Winter 2008
FEATURES
Back From the War in Afghanistan
Veteran Jeff Bartelli is more Green than ever
David Doonan, Green Party of New York
National Co-Chair Receives Award
Clifford Thornton acknowledged for efforts in drug policy reform
The Popular Party Among soon-to-be Voters
L.A. Greens wow thousands at youth enviornmental conference
Lisa Taylor, L.A. Greens
The Color of Green
Getting to know people of color across the country active in the Green Party
an interview with Pete Van Jr.
Matt Funiciello Gains Recognition
ELECTIONS
The Road to Chicago
Tom Yager, Presidential Campaign Support Committee
Allan Brison Upsets Incumbent in New Haven
Mike DeRosa, Green Party of Connecticut & Mike Feinstein, Green Party of California
Jean de Smet Elected First Selectman of Windham in Upset Victory
Mike DeRosa, Green Party of Connecticut & Mike Feinstein, Green Party of California
Democrats Feel the Heat
Dave Lussier misses New York County election by only 11 votes
Mark Dunlea, Green Party of New York
2008 Green National Convention Schedule
WORLD
Last Chance for Our Planet?
Global Greens at the U.N. Climate Change Congress in Bali
Mike Feinstein, Advisor, International Committee of the Green Party of the United States
Global Greens Declaration for Bali
Breakthrough Down Under
Australians Win Record Number Of Seats, Gain Official Party Status
Oliver Woldring, Australian Greens
OPINION
Ten Key Values – Grassroots Democracy
Dorothy H. Engel, North Carolina Green Party
Green Plate Tectonics
Brent McMillan, Political Director, Green Party of the United States
Why I’m Green
Jim Coplen, Co-chair Green Party of the United States
STATE REPORTS
A New Way to Make Money
State Sharing Programs Create Funds At All Levels
Emily Citkowski, Operations Director of the Green Party of the United States
EVERGREEN
Diving Into The Campaign High Seas
Satire By Deyva Arthur, Political Idealist And Sticking To It
New Forum for Greens on the Internet
www.greenchange.com Shows Green Is A Way Of Life
Pat LaMarche, Maine Green Independent Party
The Value of Decentralization
A book review – Getting to the roots
Rhoda Gilman, Green Party of Minnesota
Fall 2007FEATURES
Getting Ready For 2008 Campaigns
Political Director’s Address To The Annual National Meeting
Brent McMillan
Anti-Racism Workshop In Reading
Green Party Still Has A Long Way To Go, Say Participants
Diane F. White and Isabelle Buonocore, Green Party of Pennsylvania
The Color Of Green
Getting To Know People Of Color Across The Country Active In The Green Party
Greens Join Soldiers In Protest Against Iraq War
David Doonan, Green Party of New York State
WORLD
Japan: First National Level Election Win
Optimism For Forming National Party
Satoko Watanabe, Kagawa Prefecture MP, Co-Spokesperson of the Rainbow and Greens Japan
SPP Security Pact Proceeds In Secrecy
Canadian Greens Take Notice
Janet M Eaton, PhD, International Trade Critic, Green Party of Canada with contributions by Mike Feinstein, Green Party of California
A North American Alliance Tackles The SPP
Greens Join Forces In An Effort To Stop Partnership Between Governments
Janet M. Eaton, PhD, International Trade Critic, Green Party of Canada
OPINION
Questions Of Neglect Remain For Hurricane Katrina Victims
Mitchel Cohen, Green Party of New York State
The Drug War Is Meant To Be Waged, Not Won
Clifford Thornton, Green Party of Connecticut
10 Key Values
Future Focus/Sustainability
Dorothy H. Engel, North Carolina Green Party
The Power of Green
Naomi Canaan, Green Party of New York State
STATE REPORTS
High Numbers Turn Out For Green Party Annual Meeting
Summer 2007FEATURES
Fighting To Keep Votes Private
Washington Greens File Lawsuit Against Electronic Ballot Tracker
Submitted by the Green Party of San Juan County, Washington
Taking Free Speech To The Highway
Protesters In Houston Call For Impeachment
By Christine Morshedi, Green Party of Texas
How Did We Get Here?
A Brief History Of The Green Party Around The World
By Deyva Arthur, Green Party of New York State, with contributions by Mike Feinstein of the Global Greens
Going Pro With A Consultant
Green Campaign Consultants Share Their Perspective
By Greg Gerritt, National Committee member, Green Party of Rhode Island and former GP-US National Secretary
Getting Ready For The 2008 Presidential Campaign Now
By Greg Gerritt, GPUS Presidential Campaign Support Committee
Greening The Campus
College Trustee Advocates For Environment And Justice
By Mike Feinstein, Green Party of California
Three Victories Keep The Momentum Building In Illinois
By Nathan Helsabeck, Illinois Green Party
New York Both Gains and Loses
Greens Win Two Elections
By Mark Dunlea, Green Party of New York State
Wisconsin Keeps On Winning
Seven Greens Gain Seats In April Elections
By Jill Bussiere and Ron Hardy, Wisconsin Green Party;
and Mike Feinstein, Green Party of California
Legal Challenge Changes Arkansas Ballot Access Law
Greens Assert Their Rights
By Mark Swaney, Green Party of Arkansas
Democrats Tighten Noose On Nader In Punitive Attack On “Third Party” Candidates
By Michael Richardson
Pullano Campaign for Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania
WORLD
Back In Government
Finland’s Greens Enter National Coalition Once Again
By Panu Laturi, Party Secretary, (Finnish Green Party)
Finnish Greens Enter Coalition With Pro-Nuclear Parties
By Oras Tynkkynen, Green member of Finnish Parliament
Irish Greens Enter Coalition Government For The First Time
Historic Accord Provides Chance To Show They Can Govern
By Mike Feinstein, Advisor, International Committee of the Green Party of the United States
Scottish Greens Support Minority Government In Holyrood
Accord With Scottish National Party Gains Cooperation On Global Warming
By Mike Feinstein, advisor, International Committee of the Green Party of the United States
UK Greens And The “Balance Of Power”
Accord With Conservatives On Energy And Conservation Program
By Mike Feinstein, advisor, International Committee of the Green Party of the United States
UK Greens Run And Win Most Local Government Seats Ever
1,419 Candidates Compete Across English Cities And Towns
By Mike Feinstein, advisor, International Committee of the Green Party of the United States
Next Global Greens Congress Moved To Brazil
OPINION
Ten Key Values: Ecological Wisdom
We The People Have The Power, But We Must Take Back Control Of Our Lives, Our Land, Our Institutions, And Our Planet.
By Dorothy H. Engel, North Carolina Mountain Greens
Money: The Bad, The Good, The Essential
By Jody Grage, Treasurer of Green Party of the United States
All Out Campaign In 2008 Requires Ballot Access Commitment
By Phil Huckelberry, Illinois Green Party, Co-chair of GPUS Ballot Access Committee
Don’t Just Say Goodbye To Cheap Oil — Say Goodbye To The Need For Oil
A Green Look At The Global Energy Crisis
By Scott Derby, Green Party of New York State
PARTY REPORTS
EVERGREEN
Walking The Walk
Green Business Owners Positioned To Make A Difference
By Matt Funiciello, Green Party of New York State
