GPAX Statement on Global Emergency

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Green Party of Washington

The Green Party Declares a Global Environmental and Peace Emergency!

The threats to life on our beautiful planet are multiple and connected. Every day the world moves closer to the edge of extinction. Wildfires, floods, droughts and heatwaves threaten every corner of the planet as the climate crisis spins out of control.

At the same time, forever wars rage with the US ongoing proxy wars in Ukraine and Gaza that have killed tens of thousands and threaten to engulf the whole world, with the ultimate possibility of a catastrophic nuclear war. The change of administrations in the United States, which signals a move from a 20th-century covert imperialism to its historically traditional overt form, may prove to be an even greater threat.

The focal point for these concerns continues to be Gaza and the West Bank in occupied Palestine. Despite a fragile ceasefire (at the time of this writing) the US and Israel continue to create an ever more dangerous international emergency in pursuit of a Greater Israel. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be dire, with the only proposed “solution” being the ethnic cleansing of 2 million people and the creation of an Israeli Riviera. This genocide has not been about Israel’s security but, in fact, threatens the safety of Israelis. And it has been a violation of international humanitarian law and a grave injustice to the Palestinian people.

In pursuit of Israel’s goals, thousands of Lebanese have died and hundreds of locations in Syria have been bombed by the U.S. and by Israel with U.S.-supplied munitions. Since September 2024, both the U.S. and Israel have taken deliberate steps to isolate Iran and its allies in the region. A war with Iran would be disastrous for us all.

A recent poll indicated that some 75% of the global population wants an end to the genocide in Gaza and the continued U.S.-supported Israeli violence in the region. The world now sees the violence that has been part of Israel’s settler colonialist project since 1948. The US must show it cares more about the people living in the US and the safety and security of the rest of the world than supporting Israel’s agenda in the Middle East.

Now, several countries face the threat by the Trump administration of being absorbed into the U.S. empire, a goal which can only be realized through military force.

All this violence increases the risk of a wider war and ultimately a nuclear war and should put the whole world on alert. The situation is critical and potentially explosive, literally and figuratively.

The Green Party US Peace Action Committee (GPAX) calls again for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine that continues after the release of hostages and prisoners and prohibits Israel’s incursions into the West Bank and calls for an end to the Israeli occupation.

GPAX calls for the declaration of a GLOBAL EMERGENCY. More needs to be done to protect the population of Gaza and the West Bank by ending incursions, sieges and forced starvation and returning control of their lands to the Palestinian people.

GPAX calls for a real ceasefire in Lebanon, not one that gives the U.S. more power to intervene in the country and region.

We also call for an end to U.S. and Israeli presence in Syria, to return sovereignty to the Syrian people. The U.S., Turkiye, and Israel need to get out of the way, so that the Syrian people, together with a rejuvenated U.N., can work to guarantee that all peoples in Syria are respected.

The Green Party joins hands in solidarity with the thousands of students who have been threatened for standing up for justice! We call for everyone to get involved in their local peace movement in whatever ways they can. Building on past efforts, the Green Party will make a major effort to work with other progressives and radicals in building the ongoing events and actions, including support for the BDS (Boycott, Divest and Sanction) movement. Our main goal is to build a bigger and more massive peace movement, in order to challenge and stop U.S. imperialism.

GPAX also calls for resistance to the Trump government’s bellicose policies and those that attack constitutionally guaranteed freedoms. We do this understanding perfectly well that the Democrats laid the groundwork for this moment.

The Green Party should, thus, join in building multi-issue coalitions from the grassroots uniting the many struggles while linking them to the peace issue. GPAX will work to increase our involvement with other key national peace groups: Jewish Voice for Peace, Veterans For Peace, UNAC, etc. Along with state Green parties and other like-minded organizations, we can work to develop these connections.

GPAX urges the peace movement to unite in support of the Palestinians as well as to end the war in Ukraine and the threats to Iran and China. There are too many places where people are facing forced starvation and on-going violence, including the Congo, Sudan, Haiti, Cuba, South and Central America, where US interference is causing tremendous hardship for the people.

It is well past time for the world to rely on diplomacy and negotiations, instead of continued violence and war. The people demand it and the Earth requires it.

Original GPAX statement:

GPAX Statement on Global Emergency

Defending Education & Building Alternatives in Washington State

Posted on April 17, 2025April 27, 2025 by Green Party of Washington

By Cody Mahar-Kjos, Oceana Baker, Giuliana Natale, and Michael Doyle – Green Party of NE Washington

The Crisis Is Here—Will We Fight Back?

With Washington State facing a $13 billion budget shortfall and the U.S. Department of Education officially dissolved, public education is collapsing. Federal education funding is gone. Schools will close, teachers will be laid off, and students—especially from working-class and marginalized communities—will be abandoned.

This is by design. The ruling class has never valued public education because educated, empowered people threaten their control. They want learning to be a privilege, not a right. They want students drowning in debt, not fighting for change.

But we refuse to let them destroy our future.

The Green Party of Washington must take action now to:

✅ Expose the crisis—Tell the truth about what’s happening to our schools.

✅ Organize resistance—Rallies, protests, and mass action to demand real funding.

✅ Build alternatives—A new education system that puts power in the hands of communities.

We don’t have time to wait. The future of our students—and our movement—depends on what we do next.

The Plan: From Awareness to Action

1. Demand Immediate Alternative Funding for Education

If the state claims there is “no money” for education, we must expose their lies and fight for new funding sources:

Progressive Taxation & Closing Corporate Loopholes

Tax the ultra-wealthy—A 1% wealth tax on millionaires and billionaires could generate billions for education.

End corporate tax loopholes—Washington State gave $2.7 billion in corporate tax breaks in 2023 alone. That money could fully fund schools.

Increase capital gains taxes—Make the wealthy pay their fair share.

Redirect State Spending from Police & Military Contracts

Defund bloated police budgets and redirect that money into education, mental health services, and community programs.

End subsidies to war profiteers—Washington is home to major defense contractors like Boeing that receive billions in subsidies while schools are left to rot.

Use Publicly Owned Cannabis & Green Energy Revenue

Take back control of marijuana tax revenue—Much of it currently disappears into the general fund instead of being used for education.

Publicly owned green energy projects could generate sustainable, long-term funding for education.

If politicians refuse to act, they expose themselves as enemies of working-class students and families.

2. Organize a Mass Movement to Defend Public Education

Flood social media with testimonies from teachers, students, and parents.

Hold public town halls and mass rallies to demand action from lawmakers.

Organize school walkouts, teacher strikes, and mass demonstrations—direct action gets results.

Build alliances with labor unions, working-class movements, and student activists.

3. Build a Community-Led Education System

If the state continues to fail, we must take education into our own hands.

Community-Led Education Alternatives

Worker-run and parent-run schools—Cooperative schools where teachers, parents, and students make decisions democratically, completely independent from the state.

Community homeschooling networks—Families and volunteers pool resources to educate children collectively in small, community-driven learning groups.

Education cooperatives—Community-funded schools where tuition is kept low or free through grassroots fundraising, mutual aid, and nonprofit models.

Mutual Aid & Free Community Education Centers

Convert public libraries, community centers, and empty buildings into free educational hubs run by volunteers, retired educators, and community members.

Create a Green Party education fund—A grassroots, people-powered fund to support community schools and homeschooling efforts.

Develop free online education resources—The Green Party and its allies can build open-source curriculums so students have access to high-quality education outside the state system.

Partner with labor unions and worker-owned businesses to fund vocational training and apprenticeships.

We cannot rely on the state to fix this crisis—we must build a decentralized, community-powered education system that puts people before profit.

The Next Steps: Organize. Mobilize. Win.

Assign regional coordinators to oversee actions and outreach — contact us to get involved.

Launch an immediate social media and press campaign to expose the crisis — campaign presentation.

Schedule the first major town hall or protest event within 30 – 90 days — join us to make it happen!

Begin working with educators and activists to build alternative schooling options — we need your support!

This is our moment to prove that education is a human right, not a privilege. If we don’t fight, who will? If we don’t lead, who will?

The Green Party of Washington must be at the forefront of this battle. We are the ones who believe in people over profit, justice over greed, and knowledge over ignorance.

Call to Action: Stand up. Speak out. Fight back.

For our students. For our communities. For our future.

The Green Party’s Demand for the ERA!

Posted on December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 by Green Party of Washington

The Green Party calls on President Biden to confirm and publish the Equal Rights Amendment in the US Constitution!

Please join us in our demand for the ERA!

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is the duly ratified 28th Constitutional Amendment that guarantees equal rights to all people regardless of sex.

The ERA might be our last chance to protect abortion rights before Trump takes office.

The constitutional requirements have already been met:

• The US House approved the ERA in 1971 with a bipartisan vote of 354–24. The Senate approved it in 1972 by another bipartisan vote of 84-8.

• In January 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the ERA, which means that 3/4 of all the states have ratified it.

So why isn’t the ERA in the Constitution now? Because Trump blocked it.

President Biden can unblock it. He can do so now in his remaining time in the White House.

Extending protections under the ERA is the most important thing President Biden can do right now.

The ERA has widespread support among registered Democrats and Republicans. The Green Party of the US endorses the ERA in its platform: “We support the equal application of the Constitution of the United States of America to all citizens, and therefore call for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).” (https://www.gp.org/social_justice#womens-rights)

Please Write, Text, Email, or Call the President Now! Here’s a sample Message/Letter:

Dear President Biden,

Article II.S3.3.1 requires you to ensure the National Archivist publishes fully ratified amendments to the US Constitution. Please do not leave office before you direct her to add the fully ratified 28th Amendment, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), into the US Constitution, where it belongs.

As you know, the ERA ensures equality for all genders, equal pay, reproductive rights, and marriage equality.

There is a national outcry for you to save our basic equality and human rights. Project 2025 will roll back these rights even further unless you act now.

Congress and the states have spoken. The People of the USA have spoken. 85% of Americans still want the ERA.

Please publish the ERA immediately.

Sign with your Name/Signature and Address

Email through the Online Form: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/share/

Write a letter: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

Call: 202-456-1111 to leave a message for the President

Text: 302-404-0880

National Texting & Writing Mobilizations:

December 6th: Major national push to text 302-404-0880 to overwhelm the White House with a tidal wave of texts

December 10th: Same tidal wave but with emails and letters to the White House

Resources:

Watch a video of an ERA Panel featuring attorney, ERA advocate, and professor of sexual violence law, Wendy Murphy, as well as Dr. Jill Stein and others offering extensive information on the ERA.

See the ERA’s history and timeline HERE.

#greenparty #womensequality

Green Party Voter’s Guide 2024

Posted on October 17, 2024October 31, 2024 by Green Party of Washington

Statewide Initiatives

Vote No on I-2066

Vote No on I-2109

Vote No on I-2117

Vote No on I-2124

U.S. President / Vice President

Jill Stein / Rudolph Ware (Green Party)

Federal Candidates

U.S. Senator: The Green Party has no preferred candidate in this race.

U.S. Representatives: The Green Party has no preferred candidates in these races, except as listed below:

U.S. Representative, Congressional District 9:

Melissa Chaudhry for US Representative – Congressional District 9

[Melissa Chaudhry is not running with the Green Party or endorsed by the Green Party. She is our preferred candidate.]

Statewide and Legislative Candidates

The following statewide and legislative candidates are not running with the Green Party or endorsed by the Green Party. They are listed as our preferred candidates:

Commissioner of Public Lands:

The Green Party encourages a vote for Dave Upthegove for Commissioner of Public Lands.

Insurance Commissioner:

The Green Party encourages a vote for Patty Kuderer for Insurance Commissioner.

State Representative, District 43, Position 2:

While not a Green Party member, Shaun Scott is running as a community organizer and is aligned with the Green Party’s 10 Key Values. The Green Party encourages a vote for Shaun Scott for State Representative.

Other State Legislative Positions: The Green Party has no preferred candidates in these races.

Vote YES on Proposition 1 – Keep Seattle Moving! – Transportation Levy, City of Seattle

Consider endorsements and supporters of the following organizations:

Washington for Peace and Justice

Puget Sound Socialist Party

Whole Washington

FairVote WA

Here is a longer list of Allied Organizations.

Looking for endorsements or Green Party write-in candidates?

Currently, the Green Party is focused on initiative campaigns (Universal Healthcare, Ranked-Choice Voting), solidarity efforts, mutual aid, and building Left Unity. While we have no local Green Party members actively campaigning for federal, statewide, or legislative office at this time, we hope to have candidates running for City Councils, Conservation Districts, and other local offices next year in preparation for building a serious statewide run in 2026, especially if we can get Ranked Choice Voting enacted soon.

If you or someone you know is interested in running for office in 2025 or 2026, now is a good time to start thinking about it and get involved!

Green Party of Washington State, PO Box 70493, Seattle, WA 98127

#WeAreGreen

Solidarity with Boeing Workers on Strike!

Posted on September 18, 2024October 12, 2024 by Green Party of Washington

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and running mate Butch Ware show solidarity with the workers on strike at Boeing!

Join the picket lines with Jill Stein, Butch Ware, Kshama Sawant, and Workers Strike Back on Thursday afternoon, 9/19/2024 at Ace Aviation, 289 E Perimeter Rd, Renton.

On Friday, 9/20/2024, Jill Stein and Butch Ware will join a panel at Raisbeck Hall (2015 Boren Ave, Seattle) with local and national Black Panther Party leaders to discuss Black community issues. This event is open to the public.

On Saturday, 9/21/2024, Jill and Butch will join the Rally and Fundraiser Music Festival at Seward Park from 5 PM to close.

Jill Stein and Butch Ware will also gather with local Greens on Saturday morning, 9/21/2024 (10 AM – 12 noon). More info here!

Last week, Boeing machinists represented by IAM 751 walked out after their contract expired and 96% of Boeing workers voted to strike for higher wages.

The workers on strike are standing up for their right to be compensated fairly for their hard work. The Green Party of Washington commends their courage and insistence on respect, and they deserve our full support. Higher pay for Boeing workers sets a higher pay standard for all workers in our region: a high school graduate whose workplace is not unionized but whose industry is 25% unionized is paid 5% more than similar workers in less unionized industries.

As Greens in Washington, our solidarity is crucial. We have an opportunity to make an outsized impact here in Washington by showing our support:

Join the Picket Lines: If you are able, please consider joining the workers on the picket lines wearing GREEN! Your presence will not only show your support but also strengthen the solidarity between the Green and Labor movements. Remember to bring food, water, and a sign! Picket lines will be ongoing during work hours at Boeing offices and plants throughout Washington including but not limited to:
1. Boeing Auburn Machine Fabrication MBU
2. Boeing Renton Factory – Join Jill Stein, Butch Ware, Kshama Sawant, and Workers Strike Back Thursday afternoon, 9/19/2024 (~ 4:30 PM)
3. Boeing Airfield in Seattle
4. Boeing Everett Factory
Spread the Word: Use your social media platforms and personal networks to raise awareness about the strike and the issues at stake. Consider writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper in support of the striking workers. The more people understand the importance of this struggle, the stronger the bargaining position of the workers.
Contribute to Strike Funds: Many workers, particularly newer workers, are facing financial hardships during the strike. Contributions to strike funds can help provide essential support to those in need. The Green Party of Washington has agreed to match all donations up to $1,000 to our Boeing Workers Strike Support Fundraiser here:

DONATE – STRIKE SUPPORT

Look for updates from the Green Party of Washington about additional solidarity efforts to support Boeing workers as the strike unfolds.

Our solidarity is a powerful tool in this life-or-death fight. By standing together, we can help ensure that the workers at Boeing and beyond achieve the fair treatment they deserve. Let us show them we are united in our support and committed to fighting for their rights.

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In solidarity,

Green Party of Washington State

Membership: https://www.gp-wa.org/membership_gpwa

Discussion: https://www.loomio.org/gpwa

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Facebook: @GreenPartyWA

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Donations to GPWA are always appreciated and put to good use!

#VoteGreen

Green Party Ballot Access – 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024September 18, 2024 by Green Party of Washington

UPDATE – AUGUST 13, 2024: The Green Party has received confirmation we are on the Washington State ballot for the 2024 Presidential election!

Updates here: https://www.jillstein2024ballotaccess.com/

The Green Party of Washington State will hold a Nominating Convention to select electors and gather signatures to nominate our Green Party Presidential candidate.

During our meetings, we will select our Washington State electors and gather the required 1,000+ signatures from Washington voters to place our Green Party Presidential candidate on the November General Election ballot.

–> Download and print the Green Party Nominating Petition

Print out this Nominating Petition on standard white paper, single-sided. All signatures must be gathered and submitted on the paper petition form. Signatures must be provided with pen on paper; digital or digitized signatures will not be accepted.

Full names, signatures, and mailing addresses must match the Secretary of State voter registration records. Only valid signatures from people who are registered to vote in Washington State will be counted.

Send your completed petition forms to –>

Green Party of Washington, PO Box 70493, Seattle, WA 98127

Email us at admin@greenpartywashington.org with any questions about signing the petition or turning in your completed forms.

Green Party supporters who wish to participate and gather petition signatures are welcome to attend any meeting of our Nominating Convention.

Questions?

Do you think democracy would be better served with more choices on the ballot? [Yes, of course!]

–> If so, then please sign our petition.

When will the Green Party Presidential nominee be selected?

–> The Green Party nominees for President and Vice President will be selected at the GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention in August 2024.

How can someone attend the Green Party Nominating Convention?

–> To attend a convention and sign a petition, please ask your local Green Party chapter or send us an email (see above).

What does it mean to “support” the nominees?

–> The petition states, “I support with my signature the nominees listed above”. This can be interpreted to mean, “I support listing the Green Party nominees on the ballot”. There is no need for anyone to promise a vote for the candidates when signing the petition.

Can a person register to vote on the same date they sign the petition?

–> YES. You may register to vote online at voteWA.gov or print a voter registration form here: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/print-voter-registration-forms.aspx. If you complete the voter registration form on paper, send it by postal mail to your county elections office (address provided on the form).

Can I sign the Green Party nominating petition if I voted in the WA State Presidential Primary (for Major Parties)?

–> YES. To clarify, the reference to signing a ‘nominating petition’ pertains only to other nominating PETITIONS, and not to participation in the Washington State Presidential Primary. If you vote in the presidential primary election, you can still sign this petition. (More information on this topic from 2020.)

Where can I find more information on the Nominating Convention requirements for Washington State?

Direct links to information from the Secretary of State:

https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/candidates-campaigns/filing-resources/running-president-united-states

Minor Party & Independent Presidential Candidates – 2024

How can I apply to become an Elector?

–> Please download the pledge form (contained within the Minor Party & Independent Presidential Candidates document (linked above), print it out, write in “Green” Party, print and sign your name, and mail it to our PO Box address above. If you are selected as one of our designated Green Party electors, your name, mailing address, and signed pledge form will be submitted to the WA Secretary of State. The list of Green Party electors, including names and mailing addresses, is maintained by the Secretary of State as a public record.

How can I get more information?

–> Please email admin@greenpartywashington.org with your questions.

Volunteers – click here for a sample script to call Green Party supporters.

Download the Green Party WA brochure

GPUS Presidential Campaign Support Committee

GPUS Ballot Access Committee

PNC Delegates Approved

Posted on March 26, 2024February 10, 2025 by Green Party of Washington

Washington State has four delegates to the GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention, which will take place online August 15-18, 2024.

Nominations for all positions were made at our 2024 Spring Gathering on March 3, 2024.

Green Party of Washington members voted in this election, from 3/10/2024 through 3/24/2024, to approve the GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention delegates and alternates below.

Delegates to GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention

Noah Martin

Margaret Elisabeth

Starlene Rankin

Alice Green

Alternates to GPUS Presidential Nominating Convention

Jason Call

Lisa Canar

Georgia Davenport

Marc Mixon

Jill Stein in Seattle – February 27th!

Posted on February 22, 2024February 24, 2024 by Green Party of Washington

Support our Party and welcome Jill Stein to Seattle!

Join us at Raisbeck Performance Hall, 2015 Boren Ave, Seattle

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Healthcare Forum with Whole Washington

2 pm – 4 pm

Join Whole Washington and the Green Party of Washington on Tuesday, Feb 27th for a panel forum with Green Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein, Green Party Congressional Candidate (WA02) & Whole Washington Board member Jason Call (also Stein’s Campaign Manager), and other single-payer healthcare activists.

RSVP: https://www.gp-wa.org/healthcare_forum_with_jill_stein

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Jill Stein Campaign Fundraiser

7 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for an evening with Green Party Presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein, starting at 7 PM. Refreshments will be served!

6 PM – Donor circle – limited attendance – to attend the donor circle, please donate when you RSVP to attend. After you RSVP for the event, you will be offered the opportunity to donate.

7 PM – Event and fundraiser open to all attendees

RSVP: https://www.gp-wa.org/jill_stein_seattle_2024

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