The Future is Green:
Join us for the National Green Meeting in Tucson
Along with the Green National Committee meeting, there will be
plenty of skills-building workshops to learn the ins and outs of
running for office, organizing successful ballot drives, effective
community organizing and tools for fundraising, outreach and media
relations. We’ll also offer a number of issues-based workshops, with a
particular emphasis on border and immigration issues. Expect to listen
to great music, enjoy the lively 4th street neighborhood, and meet
Green folks from all over the country.
The Green Party of the United States is holding the annual national
meeting in Tucson Arizona, on the edge of the border, in the Sonoran
desert. In many ways, Arizona is a hub for some of the most important
activism of the day. This spring, the state saw the largest
demonstration in it's history, when hundreds of thousands of immigrants
and their allies marched for justice -the Arizona Greens proudly
participated. Arizona is seeing some of the most rapid development in
the country - during an ongoing draught. The politics of water
privatization, sustainable development, and justice are omnipresent.
These are burgeoning issues, not just for Arizona, but increasingly so
for the rest of the country.
Arizona also has a great progressive history. The early days of
statehood were rife with populist fervor: Wobblies at the mines, women
voting before national suffrage, recall, initiatives, workman's comp,
when they were all radical concepts. Arizona has a tradition of the
people leading in ways that no one expects. Arizona has the best Clean
Elections laws in the country, and Greens helped set it up. Ballot
measures here legalized medical marijuana twice, and expanded
healthcare for the poor, and brought us clean elections.
We invite you to experience the rich cultural and ecological
diversity of the region; learn about Arizona's progressive past and
present; and help build a sustainable, peaceful just future. El Futuro
es Verde - The Future is Green!
Enjoy Tucson Ambience on 4th Avenue
Dining on 4th Avenue:
Nowhere in Tucson can one find so many great places to eat in such a
concentrated area! Pizza, traditional Greek food, Mexican food
influenced by several different regions, Italian food, burgers,
sandwiches, you name it and it is here on the Avenue! Of course the
Avenue also features those quirky, totally original spots that give
Tucson its distinct flavor.
Shopping on 4th Avenue: There are over 100 merchants selling everything from glass works to southwest merchandise.
Nightlife on 4th Avenue:
Fourth Avenue is where it happens! Whether you are looking for a quiet
neighborhood bar, live music venues, sports bar, wine bar, or
speciality spots, Fourth Avenue has it. Celebrate your 50th wedding
anniversary or search for that special someone to start counting the
years with on the Avenue. When it is party time it is time to head down
to the Avenue!
LaMarche Submits Checks to Qualify for as Much as $1.4 Million of Maine’s Clean Election Funds
Pat LaMarche, the Maine Green Independent Party Candidate for
Governor, has handed in more than 2500 qualifying checks to the Maine
State Ethics Commission. The checks, accompanied by thousands of
corresponding signatures, qualify her campaign for up to $1.4 million
in Clean Election funds to support her bid for Maine Governor.
"This is an important milestone in any campaign," said LaMarche, "it
shows the people of Maine are not only willing to sign petitions to
support my candidacy, but they are willing to donate their hard earned
money."
Each candidate running under Maine's landmark Clean Elections Law is
required to submit a prerequisite number of $5.00 checks to illustrate
they have popular support. For Governor, the number of checks is 2500.
The campaign will receive $200,000.00 for the primary and up to $1.2
million in matching funds for the general election, assuming her two
corporately funded opponents spend that much. In thanking her
volunteers and campaign workers, LaMarche said, "there are literally
hundreds of people who worked for the past several months, first to
circulate nominating petitions, then to secure the needed checks so I
can run as a clean candidate. Those volunteers gave their fellow
Mainers a sensible and respectful choice for Governor this year. Those
people have already made a difference in Maine this year. And that
difference is just the beginning."
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LaMarche also acknowledged the work of local officials, "There
are unsung heroes in every race for public office, the many town clerks
and election officials who must certify tens of thousands of signatures
every election cycle. My hat is off to these fine public servants for
the spectacular job they do."
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LaMarche supporters are justifiably overjoyed at the progress and
momentum of the campaign. "While getting these signatures and checks
for us little guys is both daunting and intimidating, it is also
invigorating," said Doug Emerson. "While we were out there meeting
people and talking to our neighbors — we are making our communities
stronger, giving our communities a voice. I am proud to have been a
part of this clean elections task. Getting five bucks from thousands of
people from all over the state, unified in their support, is what
campaigning ought to be about."
“As exciting as this is,” said Communications Director Maribeth
Stuart, “it will be even more exciting when Maine voters elect the
first Green Governor on November 7th”.
Welcome to the Green Party!
Check out the new welcome page at www.gp.org: http://www.gp.org/welcome.shtml.
This is a great resource for friends and family members to learn about
our candidates, register green, and help build a powerful and
progressive green party!
Be Seen Being
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