Boston lost its Lion King in March with the passing of Melvin H. King at the age of 94. It is impossible to summarize the impact that Mel’s life had on the city, and on the people who endeavor to do justice to his life and vision. State Senator Lydia Edwards put it this way: …
Continue reading Mel King, Rest in Peace / Rest in Power / Rest in Love.
With tremendous sadness, we share the news of Elie Yarden’s passing. Elie’s profoundly unique take on the promise and potential of the Green Party in the U.S., the Green-Rainbow Party in Massachusetts, and the basic concept of an ecological political party and international Green movement prepared to encounter and transform a deeply un-ecological society continues …
Continue reading Rest in peace, Rest in power, Rest in balance, Elie Yarden. 1923-2022.
In light of the failures of our political, economic, and social institutions to rise to the challenge of a national public health and economic crisis, it seems more important than ever to get clear on possible pathways to new political, economic, and social paradigms.
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We are reposting this important announcement from the New Economy Coalition, in its entirety. COVID-19 Solidarity Response: We are at a fork in the road. Like many of you, we are reeling. In these uncertain times, our first priority has been to make sure our team is safe and cared for. We are adjusting internal …
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The following note was emailed by State Representative Mike Connolly, along with the text of letters to his colleagues, and to Governor Baker, urging support for shelter-in-place orders. I want to take a moment to keep you updated on my efforts in response to the coronavirus emergency. The past week has been unprecedented for all …
Continue reading Letters to colleagues & to Gov. Baker, from State Rep. Mike Connolly, urging support for Shelter In Place in response to the COVID-19 emergency
Today, New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined with Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey to announce non-binding Green New Deal legislation that would strive to “achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers” and “create millions of good, high-wage jobs.” The Green Party of the U.S. issued this response.
Continue reading Green Party Response to Democrats’ Green New Deal