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My Remarks at my Father's Home Going Ceremony

National Press Releases

LeAlan Jones for US Senate

Witness to Wikileaks
video speaks

Ethan McCord, Iraq war veteran and first-hand witness to the scene of the massacre of Iraqi civilians seen in the Wikileaks video "Collateral Murder," speaks at the United National Peace Conference in Albany, NY on July 24, 2010.

Greens urge Congress to pass the Kucinich-Paul bill for withdrawal of US troops from Pakistan, citing Wikileaks revelations

2010-07-27 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates are urging Congress to pass House Resolution 301 to remove US forces from Pakistan. The privileged resolution was introduced by Reps. Dennis Kucinich (D-Oh.) and Ron Paul (R-Tex.), who said that President Obama's plans for an increase of US troops in Pakistan violate the 1973 War Powers Authorization (http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/07/23-7).

From Cynthia McKinney: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Must Keep Black Farmers on their Land

2010-07-21 Washington, DC -- Secretary Vilsack admitted in a press conference today, "I did not think before I acted." It is clear from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's press conference today that he failed to do his job appropriately in his treatment of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) employee, Shirley Sherrod.

Hawkins Opposes Increased Jail Time for Lawyer Lynne Stewart

2010-07-17 Washington, DC -- Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor of New York, harshly condemned the increased jail time ordered for civil rights attorney Lynne Stewart, calling it an affront to the American legal system.

Greens mourn the passing of Billy McKinney, Cynthia's father

2010-07-16 Washington, DC -- Green Party leaders expressed sadness and sympathy for the family of former Georgia State Rep. James Edward "Billy" McKinney, father of Cynthia McKinney, after his passing on Thursday, July 15, following a long illness. He was 83.

News from State Parties

Harrisburg, PA
The Green Party of Pennsylvania calls for an end to drilling for natural gas and other fossil fuels
After a blowback spewed gas and toxic water in Clearfield, PA, plus serious incidents including deaths of oil and gas employees in West Virginia and Texas, nearly 2 months of oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico and years of mountain top removal, the Green Party of Pennsylvania says "enough already."
2010-06-10

Tucson, AZ
Arizona Green Party (AZGP) Endorses Seven Candidates At State Meeting
On Saturday, May 29th, 2010, the Arizona Green Party (AZGP) endorsed seven candidates for the 2010 elections. All of the candidates participated in a 90-minute interview process/training session, have been vetted, and received their endorsement at the recent AZGP state meeting.
2010-06-02

Key West, Florida
Green Party calls on Obama and Crist to declare State of Emergency on Gulf Coast in response to oil rig disaster
Green Party of Florida calls on President Obama and Governor Crist to declare immediate State of Emergency on Gulf Coast in response to oil rig disaster; all available federal and state resources must be mobilized to protect threatened communities and wildlife habitats in four states
2010-04-29

Middletown, CT
Ruthann "Rae" Johnson Files for CT 9th State Senate Race
Green Party of Connecticut officials announced today that Ruthann "Rae" Johnson has filed for the Connecticut State Senate race in the 9th district as a Green Party candidate.
2010-04-21

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English as the official language

Environmentalist faces jail for
hanging banner in Senate office building

While not perfect,
Arizona's Clean Elections system works

Rich Whitney, Green Party Governor Candidate:
Tribune's Coverage Is 'Unacceptable'

What's good for Iran is good for Pennsylvania;
freedom of assembly, speech, due process

Peaceful protest in Israel can lead to arrest

Rule by the People or by Wall Street

Greens in the News

Texas Supreme Court clears way for Green Party while it reviews cas
The Texas Supreme Court kept the Green Party's hopes alive Friday, allowing the party to certify candidates while it reviews whether illegal corporate money was behind a petition drive to get on the ballot. The high court overruled a district judge's order blocking the Green Party from fielding candidates in the fall. That cleared the way for the Green Party to meet a Friday deadline and send its list of candidates to the secretary of state.
2010-07-03

Green Party activists sue Secretary of State to get on ballot
Green Party activists are suing Secretary of State Mary Herrera to win spots on this November's election ballot after a would-be candidate was turned away from registering for a congressional race last month.
2010-07-02