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Review readings from our previous book club announcements:

Charlene Spretnak asked us to read three articles on the subject: “Who Founded the Green Party in the United States?”

The first by John Rensenbrink can be found in the 43rd issue of Green Horizons, here: https://greenhorizon.sites.community/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GHM43_web.pdf

A response from Howie Hawkins was then published in the 44th issue here: https://greenhorizon.sites.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Green-Horizon-Issue-44.pdf

Lastly, a response from Charlene in the 45th issue, here: https://greenhorizon.sites.community/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GH-45-web.pdf

For anyone who wishes to look through more of Green Horizon’s archive, here’s the link: https://greenhorizon.sites.community/?page_id=27

Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution – Tuesday, November 21st at 6:30 PM

https://peterkalmus.net/books/

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodumurT4tGNLXEsMiIngTUwYZvZmRt3nS

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Conversation on Reparations – Tuesday, September 19th at 7PM

Reparations is in the Green Party’s platform, but what do we mean when we say reparations? Join us for this second community conversation that aims to deepen our understanding of historical injustices and explore ways to foster healing, reconciliation, and social justice. This event is an opportunity to learn, share personal experiences, and brainstorm ideas for collective action.

When: September 19, 2023 at 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register to attend:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodumurT4tGNLXEsMiIngTUwYZvZmRt3nS

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More info:

http://www.americanunionreparations.com/

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/california-reparations-task-force-unveils-comprehensive-final-proposals

Link to the section of the Green Party platform on reparations: https://www.gp.org/social_justice#reparations

Countries such as Jamaica and Barbados commemorate 200 years since the end of slavery with calls for action and healing…. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/1/former-british-colonies-renew-calls-for-reparations-on-emancipation-day

https://caricom.org/caricom-ten-point-plan-for-reparatory-justice/

All are welcome!

Register to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodumurT4tGNLXEsMiIngTUwYZvZmRt3nS

Date: Tuesday, July 18

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Video: David Graeber on Democracy – YouTube

Reading: Hiding in Plain Site by Graeber & Wengrow

The GPWA Reading Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM.