Detroit Greens

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2008-06-14T14:44:00.000-04:00

Detroit Greens | a local of the Green Party of Michigan

Green on Green

2008-06-08T07:02:00.000-04:00

A step in the right direction

2008-06-03T07:25:00.000-04:00

The city of Detroit has taken the first step in closing down the trash incinerator, informing the company running the facility that its lease will not be renewed.Great news for the city and the environment!

Dalai Lama wants to join the Green Party

2008-05-24T08:20:00.000-04:00

Came across this at Green News and Opinion.The Dalai Lama said this in Ann Arbor. Does that mean the Green Party of Michigan has a new member?

Why we must shut down the Detroit Waste Incinerator

2008-05-22T21:03:00.002-04:00

Call or e-mail Detroit City Council members to STICK WITH THEIR RESOLUTION to support a new waste model for Detroit.Ask Council members to--Allocate money to begin a pilot curbside recycling program and other projects to ramp up RECYCLING and INVESTMENT IN NEW JOBS and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT related to resource recovery THIS YEAR;--REJECT the Administration's current consideration of BUYING

350.org - Global Warming. Global Action. Global Future.

2008-05-21T23:23:00.003-04:00

McKinney brings Green Party race to Detroit

2008-05-16T08:37:00.003-04:00

The Michigan Citizen covers Cynthia McKinney's visit to Detroit.The Metro Times on the Truth Commission for Water Rights, the event that opened her appearances in the Detroit area.

Moratorium NOW Coalition to Stop Foreclosures Meeting the Saturday

2008-05-14T07:50:00.000-04:00

Coalition MeetingSaturday, May 17, 2 PMCentral United Methodist Church23 E. Adams, DetroitUpdate from theMoratorium NOW! Coalition to Stop Foreclosures and Evictionsphone: 313-319-0870website: www.moratorium-mi.orgemail: moratorium@moratorium-mi.org We can stop foreclosures in Michigan! But only a mass movement can do it – by winning passage of Senate Bill 1306 (a 2-year moratorium on

Cynthia McKinney to visit Detroit May 3-5

2008-04-28T21:31:00.004-04:00

Cynthia McKinney who is seeking the Green Party nomination for President, will be appearing here in Detroit this weekend.On Saturday, she'll sit on the Truth Commission on Water Rights, hosted by the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization. (flyer)That evening from 7 - 9 pm, Cynthia will be at a public event to be held at Friends School in Detroit, 1100 St. Aubin Street Detroit, MI 48207-2896 On

Green Party of MI selects Convention Delegates

2008-04-22T06:59:00.000-04:00

McKinney Wins 13 of 19 Statewide Votes for 1st Ballot at GPUS Convention July 10-13 in Chicago; 3 for Nader; 1 Each for Mesplay, Swift, Uncommitted; Locals Will Pick, Instruct 5 More DelegatesParty Starting Drives to Boost Membership, Recruit Record Number of Candidates; Will Post "Announced" Candidates List Online by May 13 to Help Groups Considering Endorsementsmore here.

April 18th rally to support AAM strikers

2008-04-15T07:44:00.001-04:00

Click here to view the rally flyerUAW members and supporters will rally at 11:30 am on April 18th at Detroit’s Hart Plaza to support striking workers at American Axle.More than 3,500 UAW members from UAW Locals 235, 262 and 2093 in Michigan and UAW Locals 424 and 826 in New York have been on strike since February 26 to protest unfair labor practices.“The support our members have received during

Film Showing: The Water Front

2008-04-08T07:10:00.001-04:00

THE WATER FRONT is a newly released documentary with a gripping plot following a post industrial community in their struggle against water privatization. The sound track includes the soulful tunes of Detroit bluesman Joe L. Carter’s and resonates with anyone who uses their water tap and takes pride in their home.-- www.thewaterfrontmovie.com --Date: Wednesday April 9th, 2008, 6:30 – 7:30 (film)

Shut it down!

2008-04-03T07:32:00.004-04:00

If for no other reason than the increased rates of asthma and other respiratory diseases in the area, the Detroit incinerator must be shut down.If for no other reason than the over 1 Billion dollars of Detroit taxpayers money that has literally gone up in smoke, the Detroit incinerator must be shut down.If for no other reason than it consumes much of the valuable waste that would otherwise feed

Southeastern Michigan Greens Get Together, Sunday in Ferndale

2008-03-29T07:57:00.001-04:00

Southeastern Michigan Greens Get Together -- March 30 -- 2 - 5 pmAll Greens and their family, neighbors and friends are invited for aSoutheastern Michigan Greens get together.Snacks provided. Those who want to can go out together fordinner afterwards.Location:Kulick Community Center1201 Livernois, Fendale MI 48220(between 8 and 9 Mile Roads)map.Proposed discussions include:Discussion of the

Support the Union of Part-Time Faculty at Wayne State University

2008-03-26T07:17:00.003-04:00

An appeal to Union of Part-Time Faculty (UPTF) supporters: In recent weeks, the Union of Part-Time Faculty at Wayne State University has reached a critical juncture in our negotiations for our first contract that began in November 2007. The WSU administration has said "no" to job-security for our members, even those with many years of service to the university. Rather than recognizing longevity

Earth Hour 2008

2008-03-20T04:48:00.000-04:00

Information about Earth Hour 2008, history, 2007 - Earth Hour 2008

Detroit Greens on 5th Anniversary of War in Iraq

2008-03-17T21:49:00.005-04:00

Detroit Demonstration Against the Wars at Home and Abroad - Saturday, March 15th

2008-03-14T09:36:00.001-04:00

On the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq War March and Rally to Demand:* Troops Out NOW! from Iraq & Afghanistan* Money for Our Cities - Not for War!* Stop the War on Palestine – End the Siege of Gaza* U.S. Hands off IranThe United States’ plans for global domination are being met by worldwide resistance.· The occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan are a military disaster.· Iran – which

The Detroit Cynthia McKinney for President March Meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday March 12

2008-03-11T06:17:00.001-04:00

Meetup.com Meeting ReminderThe Detroit Cynthia McKinney for President MeetupYour Meetup has a meeting Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00PM!What:The Detroit Cynthia McKinney for President March Meeting When:Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00PMWhere:Cass Cafe4601 Cass AveDetroit MI 48201*Fred Vitale*/Organizer of The Detroit Cynthia McKinney for President Meetup/The Detroit Cynthia McKinney for President March

Join American Axle workers on the picket line today

2008-03-10T06:45:00.000-04:00

Detroit Greens and other supporters will join the striking American Axle workers on the picket line today, Monday March 10 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.Meet at:UAW Local 2352140 Holbrook, Hamtramck(just E. of the I-75 Holbrook exit)Please bring canned food for those working the picket line.

Detroit Greens Meeting

2008-03-05T18:51:00.002-05:00

We'll be meeting on Thursday, March 6 at 6:30pmat Central United Methodist Church23 East Adams at Woodward AveDetroit MI Detroit Greens Meeting Info

Clean Coal is a Dirty Lie!

2008-03-03T07:15:00.000-05:00

Burning The Future: Coal in America - Trailer from coalmovie on Vimeo.Burning the Future

Cynthia McKinney: The New Face of the Green Party

2008-02-23T11:50:00.003-05:00

In an interview with Cynthia McKinney in Essence Magazine:Essence.com: Why should people consider taking a harder look at the Green Party?Cynthia McKinney: As I travel, talking to Americans across the country, I’ve learned that there is life outside of the two-party paradigm. We have a generation of folks who watched in horror as young people protested the Vietnam War outside of the Democratic

What will Nader say on Meet the Press tomorrow?

2008-02-23T07:52:00.002-05:00

Many are suggesting that Ralph Nader will formally announce his run for the Presidency as he did in 2004.I hope so. Find out on Channel 4 at 10:30am.UPDATE: He did!http://www.votenader.org

Urgent! Please donate to the Arizona Greens Today!

2008-02-16T20:46:00.002-05:00

The Arizona Greens have less than 3 weeks to finish their ballot access drive and they need additional financial donations, so they can hire more petitioners! Nationwide, we’re closing in on our fundraising goal for them, but we still need more donations!So please donate TODAY, as time is of the essence! (Any amount would be fine!).To donate via credit card or PayPal, go to: http://www.azgp.org/

Why Is Recycling So Important?

2008-02-13T07:27:00.000-05:00

by Sylvia Inwood, co-chair of the Detroit Greens LocalEver wonder what happens to your garbage after it’s picked up? Of course, Detroiters know our garbage is burned in the huge incinerator at Russell and Ferry near Eastern Market. But, what happens to the garbage after it’s burned? Like all matter, it doesn’t just disappear and, in this case, it’s transformed into poisonous gases that pollute

WSU SDS Iraq Moratorium Rally & March

2008-02-11T22:25:00.000-05:00

Wayne State UniversityStudents for a Democratic SocietyIn cooperation with the Iraq Moratoriuminvite you to aPeace Rally and MarchWayne State Student Center Ballroom (2nd Floor)February 15, 2008Rally at 4PM • March at 5PMAnswer the CallPlease join us for the Detroit area’s fourth Moratorium march. A national call has gone for local groups to stage peace events on the third Friday of each month.

Friday, Feb 15 Benefit for Survivors of Forest Arms Fire

2008-02-10T11:40:00.000-05:00

On February 6, residents of Forest Arms Apartments (located on the corner of Second and Forest just south of Wayne State) were evacuated due to a five-alarm fire that swept the top two floors of the building. The building sustained severe fire and water damage. The Forest Arms Apartments were home to over a hundred residents as well as People's Records and Amsterdam Espresso.In an effort to help

NPR: Could There Be a Third-Party Candidate?

2008-02-07T06:02:00.000-05:00

NPR covers independent and 3rd party presidential candidates including Cynthia McKinney and Ralph Nader.

Cynthia McKinney on Democracy Now!

2008-02-05T06:49:00.000-05:00

Former Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney Seeks Presidency as Green Party Nominee"Former Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney is now seeking the Green Party presidential nomination. McKinney is among the most outspoken critics of the Bush administration, and one of her last measures in office was to introduce a bill for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney. She joins us to talk

Throw in the Towel? Or Fight Back?

2008-01-31T06:32:00.000-05:00

Here’s a safe bet: the two major political parties will nominate Presidential candidates from the corporate wings of their parties.What will that leave us in this election year?Corporate control as usual.If this happens, we have two choices – throw in the towel.Or fight back.If we choose to fight back, here’s a good option:Join with a person whose life is one of dedicated service to the public

Stop The Spying

2008-01-27T07:47:00.002-05:00

Make a call to Senator (D-Michigan) Carl Levin's OfficePhone: (202) 224-6221District Phone: (313) 226-6020 Make a call to Senator (D-Michigan) Debbie Stabenow's OfficePhone: (202) 224-4822District Phone: (517) 203-1760 UPDATE: Call Sen. Stabenow and ask her why she voted for immunity!Stop The Spying

Support For Elaine

2008-01-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Detroit Greens Resolution on Elaine BrownDetroit Greens are in solidarity with Elaine Brown. She is a prominent African-American political leader, author and thinker who joined the Green Party of Georgia, ran for office, and offered her candidacy to the Green Party for president in 2008. Now, she has renounced her membership and resigned from the presidential campaign. Her life-long devotion to

Fifth Annual MLK Day Rally & March in Detroit

2008-01-20T08:32:00.000-05:00

Event: Fifth Annual MLK Day Rally & March for 2008Date: Monday, January 21, 2008, Gather at NoonLocation: Central United Methodist Church, Woodward at East Adams in Downtown DetroitSponsors: Detroit Martin Luther King, Jr. CommitteeContact: http://www.mlkdetroit.orgPhone: 313.671.3715Detroit MLK Day Rally & March to Feature Rev. Dr. Lucius Walker of IFCO and Pastors for PeaceMonday,

Council Member Jo Ann Watson holds Meeting on Incinerator

2008-01-15T07:03:00.000-05:00

The Largest Solid Waste Incinerator is in DetroitAre You Aware of the Detrimental Effects Caused by Exposure to the Byproducts? Have You Ever Wondered Why Detroit is the Only major City that Lacks a Comprehensive Recycling Program?How Much Money Is It Costing the Citizens of Detroit to Maintain this Impractical Form of Waste Disposal?The office of City Council Member Jo Ann Watson

Your Support for the Jared Ball campaign is needed!

2008-01-09T07:15:00.000-05:00

Your Support for the Jared Ball campaign is needed!Dr Jared Ball, Green Party Presidential candidate very accurately states,"Given the societal need and function of mass media and popular culture, all that is popular is fraudulent. Popularity is in almost every case an intentionally constructed fabrication of what it claims to represent." This analysis can be extended to the realm of politics and

Do you feel lucky?

2008-01-04T07:33:00.000-05:00

Rally for Marie Thornton, Detroit School Board

2008-01-01T13:36:00.000-05:00

91,338 Voters and Marie Thornton RALLYRally in support of YOUR voteThe Detroit Public Schools Board of Education has decided that YOUR vote for at-large member Marie Thornton can be disregarded and YOU won’t do anything.The Board’s misdeeds include closing nearly one-third of the schools in Detroit, voting hundreds of millions to contractors like Aramark who left the closed schools in shambles,

Elaine Brown Withdraws as Green Party Presidential Candidate

2007-12-29T23:16:00.000-05:00

[Very unfortunate news from the Brown campaign] ELAINE BROWN WITHDRAWS FROM GREEN PARTY PRESIDENTIAL RACE Renounces Green Party Membership_____________________________For Immediate ReleaseBrunswick, Georgia,December 28, 2007OPEN STATEMENT TO THE GREEN PARTY As of today, I am no longer a candidate for the Green Party nomination for president of the United States, and I hereby resign

Greens support public housing residents facing New Orleans Council demolition, condemn police brutality against protesters

2007-12-23T10:54:00.000-05:00

Green Party leaders strongly condemned the actions of New Orleans police against protesters who opposed the New Orleans City Council's vote to demolish public housing.Police used pepper spray and extremely dangerous stun guns against those attempting to enter Council chamber on Thursday, December 20. The Council is acting in cooperation with plans by the US Department of Housing and Urban

Rev. Pinkney jailed for criticizing judge.

2007-12-18T09:54:00.000-05:00

Issued by Global Women's Strike, Women of Color in the GWS, and Payday men’s network. 215-848-1120 or 323-646-1269 philly@crossroadswomen.net12/16/07Stop Press… Stop Press … Stop Press… Stop Press… Stop Press…Black Community Leader of Benton Harbor, Michigan Jailed for Criticizing JudgeIn the latest unbelievable outrage against Black low-income residents of Benton Harbor, MI, community leader

Cynthia McKinney Announces Campaign for Presidency | Elect Cynthia McKinney, President of the United States

2007-12-17T23:06:00.000-05:00

An Unreasonable Man?

2007-12-16T20:32:00.000-05:00

In case you missed it at the Detroit Film Theater earlier this year, PBS Channel 56 will be showing the film, 'An Unreasonable Man', a documentary about Ralph Nader on Tuesday evening at 10pm.I'm reminded of my experience at the DFT showing. I was handing out Green Party flyers before the film and when I entered, I took a seat near the front of the theater, unable to locate Priscilla and Maureen

Elaine Brown Campaign Statement

2007-12-09T09:23:00.000-05:00

STATEMENT of PLATFORM and POSITIONSELAINE BROWNCANDIDATE for 2008 GREEN PARTY PRESIDENTIALNOMINATION As a former leader of the Black PantherParty, a Green Party candidate for mayor ofBrunswick, Georgia (2005), an author and collegelecturer, a community organizer—as co-founder ofMothers Advocating Juvenile Justice and theNational Alliance for Radical Prison Reform, anda local leader of the “

An open letter to all Green Party members from the Jared Ball campaign.

2007-12-06T21:22:00.000-05:00

Dear Fellow Greens, We embarked on this campaign which put forward Jared Ball, an African American college professor who was born in Washington D.C. and is a Desert Storm veteran, for the Green Party's Presidential nomination as an organizing effort to bring in new constituencies to the Green Party. It is our goal to create through the Green Party a political movement that extends across

Forum: Middle East in CRISIS

2007-12-05T07:37:00.000-05:00

A Detroit Solidarity Forum Middle East in CRISISand the Challenge for the Anti-War Movement Neve Gordon is an author and an activist in the Israeli antiwar movement and a visiting professor at University of MichiganNadine Naber is an Arab American activist and assistant professor in American Culture at U of M and a member of the board of INCITE! Women of Color Against

MI Congressman opposed states implementation of Great Lakes compact.

2007-11-29T21:59:00.000-05:00

"When it comes to protecting the Great Lakes and our great state of Michigan, we should not settle for second best."That's the reason we should all follow Rep. Stupak's lead and close the leak that lets Great Lakes water be bottled and sold for profit.

TOWN HALL MEETING: Water Concerns & Solutions

2007-11-27T21:30:00.000-05:00

Thursday, November 29Wayne County Community College Community Room 2361001 West Fort Street; Detroit, MI5:30pm Reception (refreshments provided)6pm Water Town Hall MeetingThe Great Lakes hold one-fifth of the world*s freshwater supply and currently provide drinking water to over 42 million people. Yet each day, our Lakes are damaged economically and ecologically by untreated sewage, toxic

Marian Kramer wins Purpose Prize

2007-11-25T08:51:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to Marian Kramer on receiving the Purpose Prize for her work on water affordability in Highland Park, Detroit and around the world. The Detroit Greens are proud to work with Ms. Kramer, the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization and many others on the issue. Meet Marian Kramer.Water is a human right.

Green Party of Michigan State Membership Meeting

2007-11-16T11:24:00.000-05:00

State Membership Meeting -- November 17, 2007The Fall 2007 state membership meeting will be held on November 17 (Saturday) at the Hopewell Baptist Church, 756 Highland Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022.Proposed Agenda:Saturday, November 179:00 am - Begin Registration9:20 am - Welcomes and Introductions - Ken Mathenia9:30 am - Richard Wunsch and discussion of granting voting rights for the

A Political Response to US Social Forum

2007-11-16T11:22:00.000-05:00

Saturday Nov 17, 200711:00 AM to 1:00 pmCentral United Methodist Church23 East Adams at Woodward Ave9000 registered for the US Social Forum, 15000 showed up.WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE WITH THE POWER WE'VE GENERATED?Community Potluck, bring a dish to share.Hear Speakers, Devise Strategy, Take Action!Download flyer here.

Rally to Support Part-Time Faculty at Wayne State - Nov. 15

2007-11-13T06:48:00.000-05:00

Union of Part-Time Faculty atWayne State University launches first contract campaignInformational Demonstration Nov. 15Media contacts:Amanda Hiber: 313-720-2861Rayfield Waller: 313-212-8321Bryan G. Pfeifer: 313-832-7902_____________________________________________________________DETROIT -- The Union of Part-Time Faculty-American Federation ofTeachers at Wayne State University (WSU) will hold an

Great Lakes in Peril Citizen Town Hall Meeting

2007-11-03T09:14:00.000-04:00

Monday, November 5th 6:30 - 8:00pm St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish 3665 E. Walton Blvd. Auburn Hills, MI Every day our Great Lakes waters are threatened by private companies looking to make a profit from our water. Meanwhile, all across the state Michigan residents are struggling to maintain access to a safe, affordable water supply. Michigan is the heart of the Great Lakes, and as

Greens for Nader 2008 - Run, Ralph Run!

2007-10-29T07:34:00.000-04:00

The Case for NaderBy Howie HawkinsOctober 26, 2007A strong presidential campaign by the Green Party in 2008 could fundamentally change the political dynamics of the United States. More of the public agrees with the Greens than the Democrats or Republicans on the key issues of 2008: ending the war, single-payer health care, economic security for low- and middle-income people, restoring our

Jimmy Massey, former Marine recruiter speaks out Monday 10-22 at St. Peter's

2007-10-20T23:15:00.000-04:00

The Endless War:The facts from a veteran of both the Iraq War and the recruiting machine.Jimmy MasseyOct 22, Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 pmSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1950 Trumbull at Michigan - across from Old Tiger Stadium.Jimmy Massey, former Marine recruiter and Iraq war vet, will tell of the personal journey, which led him from being a warrior to become an outspoken critic of recruiting techniques

Cynthia McKinney on California Presidential Primary ballot ... as a Green!

2007-10-15T07:26:00.000-04:00

Though there is no official announcement from the candidate, it is reported here that Cynthia McKinney is on the California ballot as a Green Party Presidential candidate, along with Kent Mesplay, Jared Ball, Jesse Johnson, Kat Swift, Ralph Nader, and Elaine Brown.A PDF file found on the CA SOS site does list Ms McKinney.Why no announcement or press release?UPDATE: Ballot Access news is

Green Party of Michigan Urges Nader to seek GPUS Nomination

2007-10-09T21:30:00.000-04:00

"The Green Party of Michigan would like to join other Greens inurging you to seek nomination as the Green Party of the UnitedStates' presidential candidate in the 2008 election. We feel your understanding of national and international politics, your integrity, and your well-known lifelong commitment to democracy, social justice, consumer rights, and environmental protection would make you a

Great Lakes water a Presidential Campaign Issue?

2007-10-07T09:32:00.000-04:00

TreeHugger covers Democratic Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson's position on sharing Great Lakes Water with dry Southwestern US states.I wonder where other candidates stand on this?

Will Cynthia Run?

2007-10-05T22:50:00.000-04:00

All sorts of buzz around Cynthia McKinney's tour through the Bay Area of California and the possibility she may announce she is pursuing the Green Party nomination for President.May be just wishful thinking. UPDATE: Reports of Cynthia registering in California as a Green are starting to appear.

Dingell to introduce a Hybrid Carbon Tax

2007-09-27T07:33:00.000-04:00

While the State Central Committee of GPMI recently failed to pass a Carbon Tax proposal, MI representative John Dingell will introduce a bill to phase in a tax on coal, oil and natural gas that will grow to $50/ton of carbon over 5 years.The bill will use some of the monies to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit to address the impact of the increased fuel costs, much like the proposal before the

Another Detroit is Possible

2007-09-20T08:05:00.000-04:00

Report Back on US Social ForumSaturday Sept 22, 200711:00 AM to 1:00 pm Central United Methodist Church23 East Adams at Woodward Ave Video, audio and eyewitness accounts of workshops & demos Community Potluck, bring a dish to share. Hear Speakers, Devise Strategy, Take Action! Download flyer here.

Green Party Presidential Candidate Jared Ball Speaks

2007-09-17T18:31:00.000-04:00

Press Release: Proposed new coal plant would undermine move toward cheaper, cleaner options

2007-09-14T19:08:00.000-04:00

Contact: Hugh McDiarmid Jr., Michigan Environmental Council: 248-660-4300 Kim Pargoff, Environment Michigan: 310-429-9160 Jan O’Connell, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter: 616-956-6646 September 14, 2007 WHY? Proposed new coal plant would undermine ongoing state plan for cleaner, cheaper options. Why?