THE LATEST FROM THE ILLINOIS GREEN PARTY
Expanding Democracy by the West Side Greens
Over the past couple of months, columnist Harriet Hausman has written several pieces that can generally be grouped under the topic of “defending American democracy.” Her recent column of Aug. 30 was entitled, “Highest priority: voting rights.” We, the West Side...
2023 FALL CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2023 FALL CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP MEETING On September 23, Illinois Green Party members will meet in Peoria for their statewide membership meeting. The meeting will be held at the Peoria Pizza Works, 3921 N Prospect Rd. Peoria Heights, IL 61616 from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm....
Green Party 101 Livestream
In collaboration with the Green Socialist Organizing Project, join us for a Green Party 101 workshop where ILGP Secretary Chris Blankenhorn and former GPUS Co-Chair Garret Wassermann discuss the Green Party's history, structure, and policies! TuesdayJune 278 PM ET/7...
Gokhan Cukurova for Medina Park District: Why I’m Running
As a young couple with a growing family, my wife and I bought our home and moved to the area as first-time homeowners about 8 years ago. We knew this place would be ideal for us to grow old and raise our children to come. With the amount of green space and great...
FREE Nuke Watch Subscription for ILGP Members
The publication “Nukewatch Quarterly” is offering a free one-year subscription to Green Party members and sympathizers. The Quarterly comes in both print and digital editions. Started in 1979, it deals with all things nuclear: nuclear power plants, nuclear weapons,...
Letter to the Editor: Demand Electoral Reforms
by Joshua Hellman (Shawnee Green Party) According to the most recent Gallup poll on the subject, 56% of Americans want a third or more parties. In another series of Gallup polls, Congressional approval often hovers between 10-20%. There are currently only two parties...
Position Paper from 50th Ward Greens on the Workers’ Rights Amendment
Conflicts of interest, serious disagreements and oppositional viewpoints, contradictory philosophies and belief systems, even interpersonal hostilities occur in all areas of life. One of these arenas is the employer-employee workplace, which for the majority of adult...
IVI-IPO Endorses Toneal Jackson for MWRD Commissioner
The Independent Voters of Illinois – Independent Precinct Organization has endorsed Toneal Jackson, Green candidate for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner! The IVI–IPO has been in existence since 1944. It has been dedicated to good government...
Who I Am Promo (Toneal Jackson for MWRD)
https://youtu.be/MyQpJN2tdvw International Award-Winning Author, publisher, podcaster and organizer. Founder of Artists Promoting Success and I’m Glad to be a Woman, Jackson uses her platforms to educate and empower. Her podcast, Toneal Talks Politics has helped bring...
50th Ward Green Party Endorses Abortion & Full Reproductive Rights National Day of Action
The 50th Ward Green Party fully endorses the planned Abortion & Full Reproductive Rights National Day of Action march and rally on October 8 at noon at Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn, in Chicago. This action is designed to build on the recent vote in Kansas where...