[NV Greens] Green Line September 2005 includes Sept 24th Protest and Katrina info

Sat Oct 1 14:11:04 PDT 2005

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            September 2005
           
           
            News Headlines
           

                  New York Greens protest in DC on September 24th 

            Greens Help Swell Protest Numbers Demand "Bring the Troops Home Now!"


            This past weekend, Greens from all over the country met in Washington, DC, and called on Bush to "Bring the troops home now!" as they took part in an antiwar protest that organizers estimate drew over 300,000. The weekend events included a joint United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) and ANSWER rally; a Peace and Justice Festival; and the day long "Operation Ceasefire" concert, which was organized by DC Statehood Green Adam Eidinger.

            The Green Party held its own rally beforehand featuring many Green Party leaders, officeholders, and candidates including Louisiana Green Party Co-Chair Leenie Halbert and Green Party Peace Action Committee (GPAX) Co-Chair Elena Everett.

                  "The Green Party has led the political opposition to the war," said Kevin McCarron, a Green Gulf War vet" Democrat Party leaders are on the wrong side, they supported the war from the very beginning and now people like Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden are calling for troop increases." 


                  Among the Green speakers on McPherson Square was Hilda Mason, 89-year-old veteran civil rights activist, founding member of the DC Statehood Party (which merged with the DC Greens in 1999), and former elected member of the DC School Board and DC City Council.


                  "The weekend is the beginning of a surge in the antiwar movement which was sparked by Cindy Sheehan's vigil outside of the Crawford Ranch and has spread across the country like wildfire," said Echo Steiner, Green Party of Florida National Committee Delegate and GPAX member. "Cindy Sheehan has brought more people into the peace movement. The face of the anti-war movement is changing and becoming more diverse. We saw many family members of soldiers in Iraq, veterans, and people from all over the country and all walks of life." 

                 
                  National Green Party banner prominent in DC Protest 

            Operation Ceasefire drew tens of thousands throughout the day. California Green Party member Jello Biafra emceed the concert which featured the spectacular line-up of the DC Statehood Green Party's own Head-Roc, as well as Joan Baez, Sweet Honey and the Rock, Steve Earle, The Coup, Thievery Corporation, Wayne Kramer and others. Cindy Sheehan and Rebecca Rotzler Deputy Mayor of New Paltz, NY and Green Party Co-Chair, and Wisconsin Green George Martin, who's also a UFPJ Co-Chair, were featured speakers.

            A number of out-of-town Greens stayed in DC to participate in a series of civil disobedience actions. Organized by UFPJ, participants went through a clergy-led CD training on Sunday and then took part in actions at the Pentagon and White House on Monday.

            "What we did at the Whitehouse was not just important, it was groundbreaking and monumental," said Steiner. "We not only surpassed the previous record for civil disobedience, but we quadrupled it. We wanted to send a clear message that the movement is ready to make the sacrifices to end the war." 

            40 people were arrested at the early morning vigil at the Pentagon. And 378 were arrested at the White House -including Cindy Sheehan.

            For more information on Green efforts to stop the war and other Green activities go to:gp.org 
            Greens in New Orleans and around the US
            mobilize in the wake of Hurricane Katrina 

            On August 8, 2005, the Green Party of Louisiana became the state's newest qualified political party when Greens turned in the required fees and paperwork in Baton Rouge at the Elections Division of the Secretary of State. Within a month, Hurricane Katrina set Louisiana Greens on a new mission, as they established relief efforts for survivors and challenged the Bush Administration and other public officials for the delayed response to the devastation (calling for the dismissal of FEMA chief Michael Brown, who later resigned), disregard for African American and poor white victims, and failure to heed warnings of an impending disaster. Greens noted that the rise in ocean temperatures, a result of global warming, has led to more destructive hurricanes http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2005_09_01.shtml 
                  Louisiana Greens struggled to account for their members and bring relief to devastated areas. Party co-chair Leenie Halbert and Andrea Garland(both from New Orleans) and Romi Elnagar (Baton Rouge) kept Greens across the US informed about those party members who evacuated and those who stayed in New Orleans, and began work on local relief. Malik Rahim, a Black Panthers veteran and Green who recently ran for New Orleans City Council, stayed at his home in the Algiers neighborhood (one of the few areas not flooded). His dramatic article "This is criminal" has been widely published http://www.gp.org/press/states/la_2005_09_03.shtml.

                  Green Party of Florida co-chair Sarah "Echo" Steiner established a safe haven for evacuees on a campground in Florida, and sent water, food, and supplies to the New Orleans area.The Green-led Minnesota Coalition to Aid Hurricane Katrina Survivors sent buses from Minneapolis to transport evacuees and provide vital supplies. 
                 
                  In spite of Katrina Louisiana Greens join war protest in DC! Photo by Daniel Starlin 

            New Jersey Greens also sent aid http://gpnj.vshost.com/Katrina%20relief. The Green Party's Disability Caucus launched a web site to aid survivors of Hurricane Katrina who have disabilities http://immuneweb.org/katrina.

            Pat LaMarche, the Green Party's 2004 candidate for Vice President, traveled from Maine to New Orleans to assist with relief, and has written a series of on-the-scene articles for the Times Record (Maine) http://www.timesrecord.com.

            Rahim continues to organize relief in Algiers, assisting medical clinics and self-help operations, delivering food and water, clearing blockages, and helping people deal with FEMA and the police http://www.rebuildgreen.org. Rahim invites those interested in helping to call him in New Orleans at 504-368-6897 for information on sending help. Assistance can also be sent to Common Ground, PO Box 3216, Gretna, LA 70054.

            Halbert and Garland have established a relief center to feed 250 people twice a day and plan to set up a medical clinic. "Women are leading this effort to go" said Halbert. "Women are going into this militarized zone of our neighborhood, restoring trust and bringing love back to our community through grassroots community organizing." Halbert and Garland seek donations of non-perishable vegetarian food (beans, dried fruit, grains, etc); vitamins, toiletries, water; and rechargeable batteries, cell phones, computers, mobile cards for cell phones; visit http://www.getyouracton.com and http://www.rebuildgreen.org.


            Election Update: Green Success in Primary Elections & Move on To the General Election, Coordinated Congressional Campaign Underway.

                  The Green Party competed in primaries in MN, MT, OH, & WA; and a special election in PA this month. We are happy to report that a number of candidates and incumbents will advance to the general election.

                  In Minnesota, Dave Berger advances to the General Election for Minneapolis Board of Estimation and Taxation; Dave Bicking advances to the General Election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 4; Cam Gordon advances to the General Election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 2; Aaron Neumann advances to the General Election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 3; and Incumbent Dean Zimmerman finished advances to the General Election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 6. 

                  Incumbent Annie Young came first in the primary election running for Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. Minneapolis City Council incumbent Natalie Johnson-Lee will run for reelection on November 8th.

                  In Pennsylvania Marlene Santoyo finished second in the Special Election for the open District 200 State Representative Seat in the Philadelphia area. She beat the Republican candidate by more than double.

                  The Coordinated Congressional Campaign is underway. If you would like more information on Congressional races for 2006; or, if you are interested in volunteering for a campaign, or running for office contact Political Director Brent McMillan at 1-866-41-GREEN or email Brent at: brent at gp.org.
                 
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