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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Green Party leaders expressed shock and revulsion after the killings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La., and Philando Castile in St. Paul, Minn., by police officers earlier this week, as well as sympathy for the victims’ loved ones. Greens have demanded justice for these and other incidents of police murders of … Read more

If the 2016 election cycle of chaos has taught us anything, it’s that anti-establishment candidates are a future choice against the two political parties which have been entrenched for far too long. Instead of holding their nose when they vote, progressives are turning away from the Democratic party. They are seeking candidates truly in line … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Green Party is urging supporters of Single-Payer national health care (Medicare For All) to “Go Green in 2016,” in an open letter written by Margaret Flowers and James Lane, Honorary Co-chairs of the 2016 Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention. Excerpts from the letter are appended below. The full text is online … Read more

Green Party of Ohio Senate candidate Joe DeMare and House candidates Joe Manchik and Derrick James Hendricks have announced their full support for the legislative agenda laid out by presumptive Green Party of the United States Presidential nominee Dr. Jill Stein. Dr. Stein’s “Power to the People Plan” lays out an ambitious agenda including: moving … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Green Party is reaching out to supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, in a letter written by Margaret Flowers and James Lane, Honorary Co-chairs of the 2016 Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention. Excerpts from the letter are appended below. The letter is online here: http://www.gp.org/open_letter_bernie_sanders_supporters The message follows an appeal … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Green Party has published an appeal to supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement, written by Margaret Flowers and James Lane, Honorary Co-chairs of the 2016 Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention. The letter encourages “all people who care about protecting and empowering black lives to work with us to build political … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “We anticipate a lively and closely watched 2016 Green convention because of widespread voter dissatisfaction with the presumed Democratic and Republican nominees — especially among Bernie Sanders supporters who want to maintain the political revolution. The Green Party and Green candidates will keep the political revolution going all the way through 2016 … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Green Party of the United States expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, with their loved ones, with the LGBTQIA+ community, and with the people of Orlando and Florida. The Green Party condemns terrorism and abhors violence, especially the infliction of harm against civilians. Greens urged … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Green Party of the United States has endorsed the Day in Solidarity with the Independence of Puerto Rico, a program for which will take place at Local 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East in New York City on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. ( https://www.facebook.com/events/159786214424730 ). “The … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Green Party strongly condemns the prosecution and conviction of Black Lives Matter (BLM) organizer Jasmine Richards in Pasadena, California, on “felony lynching” charges. Ms. Richards was arrested on August 29, 2015 after police accused her of attempting to “de-arrest” another participant during a peace march at Pintoresca Park in Pasadena. The … Read more