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February 2020 Working toward a future where people and planet are valued, and our government represents all of us.
2020 Petitioning Kickoff!
February 19 is the first day Green Party nomination papers may be circulated. Watch for a kickoff event near you, or consider hosting your own kickoff! If you're interested and want to learn more, come to the next GreenWave call on February 12th for Petitioning 101. https://www.gpofpa.org/greenwave_team Our state candidates for Auditor General, Attorney General and Treasurer have an excellent chance to meet the required '2% of the winner's votes' needed for minor party status this year. Minor party status provides several important benefits including the ability to name candidates for special elections, to control our own ballot line, and to see Green Party listed as a choice on registration forms.
GPPA News Highlightsedited by Chris Robinson PA Greens endorse Global Day of Protest
Was order to kill Soleimani lawful? By Brian Frey, Lancaster On Line, January 18. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1998 until 2002. As a recruit and a private first class, I was used to receiving and carrying out orders. Later, as a sergeant, I was given orders and I was responsible for giving them as well. One thing was always made clear: The orders given and those carried out were supposed to be lawful orders. So, in looking at the recent assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, I am not writing about whether you believe the decision was a moral one, an expedient one, or even the right one. I am not debating what other presidents’ policies were in the past. I have questioned those as well. . . . I am exploring the question: Was this particular order a lawful one? [Tim Runkle tells GREEN STAR, “Brian Frey is a Dem Party CP, Berner, and on the sly a Green Party advocate.”] Please read the rest of Brian’s column (here.)
Green Party of Wayne County Holds Celebration of Peace The event was held in Honesdale on Dr. Martin Luther King Day. “Peace is one of the pillars of our party,” said Green Party Chair Beverly Beers of Bethany. “We want to remember Dr. King and his contributions to the cause of peace, especially now, when the chance of war is increasing around the world.” (Read More Here)
PA Greens Hold Winter State Meeting On January 12, 17 elected Green Party delegates and five observers participated in the GPPA online State Meeting. The delegates elected a steering committee for 2020 and nominated candidates for PA treasurer, attorney general, and auditor general. GPPA Co-chair Sheri Miller reported that GPPA has grown to 10,271 registered voters. Miller was re-elected for a second two-year term.
Demonstrations break out across PA to oppose U.S. war drive
“Blame It on My Bladder. I Didn’t Get Arrested” By Doug Mason.
Green Party of Allegheny County Published Green Point newsletter Vol. 2, #1 The Green Party of Allegheny County (GPOAC), has been publishing an occasional newsletter since October 2019 for their members and friends. Their Green Point newsletter is edited by GPOAC Vice-chair Garret Wassermann. Volume 2, Issue #1 of The Green Point was published on January 2. You can read the newsletter HERE If you find Green Point useful, please subscribe at [email protected]
Congratulations to Michael Bagdes-Canning Michael began his 32nd year on the Cherry Valley Borough Council in January. He told GREEN STAR, “The trust my neighbors have bestowed upon me is appreciated. Not many Democrats are elected in Butler County. For a Green, this is a testament to the power of grassroots democracy. And to the power of community.” (show all)
PA Green Party Announces Date of PA Presidential Caucus On December 30, the Green Party of Pennsylvania Steering Committee announced that their PA Presidential Caucus will take place during the month of April 2020. The Steering Committee further called for all PA county Green Parties to schedule a county Presidential Caucus during their April membership meeting. (show all)
Campaign Updatesedited by Chris Robinson
Garret Wassermann for PA
Representative, District 45
Jay Ting Walker for PA
Representative, District 23
Tim Runkle for PA
Treasurer
Richard L. Weiss, Esq. for
PA Attorney General
Olivia Faison for PA Auditor
General
Team UpdatesFinance Team by Tim Runkle
GreenWave Team by Garret Wassermann
At our next conference call on 2/12, Green Wave will host a Petitioning 101 training. We invite all organizers and volunteers interested in helping get Green candidates on the ballot this year to join us! Ballot access petitioning kicks off on 2/19. Look for a kickoff event near you, or contact us to learn how to host your own kickoff. To receive an invitation to the next Green Wave virtual meeting, please contact [email protected]
Communications Team by Chris Robinson
National Green Newsedited by Gayle Morrow Hi, Cory, welcome to our world.
Global Day of Protest [against war with Iran] takes place January 25. Green Party US is requesting that everyone contact their Senators to request that they support the Kaine War Powers Resolution which has already attracted GOP Senators as cosponsors. (show all)
Deep Green Declaration is announced by The Green Party Collective. Members consist of Linda Cree, Steve Welzer, Greg Gerritt, Margaret Human, Bruce Hinkforth, John Rensenbrink, and Sid Smith. (show all)
Global Green Newsedited by Gayle Morrow 25th UN climate conference (COP25) in Madrid. The EU Green Party declares “there must be consequences for the obstructors of climate action," while expressing disappointment in the results of the conference. (show all)
Could the Merkel Decade end with a Green? In October 2021 Germans will go to the polls to elect a replacement for Angela Merkel. (show all)
How climate change transformed Germany’s Greens into the country’s most popular political party. (show all)
Ireland prohibits the burning of “smoky coal” in certain areas. The Green Party of Ireland pledges to extend those areas to include banning cars in the vicinity of schools. (show all)
GPPA Coming Eventsedited by Chris Robinson Green Party events are in GREEN. Other Movement events are in RED. February 2
February 3, 7:00 pm
February 4, 6:00 pm
February 7, 14, 21 and 28
February 7, 2:00 pm
February 10, 7:00 pm
February 13
February 14 through February 17
February 17, 7:00 pm
February 19
February 20, 6:00 pm
February 21 - 23
February 25, 7:00 pm
February 27
March 2, 7:00 pm
March 3, 6:00 pm
March 9, 7:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE March 21, 10:00 am, through March 22, 4:00
pm
GPPA Meeting Dates for 2020:
Web Conferences are online - RSVP to get connection information. The locations for in-person conferences are to be determined. In-person conferences can be hosted by counties, county groups or regions. These events are fundraisers. When hosted locally, the host group receives back half of the revenue after expenses. To apply for hosting, submit your info to our Application for Local Hosting of GPPA State Meetings or GPPA-Sponsored Events. We strive for geographic diversity in reviewing applications, however, all submissions are considered.
Green Party of Pennsylvania Communications Team & Media Committee Issue Credits: EDITORS:
Chris Robinson & Gayle Morrow
Everything we do is based on our Four Pillars and Ten Key Values. If you find that you share these ideals, come and join the movement. You can support the Green Party in many ways; however, a monthly sustaining donation helps to fund a solid infrastructure to help local chapters coordinate candidates and provide resources to make their campaigns successful. As little as $3 per month can have a significant impact! Sustaining Donation Single Donation Purchase Green Merchandise Join us and help bring about a future where people and planet are valued over profits. We have a new, tiered membership structure that allows you to determine your level of commitment and support. And if you want to get more directly involved, consider joining an action team. Work with other committed progressives and activists in activities such as planning events, developing media content, or helping with campaigns. Let's join together to make 2020 the year of progressives!
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Green Wave held its first
conference call of the year on 1/22 to review its 2020 goals. We will
proudly have a full slate of candidates for statewide office,
including Treasurer, Auditor General and Attorney General. We have a
few state legislative candidates declared in Allegheny County, with a
few more expected across the state in the near future. We're excited
to get started and hope you are too!
The ComTeam has two
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