By: Kalieb DeShaw      Following the spread of the anti-genocide student movement across college campuses last spring, university administrations have increasingly cracked down on campus demonstrations. Changes in rules, policies, and procedures have followed even the most moderate encampments and demonstrations. Students at Binghamton University held a two-day encampment, which ended peacefully at the administration's request. Despite this, the administration subsequently revised policies on camping, posting flyers, and holding non-university sanctioned assemblies on campus. Such a response to a relatively mild action is unsurprising. These reactionary measures, contrary to the principles of free speech and expression, are more the norm than the exception in U.S. universities.      Binghamton University presented these changes in policy in a letter to students returning to campus this fall. The letter stated, “No right, however, is absolute,” referring to the First Amendment right of free speech and expression. They continued, “Binghamton will not permit protest and expression that disrupts the University's academic mission, interferes with the free expression of others, or threatens members of the campus community or campus property.” This statement was directed towards Binghamton’s pro-Palestine student activists, though the only group whose actions could possibly warrant such a response are the Zionist agitators whose interests are directly aligned with the administration.      The encampment at Binghamton University began on the night of May 1st, 2024. Counter-protesters arrived before the encampment even started, and as usual, the police presence was extensive. The administration demanded that students in the encampment cease the use of all amplification devices as they attempted to have musical performances. The students complied with the demand. Throughout the duration of the encampment, Zionists surrounded its perimeter and shouted remarks such as “You’re all terrorists,” and “You support the rape and murder of Jewish women.” Continue reading

The Green Party of New York expresses its full support for and solidarity with the student-led occupations at Columbia University, City College of NY, the New School, New York University, and around the nation. GPNY also backs the demands of Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), the coalition of student groups involved in the occupation, which demands that Columbia and other universities divest from companies and academic institutions that profit from or engage in the State of Israel’s acts of occupation, apartheid, and genocide.  The Green Party condemns the authoritarian and repressive acts by Columbia President Shafik and her counterparts who have, in craven and servile adherence to appease the demands of the both parties of war and Wall Street, allowed police on campus to repress peaceful student speech. President Shafik’s actions after her dismal performance last week in front of Congress reek of desperation to maintain her job. The Party calls for the immediate resignation of President Shafik and any college administrator complicit in criminalization of student protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza. While the student protestors have loudly and courageously expressed their solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza, and peoples the world over oppressed by capitalism, President Shafik has openly proclaimed her solidarity with an increasingly fascistic state and its police. Continue reading

Job Overview: GPNY is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Petition Circulator. As a Petition Circulator, you will play a crucial role in gathering signatures to place Green Party candidates on the ballot. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and engaging with the community. Have fun meeting people and build a better world in the process! Continue reading

The next GPNY State Committee Meeting will be held via Zoom on October 21, 2023. All registered Greens are welcome to attend and observe, though only State Committee members will be allowed to vote. If you plan to attend, please fill out the RSVP form here. New Volunteers: GPNY will host an orientation meeting for new volunteers via Zoom on October 12, 2023, beginning at 8:00 pm. To participate in this meeting, please fill out this Google sign up form: https://forms.gle/5eDcWPbvHMg1rwdB7 Continue reading

A Statement on the Mass Shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX from the Green Party of New York State. The Green Party of the United States was shocked and appalled by the mass shootings that took place at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York on May 14th and at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24th, and the Greens of New York and Texas were the most heartbroken of all. Our sympathies remain with the families of the 31 men, women and children who were killed in those unbelievable crimes, as well as the 20 injured survivors. Continue reading