The Green Party of Delaware County, Pennsylvania is committed to fostering progressive policies locally and supporting the efforts of Greens in neighboring counties, throughout the state and the nation. We endorse the Ten Key Values as ratified at the Green Party Convention in Denver, CO, June 2000 and the notion that democracy requires full participation on the part of the citizenry.
We invite anyone who shares our concern about the corrosive effect of corporate money on society and the political process, who seeks to protect our environment from careless development and harmful technologies, who wishes to help create a more just society and who recognizes the importance of solidarity in the face of concentrated power and wealth to join with us as we instill these values at the grass roots and beyond.
Listed here are upcoming events other than our monthly meetings.
The Green Party of Delaware County hosted a gathering of Green Party members from Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Berks, Lehigh, the NW Greens, Delaware (state & county), and Southern NJ for an informal meeting and potluck. At the Peace Center of Delaware County (1001 Old Sproul Rd in Springfield, behind Sproul Lanes Bowling Alley).
The Green Party of Delaware County met to determine who, if anyone, to support as the Green Party presidential candidate for the 2008 election year. All members of the Green Party were invited to attend, discuss their thoughts and vote. The general public may attend the caucus as observers.
The caucus was held at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue. Refreshments and Green Party literature were available. For more information on the caucus process and the canditates, see the most recent GPPA Green Star newsletter.
Two days after two, extremely well financed, high profile candidates faced off at the Constitution Center, a selection of candidates with sparser budgets and less exposure, yet with dedicated supporters and vital issues, spoke at the second Democracy Unplugged 2008 Presidential Forum at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. The format consisted of short opening statements followed by a question & answer session. Refreshments were available and donations were accepted.
Scheduled presenters from the Green Party were Kent Mesplay (CA), Kat Swift (TX) and Jesse Johnson (WV). Cynthia McKinney (CA) did not confirm. The Party of Socialism and Liberation, the Socialist Party USA and the Socialist Workers Party also had presenters.
Crum Creek Sustainable Community presented an expert panel and discussion on common and alternative sources of home heating plus how to improve the heating efficiency of your house. At Swarthmore Borough Hall. Free and open to the public.
The Green Party of Delaware County was pleased to co-sponsor a film screening and panel discussion of Laid to Waste. This film documents a community’s attempt to deal with the complex issues of environmental injustice. The story unfolds dramatically as the residents of the “West End” of Chester seek to discover and confront the forces that have chosen their community for numerous waste facilities. Is it fair that so many industries of a type that no one wants to live next to should be located in one city? What are the health risks to all Delaware County residents constantly exposed to chemicals from these facilities?
This event was held at Widener University and was free and open to the public. For more information email the Delco Alliance, call 484-302-0385, or visit www.ejnet.org/chester
The Green Party of Delaware County presented a Green Mixer on Sunday, January 20th from 4 to 6pm, at The Peace Center of Delaware County (1001 Old Sproul Rd in Springfield, behind Sproul Lanes Bowling Alley). We enjoyed a potluck of delicious food while talking with friends new and old. A "Stuff Swap" table was available, for those looking to give away or receive items in good condition, in conjunction with a showing of The Story of Suff. An Information Table was available for local Activist Groups to share their work regarding the Environment and/or Politics. Local environmentally-friendly and socially-progressive businesses were also invited to add to the information table. Of course, information on the Green Party and our Green Solutions to many problems were available.
Films for a Sustainable Future presented the film A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash at Swarthmore Borough Hall on Friday, December 7, 2007. at 7:30 p.m. This documentary offers a compelling argument that the era of cheap oil is over. Intensively-researched, the film drills deep into the uncomfortable realities of a world that is both addicted to fossil fuels and blissfully unaware of the looming “peak oil” crisis. A discussion followed. Free and open to the public.
A forum on Universal, Single-Payer Health Insurance was held at the Peace Center of Delaware County (1001 Old Sproul Rd in Springfield, behind Sproul Lanes Bowling Alley). Topics covered included: "What is Universal Single-Payer Health Insurance & what would it mean for me?," "What is in the PA Family & Business Health Security Act (SB 300 / HB 1660) & how does it compare with Rendell’s Prescription for PA?" and "What is in the US National Health Insurance Act (HR 676)?" The featured speakers are Chuck Pennacchio and Walter Tsou. A question and answer session followed. Free and open to the public.
Co-sponsored by the Green Party of Delaware County & Citizen Access.
Films for a Sustainable Future presented the film Blue Vinyl at Swarthmore Borough Hall. This documentary chronicals one woman’s exploration into the life story of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), one of this country’s most used plastics. Skeptical of her parents’ decision to re-side their Long Island home with PVC, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand and award winning cinematographer co-director Daniel Gold set out with humor, hope and a piece of vinyl siding firmly in hand to learn the things that didn’t get printed on the box of new vinyl siding. A discussion followed. Free and open to the public.
Films for a Sustainable Future presented the film Escape from Suburbia at Swarthmore Borough Hall. This film, a sequel to The End of Suburbia, uses personal stories and interviews to examine how declining world oil production has already begun to affect modern life in North America. Expert scientific opinion is balanced with "on the street" portraits of individuals and communities who are preparing in various ways to meet the challenges of a lower-energy future. A discussion followed. Free and open to the public.
Films for a Sustainable Future presented the film The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil at Swarthmore Borough Hall. This movie, created by The Community Solution, explores how Cubans responded to their sudden oil shortage that occurred with the collapse of the Soviet Union. A discussion followed. Free and open to the public.
The 2007 Green Party National Meeting was held in Reading, PA. For more information, please see the National Green Party's website.
Films for a Sustainable Future presented the film The Future of Food at Swarthmore Borough Hall. This movie, by Deborah Koons Garcia, examines the changing situation of the American farmer over the past few decades, along with the role of agribusiness, the Green Revolution, and genetically-modified crops. A discussion followed. Free and open to the public.
Healthy Diet; Healthy Planet--The Environmental Impact of Our Food Choices
Lunch and a talk by Nick Cooney at Su Tao Cafe. Pre-registration was $12. Registration at the door was $15. Registration includes lecture & lunch buffet. For more info call 610-543-8427.
Green Solutions '06 a success
Our fun and educational forum at Swarthmore Borough Hall on Saturday, June 24th was well attended, and those who came heard how Greens are working to build a better future for coming generations.
Audio of speeches from Green Solutions '06
The Delaware County Green Party hosted a "meet the candidates" event on Saturday, October 22, from 10:30 to noon at Umoja Park, near the intersection of Yale and Rutgers Avenues in Swarthmore. The public was invited to learn more about the Green Party, and its candidates in the November 8 general election: Robert Small, a candidate for election judge in the Western Precinct of Swarthmore, and Mary Gay Scanlon, a candidate for Region 3 of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board. Read the original press release.
Wednesday, March 30th at 7:30PM, the League of Women Voters held a forum on election reform at Swarthmore Borough Hall.
Delco Greens co-Chair Kevin Murphy presented on the need for Proportional Representation (PR) and Instant Run-off Voting (IRV) at the municipal level.
