Detroit Greens a local of the Green Party of Michigan

Australia's 'greenslide' is a result of Proportional Representation -- a reform promoted by Greens for fair elections in the US

"Hung Parliament" will give Australian Greens unprecedented power

Washington, DC -- The Green Party of the United States congratulates Australian Greens (http://greens.org.au) on their 'greenslide' in Australia's parliamentary elections on Saturday, August 21. Preliminary results show the Greens will take ten seats in the Australian House of Representatives and Senate.

"The Australian Greens' impressive totals follow on the election of Caroline Lucas, the first Green to Parliament in the UK, in May," said Julia Willebrand, candidate for New York State Comptroller (http://www.juliaforcomptroller.com) and member of the Green Party's International Committee (http://www.gp.org/committees/intl). "It's only a matter of time before the first Green is elected to the US Congress. We need a shock to the two-party status quo in America, the kind of shock we're seeing now in Australia."

"When we get some Greens in Congress in the US, we'll see an enormous change in the direction of America -- a change for the better, since Democrats and Republicans will no longer take their exclusive control over US politics and government for granted. Like Australia and the UK, Americans will have legislators from a party dedicated to human needs, human rights, and the health of our planet," Ms. Willebrand added.

US Greens noted that the Green wins in Australia were a result of Proportional Representation (PR), a democratic reform "whose major goal is to ensure that parties and political groups are allocated seats in legislative bodies in proportion to their share of the vote. For example, a party receiving 30% of the national vote should receive approximately 30% of the seats in the national legislature." (http://www.fairvote.org)

more at http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=337

WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates called for national defense against global warming, with a demand that Congress cut military spending drastically and transfer the money to efforts to stem the impending climate change catastrophe.

"We need a new kind of national defense -- defense against catastrophic climate change," said Alfred Molison, Green Party candidate for City Council (District C) in Houston, Texas, the center of the American oil industry (http://www.votealfred.com). "The White House and Congress keep increasing military funding, for defense contractors and for the unending, unwinnable wars in Iraq and Afghanistan-Pakistan. What we need to do is shift that money to investment in renewable noncarbon-based energy technology, creation of millions of green jobs, public transportation to replace car traffic, retrofitting of buildings, and other measures to reduce greenhouse emissions. If we don't cut these emissions drastically right now, the resulting damage and breakdown of security will be far worse than anything a terrorist can inflict on America."

"Life as we know it cannot survive business as usual. Defeating global climate change requires more than a set of policy recommendations or schemes like 'cap and trade' emissions trading," added Gloria Mattera, Green candidate for LieutenantGovernor of New York State (http://www.gpnys.org).

The Detroit Greens will have their monthly meeting, Thursday, August 19, 7 pm at the Urban Network Bookstore, 5740 Grand River, just off the I-94(west) Linwood/Grand River exit.

Agenda includes:

1. Green Party of Michigan Convention results -- reports

2. Election 2010
Candidates
Program
Strategy
Media
Office

3. Other issues, schools, July 29 report, August 28 demonstrations, Dally in the Alley, other events

4. Announcements

"Now that the Democratic Party is in full control of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House, where is that Change We Could Believe in? Is the Guantanamo Bay indefinite detention facility closed? No. Is indefinite detention without charge going to end? No. How about domestic surveillance, search and seizure without a warrant? You know, all that unconstitutional business surrounding the FISA Amendments Act. Are the Democrats ending it? No. In the Congress, they're saying as little as possible about warrantless surveillance, while under the Obama White House, Americans are continuing to be spied upon. Yes He Can... spy on you. How about protection for endangered species? The Obama administration is continuing the Bush Administration policy of ignoring the Endangered Species Act because it is inconvenient for business.

"Progressives cannot hope to swallow the Democratic Party line that any moment now, just as soon as the next election's over, just as soon as they're in control, everything will be all right. The Democrats are in control, and not everything is being fixed, not by a long shot. The status quo is sitting pretty in DC, to tell the truth. It's time for principled progressives to look for an alternative.

"The Green Party is that alternative. Support the Green Party in its national and state forms.

www.pickshick.org

Invincible + Waajeed - "Detroit Summer"/"Emergence" from EMERGENCE Media on Vimeo.

Emergence Media

"I am the Green Candidate For MI, US Congress 12th District. What does that mean to you? I am a working, full-time RN in an ED, that has reached her fill of politicking and maneuvering and game-playing by both legacy parties, while our economy, our jobs, our educational status, and our environment have been sacrificed on the altar of greed and expedience. I can provide a clear, common-sense approach to our problems, and I support the people of this district, and nation-wide, that have been robbed of the ability to work, help their children advance, and feel safe that they may retire after a lifetime of toil, all due to the fiscal policies of our present governing legislators."

www.juliawilliamsforcongress.com

On August 2nd the Michigan Green Party officially nominated George
Corsetti to be the party's nominee for 13th Congressional District
election in November. The seat is currently being held by Carolyn
Kilpatrick . For more information call George Corsetti at 313 885-4685
Below is the platform of the Candidate. The two most important issues
are a jobs program and ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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PLATFORM

*The two most important issues in my campaign for the 13th Congressional
District are (1) the need for a jobs program to combat the collapse of
the economy; and (2) **putting a stop to the ongoing wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan
*

Ecological Wisdom * Social Justice
Grassroots Democracy * Non-Violence

Green Party of Michigan
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www.MIGreens.org

** News Advisory **
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July 30, 2010

For more information . . .
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About the meeting:
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Lynn Meadows -- Meeting Manager
(734) 476-7101

About the agenda:
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Fred Vitale -- Co-Chair
(313) 580-4905

About the candidates:
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John Anthony La Pietra -- Elections Coordinator
(269) 781-9478

Michigan Greens Hold Convention This Weekend
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Nominating at All Levels for November 2 Ballot;
Will File Papers Monday to Make Candidates Official

Who: GPMI members from all over the state.

What: GPMI state nominating convention

When: Saturday, July 31 -- 9am to 5pm;
and
Sunday, August 1 --- 9am to 4pm

Where: Meeting Room, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
4832 West Saginaw Highway, #1
Lansing, MI 48917
(Saginaw Highway is M-43 and Business I-69;
the restaurant is about 2-1/2 miles east
of Exit 93 off I-69/I-96)
517-327-9500

Why: To nominate Green candidates for Federal,
state, and local office to appear on the
November 2, 2010 general-election ballot.
GPMI will file the appropriate nomination
paperwork with the Bureau of Elections
(and county clerks as necessary) on Monday,
August 2 to certify the convention results.

For information on the issues, values, and candidates of the Green Party of Michigan, please visit the party's homepage:

http://www.MIGreens.org

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GPMI was formed in 1987 to address environmental
issues in Michigan politics. Greens are organized
in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Each
state Green Party sets its own goals and creates its
own structure, but US Greens agree on Ten Key Values:

Ecological Wisdom
Grassroots Democracy
Social Justice
Non-Violence
Community Economics
Decentralization
Feminism
Respect for Diversity
Personal/Global Responsibility
Future Focus/Sustainability