The use of civil unions instead of same-sex marriage does not adequately address the reality of love or the unique nature of each human. In the aftermath of the passing of Proposition 8 in California, there has been much debate about whether or not gay marriage is an issue that most of America is willing to support. This debate has illuminated a comparison between same-sex marriages and civil unions, with many arguing that civil unions allow legal rights without extremely changing the definition of marriage. Though there is a kernel of truth in this argument, if one is only looking at legal rights, there is also the need to address the fact that civil unions and same-sex marriage exist independently of each other and describe an overall different social reality. Though the current trend is toward equal legal rights regardless of gender in the relationships, the linguistic and meaningful difference between marriage and civil unions reveals much more than the fight for legal rights. Continue reading

The New York State Green Party decries the latest power play in the NY State Senate. The leadership coup on Continue reading

Green Party leaders said today that measures to end the recession must focus on the financial needs of middle- and Continue reading

The Green Party of the United States will hold its 2009 Annual National Meeting in Durham, North Carolina, from Thursday, Continue reading

Green Party leaders challenged Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and other defenders of health care reform based on private insurance to Continue reading

By Hank Bardel:This Economic Stimulus Plan has been created basically to quickly inform masses of people on how we as Continue reading

By Hank Bardel: This Economic Stimulus Plan has been created basically to quickly inform masses of people on how we as a people, through our elected government, can stimulate the American economy. Obviously it is not designed to go into needed details at this point. At some point in the future details can be filled in. Continue reading

Green Parties are planning various events and actions for the national Day of Action for Single-Payer national health care (Medicare Continue reading

Green Party leaders and health care reform activists said today that the 'public health care option,' promoted by many Democrats, Continue reading

The Green Party of California - in response to the California Supreme Court decision upholding Prop. 8's ban against gay Continue reading

The populist and progressive movements need each other, both historically and now, in order to present a real political alternative Continue reading

The populist and progressive movements need each other, both historically and now, in order to present a real political alternative to the interlocking system of militarism, religious fundamentalism, and corporations. The presidential election of 1896 was considered the most dramatic in American history up to that point. It was a realignment of political positions as well as a strong showing of third party activity. The Republican candidate William McKinley forged a coalition in which businessmen, professionals, skilled factory workers, and prosperous farmers were heavily represented. This made up the character of the Republican party well into the 20th century. In contrast, William Jennings Bryan was the nominee of the Democrats, the Populists, and the Silver Republicans. Economic issues were the most important in this election. The issues included the tariff, the metal backing of the currency, and how to deal with the severe economic recession of 1893. The question over using gold or silver to back the currency caused severe splits in the two major parties. The Democrats who supported gold actually left the party even though the incumbent president Grover Cleveland supported the gold standard. Some Republicans who supported silver left their party and supported Bryan. Continue reading

Green Party leaders, while praising President Obama's efforts to focus public attention on emissions and the climate crisis, said that Continue reading

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's announcement that he will lay off 5,000 state workers and cut money to the elderly, blind and Continue reading

The Green Party of the United States has endorsed the national Day of Action for Single-Payer national health care (Medicare Continue reading

The next meeting of GPNYS State Committee will be Saturday, March 12, at the United Presbyterian Church in Rensselaer. Continue reading

The DC Statehood Green Party will cosponsor and participate in the 'Funk Fenty' Concert and Rally planned for Thursday, May Continue reading

GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATESPakistan Green Party leader tours the US, issues a statement on the attacksWASHINGTON, DC Continue reading

Green Parties in Pakistan and the US are demanding an end to US military attacks within Pakistan's borders, which have Continue reading

A new type of international trade is possible, one that is fair and just for all involved, as long as Continue reading

A new type of international trade is possible, one that is fair and just for all involved, as long as there is a critical stance toward corporations. Humans are definitively living in a global market. The global scope of neoliberal capitalism is an expansion of not only the body but the spirit of capitalism. The body of capitalism can be defined as the infrastructure needed for a capitalist system such as roads, factories, and technology. The spirit of capitalism is the subsumption of society under the requirements of a capitalist market where all aspects of the social is commodified. Trade in this global market is therefore contained by the neoliberal capitalist system. But the old issues about trade with multiple nations, issues that have been prevalent for the United States since the 1800’s, still emerge. This emergence is due to the fact that those who participate in the global economy, both workers and owners, have remained the same for over a century. As humans, they have basic needs that are constant and they are in positions of power or subservience that has not actually changed during this period of time. Continue reading

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The Green Party of NewYork State said today the Democratic leaders at the State Capitol and in DC still fail Continue reading