The waterway is a lifeline for the people of Vieques and Culebra – www.gp.org

On April 2nd while Catholics worldwide observed Good Friday, the people of Culebra and Vieques took to the streets to protest the maritime transportation system.The outcry for justice echoed “We want transportation with dignity and efficiency” “The waterway is our road, it is not luxury” and “We denounce inhumanity and unite our hands”. The islands of Culebra and Vieques are part of the archipelago of islands that constitute Puerto Rico, which has been a colony of the United States for the past 123 years.

Source: The waterway is a lifeline for the people of Vieques and Culebra – www.gp.org

Antifascist Comedian Mike Gamms Gets New York Green Party Nod for NY27 Congressional Race – DCMediaGroup

An anti-fascist comedian has earned a Green Party nomination to run for the New York 27th District Congressional seat. The New York State Board of Elections announced Mike Gamms’ candidacy on Friday, February 20, after the Green Party of Erie and Monroe counties nominated him. He is running in a special election to be held […]

Source: Antifascist Comedian Mike Gamms Gets New York Green Party Nod for NY27 Congressional Race – DCMediaGroup

Earth Day to May Day – www.gp.org

The Green Party EcoAction Committee is calling on all Green Party state parties, locals and supporters to participate in a National Week of Action on climate, environmental, social justice and labor issues from April 22 through May 1. Many of these actions can be online and educational events, however safely conducted outdoor actions are also high;y encouraged wherever possible. Our theme for the week will be Giving the Power to the People: Stop Climate Chaos and End the War on Workers and the Poor. This theme encompasses dire environmental topics, and celebrates worker resistance to corporate power. It will be ideal to include cross sectional events. We invite well-organized locals and parties to have two to three events – to organize small Green direct actions, organize or co-sponsor online panels and discussions, and to join or endorse solidarity events.

Source: Earth Day to May Day – www.gp.org

Muskegon Greens April Speaker Series Event – www.gp.org

Presenters for our April “Speaker Series” event 6:45 p.m. Climate activist and publisher, Bill Latka of the Michigan Climate Action Network 7:10 p.m. Attorney Ashley Jacobson of Adaptive Inclusion, a renowned disability advocate, attorney, and disability consulting specialist who has worked with the disability community for well over a decade. Ashley holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University’s #1 ranked rehabilitation counseling program (CRC), is a published writer on disability issues, and is frequently interviewed on disability inclusion, policing, discrimination, and accessibility.

Source: Muskegon Greens’ April Speaker Series Event – www.gp.org

Hoffman wants Green Party nod for governor – www.gp.org

“We are seeking the endorsement of the Green Party of New Jersey for this year’s campaign,” said Madelyn Hoffman, “to build off our record-setting 2020 campaign. We received 38,288 votes, the highest ever for a Green Party candidate running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey. The only candidate running statewide in New Jersey to have performed better was Ralph Nader in the presidential election of 2000. As a party, we have grown by 260% since 2017!”

Source: Hoffman wants Green Party nod for governor – www.gp.org

Schwartzman defeats Pritchard to become Galesburg’s mayor – www.gp.org

Peter Schwartzman (G) was elected Galesburg’s mayor, defeating incumbent John Pritchard and fellow challenger Kristine Crow. According to unofficial election results, Schwartzman won 47% of the vote to Pritchard’s 41% and Crow’s 12%. Standing on the corner of Prairie and Main streets, Schwartzman’s supporters erupted into cheers, with his daughters jumping up and down when they heard the news. “It’s pretty surreal. It’s been a hard-fought race,” Schwartzman said.

Source: Schwartzman defeats Pritchard to become Galesburg’s mayor – www.gp.org

The waterway is a lifeline for the people of Vieques and Culebra – www.gp.org

On April 2nd while Catholics worldwide observed Good Friday, the people of Culebra and Vieques took to the streets to protest the maritime transportation system.The outcry for justice echoed “We want transportation with dignity and efficiency” “The waterway is our road, it is not luxury” and “We denounce inhumanity and unite our hands”. The islands of Culebra and Vieques are part of the archipelago of islands that constitute Puerto Rico, which has been a colony of the United States for the past 123 years.

Source: The waterway is a lifeline for the people of Vieques and Culebra – www.gp.org