Halt the Massacre of Innocent Children by Ending Prohibition on Self-Defense in Schools

16 Dec 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Contact: Executive Director, Carla Howell – (202) 333-0008 x 222 –read more »

Green Party recognizes and welcomes Green Youth Caucus

5 Dec 2012 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of the United States has recognized and accredited a Youth Caucus within the party.read more »

Greens to Obama: Resist 'Grand Bargain' cuts in Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid

15 Nov 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party leaders called on President Obama to resist any kind of 'Grand Bargain' with Republicans in Congress that involves cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, or other safety-net programs.read more »

Connecticut Green Party protests two-hour waits for voters, write-in obstruction

8 Nov 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Connecticut Green Party officials reacted with outrage today over reports of voters waiting two hours to vote. They are also distressed over reports that election officials told voters they could not write in candidates for President or/and that their write-in vote would not be counted. The results of the registered write-in vote are still not available on the website of the CT Secretary of the State two days after the election. Dr Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala, the 2012 national Green Party candidates, were both legally registered with the CT SOTS before the official state deadline.read more »

Green Party advances in state and local races on Election Day 2012

8 Nov 2012 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party made several advances in state, county, and local races, with a new legislator in Arkansas and several new city councilors.read more »

The Washington Post "disappears" the DC Statehood Green Party in its 2012 Voters Guide listing of candidates

2 Nov 2012 | US Politics and Govt

DC Statehood Green Party leaders and candidates are asking The Washington Post why the newspaper chose to omit party affiliation in its 2012 'Voters Guide' listing of DC Statehood Green candidates.read more »

Jill Stein in two more presidential debates to be broadcasted online from Washington, DC; Green candidates to watch on Election Day

2 Nov 2012 | Weather

Green nominee Jill Stein will participate in two more presidential debates to be broadcast online from Washington, DC, including the Free and Equal debate originally scheduled for October 30 and postponed to November 5 because of Hurricane Sandy.read more »

Green Party of Mississippi statement on the Keystone XL pipeline

1 Nov 2012 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of Mississippi protested the Keystone XL Pipeline in Jackson Wednesday, while its Presidential candidate, Jill Stein, joined the "Tar Sands Blockade" in Texas.read more »

Colin Beavan racks up environmental endorsements in wake of the chaos of Sandy

1 Nov 2012 | Weather

The severity of Hurricane Sandy has brought the issue of climate change back into the consciousness of the public even if the major party presidential candidates refuse to acknowledge its presence.read more »

"Why NO True Libertarian, NO True Ron Paul Supporter, NO True Tea Partier Will Even Consider Voting For Big Government Mitt Romney for President"

31 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Contact: Media Coordinator, Molly Schwoppe (202) 333-0008

Green Party calls for a voters' rebellion after narrow Obama-Romney debates, urges votes for Jill Stein and other Green candidates

30 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Green Party leaders said that the narrow range of disagreement between President Obama and Gov. Romney exhibited during the three debates proved that it's time for a voters' rebellion.read more »

Ralph Nader to host Presidential Debate in DC

25 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

The candidates from four political parties â€“ Gary Johnson (Libertarian), Jill Stein (Green), Virgil Goode (Constitution) and Rocky Anderson (Justice) â€“ will meet for a two-hour debate on Sunday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. at Busboys and Poets restaurant located at 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Busboys and Poets is a well-known venue for frequent political, civic and cultural events.read more »

Green Party Enthusiastically Supports Prop 37: Label GMOs!

24 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

The Green Party of California gave a "Yes! Yes! Yes!" to Proposition 37; the "California Right to Know Act." If Passed, Prop 37 would make California the first State to require the labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).read more »

Greens Urged to Act Tonight to Keep Stein in Debates

24 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Today Cheri Honkala, vice-presidential nominee of the Green Party of the United States circulated a letter stating: "We need you to vote online right now to send Jill to the next Free&Equal third-party debate in Washington, D.C."read more »

The Libertarian Party is making big waves this election season.

23 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Contact: Media Coordinator, Molly Schwoppe (202) 333-0008

Green Party warns of a bipartisan attack on the social safety net for working and poor Americans, urges a halt to looming cuts based on sequestration and Social Security "reform"

23 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Green nominee Jill Stein will participate in the Tuesday, Oct. 23 presidential debate moderated by Larry King and sponsored by the Free and Equal Elections Foundation, broadcast on Al Jazeera, RT-America, and Ora TV (Mr. King's online station) and simulcasted on the Green Party's Livestream channel, 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (http://www.jillstein.org/free_and_equal_debate / http://www.livestream.com/greenpartyus); Dr. Stein and running mate Cheri Honkala answer debate questions on Democracy Now!'s "Expanding the Debate" (http://www.democracynow.org) read more »

Green candidate Jill Stein in two more 'real' presidential debates on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 22 and 23

22 Oct 2012 | US Politics and Govt

Green presidential nominee Jill Stein will participate in presidential debates on Monday, October 22, and Tuesday, October 23, along with other candidates who've been barred from the Democratic-Republican debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD).read more »

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