Green Party of San Diego County - Peace Justice Democracy

Protest the NDAA at the Democratic Party Meeting at the Convention Center

hmpeace — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:58:49 -0800

Restore the Bill of Rights — Repeal NDAA
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2012 has provisions that would allow for the indefinite detention of American citizens without any recourse to legal intervention or civil rights. These provisions mean that any one of us—or any group of us—could be imprisoned without arraignment, without access to a lawyer, without access to habeas corpus, without a jury trial, and without the protection of the Bill of Rights, our basic, fundamental rights as citizens. These detentions can occur at the whim of the President. The President doesn’t have to provide any evidence, testimony or proof whatsoever; there is no judicial or Congressional oversight or review; and there is no requirement even to acknowledge that a person has been detained. The detention can last as long as the detainee’s life allows—however short that might be. Around the world, this despised and fearsome procedure is known as “disappearing” and is the weapon of choice of tyrants, despots and dictators against their own citizens. Victims are usually those people who are seen to challenge the government or the wealthy. Our Congress has now granted the President this power— to disappear U.S. citizens and use the armed forces to do so—at any time against any American citizen anywhere on American soil and for whatever reason. And nothing needs to be justified, explained or acknowledged! Join us in demonstrating against both political parties, as half the Democrats and almost all Republicans voted for passage of the NDAA, which was signed into law by President Obama.We are initially planning two protests:

When: Saturday, February 11 at noon

Where: California Democratic Party Meeting at the Convention Center. Meet at Children’s Park (1st Ave. and Island) with banners, signs and flags and wearing orange clothing or armbands.

Information at http://www.savethebillofrights.net/

February Movie Night

hmpeace — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:34:54 -0800

Come join the San Diego Green Party on our mostly monthly movie night to learn about our home, the earth.

Synopsis: The expression "common as dirt" wouldn't exist if there weren't an awful lot of dirt in this world. But is there as much as we think -- or even as much as we need? And what's been happening to it? Dirt is the outer layer of the Earth and the place where nearly all the world's vegetation comes to life, but the 20th Century was a bad time for dirt -- the rise of corporate farming practices have led to reliance of fertilizers with negative long-term effects on the soil, while clear-cutting of rainforests and global warming are making it harder to grow the food the world needs, making workable soil an increasingly scarce commodity. Filmmakers Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow offer a witty but incisive look at dirt, what's in it, how it's used and how we must protect it in the documentary Dirt! The Movie. Adapted in part from the book Dirt! The Ecstatic Skin of Earth by William Bryant Logan, Dirt! The Movie received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

When: Sat. February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM

Where: Bob Dennis' home (please contact Hugh at hmpeace1@yahoo.com for address/map).

San Diego County Green Party Monthly Meeting

hmpeace — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:49:19 -0800

Green Party Monthly Meeting

Green Party Monthly Meeting, Saturday, Feb 25th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

At the Joyce Beers Community Center, on Vermont St. just North of University in Hillcrest (near Trader Joe's in the Uptown Shopping Center ).

San Diego County Green Party Supports Occupy San Diego

hmpeace — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:01:17 -0700

Location: San Diego Civic Center

The Green Party continues to support Occupy San Diego, October 14, 2011 -

Join the movement that is sweeping the country. The top 1% of our nation control nearly half the wealth in this country, while the top 20% control a stunning 80% of it. This lopsided distribution of wealth, coupled with outsourcing of jobs, bailouts, secret loans, subsidies, and profiteering in the financial sector have resulted in massive foreclosures, retirement and investment fiduciary failure, job losses, homelessness and environmental disaster. We, the American citizens, must reclaim our country and put ourselves on the line for peace and justice. It is time for us to discover both who we — the other 99% — are and what we believe and want. Now is the time for us to act.

Civic Center Plaza (near B St & 3rd downtown, by City Hall – you can take the blue or orange trolley to civic center station). Please join us! Bring signs!

A San Diego Green Party press statement in support of the Occupy San Diego & Occupy Together movements is below:

San Diego, CA – 10/5/2011: The Green Party of San Diego (GPSD) stands in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City; the upcoming October 6th Protest in Freedom Plaza in Washington DC; and, all the other on-going Occupation protests in the United States. We especially support the Occupy San Diego protest, which will begin Friday, October 7th at Children’s Park (Front Street and Island Avenue) at 4 pm, and proceed to the Civic Center Plaza, next to City Hall (1200 3rd Avenue).

“Corporate money and influence has led to a political system with skewed priorities and values. The crises of unemployment, health care, housing, and the environment, and our unjustified wars, can all be traced back to this.” David Morrison, GPSD co-chairperson.

“The Republican and Democratic leadership like the status quo. It works for them and for 1% of the nation. The Green Party objects to the status quo. We want what’s best for the remaining 99% of us.” Maggie Kennedy, GPSD co-chairperson.

We stand for the following:

1. An end to corporate personhood
2. Campaign finance reform, including public financing of elections
3. Shutting the revolving door between high-level government posts and the private sector
4. Raising taxes on the wealthy, having them pay their fair share
5. Ending corporate tax loopholes, including the moving of headquarters and income allocation overseas
6. Federal funding to end public sector layoffs and put people to work in jobs that lead to energy independence and improved healthcare, education, environment, and infrastructure.

The Green Party platform consists of Ten Key Values which were declared at the party’s founding

For More Information goto: http://www.occupysd.org

Green Party Platform

Matt — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:25:21 -0800

Read the complete Platform of the Green Party of California.
Read the National Platform of the Green Party.
See resolutions and position statements by the Green Party of the United States.

Build a Democratic Society

Democracy is government by and for the people, not corporations. Enact electoral reform through public campaign financing and provide access to government for third parties by implementing Instant Runoff Voting and Proportional Representation. Democracy requires open media that represents all viewpoints. The Greens oppose corporate dominance of U.S. media.

Corporate Reform

Mandate corporate accountability and end the scandal of corporate personhood. Make corporations pay their fair share of taxes and stop corporate flight to off-shore tax havens. End corporate welfare. Eliminate trade treaties like NAFTA and implement fair trade treaties that protect communities, business, labor, the environment, and national sovereignty.

National Security, Military, and Foreign Policy

Crimes against humanity must be dealt with in accord with international law and without violating or curtailing civil rights. Peace can be attained through diplomacy, commitment to human rights, and by reducing the gulf between the rich and the poor. End weapons sales to repressive governments, and demand compliance with UN resolutions as a starting point for peace negotiations. Reduce expenditures for offensive weapons and pay military personnel a living wage. Commit funds to humanitarian, not military aid.

Education and Health Care for all Americans

Fund public education, provide better salaries for teachers, and ensure equal access to resources for all. The Greens oppose privatization of our schools. Too many Americans lack health insurance: the Greens' single payer universal health care plan will not only provide care for all, it will save money and save lives. Provide full funding for, and guarantee access to, all reproductive health and family planning services.

Environmental Sustainability

Turn the tide of global warming and assure a safe, uninterrupted supply of energy by drastically reducing fossil fuel use and supporting production of decentralized, renewable energy sources. Enact strong conservation measures, including meaningful automobile fuel efficiency standards. Greens advocate public transportation and smart growth that reduces sprawl. The Green Party opposes patenting of genetically engineered life forms.

Living Wage and Labor Rights

Enact living wage laws so all full-time workers are above the poverty line. Guarantee affordable housing for low-income families and individuals. Protect workers' right to organize. Develop jobs programs and an inviolable social safety net to protect people during low points in the economic cycle.

Social Justice and Civil Rights

End the failed War on Drugs and fund prevention and treatment. Abolish the death penalty and limit the Three Strikes law to violent crimes. End racial profiling and the buildup of the prison industry complex. Protect reproductive freedom and guarantee a woman's right to choose. The Greens advocate equal rights for all sexual orientations, including the right to marry. The Green Party of the United States is the only political party that supports reparations for slavery.

We welcome all Californians who share the Green vision. Join us in creating a new politics!

San Diego Greens

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:08:56 -0800

* The Green Party of San Diego County (GPSD) is the local chapter of the Green Party. Our goal is to achieve electoral gains and to implement electoral and social reform to reverse the immense role big corporations and money play in current US politics. Working for sustainable ecology, universal health care coverage, electoral reform, a living wage, responsible foreign policy, reform of the prison industry, we provide an alternative to the current duopoly in government.

* The Green Party of San Diego County (GPSD) is operated solely by volunteers and our strength lies in our Local groups that work within their community. We also have county-wide working groups that bring members of various locals together and coordinate our efforts. We reorganized in January 1999 and have been growing since. Our focus is on building our active Green membership and infrastructure to prepare for major electoral campaigns and community projects. In addition, we are beginning countywide campaigns on electoral reform for the next two years.

* The Green Party of San Diego County (GPSD) is affiliated with the Green Party of California at the state level and with the Green Party of the United States at the national level.

Mission Statement:

The Green Party of San Diego County (GPSD) will establish a Green presence in San Diego County politics and policy debate and will affect progressive change in accordance with the Ten Key Values and the Green Party of California (GPCA) platform. To achieve this, the GPSD will focus on growth and party-building, educating the community on issues and Green Party positions, with a strong emphasis on achieving electoral reform and running local candidates.

Structure and Meetings:

As the local chapter of the California State Green Party, GPSD consists of general members who are registered Greens in San Diego County (about 7,231 as of Oct. 2010). Our active members include registered voters and activists, all volunteers, working to promote the 10 key values in our community and supporting local candidates who volunteer to run for political office. To become a voting member of the GPSD and affect decisions on policy, elect GPSD delegates or endorse candidates, you must be registered Green and have attended at least one meeting of the general membership within the last 12 months.

GPSD Logo:

The Green Party of San Diego County logo is a line drawing of the Historic Lighthouse at the Cabrillo Monument with the image of a radiant sunflower in the background.

The lighthouse represents the Green Party's desire to become the beacon to lead the community into the Green safe harbor where community and political activism can flourish. The sunflower is used as a symbol by many Green parties around the world. In March 1983, 27 newly elected Die Grünen (Green) members of the West German Parliament, the Bundestag, entered the parliament building wearing bright colors and carrying sunflowers. The sunflower, which grows rapidly and produces many seeds, became the symbol of the new party. Pictures of the event were carried in the media around the world and helped inspire others in the U.S. and other places to begin organizing green movements in their own countries.
(The lighthouse was originally drawn by Robin Waayers. The sunflower was added by Tammy Tatum)