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.
STAND UP TO THE GAS INDUSTRY! The Marcellus Shale Coalition, a powerful gas industry lobbying group, is staging a major conference in Philadelphia on Sept. 7th and 8th. To protest the process of hydrofracking, a rally will be held in front of the Convention Center. An interfaith "Blessing of the Waters" as well as a free concert will also be held Sept. 7th. For those interested in continuing to fight fracking in PA, a Conference entitled “Freedom From Fracking: Building Strategies Together” will be held on Sept.8th. Details on all events are posted at http://shalegasoutrage.org
It would be great if we had a huge turnout at the Rally, so please join us! If you are interested in helping distribute information in Delaware Co., please contact us via any method on the Contact page.
For more information on the dangers of hydrofracking, see our extensive fact sheet, Protecting Our Waters and Josh Fox's documentary Gaslands.
Petitioning in order to place our anti-war US Senate Candidate Mel Packer on the Pennsylvania Ballot. Multiple days in June & July. Despite obtaining enough signatures (10x what a Democrat or Republican has to obtain), the signatures were challenged by Joe Sestak and Mel Packer was forced to withdraw his petition.
Part of a nationwide week of showings of this award-winning documentary, sponsored by RAN (The Rainforest Action Network). At Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.
Sylvia Metzler reported on her recent experiences in Honduras as part of a Quest for Peace delegation. A home-cooked brunch was available. At the Peace Center of Delaware County (1001 Old Sproul Rd in Springfield, behind Sproul Lanes Bowling Alley).
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.
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.
