Nevada Green Party

Nevada Green Rhythm March 2026 Edition

Co-Chair: Ms. Margery Hanson
Co-Chair: Mr. Eric LaRue
Organizing Director: Jacob Ford
Historian: Ms. Andrea Warzlow
Treasurer: Ms. Margery Hanson
Nye County At Large Member: Mr. Robert Hanson

Phone: GPNV Office (775) 298-6847

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From the Co-Chairs
Supporting Nonpartisan Candidates Who Align With Our Platform
Clear Boundaries on Candidate Positions
Local Candidate James Simmons for Clark County Commission, District E
Green Party Participation in the March 28th “NO KINGS” Event
Nevada Green Party Leaves TikTok, Joins UpScrolled
Green Community Spotlight

From the Co‑Chairs
March arrives with that familiar Nevada blend of wind, grit, and renewal. Even without a formal agenda this month, our meeting brought forward one of the healthiest, most grounded political conversations we’ve had in a long while, the kind that reminds us why we’re here and what we stand for.

Supporting Nonpartisan Candidates Who Align With Our Platform
Members engaged in a thoughtful discussion about how to support nonpartisan candidates whose values and commitments align with the Nevada Green Party platform. The focus was on integrity, transparency, and shared principles, not party labels, while the Nevada Green Party will only endorse registered Green Party members.

Clear Boundaries on Candidate Positions
The group also discussed drawing a firm line regarding candidates who support a two‑state solution for Palestine. Members expressed that alignment with the party’s platform requires a commitment to human rights and self‑determination, and that this stance is non negotiable.
The conversation also touched on candidates who pledge not to accept funding from certain political organizations. Members emphasized that funding pledges alone are not enough if the underlying political positions remain misaligned with our platform.

Local Candidate: James Simmons for Clark County Commission, District E
We’re proud to share that James Simmons, a registered Green Party member, is running for Clark County Commissioner, District E.
Members discussed ways to support his campaign, amplify his message, and help voters understand what a values‑driven candidacy looks like at the county level.

Green Party Participation in the March 28th “NO KINGS” Event
Members expressed enthusiasm about participating in the upcoming NO KINGS and being seen in Green for the event on March 28th. A community‑driven gathering, focused on democratic engagement, decentralization of power, and civic participation.

Nevada Green Party Leaves TikTok, Joins UpScrolled
This month, the Nevada Green Party made the decision to leave TikTok and transition our short‑form outreach to UpScrolled, a newer platform with clearer data‑privacy boundaries and a more transparent approach to user rights.
Our departure from TikTok follows the rollout of TikTok’s new Terms of Service for U.S. users, which now require acceptance in order to continue using the app. Members raised concerns about several key changes, including:

Expanded permission for TikTok to collect precise geolocation data
Broader allowances for how user data may be collected, used, and shared with advertisers
Reduced clarity around how data is stored and who may access it
The lack of meaningful opt‑out options for users who want to engage without surrendering additional personal information
As a party committed to digital rights, data transparency, and community safety, we chose to step away rather than ask our members or supporters to engage on a platform whose updated terms conflict with our values.
UpScrolled offers a more privacy‑respecting alternative for short‑form outreach, and we’ll be using it to share updates, event announcements, and community content moving forward.
You’ll find our new UpScrolled link posted in the Facebook Group and on our website as soon as a Desktop version becomes available.

Green Community Spotlight
These conversations strengthen our chapter and keep our work grounded. Nevada politics can feel like a dust storm; loud, unpredictable, and full of distractions. Our Party continues to build something steady: a movement rooted in clarity, care, and community.

The Nevada Green Party is the “We Party.”
We work together to solve real problems.
We believe in fairness, sustainability, and community.
Every person matters. Every action counts.
You are a part of WE.
And WE make change happen.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us at: nvgreenparty@gmail.com

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Donate to the Nevada Green Party here:
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M.K. Hanson & Eric LaRue
GPNV Co-Chairs

Nevada Green Rhythm February 2026 Edition

Co-Chair: Ms. Margery Hanson
Co-Chair: Mr. Eric LaRue
Organizing Director: Jacob Ford
Historian: Ms. Andrea Warzlow
Treasurer: Ms. Margery Hanson
Nye County At Large Member: Mr. Robert Hanson

Phone: GPNV Office (775) 298-6847

Radio Silence
The Save Act
Certificate of Minor Party Organization
Updating Login Credentials For Our Voter Rolls
Filing Fees Pledge

Radio Silence

We discussed going fully radio silent with the New Mexico Green Party across every channel. This isn’t about drama, it’s about protecting our members and honoring an ongoing process. We currently have a petition pending in the GPUS Ballot Access Committee to remove Rick Lass as a BAC co‑chair due to documented abusive behavior. Because Rick Lass was hired by the Jill Stein campaign in both 2016 and 2024 to oversee national ballot access, any contact routed through GPNM risks putting our members back in direct communication with him. For everyone’s well‑being, we’re choosing a clean, complete pause in communication until the petition process concludes.

The Save Act

We discussed the SAVE Act and what it could mean for women and for voters in general. The conversation focused on what women can do to protect themselves, what documentation voters may need in order to cast a ballot, and how to prepare ahead of time so no one is caught off guard. We also noted that the entity pushing the SAVE Act appears to be reconsidering its position because a significant number of Republicans lack passports or the forms of identification that would be required, which could prevent many of their own voters from participating.

Certificate of Minor Party Organization

We received confirmation from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Elections Division that our Certificate of Minor Party Organization paperwork has been received.
The acknowledgment came by email, and we’re now waiting on the hard‑copy certificate. Co‑Chair Margery Hanson will begin calling and emailing the SOS office if we haven’t received the physical certificate by March 2026, just to keep everything moving on schedule.

Updating Login Credentials For Our Voter Rolls

We updated our login credentials for accessing Voter Roll Statistics from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office. This keeps our data access current and ensures we can track our growth and outreach accurately.

Filing Fees Pledge

We closed on a hopeful note: two members pledged to cover some filing fees for any Nevadan who chooses to run for office as a Green. It’s a generous show of support and a reminder that even in a small state party, people step up for one another.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us at: nvgreenparty@gmail.com

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Donate to the Nevada Green Party here:
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M.K. Hanson & Eric LaRue
GPNV Co-Chairs

We Affirm Renee Good’s Life Mattered

We speak today with clarity and care to honor the life of Renee Nicole Good, a poet, writer, wife, and mother, whose presence in Minneapolis was marked by warmth, creativity, and community. On January 8, 2026, she was fatally shot by an I.C.E. agent in her own neighborhood. This act was not only a personal tragedy but a procedural breach that demands accountability.

We reject attempts to minimize or re-frame this violence. Renee was a U.S. citizen, rooted in her family and community, and her death exposes the dangers of unchecked federal forces operating in our cities. The narrative of “self‑defense” offered by I.C.E., cannot erase the reality: a citizen was killed in her own neighborhood, blocks from where George Floyd was murdered, in a city still healing from state violence.

We affirm that Renee’s life mattered. Her words, her care, and her presence are now part of our collective memory. Her death is a threshold moment, inscribed in our collective memory, of resistance and legitimacy. We carry forward her resonance as a call to procedural clarity, demanding investigations that are transparent, accountable, and rooted in justice.

We will not allow her name to be lost in bureaucratic obscurity. Renee Good’s life and death must remain documented, remembered, and honored. In solidarity, we mark this act as both memorial and boundary: a refusal to accept violence as routine, and a commitment to collective care and principled resistance.

In Accordance With Rule #5, Petition to Remove Rick Lass From Ballot Access Committee

Colleagues,
In the interest of transparency and adherence to Rule 5, I submit the following petition for formal action.
I am sharing with you a petition drafted under Rule 5 of our committee procedures. This petition specifies charges of abusive behavior by Rick Lass and proposes curtailment of his membership privileges, up to and including removal from the Ballot Access Committee.
As Rule 5 requires, the petition must be signed by at least three members from three different states. Your support is essential to ensure that the co‑chairs initiate formal action and forward the petition to the state party or caucus Mr. Lass represents.
This is not about personal disagreement, it is about protecting the integrity of our committee process and ensuring that all members can participate without hostility or abuse.
If you are willing to add your name, please reply with your name and state so we can include you as a petitioner.
Thank you for considering this important step toward maintaining a respectful and functional committee environment.
We charge that Rick Lass, current member of the Ballot Access Committee, has engaged in a continuing pattern of hostile and abusive communication toward fellow committee members.
This behavior includes:

Use of dismissive and derogatory language in official committee correspondence.
Repeated disruption of the committee process through hostile demands and personal attacks.
Creation of an environment that undermines constructive deliberation and deters member participation.
These actions constitute verbal abuse and are inconsistent with the standards of respectful communication expected of committee members.
Proposed Action
We petition that Rick Lass’s membership privileges in the Ballot Access Committee be curtailed, up to and including removal from the committee, in accordance with Rule 5.
Petitioners
Signed,
Margery Hanson – Nevada
Elizabeth Humphrey – Massachusetts
Tony Ndege – North Carolina/Lavender Caucus
Nick Blessing – Kansas
Michael Stewart – South Carolina
Procedural Request
We respectfully request that the co‑chairs, pursuant to Rule 5, initiate and administer formal action to curtail the membership privileges of Mr. Lass. In accordance with procedure, this petition should be forwarded to the state party or caucus he represents, together with the supporting evidence cited below, including video documentation.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dikRDg4Je-HBzUZRPbMWy_W2xjSUKR8/view

Nevada Green Rhythm January 2026 Edition

Co-Chair: Ms. Margery Hanson
Co-Chair: Mr. Eric LaRue
Organizing Director: Jacob Ford
Historian: Ms. Andrea Warzlow
Treasurer: Ms. Margery Hanson
Nye County At Large Member: Mr. Robert Hanson
Phone: GPNV Office (775) 298-6847

I.C.E. Political Engagement New Online Structure Becoming a 501c4

I.C.E.

Members discussed the ongoing presence of ICE in our communities and reaffirmed our commitment to creating safe spaces. A Signal chat has been established to support individuals who may be “at risk.” Practical safety measures were emphasized: Install security cameras at homes and businesses. Do not open doors unless presented with a Federal Warrant. If someone rushes into a business seeking refuge, do not signal them in. However, if they find their way into an employees-only area, that space is recognized as safe. If someone is detained by ICE, you can check their status by calling 702-388-6253.

Political Engagement

Eric LaRue encouraged members to consider recruiting trusted individuals to run for office: A candidate for Governor. A candidate for Senator, Congressional District 3. These efforts reflect our commitment to building grassroots representation.
Organizational Development

New Online Structure

Jake Ford presented plans for a new online structure to strengthen communication and outreach.

Becoming a 501c4

Members reviewed the paperwork required to establish the Nevada Green Party as a 501(c)(4) organization, ensuring our ability to advocate effectively while maintaining compliance. Together, we continue to build resilience, protect our communities, and expand our political presence. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this month’s meeting.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us at: nvgreenparty@gmail.com

Check out or latest swag here:
https://nvgreenparty.org/store

Donate to the Nevada Green Party here:
https://nvgreenparty.org/donate/

M.K. Hanson & Eric LaRue
GPNV Co-Chairs

Venezuela

Welcome 2026

November 2025 Edition of the Nevada Green Rhythm

Co-Chair: Ms. Margery Hanson
Co-Chair: Mr. Eric LaRue
Organizing Director: Jacob Ford
Historian: Ms. Andrea Warzlow
Treasurer: Ms. Margery Hanson
Clark County At Large Member: Mr. Daniel Alves
Nye County At Large Member: Mr. Robert Hanson
Phone: GPNV Office (775) 298-6847

Using Our Funds to Start a Trust
Platform Change Without A.I.
December Hiatus

Using Our Funds to Start a Trust

We opened with a powerful inquiry: can our collective funds seed a trust that safeguards our values and supports long-term autonomy? The conversation explored legal pathways, fiduciary responsibilities, and the potential for a trust to serve as a vessel for future offerings. Next steps include consulting a financial advisor and mapping the trust’s purpose with clarity and care.

Platform Change Without A.I.

In a principled move, we discussed transitioning to a new platform that excludes artificial intelligence. This shift is rooted in our commitment to privacy, sovereignty, and intentional design. We’re currently evaluating alternatives that honor our workflow while preserving our values. A transition timeline and support plan are in the works.

December Hiatus

This gathering marked our final circle before the calendar turns. We reflected on the year’s thresholds, what we built, what we released. Monthly meetings will resume in January of 2026.

Whatever holidays you celebrate or don’t, the Nevada Green Party wishes everyone a healthy, happy and harmonious New Year.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us at: nvgreenparty@gmail.com

Check out or latest swag here:
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Donate to the Nevada Green Party here:
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M.K. Hanson & Eric LaRue
GPNV Co-Chairs

Nevada Green Rhythm – October 2025 Edition

Building Ballot Access and Re-imagining Campaigns
From Access to Architecture: A Movement in Motion
Bylaws as Backbone: Codifying Our Principles

Building Ballot Access and Re-imagining Campaigns

This month, we’ve been deep in the trenches of national political strategy, sharpening our approach to electoral engagement and ballot access. In Nevada, efforts to secure Green Party placement on the ballot continue with renewed vigor, combining legal precision, grassroots mobilization, and principled outreach. These strategies aren’t just about meeting thresholds; they’re about expanding democratic choice and amplifying voices often left out of mainstream discourse.

But the work doesn’t stop at access. We’re also exploring a bold new campaign architecture, one that replaces top-down control with a decentralized mesh network of organizers, supporters, and local chapters. This model aims to foster transparency, resilience, and genuine democratic participation. That’s the future we’re building.

From Access to Architecture: A Movement in Motion

As we refine our ballot access strategy in Nevada, we’re also reflecting on the broader implications of political participation. Every signature gathered is more than a procedural step, it’s a declaration that democracy must be lived, not just promised. Our volunteers and circulators are not just collecting names; they’re cultivating conversations, planting seeds of civic engagement in communities across the state.

Meanwhile, the campaign’s evolving architecture signals a shift from hierarchy to harmony. The decentralized mesh network we’re building isn’t just a technical framework, it’s a philosophical stance. It invites collaboration over command, transparency over opacity, and resilience over rigidity. By distributing decision-making power, we’re creating a living system where local voices shape national direction, and where accountability is built into the very structure of our organizing.
This isn’t just a campaign, it’s a prototype for a new kind of political ecosystem.

Bylaws as Backbone: Codifying Our Principles

As our campaign architecture evolves, so too must the foundational documents that guide it. This month, we’ve begun the process of transforming our internal bylaws into a formal legal document. One that not only meets state requirements, but reflects our values with clarity and conviction. This isn’t just paperwork; it’s a document of accountability.

By codifying our bylaws, we’re creating a durable framework for decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational continuity. Every clause is being reviewed through the lens of democratic integrity and grassroots empowerment. The goal? A living document that protects transparency, honors member input, and ensures that our decentralized mesh network has a principled spine.
This legal transformation marks a turning point: from informal consensus to formal commitment. From intention to infrastructure.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us at: nvgreenparty@gmail.com

Check out or latest swag here:
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Donate to the Nevada Green Party here:
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M.K. Hanson & Eric LaRue
GPNV Co-Chairs

Nevada Green Rhythm September 2025 Edition

Exploring Unlikely Alliances
Funding the Future
Accepting Support Without Losing Identity
Building the Digital Backbone

Exploring Unlikely Alliances
In a bold and pragmatic move, the Nevada Greens convened to explore potential collaboration with another entity aimed at securing ballot access. The conversation was candid and layered—recognizing both the tactical advantages and the ideological tensions such a partnership might invite.

Legal support and resource sharing were central themes
Guardrails were proposed to preserve Green autonomy and integrity
Messaging implications were discussed with care and foresight
This isn’t about compromise, it’s about access, visibility, and the right to be heard.

Funding the Future
The group examined a spectrum of funding arrangements, from co-sponsored legal efforts to shared campaign infrastructure. Transparency and ethical clarity were emphasized throughout.

Mixed funding streams: potential benefits and reputational risks
Donor vetting protocols: ensuring alignment with Green values
Strategic partnerships: balancing pragmatism with principle
The goal: build a war chest without selling our soul.

Accepting Support Without Losing Identity
The question of accepting alternate support sparked a rich dialogue. Some saw opportunity; others voiced concern. All agreed: any collaboration must be rooted in clear boundaries and unwavering commitment to the Green platform.

Messaging sovereignty remains non-negotiable
Grassroots trust must be earned, not gambled
Tactical alliances must not become ideological entanglements

Building the Digital Backbone
Operational needs took center stage in the final segment of the meeting. Website administration, cybersecurity, and data stewardship were flagged as urgent priorities.

Formation of an IT Committee is underway
Volunteer recruitment for tech roles has begun
A digital audit will guide next steps
Infrastructure isn’t just wires and code—it’s the scaffolding of our movement.

What’s Next?
A follow-up meeting is scheduled to finalize decisions on collaboration terms, funding protocols, and operational strategy. Draft proposals will be circulated in advance to ensure focused deliberation.

Closing Note:
As Nevada Greens navigate complex terrain, we remain rooted in our values and open to strategic evolution. This moment calls for clarity, courage, and rhythm. Let’s keep the beat.

The Nevada Green Party is the “We Party”, the Party of Solutions! Don’t ever forget that YOU are a part of WE.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email us at: nvgreenparty@gmail.com

Check out or latest swag here:
https://nvgreenparty.org/store

Donate to the Nevada Green Party here:
https://nvgreenparty.org/donate/

M.K. Hanson & Eric LaRue
GPNV Co-Chairs