Philadelphia Daily Record, Thursday, February 2, 2012, page 9
http://www.phillyrecord.com/daily-2010/PDR-2012-02-02.pdf
On Jan. 26, Mayor Michael Nutter presented his new crime-fighting measures, which were widely reported.
“As if to publicize the monophonic nature of the new plan,” said Green Party spokesman Chris Robinson, “Nutter was accompanied by Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and DA Seth Williams, both of whom represent law enforcement.
“The Green Party of Philadelphia[, GPOP, www.gpop.org,] points to the fact Nutter’s new measures sound much like previous plans, with an emphasis on militarization of the anti-crime effort. The Mayor specifically called them ‘fighting measures,’ relying on an increase in new police, additional overtime for police, stricter enforcement of gun laws and new surveillance technology. Nutter also wants better coordination of federal, state and local police agencies.” More →
Written on February 6, 2012
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GREEN PARTY OF PHILADELPHIA (GPOP)
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, January 23, 2012, MINUTES
The meeting began at 7:00 pm at Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, 700 North Third Street , Philadelphia , PA.
Minutes by Chris Robinson, At-Large GPOP City Committee, in Mike Nance’s absence.
Facilitated by Belinda Davis, GPOP Treasurer.
Welcome to Northern Liberties by Vivek Ananthan, GPOP Chair. Vivek spoke about how much the neighborhood has changed for the better since he moved there 15 years ago.
Brief announcements – Chris.
1st Anniversary of Tahrir Square , January 25, Celebrate the Egyptian Revolution and the beginning of the Occupy Movement, 5:00 pm, Love Park , 15th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway , Philadelphia . No one at the meeting volunteered to attend this event with Chris.
GREEN NIGHT OUT, February 4, with Prof. Eileen Appelbaum discussing “Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick Days: What Activists Need to Know and What They Can Do About It”
Pre-Superbowl Green Party, February 5, with Cheri Honkala at Hillary Kane’s home.
Green Party General Membership Meeting, February 23, at Calvary Center for Culture and Community. (SEPTA access via 34 Trolley)
Green Party of Pennsylvania Convention, March 3 – 4, in Lancaster , PA. More →
Written on January 27, 2012
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 GREEN NIGHT OUT:
End the War for Oil
GREEN PARTY OF PHILADELPHIA, http://www.gpop.org/
http://www.gp.org/press/pr-state.php?ID=470
At Green Night Out on January 14, Toby Jones, Assistant Professor of History at Rutgers University, discussed “The Long War:
Oil and U.S. Power in the Middle East.”
Jones explained to the diners that the U.S. War for Oil dates back to Democratic President James Carter’s declaration of the Carter
Doctrine in1980. He told of the creation of Pentagon’s Central Command, its military occupation of Afghanistan in 2001 and its
occupation of Iraq in 2003. According to Jones, this has been one long war, not a series of military conflicts. More →
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Green Party and Occupy Philly
Green Party members will decide how GPOP should relate to Occupy Philly. Two proposals will be presented (one by Vivek Ananthan, another by Chris Robinson). GPOP members will decide which approach is best for the Green Party and Occupy Philly.
Endorsement of Green Party Candidates
Meet the Greens who want to run for office in 2012. Offices under contention include all PA House of Representative and some PA Senate seats. Green Party members will then decide whether or not to endorse these candidates.
Nominations for Green Party City Committee
There are seven members on the Green Party City Committee. Any Green Party member registered to vote in Philadelphia may self-nominate for City Committee membership. Election of officers will take place at the February GPOP General Membership Meeting.
This meeting is open to the public with no admission charge. A free-will offering will be accepted. If you are not able to attend, please send your check or money order payable to “GPOP” to
Green Party treasurer Belinda Davis,
331 East Gowen Avenue ,
Philadelphie , PA 19119 .
You may also contribute via PayPal at www.gpop.org/donations. |
Written on January 17, 2012
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Philadelphia Daily Record, Monday, January 9, 2012, pages 4-5.
http://www.phillyrecord.com/daily-2010/PDR-2012-01-09.pdf
The Green Party of Philadelphia (GPOP, www.gpop.org) is not impressed with Mayor Michael Nutter’s second inaugural speech which was delivered at the Academy of Music on January 2, 2012.
“This speech was long on platitudes and short on plans,” said Chris Robinson, GPOP City Committee member from Ward 59 ( Germantown ). “I am still waiting for Nutter to fulfill the promises he made in his first inaugural four years ago.” More →
Written on January 13, 2012
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| Green Night Out |
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Vegetarian Kosher Chinese Restaurant
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History Professor Toby Jones,
who will discuss
“The Long War:
Oil and American Power in the Middle East”
at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 14.
Jones has called for withdrawal
of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet from the Persian Gulf.
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Enjoy this stimulating discussion and an
endless supply of vegetarian kosher Chinese food
for only $25/person.
Green Night Out is open to the public.
Please join us at Singapore Restaurant,
1006 Race Street in Chinatown.
RSVP (space is limited) to the Green Party
at 215-243-7103 and gpop@gpop.org.
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Written on January 2, 2012
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| GREEN PARTY OF PHILADELPHIA, http://www.gpop.org
http://www.gp.org/press/pr-state.php?ID=467
The City Committee of the Green Party of Philadelphia (GPOP, http://www.gpop.org) applauds Seth Williams’ decision on December 7 to end the District Attorney office’s long fight to impose the death sentence in the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal. This is a huge victory for justice, the result of many years of hard work by many people committed to the cause of justice. More → |
Written on December 30, 2011
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OpEd News, Tuesday, December 20, 2011
By Chris Robinson.
http://www.opednews.com/Diary/Occupy-Movement-Challenges-by-Chris-Robinson-111220-507.html :
At Green Night Out on December 3, Bob Smith, organizer of Brandywine Peace Community discussed, “How a non-violent Occupy Movement can challenge the permanent war economy.” Smith explained to the diners that the permanent war economy dates back to Charles (“Electric Charlie”) Wilson , CEO of General Electric, who, in 1950, became the director of the Pentagon’s Office of Defense Mobilization . No one today can remember a time when the U.S. was not at war, a condition which is extremely expensive and never ending. The U.S. military now consumes 60% of President Barack Obama’s discretionary budget for 2012.
Smith also explained his interest in Lockheed-Martin, which Brandywine Peace Community, www.brandywinepeace.org, has been organizing against for 30 years. Smith said, “Lockheed-Martin is the largest military corporation in the world and the #1 war profiteer.”
“The Occupy Movement is an expression of anger at the extreme income disparity between the richest 1% and the rest of the citizens. Brandywine and the Peace Movement can learn from this popular outrage, and the Occupy Movement can learn from Brandywine ‘s campaign of non-violent resistance and research. Smith continued, “The top one-tenth of the richest one percent are the corporate war profiteers.”
Green Night Out takes place monthly at Singapore Kosher Vegetarian Chinese Restaurant, www.singaporevegetarian.com. Green Night Out is sponsored by the Green Party of Philadelphia, www.gpop.org. For more information about future Green Nights Out, please contact 215-243-7103 [and gpop@gpop.org].
Written on December 21, 2011
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Written on December 13, 2011
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Join Bob Smith, organizer of Brandywine Peace Community, for a discussion: “How can a non-violent Occupy Movement challenge the permanent war economy?” For thirty years, Brandywine Peace Community, www.brandywinepeace.com, has conducted a non-violent direct-action resistance to Lockheed Martin, the world’s #1 war profiteer.Green Night Out is open to the public. Enjoy a lively discussion and an endless supply of vegetarian, kosher Chinese food, an exceptional bargain for only $25/person.
Please RSVP. Seating is limited. For more information, please contact 215-243-7103 or email gpop@gpop.org.
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Written on November 26, 2011
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OpEdNews.com, Saturday, November 19, 2011
GREEN NIGHT OUT: Cars and Capitalism
By Chris Robinson.
http://www.opednews.com/articles/GREEN-NIGHT-OUT-Cars-and-by-Chris-Robinson-111117-421.html
At Green Night Out on November 12, Bianca Mugyenyi and Yves Engler, explained to the gathered diners the role in our society played by the automobile. Mugyenyi said that, “We know you already understand how cars are spoiling our environment, but the actual situation is far worse. Cars dominate our physical space, our culture and our economy.” More →
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Green Party Program for Philadelphia Public Schools
The GPOP Education Working Group has prepared a draft Program for Philadelphia Public Schools. We would like people interested in public education (especially students, parents and teachers) to evaluate this draft and to decide its usefulness. Everyone interested in public education should attend.
Evaluate the General Election
How did the Green Party do on November 8? How can the Green Party do better in 2012?
Candidates for Election in 2012
Anyone interested in running for office in 2012 as a Green Party candidate should attend this meeting. Offices under contention include all PA House of Representatives and some PA Senate seats. Green Party candidates should begin their campaign at this meeting.
This meeting is open to the public, with no admission charge. A free-will offering will be accepted. If you are not able to attend, please send your check or money order made out to “GPOP” to Green Party Treasurer, Belinda Davis, 331 East Gowen Avenue , Philadelphia , PA 19119 . You may also contribute via PayPal at www.gpop.org/donations. |
Written on November 17, 2011
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Oppose imperialist wars and support the righteous resistance of the people in struggles to regain their resources, sovereignty, dignity and happiness. Stop the wars against African people in Africa, inside the U. S. and Europe and around the world. Stop the wars against Native people, Mexicans and so-called illegals. Stop the domestic wars against Muslims and Arab people.
We are marching to change the contours of the political terrain in Philadelphia by forcing a public anti-imperialist discussion that will expose neocolonial, indirect imperialist rule used against the people of Philadelphia , the U.S. and the world. We are going beyond the traditional anti-war movement. We are not only opposing the popularly recognized wars abroad. We are not simply calling for peace. We are not pacifists; we are anti-imperialists who recognize that the way to stop the wars is to build resistance to imperialism itself.
Endorsed by the Green Party of Philadelphia , www.gpop.org. For more information, please contact 202-681-7040 or email barak5106@yahoo.com.
This event is free and open to the public.
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In response to Philadelphia City Council’s hearings into a new curfew, the Green Party of Philadelphia City Committee took a public stand on October 22, against the Democratic/Republican establishment. City Council’s hearings into the criminalization of youth, demonstrated that Philadelphia is against such a curfew. This did not stop City Council from passing the curfew law in a bi-partisan fashion on October 27. Since the law was proposed by Mayor Michael Nutter, most observers expect him to sign it.
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Written on October 30, 2011
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Last Party for Cheri Honkala before the General Election
Cheri Honkala, Green Party Candidate for Sheriff of Phila.
Sunday, October 30, from 2:00pm ‘til 4:00pm
Cheri’s campaign office, 718 Market St . , Phila.
RSVP: 215-243-7103 or email gpop@gpop.org
If you haven’t been to one of our parties for Cheri, here’s your chance to get involved.
If you partied with us before, you know how much fun we have.
Great food, drinks and company, plus we have a fantastic candidate!
Cheri Honkala is the only candidate running on a platform of zero tolerance for home foreclosures. Show your support for Cheri and come out on Sunday, October 30th. If you cannot attend, please send your check to: `Friends of Cheri Honkala,’ c/o Hillary Kane, Treasurer, 5031 Catharine Street , Phila. , PA 19143 or contribute via Paypal at http://www.cherihonkala.com/?page_id=174
Suggested giving: Supporter, $25; Associate, $50; Friend, $100; but any amount is appreciated and needed.
Please RSVP and let us know we can count on you. Also, we want to make sure we have plenty of food and beverages for everyone!
Call 215-243-7103 or email gpop@gpop.org
STOP FORECLOSURES NOW!
KEEP FAMILIES WHERE THEY BELONG: IN THEIR HOMES!
Volunteer for Cheri Honkala for Sheriff on November 8.
www.cherihonkala.com
Written on October 27, 2011
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