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Winona LaDuke NAMED AS INDUCTEES TO THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME

Winona LaDuke was named this week as a 2007 inductee to the National Women's Hall of Fame earlier this week. Winona LaDuke was the Green Partys candidate for Vice President of the United States shaing the Ticket with Ralph Nader in 1996 and 2000. Click here for more about Winona LaDuke



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NINE OUTSTANDING WOMEN NAMED AS INDUCTEES TO THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME
SENECA FALLS, NY, January 25, 2007 – The National Women’s Hall of Fame announces its 2007 Inductees. Included in the group of nine outstanding American women are engineer Dr. Eleanor K. Baum, philanthropist and social reformer Swanee Hunt, environmental advocate Winona LaDuke, and astronomer Dr. Judith Pipher. These women, along with five historic figures, will be inducted during a weekend of ceremonies October 6-7, 2007.

“We are thrilled that this year’s class of Inductees represents such a wide array of endeavor. It is important that everyone learn about the accomplishments of these women and the affect of those achievements on advancing our country as a whole. We look forward to telling these stories in the hopes of inspiring and lifting up many others,” said the Hall’s President, Barbara DeBaptiste.

The 2007 Inductees are:
Dr. Eleanor K. Baum (1940 - ) Currently serving as the Dean of Engineering at Cooper Union and the Executive Director of the Cooper Union Research Foundation, Dr. Eleanor Baum is the first female engineer to be named dean of a college of engineering in the United States. In 1995, she became the first female president of the American Society for Engineering Education. An electrical engineer who has worked in the aerospace industry, Dr. Baum is a respected leader in recruitment and retention of women in the engineering profession.

Julia Child (1912 - 2004) A graduate of Smith College, Julia Child went on to attend classes at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. The famous American cook, author, and television personality introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to America through her cookbooks and television programs. Her most famous works include the 1961 cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and the television series The French Chef, which premiered in 1963. She is widely credited with demystifying the art of fine cooking.

Swanee Hunt (1950 - ) Swanee Hunt is Director of the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. An internationally recognized expert on foreign affairs and diplomacy, Hunt is heralded for her trailblazing work to increase the participation and inclusion of women in peace processes around the world. She is also President of Hunt Alternatives Fund, a private foundation committed to advancing social change at local, national and global levels.

Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (1926 - 2004) After graduating from the University of Zurich medical school, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross married and moved to the United States. She began working in hospitals, where she was appalled at the treatment of terminally ill patients. Her 1969 bestseller On Death and Dying revolutionized the medical profession’s treatment and understanding of dying patients, serving as a voice for the rights of the terminally ill. Her work was a catalyst for now commonly accepted ideas such as hospice care, living wills, and death with dignity.

Winona LaDuke (1959 - ) A graduate of Harvard and Antioch Universities, Winona LaDuke advocates for public support and funding for frontline native environmental groups. In 1994, she was nominated by Time Magazine as one of America’s most promising leaders under forty years of age. In 1998, she was named Ms. Magazine Woman of the Year. Ms. LaDuke was the vice-presidential candidate on the Green Party ticket in both 1996 and 2000. She currently serves as director of the White Earth Land Recovery Project in Minnesota.

Dr. Judith L. Pipher (1940- ) Dr. Judith Pipher’s research in the field of Infrared Astronomy began in graduate school with work on some of the first rocket-borne telescopes. Since 1971, Dr. Pipher has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, where she and her colleagues were the first U.S. astronomers to turn an infrared array toward the skies. Her experiments with ground-based and airborne telescopes culminated in development of a camera for, and infrared observations on, the Spitzer Space Telescope, launched in 2003.

Catherine Filene Shouse (1896 - 1994) Known for her visionary work in education, arts, politics and women’s affairs, Catherine Filene Shouse was the first woman to receive a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University and the first woman appointed to the Democratic National Committee in 1919. Ten years later, she launched the Institute for Women’s Professional Relations. An ardent supporter of the arts and arts education, Catherine Filene Shouse founded and was the major benefactor of the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - the first and only national park dedicated to the performing arts. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Gerald R. Ford in 1977.

Henrietta Szold (1860 - 1945) The daughter of Hungarian immigrants, educator and social pioneer Henrietta Szold was an important figure in both American and Jewish history. In 1889, she opened a night school to educate immigrants in English and civics, creating a model for other night schools and immigrant education programs. Her groundbreaking work in the American Jewish community continued with her founding of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, in 1912. Ms. Szold moved to pre-state Israel in 1920, continuing her work with the American Zionist Medical Unit, which she organized in 1918.

Martha Coffin Wright (1806 - 1875) Martha Coffin Wright was one of five visionary women who organized the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848, forever changing the course of American history. She was also one of the few women who attended the 1833 founding meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society. An accomplished author, she wrote for local and national publications on anti-slavery and women’s rights issues. She was elected President of the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1874, serving until her death in 1875.

These nine women will join the 217 already inducted into the Hall, the first national membership organization recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of great American women. For more information on the Hall or its activities, please call (315)568-8060 or visit the Hall’s award winning website, www.greatwomen.org.

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The National Women’s Hall of Fame is a national membership organization recognizing and celebrating the achievements of individual American women. The Hall was founded in historic Seneca Falls, New York, the site of the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848. A not-for-profit educational organization, its programs include inductions of distinguished American women, educational activities, special exhibits, and events for the enrichment of public understanding and appreciation of the diverse contributions women make to society. Two hundred and seventeen women have been inducted since the Hall’s founding in 1969. The National Women’s Hall of Fame is supported by corporations, foundations, and individual benefactors.

Congratulations Patti Smith!

Yesterday the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced Patti Smith inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. "Hey sister, you just movin' too fast, You screwin' up the quota” Congratulation Patti!
Below is an interview from the Summer of 2005 issues of Green Pages – enjoy.


Patti Smith reaffirms that people have the power
By Deyva Arthur
Green Party of New York State
Patti Smith is most known for pioneering the music scene, starting in the 1970s with her own style of poetic folk-punk, as in albums like Horse and Easter. She is a two-time Grammy Award nominee and is considered one of the foremothers of current music.

Smith has also been paving the way among the freethinkers of political activism. Enrolled as a Green since Ralph Nader ran in the 2000 presidential race, she has been outspoken in endorsing the ideals of the Green Party of the United States.




Patti Smith shared a smile with Greens in Albany, N.Y. in April.
Daniel Starling / Green Pages


Coming back for a brief stint to New York from work in Italy to tour with Ralph Nader, Smith is singing out against the war on Iraq. She gave an interview for Green Pages in April at an Albany, N.Y. rally with Nader sponsored by the Capital District Greens.
Green Pages: Which came first, the music or the politics?
Patti Smith: As a child I was attracted to people [who] helped others, to our spiritual leaders and the work of Albert Schweitzer. So I would say it's not really politics that attracted me; I am not really politically oriented. Rather, it is humanistic issues, whether coming from the Dalai Lama, or environmental issues or the late pope against war. Ralph Nader's activism, in every sense of the word, is what attracts me. I gravitate towards people and ideology that is earth- and people-friendly.

GP: What made you become a Green?

PS: I probably met somebody on the street, and they signed me up. I'm really an independent person. I go where there is good, no matter where it comes from. Also I do a lot of work in Europe where the Green Party is really strong, like in Germany.

GP: What is the Green Party like there?

PS: Everybody has their woes, you know. I try not to compare situations, but America is such a big country. It is harder sometimes to get a sense of unity, where in a smaller country you get a stronger concentration of people, so it has the feel of being stronger…. One thing technology will help in a positive way in the future is to link people everywhere together.

GP: In what direction do you think the Green Party in this country is going?

PS: I'm not a political organizer, so it wouldn't be appropriate for me to predict. You need strong leaders, people who can speak and comprehend local issues. One has to be careful not to get caught up in politics, which is a dirty and difficult game, and become discouraged. Ralph quoted someone in saying, "Democracy is something worth losing for over and over and over again. You lose the fight until you win." There are certain issues, the anti-war movement and the environment, that are worth losing over and over until we break through…. I would say to the third party, one has a difficult road ahead and…don't give up just because you're going to lose, or there is not much recompense. One almost knows they are going to lose. When we marched against the strike on Iraq, I knew it was not going to make any difference, but I was determined to show and be counted. I wanted our government to know how I felt. So that is my thorn-in-the-side philosophy. You just have to keep poking until it bleeds.

GP: Do you integrate your politics into your music?

PS: I'm not an entertainer so to say. I don't rally care about my career. I just want to do good work, and incorporating Ralph's teachings in all our performances is part of doing good work.

GP: Thank you for doing your part. As an aside, the Green Party in New York is looking for a candidate to run for governor in 2006. They need 50,000 votes to regain ballot status. Would you consider running?

PS: That is quite an honor, but I really don't think that I am qualified to run for governor, and I have a lot of responsibilities. But if you want a governor in the future, let my daughter get a little older. She is the one; she is your future right there.

New Thrift Store to Help City's Poor

Friends Helping Friends distributes groceries and clothing by appointment at 333 Child Street and runs a thrift store with low-cost furniture, appliances and household items. In addition, FHF provides transitional housing for homeless individual(s) at its residential unit at 30 Mark Street.

They have received donations of furniture, household items and clothes at their previous facility where they distributed such product free of cost. However, after further thought, they decided to make furniture, appliances and clothing available at low-cost. They also have clothing, toys and other items available free of charge. If you ever donate clothing or another item to Friends Helping Friends with the request that you want an item to be given for free to a worthy party, they will make sure that happens.


They are keeping their used furniture and appliances cheaper than any other local second hand store. They welcome other nonprofits to refer clients in need of furniture to the organization. If you're interested in selling wares, we welcome vendors coming down to sell products at our thrift store. They also need donations (tax deductible) of any sort; they will pick up furniture, household items, clothing, etc... they will do clean outs (and cleaning) from commercial and residential properties. Thanks to Keith Miles for running around, picking up lots and lots of furniture and generally managing this effort.

Spitzer Not Facing Inconvenient Truth

Green Party of New York State
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For immediate release: January 4, 2007

For information:
Gloria Mattera, Co-chair, 917 886-4538 or glomatt@earthlink.net
Peter LaVenia, Co-chair, 518 463-8653 or mactyler42@yahoo.com

SPITZER NOT FACING INCONVENIENT TRUTH, GREEN PARTY CHARGES

Albany, NY -- "The timid scope of Eliot Spitzer's proposals to promote sane energy practices does not adequately address the catastrophic effects of the climate change crisis," charged Gloria Mattera, Co-chair of the Green Party of New York State.

"Spitzer is wasting his huge mandate and proceeding with politics as usual. Doesn't he comprehend the significance of the early spring weather he enjoyed on his January 1st inauguration day? "

The time is ripe for significant changes in our state's energy policy. But Spitzer and the rest of the Democratic Party owe too much to transportation, manufacturing, agribusiness and other corporate interests, as well as to developers, to make the necessary changes.

Spitzer's energy plan for renewing upstate New York, released yesterday, calls for making "a concerted effort to increase the number of wind turbines sited in upstate New York and other renewable technologies." But he also wants to "revamp low-cost power programs and look to expand generating capacity throughout the state." Any benefit to the environment gained from Spitzer’s plan to increase renewable technologies would be offset negatively by his increase in generating capacity of traditional polluting sources. These need to be reduced, not expanded -- and eventually eliminated.

"We shouldn’t be talking about more generating capacity," said Craig Taylor, chair of the Green Party’s Eco-Action Committee. "We need to reduce the amount of energy we use today."

In a New York Review of Books article last July, NASA climate expert James Hansen reported that our current rate of energy usage will result in an increase of at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit of global warming in this century and an 80-foot rise in the world’s sea level. Such a rise would inundate New York City and Long Island, and flood the homes of 50 million people in the US. With such a rapid increase in temperature, more than half the earth's living species could become extinct, leading
to widespread ecological collapse.

The people of New York need an energy plan that provides for greatly increased conservation by the state's largest energy users. The state should fund municipalities who want to set up their own renewable forms of energy production, such as geothermal, wind and solar. We need to stop the corruption by which large corporate interests buy the votes of our elected representatives to approve projects that are harmful to the long-term interests of everyone.

The Green Party stands for ecological wisdom, non-violence, grassroots democracy, and social and economic justice.

Green Party of New York State
http://www.gpnys.org

Honnoring George Martin

Resolution introduced to Congress in honor The Green Party's very own George Martin
. . .

Check it out:
Honoring Mr. George Martin For His Lifelong Commitment to Peace and Justice
HON. GWEN MOORE OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my constituent, Mr. George Paz Martin, a longtime activist, community leader and cherished friend who is being honored this month with the Lifetime Peacemaker Award by the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice. I can think of no more appropriate recipient for this award. Throughout his life, Mr. Martin has exhibited tireless activism, a limitless command of skills
and approaches, and a relentless pursuit of justice and peace.

There is scarcely a social justice issue on which George Martin has not served a crucial leadership role. Coming of age in the civil rights movement, he fought for equality and desegregation in housing, education, and employment, among other things. He has served numerous organizations that provide community development and services for housing, healthcare, and economic development. An internationally renowned peace activist and Green Party leader, he is also extremely involved in local efforts to address the needs of the veterans’ community.

Not only do his social justice interests know no bounds, but his combination of skills and approaches to the pursuit of justice make him a relentless champion. Having worked in the corporate world, he understands the utility of marketing and promotions in broadening the peace movement. He has built local, national and international coalitions against violence within neighborhoods and among nations. He
is a highly sought-after public speaker, who has participated in nearly every major peace rally since the invasion of Iraq. He has traveled throughout the world building relationships with other peace movements, and serving as a witness to the devastation caused by war and violence.

Finally, Mr. Martin demonstrates seemingly limitless personal commitment. He brings care and compassion to every struggle. It is the hallmark of his style that he has crafted a movement against the Iraq war that takes account of the humanity of everyone involved, including those involved in the fighting, the policymakers, the peace leaders and those who support the war.

I am indebted to George for his expertise, his friendship, and the example of his leadership and I am honored to have this opportunity to thank him for his lifelong commitment to equality, peace, nonviolence and justice.

Washington, DC December 6, 2006

Green Party Endorses January 4 Rally for Impeachment

Green Party Endorses January 4 Rally for Impeachment

Green Party of the United States
www.gp.org

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Contacts:
Scott McLarty, Media Coordinator, 202-518-5624, mclarty@greens.org
Starlene Rankin, Media Coordinator, 916-995-3805, starlene@gp.org

Green Party endorses January 4 rallies in Washington, D.C. for impeachment of Bush and Cheney

*Greens have called for impeachment since 2003, as evidence of high crimes has increased, Democrats retreated from holding the Bush Administration accountable, and U.S. troops and Iraqi civilian deaths continue to mount

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Green Party of the United States has joined numerous other groups in endorsing a major demonstration and related events on January 4 organized by The World Can't Wait calling for impeachment of President George W. Bush.

For information about the events in Washington, D.C. on Thursday and a list of cosponsors and speakers, visit .

"3,000 U.S. servicemembers and hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians have been killed in a war that was launched based on a litany of lies. The White House's violations of the U.S. Constitution, international laws, and treaties, and contempt for basic human rights, freedoms, and democracy are well documented, and are reported daily in the media. It's time for Congress to restore the rule of law by impeaching Bush and Cheney," said Sarah "echo" Steiner, co-chair of the Green Party.

The Green Party initially passed a resolution for impeachment in July, 2003 , citing President Bush's and Vice President Dick Cheney's "pattern of making false statements to Congress, the American people, and the world to win support for actions by the American government and military forces" in violation of the U.S. Constitution, Charter of the United Nations, and other international laws; "[s]quandering the resources of the American people to serve the interests of transnational corporations"; and war crimes, including the use of depleted uranium and cluster bombs in the preemptive invasion of Iraq.

Greens repeated the call for impeachment as evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors have mounted, most recently in December, 2006, after Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) introduced a motion for impeachment in Congress .

See also:

• http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2005_06_09.shtml


• http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2005_07_01.shtml


• http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2006_01_03.shtml


• http://www.gp.org/press/states/ca_2006_01_09.shtml


• http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2006_01_27.shtml


• http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2006_02_24.shtml


• http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2006_03_13.shtml


• http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2006_04_14.shtml

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