We Need More Than Just A Climate Week!
This week marks the start of "Climate Week" in New York City. In participation with the United Nations, NGOs, business executives, and politicians will join for over 600 sessions with the theme "It's Time." A message of urgency, that unfortunately falls far short of the reality.
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth is recognized as a day of reflection, education, and celebration of African American history and achievements. It serves as a reminder of the struggles and resilience of African Americans in their pursuit of freedom and equality. Juneteenth also provides an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to come together to acknowledge the injustices of the past, to promote racial reconciliation, and to reaffirm the commitment to the ongoing fight for social justice and equality for all.
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Hope Will Never Be Silent
The power of hope can't be understated, and on this Harvey Milk Day, I am hopeful about the future. As we honor the legacy of a leader who put his life on the line for queer liberation and social justice, we as Greens must remember to keep up the fight, and although things may seem dire now, remain hopeful.
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We Are Grassroots! Happy 4/20 :)
Happy 420 to those who celebrate! April 20th is an unofficial cannabis holiday. Whether you’re a marijuana user or not, today is a great day to think about drug policy in America, and the Green Party’s important role in changing drug policy for the better. Why are Greens uniquely able to work for better drug policies?
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¡Sí se puede! on Cesar Chavez Day
Tomorrow, March 31st, we celebrate the birth, life and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez. Chavez’s words and deeds remind us to love and respect our country's farm workers. They are not just the ones in the fields working to put food on our tables but also fighting for labor protections, immigration justice, and increasingly for climate action.
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Pondering Regime Change on the Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq
March 19th, 2003. The United States invaded Iraq. The public premise for the invasion was that Iraq was hiding “weapons of mass destruction,” but everyone knew there were other reasons for the war. Oil. Profiteering for the military-industrial complex. Revenge for 9/11, even though Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. And regime change.
Over two decades later, there are still American troops in Iraq.
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Leap into Savings: 20% Off Green Party Merch Today Only!
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Happy Leap Day! As we enjoy this extra day in 2024, we're excited to offer you a special Leap Day deal at our online store! Today only, Green Party supporters can enjoy 20% off their purchases of $29 or more with the code LeapGreen!
This is your chance to stock up on our broad selection of quality, Union-Made in the U.S.A. merchandise that showcases your support for the Green Party. From stylish apparel to reusable accessories, every purchase helps fund our mission of people, peace, and planet.
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Helping Greens is Easy as 1-2-3 in 2024
Happy Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Day! In fact, January is Ranked Choice Voting month. RCV is a voting system that’s long been championed by the Green Party, and it has been catching on with more voters than ever.
RCV is one part of a package of real electoral reforms advocated for by the Green Party to democratize elections. Voters want more choice and the opportunity to vote their values. RCV means we can all rank the candidates we support, instead of voting the lesser of two evils. There are quite a few benefits for ranked choice voting, especially for Greens.
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International Human Solidarity Day
Today is International Human Solidarity Day. A day that since its creation almost two decades ago has served as a reminder of the work still to be done and a celebration of the progress we have made towards equality, justice, sustainability, and liberation around the world.
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Giving Back on Giving Tuesday
As you may know, today is #GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving was originally introduced as "a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.” That's a #PeoplePowered message the Green Party can get behind!
We encourage you and Greens all across the globe to give to causes meaningful to you this Giving Tuesday. For over a decade, this special day has helped raise millions for people powered organizations around the world, including the Green Party.
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