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The Australian Greens have condemned the Gillard government's Memorandum of Understanding signed with its Papua New Guinea counterpart to reopen the Manus Island detention centre first used by the former Howard government.

A teach-in on Progressive Taxes, Single-Payer Healthcare, and Independent Campaigns for Public Office Sunday, February 12, 2-5pm ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse. Refreshments served. Hosted by the Green Party of Onondaga County The Occupy Movement has catapulted economic inequality into the public debate. The politicians of both major parties have to admit these disparities, but [...]

WASHINGTON, DC — The Green Party of the United States welcomes two candidates into the race for the 2012 Green presidential nomination, Jill Stein and Roseanne Barr. Ms. Barr and Dr. Stein submitted paperwork to meet the Green Party’s requirements as of the evening of the Feb. 1 deadline. “We are thrilled to have two strong women running for President [...]

I've written a similar blog before but it's worth repeating.

This morning, I received the following message. I received a second email on the same theme.

Hi Jane

Looking at the most recent published poll results; I think a coalition move with the NDP provincially may be the best tactical move at this time.

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Listen to Jane's interview on BC politics.

Green Party to Obama: Whether foreign or domestic, it’s time for America to cut oil and gas from our energy diet WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama’s energy policy shows a dangerous disconnect from the real nature of the current energy crisis, said Green Party candidates and leaders, who promoted the “Green New Deal” as a [...]

Kids from rich and poor districts compete against each other in a high-stakes game designed to reinforce a rigid class system. The plot to Suzanne Collins’ smash hit The Hunger Games, or Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new scheme for $200 million in “competitive school grants”? Children apparently do not feel sufficiently pressured by the current battery of standardized tests, [...]

People’s State of the Union: A Green New Deal for America from Jill Stein for President on Vimeo. READ THE FULL TEXT: http://www.jillstein.org/text_psou

Green Party leaders today warned that western military intervention, now unfolding with air strikes against Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi's forces allegedly to create a no-fly zone, could escalate into a new US/NATO war on a Muslim nation rather than the stated goal of humanitarian protection for Libyan civilians and aid for rebels.

Green Party to President Obama: Hands off Iran; work for a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and restore good will with the people of Iran WASHINGTON, DC — Green Party candidates and leaders said today that the US must avoid a military confrontation with Iran by diplomacy based on the goal of ridding the [...]

The Green Party will host a live online chat during President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address on Jan. 24 The Livestream broadcast will feature Green presidential candidates Jill Stein and Kent Mesplay; viewers can participate in the chat and phone in with questions, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 9:00 pm until 11:30 pm. WASHINGTON, DC — [...]

Leader Jane Sterk talks to Integrity BC about the false separation of the economy from the environment. 

 

Leader Jane Sterk talks to Integrity BC about the tar sands. 

 

Leader Jane Sterk talks to Integrity BC about about aquaculture. 

Leader Jane Sterk discusses potential criteria for inclusion in the leaders' debate with Integrity BC.

Leader Jane Sterk talks to Integrity BC about BC Greens views on making the transition to a low carbon economy. 

Governor Cuomo’s agenda for 2012 is designed to maintain the power and wealth of the 1%, promoting austerity rather than prosperity for the vast majority of New Yorkers. “If we follow Governor Cuomo, the richest 1% of New Yorkers will still receive 34% of the state income. The janitor at Trump Tower will still pay [...]

I made the mistake of looking under the stairs when I went to get Christmas decorations. Nine years of dirt had accumulated. I decided that part of my break would include a thorough cleaning of my house – top to bottom.

I spent four days cleaning every drawer, every cupboard, every closet, every nook and every cranny. It was therapeutic and I realized time and again why I love my home.

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Sean interviews Green Party of BC leader Jane Sterk from 2:58 to 17:40.

WASHINGTON, DC — Green Party leaders welcomed the news of the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq by the end of December, calling the presidential order more than eight years overdue.  Greens urged President Obama to let the troops come home to be with their families for the holiday, rather than stationed or redeployed elsewhere. [...]