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Candidate Interview - Alan Crossman

Alan Crossman is a new member of the Green Party, making his membership official in the May 4th primary. He comes from a family of Progressive Democrats, Independents and Greens although his father has always been a moderate Republican. Alan is openly bisexual although he says he identifies most as “transgender”. He is comfortable in his own skin, with a personal confidence that has been nurtured by a loving and supportive family.

Green Party History by David Ellison

THIS ARTICLE WAS TAKEN FROM A DISCUSSION ON DAVID ELLISON'S CAMPAIGN PAGE ON FACEBOOK.

This is only my understanding of the history. Others may be able to add detail or variations on the story.

The European Greens had made great strides into national parliaments propelled by their anti-nuclear weapons organizing by the early 1980's. They rose to international prominence at this time. Petra Kelly and others articulated an anti-nuclear, pro-environmental and socially just political point of view.

Candidate Interview - David Ellison

My interview with David Ellison began with a history lesson. David was one of the founding members of the Green Party of Ohio, the GPUSA (The Greens/GPUSA) and eventually helped Ohio associate with the ASGP (Association of State Green Parties). He was initially inspired by the peace demonstrations in Europe that were organized by the Greens at a time when then President Reagan was advocating a limited nuclear war with the Soviet Union.

Mountain Justice Summer Camp and Heartwood Forest Council

The Summer of 2011 will be a summer of action in the Appalachian Mountains, and all interested individuals are encouraged to join in the action.

Boycott Kasich Contributors

Boycott Suggestions
(1) It's impossible to boycott every company on the list, so choose
the major ones, those who gave the largest amounts
(especially the Koch Brothers, owners of Georgia Pacific, who
have financed the attacks on public workers).
(2) As a general rule, try to stick with local businesses instead of
national chains.
(3) Don't ruin yourself financially by pulling money from accounts
that are not due yet or selling stock at the wrong time. This is
not intended to punish YOU!
(4) Consider writing letters to businesses you patronize regularly

Minutes of the GPO state committee meeting on May 22, 2011

Green Party State Meeting 5.22.11
At Blacklick, Ohio.
1. Meeting Process Explanation. Facilitators: Sylvia Arthur, Bob Hart.
2. Present: Anita Rios, Ed Duliba, Susan Miller, David Ellison, Alan Crossman, Ben Snyder, Don
Gibson, Robert Hannon, Joe DeMare, Tim Bruce, Sean Nestor, Suzanne Patzer, Bob Hart, Bob
Fitrakis, Connie Gadell-Newton, Dennis Spisak, Jack Salino, Sandy Salino, ---, Mike Master,
Elaine Mastro-Matteo, Logan Martinez, Dennis Lambert, Sylvia Arthur, Brian Cummings,
Gwen Marshall, Josh Krekeler, Don Rucknagel.
3. Where we stand as a Party

Register Now For The Green Party Convention

Ohio Green Party's Bi-Annual convention
Saturday February 4th from 11 am to 5:30pm
Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church
2350 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201

Please register now for the Green Party nominating convention. Please send your name, address and phone number to: Elaine Mastromatteo, mrsem@speakeasy.net, or call 440-639-8439.

How to Choose the Green Party Ballot & Write-In Vote

The only way* to become a registered member of a recognized political party in Ohio is to vote in a partisan primary and select that party's ballot. We're all so used to the duopoly that we forget this aspect of politics. I met one of our members while collecting signatures and I asked her how she happened to pick up a Green Party ballot. She said she went to her polling place and when the poll worker asked her if she wanted a Democrat or Republican ballot, she said in frustration: "what else is there?" and for the first time there was another choice!

Agenda for the GPO Nominating Convention on Feb. 4, 2012

2012 Convention Schedule Green Party of Ohio
10:00-10:45 Registration & Official Check in
10:30-10:50 Facilitators firm up the agenda & facilitation & timekeepers for the day.
11:00 Convention called to order
11:00-11:10 Meeting process review, introduction of facilitators & timekeepes, agenda review & housekeeping announcements

Ohio Green Party Nominates Jill Stein

By Elaine Mastromatteo
Feb. 6, 2012

The Green Party of Ohio has conducted its biennial convention, nominating presidential candidate Jill Stein with the overwhelming support of the party. The final tally of the voting was: 38 votes for Jill Stein, 2 for Roseanne Barr, 1 for Kent Mesplay and 1 for Dennis Kucinich. (Our members were allowed to write-in a candidate of their choice and that is why we have a vote for Dennis Kucinich, who is not a Green.)