The+Green+Party

By: Brian Hickel, Arlena De La Rosa, Alex DenBleyker, Brandon Choi, Brean Aquino & Alyssa Domdoma.

1. Billboard Title Green Party: For a Greener Tomorrow

2. Historical Background 1984- a small group met to talk about that the U.S. needed a green movement. They eventually founded the Committees of Correspondence. 1987- The First Gatherings for Greening the West was held in Monterey, California with 1,000 people. 1988_ The Next Gathering for Greening was held in San Mateo County, California with again 1,000 people 1991-Green Party Emerges in the United States, the first Green Political Party in the United States 1995- Greens got together to decide on being involved in the upcoming Presidential election 1996-Ralph Nader agreed to be on the Green Party of California’s March 1996 primary ballot and Winona LaDuke for vice-president. 1998-The Association of State Green Parties (ASGP) was made up from the thirteen state Green Parties. 2000-The Association of State Green Parties nominated Ralph Nader for president again and Winona LaDuke for Vice-president. 2002- John Eder was the first Green Party state legislator in the United States elected in a regular election. 2003- U.S. Greens issued “Green and Growing: 2004 in Perspective” which is about the importance of a vigorous presidential campaign. 2004- Green Party U.S. legal counsel David Cobb was the Green Party candidate for President along with the candidate for vice-president, Pat LaMarche. 2006- The Green Party has won 66 races nationwide. 2008- Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney was selected by the Green Party for the Presidential election.

3. Philosophy of government in American life The Green Party has four pillars, which hold them up. The Four Pillars are ecological wisdom, social justice, grass root democracy, and nonviolence. Ecological wisdom is about diminishing the disapproving impact on the natural environment and to find alternative ways to live in harmony with earth other living forms. Social Justice is accepting everyone no matter the class, gender, culture, etc. Grassroots democracy is what the Green Party believes is the only way of achieving social change because they have declined leaders being considered as “party boss”. The last pillar, Nonviolence, is what it is. They got this idea from the Quakers and Gandhi. In the end the Green Party developed these pillars from the labor movement, the peace movement, the environmental movement, and the civil rights movement.

4. Two major issues & The Green Party's stance on them.

__Abortion__: The Green Party is for abortion—in other words, they believe that it is a woman’s right to control their body. They believe that a safe and legal abortion should be available, and that the “morning after” pill should be affordable and accessible without a prescription. Members of the Green Party also advocate government-sponsored public relations campaigns, as well as clinics, that would inform women about contraceptives. According to the Green Party Platform, it is said that “The national health care system should cover all standard medical procedures, treatment, diagnosis, etc., as well as drug treatment, dental care, medication, chronic and terminal illnesses, and abortion.”

__The environment__: The Green Party says that, since low-income and minority areas are more likely to suffer due to environmental crimes and hazards at workplaces, issues like this should be dealt with. For example, measures they think should be taken (according to the Green Party Platform) are to not force workers to choose between a hazardous job or no job at all and to devote greater efforts to full enforcement and prosecution of environmental crimes. Members of the Green Party also have a strong will for animal rights. They believe that humans have absolutely no right to exploit or abuse animals in any way. Suggestions they propose to end animal cruelty are to stop the use of animals for consumer product testing, prohibit large scale commercial breeding facilities such as puppy mills, and state clearly on products whether or not they have been tested on animals.

5. Campaign slogan with explanation of meaning/significance “Another U.S. is possible – another party is necessary.” This quote refers to how the United States is a two-party system, dominated by Democrats and Republicans. The Green party is referring to themselves as the underdog that doesn’t hold any majority. When they say “another party” they are referring to themselves. They say that in order for change to be made in the United States, another party aside from the two majorities is needed. “Another U.S. is possible” is the Green party making a promise to lead the United States towards a better future.

6. Our RAP Every human being deserves a say In decisions that affect their lives errday Public participation is key At every level of government, you see?

All persons should have the right and opportunity To benefit equally from the resources, because we are one community But barriers stand in the way Like racism, sexism, and people falling astray

Non-violence is essential in every situation No matter how great the frustration We realize the need for self-defense But nothing should come at others expense

Decision-making needs to be made at the level of local Every person needs to be vocal Right now the social system is based on male domination This needs to be changed, and gender equality can start the formation

We seek to join people and organizations To foster peace across the nations These are the values of Grassroots democracy And we are the Green Party

7. Mascot/logo and how it represents the Green Party This is the Green Party logo. The log is a green flower with the world as the center of the flower. It’s a perfect logo for the green party because it fits in with their beliefs. For example, flowers are a very nonviolent symbol and nonviolence is part of the Green Party’s ideology. The Green Party also believes in ecological awareness, which matches up well with the party’s flower logo. Finally, the Green party believes in equal opportunity and in respecting diversity for everything, not just human life.

8. Two famous members from the Green Party with quotes __Ralph Nader__ Ralph Nader ran for the Presidential office, twice with the Green Party. Issues that Nader is concerned with include consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government. Nader studied law at both Princeton and Harvard and became a lawyer in Hartford, Connecticut. He rise to prominence came after he wrote a book titled //Unsafe At Any Speed.// He has written or produced multiple books and has played a part in passing many acts, such as the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the National Automobile and Highway Traffic Safety Act, and the Consumer Product Safety Act. A memorable quote from Nader is, “ A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.” He is currently an Independent.

__Cynthia McKinney__ Cynthia McKinney is a former US Congresswoman and served six terms as a member of the US House of Representatives. She was selected as the Green Party’s nominee for the 2008 presidential election. She gained national recognition after her accusation that the US had knowledge of the September 11th attacks before they happened and failed to do anything to prevent them. A significant quote from her is, “This is a time for leadership and judgment that is not compromised in any fashion. This is a time for transparency and a thorough investigation”. She is currently a member of the Green party.

9. Political cartoon regarding immigration

10. Political cartoon regarding military spending/war on terror 