Green Party candidates share their thoughts compiled by David McCorquodale, Green Party of Delaware Who are the people who join the Green party and why do they run for political office? Greens running for office this year were asked a series of questions to reveal the answers. In sharing their thoughts, these Greens may also have formed a composite picture of Greens in general. Why do you belong to the Green Party? The overwhelming response of the candidates was tied…

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by Dave McCorquodale, Green Party of Delaware At least 187 Greens are running for political offices in 27 states and the District of Columbia this November, 2010. The sought after positions range from the local level, such as non-partisan neighborhood advisory seats, to state level such as gubernatorial campaigns, to federal seats for senator and representatives. The five states with the majority of the Green candidates seeking positions are: Illinois (43), California (25), Maine (18), Texas (16), and New York…

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by David McCorquodale, Green Party of Delaware One trait many of the 2010 Green Party candidates have is the ability to write and to share their ideas on issues about which they are passionate. Here is a partial list of their efforts: Ann Menasche: Leaving the Life: Lesbians, Ex-Lesbians and the Heterosexual Imperative (London: Onlywomen Press, Limited, 1999), $17.99 paperback. Dr. Jill Stein: In Harmís Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development, 2000, and Environmental Threats to Healthy Aging, 2009. Both…

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A full slate of state candidates raises key issues by Deyva Arthur, Green Party of New York State New York Greens are excited about this electionís state level slate of candidates for their diversity and successes in previous campaigns. The Green Party of New York State is confident in getting at least the needed 50,000 votes for governor to regain ballot status. Going on a campaign of “Tax Wall Street to Invest in Main Street,” Howie Hawkins, the gubernatorial candidate,…

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