Green Party of Erie County

The Erie County Green Party is cosponsoring

Thanks to all who came out to our meet and greet last night and our awesome petitioning team

Meet Jacob and Jay who came to Erie County to help get Jill Stein on the ballot. You can meet them in person at a gathering of Green Party members, supporters, and local movement allies on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:30-7:00pm at the Elmwood Ave SPoT Coffee (765 Elmwood Ave). We'll share casual conversation about the important issues of our time and how we can come together locally to address them. Bring a like minded friend or two."

Only 2 weeks left to collect signatures for Jill Stein to be on the ballot in New York State.
We will gathering signatures on Saturday, May 11 outside Clinton Bailey Farmer’s Market from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and
Across the street from Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Can’t make it or have other location ideas for us? Please fill out this form. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/vN21K24RNZC5caoF8

We have just 3 short weeks left to obtain signatures for Jill Stein, our 2024 Presidential nominee in NY, to appear on the ballot. The Erie County Green party contingent would like to submit at least 750 signatures in each of WNY congressional districts 23, 24 and 26.

If you would like to help us reach our goal, please fill out the attached google form.
https://forms.gle/9yJjCLNffhih2pHb9

We will be gathering signatures this Saturday, May 4th, at Elmwood and Bidwell in Buffalo from Noon to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Future locations will be announced on our Erie County page, Facebook Group and Instagram

Help Get Jill Stein on the Ballot in NY! Sign up form for Ballot Access Petitioning Signature Gathering in Erie County

Jill Stein Wins GPNY Presidential Nominating Convention Vote! Grassroots Democracy | Ecological Wisdom | Social Justice| Nonviolence

Politicians Have Run out of Time to Avoid Major Climate Disruption

The Green Party of New York said today that New York needs to adopt an ecosocialist Green New Deal (GND) that includes a transition to 100% clean renewable energy and zero emissions within a decade along with a strong economic Bill of Rights. This would include major subsidies to fund the rapid decarbonization of all buildings in the state, including heat pumps, geothermal, and energy conservation. Such efforts should begin immediately in all public buildings, starting with the State Capitol complex. The Green Party first called for a GND in 2010.

GPNY to NY Lawmakers Accelerate Climate Action Legislation in 2024 Grassroots Democracy | Ecological Wisdom | Social Justice| Nonviolence

Green Party Calls for a Green New Deal, A Rapid Halt to Fossil Fuels at COP28 "There is no time left for incremental change. We need comprehensive systemic change that is committed to the well-being of all living beings, not the profits of the wealthiest 1%. This includes protecting biodiversity as well as committing to a more peaceful world. We call for an end to all wars in...

Pictures from the March to yesterday in NYC.

End Fossil Fuels Gallery Greens from at least 5 states and the District of Columbia joined tens of thousands of Climate Change activists marching in New York City on Sunday, September 17 in demanding an End to Fossil Fuels.

http://gelfny.org/uncategorized/lack-of-climate-action-by-ny-lawmakers-a-death-warrant-for-humanity/

Lack of Climate Action by NY Lawmakers a Death Warrant for Humanity - Green Education and Legal Fund Statement of Green Education and Legal Fund on the Lack of Climate Action by NYS Lawmakers By Mark Dunlea, author of Putting out the Planetary Fires 518 860-3725, [email protected], www.gelfny.org Lack of Climate Action by NY Lawmakers a Death Warrant for Humanity Even as tens of millions of New Yo...

We must demand President Biden do everything in his power to accelerate the end of the era of fossil fuels, by stopping approvals for new oil and gas projects, phasing out fossil fuel production on federal lands and waters, and declaring a climate emergency that further shifts us off fossil fuels.

EcoAction Says Tell Biden to Halt Fossil Fuels, MVP; Climate Forum June 12 The People vs. Fossil Fuels coalition, of which EcoAction is part of, is organizing actions across the country from June 8 to 11 to tell President Biden to halt fossil fuels. (See list of events here) Several actions below.

Green Party Kicks Off Pride Month with Call for Action “Pride Month is a time to celebrate the progress that has been made for LGBTQIA+ rights, but it is also a time to reflect on the work that still needs to be done,” said Joseph Naham, co-chair of the Green Party of the United States. “We must continue to fight for full equality for LGBTQIA+ peo...

The Green Party of New York is once again sounding the alarm that time is rapidly running out before global warming reaches the tipping point of no return. Party leaders call on the Governor and State Legislature to immediately enact a critical package of climate measures before adjourning on June 9th.
The NY HEAT Act, Climate Superfund, and the 100% Renewable Capitol bill are among the measures supported by the Green Party. The Greens faulted the Democrats for failing to have raised at least $10 billion annually in the recent budget for climate measures but noted that the legislature still has the authority to enact climate revenue proposals before starting their six-month vacation. The state estimates that $3 trillion will need to be invested by 2050 to transition to 100% clean renewable energy. The Greens have also long supported recapturing the $15 billion annually (some years) from the existing state stock transfer tax, with at least some of the funds dedicated to a Green New Deal.

Green Party Says NY Democrats Need to Act on Climate Before Adjourning Grassroots Democracy | Ecological Wisdom | Social Justice| Nonviolence

This Sunday at LaSalle park. Come celebrate with us. Kid friendly. Erie County Green Party is a co-sponsor as part of our activities.

Join us for a BBQ to celebrate International Workers' Day on April 30th from 12pm to 6pm at Lasalle Park. We will have a scheduled program from 2-4 with speakers talking about different class struggles happening around the city, from Starbucks organizing to tenant organizing, and more.

Mark Dunlea of GELF and the Green Party EcoAction Committee is in the process of publishing this book. It is free to read and reference on the GELF website.

Putting out the Planetary Fire – Green Education and Legal Fund Putting out the Planetary Fire An Introduction to Climate Change and Advocacy Author: Mark A. Dunlea, Green Education and Legal Fund (www.gelfny.org) Published January 1, 2023 Big Toad Books, 156 Big Toad Way, Poestenkill NY 12140 ISBN 978-0-9749274-0-4 for internet ISBN 978-0-9749274-1-1 for print....

Our weekly press release.

Greens say NY Health Act is necessary, but not sufficient, for universal health care The Green Party ticket is the only gubernatorial slate committed to enacting the proposed NY Health Act for universal state health insurance. The Green ticket said today that New York should also socialize health care delivery as well as insurance. The Green candidates said that the NY Health Act sh...

Hawkins Demands a Seat in the October 25th Gubernatorial Debate Howie Hawkins, the Green Party nominee for Governor, called today for Spectrum News to include him and Larry Sharpe, the Libertarian nominee, in the October 25th gubernatorial debate to be held at Pace University in NYC. Both candidates are now running write-in campaigns.

Howie's campaign ad posted to my TikTok here.

csandyprzybylak on TikTok Hawkins for NY Governor 2022

Greens call for full public campaign financing to end political corruption The Green Party gubernatorial ticket called today for full public campaign financing in order to end what they called the "pay-to-play corruption” and “legalized bribery” they say pervades private funding of election campaigns and leads to public corruption. They said Governor Kathy Hochul exe...

The Green Party gubernatorial ticket of Howie Hawkins and Gloria Mattera criticized state and federal Democratic leaders today for climate inaction and pandering to the fossil fuel industry.

The Green Party candidates blasted President Joe Biden and Senate Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) for supporting Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) permitting reform bill to fast track fossil fuel projects. They said the bill would cancel out emissions reductions from the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act, citing an analysis by Oil Change International.

Greens Blast Biden, Schumer, and Hochul on Climate The Green Party gubernatorial ticket of Howie Hawkins and Gloria Mattera criticized state and federal Democratic leaders today for climate inaction and pandering to the fossil fuel industry.

“The public provision of essential goods and services is more cost-efficient and socially inclusive than our current system that relies on private provision of these basic needs. The Greens propose public systems to provide health care, child care, education, housing, energy, and broadband. These are must-have needs that should not be left to markets where profit-seeking businesses drive prices beyond the means of many New Yorkers. Basic needs should be provided at cost, not at a higher cost-plus-profit,” said Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor.

Greens say public goods and services are the "pocketbook answers" to inflation The Green gubernatorial candidates today called for the public provision of key goods and services as “pocketbook answers” to the problem of inflation.

Why aren't third parties on the ballot? Here's why.

The Democrats’ Third-Party Massacres “The hardest thing I’ve ever seen the Democrats fight for is to keep a disabled Marine combat veteran off the ballot." – Matthew Hoh, Green Party

https://www.gp.org/climate-call-in Call in day Thursday, July 28

Call President Biden, Thursday July 28 – Tell Him to Declare a Climate Emergency and Implement ClimatePresident.org We need to declare a and issue Executive Orders (ClimatePresident.org). It is time for the Democrats to say No to fossil fuels and their campaign donations. We need an ecosocialist . (www.gp.org/green_new_deal)

Greetings and Thank you to all of you who kept your Green Voter Registration in Erie County. Our State Committee Member slate of candidates are out petitioning to represent Erie County Greens on the Green Party of New York State committee which will be seated at the September meeting. We are your voice on the state party and would be grateful for your support!

NY isn't the only state where Dems actively suppress Green party candidates from the ballot.

We’re under attack – help us fight back! – Matthew Hoh for Senate The Matthew Hoh for Senate campaign and the North Carolina Green Party are facing a massive coordinated attack from the Democratic Party establishment, from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Elias Law Group to the Democratic Party supermajority controlling the NC State Board of El...

https://www.hawkinsmattera.org/_we_are_now_the_only_progressive_option_left_say_green_party_candidates_after_the_primaries

“We Are Now the Only Progressive Option Left” say Green Party Candidates After the Primaries The Green Party gubernatorial ticket of Howie Hawkins and Gloria Mattera said that they are the only option for progressive voters after the defeat of Jumaane Williams for Governor and Ana Maria Archila for Lt. Governor in the Democratic primaries on Tuesday.

https://www.hawkinsmattera.org/green_party_goes_to_court_for_ballot_access

Green Party Goes to Court for Ballot Access The Green and Libertarian parties filed a motion in the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals this week requesting an injunction to place their gubernatorial tickets on the ballot for the general election in November.

https://www.gp.org/20_reasons_to_vote_green_in_2022

20 Reasons To Vote Green in 2022 The Democrats rule New York as a one-party state with veto-proof supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature. But once again this year they failed to use their power to enact popular progressive reforms affecting health care, climate, housing, criminal justice, and abortion rights. The...

Thanks to all who signed and petitioned for us to be on the ballot

Green Party Files to Run for Governor and Lt. Governor (Albany, NY) The Green Party filed nominating petitions for their candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor on Tuesday, saying that the Democrats’ failure to address critical issues in the 2022 state legislative session highlighted the need for an independent progressive alternative party in New Yo...