Community Based Economics

Community-Based Economics is an economic system that supports local economies. The COVID 19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns across the country that have resulted in the loss of close to half a million Black-owned businesses Black Businesses Lost .

According to CNBC 

  • 7.5 million small businesses will shut permanently if business disruption caused by Covid-19 continues unabated, according to a new survey from Main Street America. 
  • More than 90% of the 5,850 business owners polled have fewer than 20 employees. 
  • The federal government is trying to limit the toll on business owners via low-interest and forgivable loans.               

From the historic $2trillion dollar stimulus package %95 of Black and woman-owned did not receive paycheck protection funds which were intended to keep small businesses afloat instead According to the Seattle Times  Publicly traded companies have received more than $1 billion in funds meant for small businesses from the federal government’s economic stimulus package, according to data from securities filings compiled by The Washington Post.

We urge lawmakers to make sure the woman and minority-owned businesses get their fair share of the next stimulus package. We also encourage an approach that will strengthen local economies by investing in small local businesses that need help the most first.

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Hawkins/Walker on MN ballot

we just found out that the Green Party candidates, Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker are officially on the 2020 MN ballot 💚💚

RELEASE: Hawkins and Walker oppose Trump overreach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 17, 2020

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Kevin Zeese, Press Secretary
[email protected]

Robert Smith, Media Coordinator
[email protected]

 

DEMOCRATS’ EFFORTS TO DENY BALLOT LINES TO GREEN PARTY IS VOTER SUPPRESSION

Syracuse, NY: Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for President, said today that Democratic Party efforts to prevent him and VP nominee Angela Walker from being on the ballot was voter suppression that rivaled the more well-known efforts of Trump and the Republicans to undermine democracy (release on Trump).

The Greens cited Democratic Party efforts seeking to block Green opposition from the ballot this year in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Montana. The Greens have sued over ballot access in several states. Five third parties have sued Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York state over recent laws seeking to eliminate them. Most states have rejected calls to reduce ballot access requirements this year despite the pandemic making it extremely dangerous and unsafe to collect petition signatures in person.

The huge amount of funding, volunteers and time spent navigating the obstacle course of ballot access diverts the limited resources the Greens have to do outreach to voters in the general election.

“The myth that the United States is a beacon of democracy is taught in American schools and reinforced by mainstream media. The reality is far different. The United States is one of only three democracies that do not use proportional representation, where legislative seats are allocated based on percentage of votes. Unlike other countries, campaigns are financed by the legalized bribery of private campaign funding by wealth special interests”, Hawkins pointed out. “Porous campaign finance laws allow undisclosed dark money into election finances and Supreme Court rulings have said that electoral spending by the wealthy and special interests is a form of protected free speech. Then the two parties write ballot access laws that are far more onerous than other democracies to prevent challenges by third parties, independents, and insurgent candidates,” noted Hawkins.

“Party suppression is a form of voter suppression. Rather than seeking to limit voters’ choices on election day to the candidates of the two corporate-financed parties, the Democrats need to join the Greens in fighting Republican efforts to prevent average Americans from voting. Trump’s open assault on the US Post Office to make it harder to vote by mail is especially outrageous,” Hawkins noted.

Both parties have suppressed voting by making it harder for low-income residents, students and tenants to register, purging voter rolls, reducing polling places and machines in communities of color and low-income neighborhoods to create long waiting lines, and blocking individuals with criminal justice records from voting. Republicans tend to do this throughout the election cycle, while Democrats are often more focused on primaries, except when Greens challenge them in the general election.

Hawkins noted that Democrats’ effort to block support for Greens can hurt the Democrats themselves. The presence of Green candidates brings out voters who would otherwise stay home. Many voters who go to polls to support Green candidates end up voting for Democratic candidates in down-ballot elections. 61% of Jill Stein voters in 2016 would have stayed home according to exit polls.  Ralph Nader’s presence in 2000 brought more voters out who also voted for Marie Cantwell, enabling her to win a close race in Washington, allowing the Democrats to take control of the US Senate.

The Democrats routinely seek to knock the Greens off the ballot due to technical problems in meeting the rules written by the two parties. In Pennsylvania, which has attempted to charge candidates tens of thousands of dollars for the fees of lawyers who challenged Green ballot petitions, Democrats are challenging the Green presidential ticket over the routine practice of listing stand-in candidates that are replaced once the national nominating convention picks the ticket. In Wisconsin, Democrats are challenging because VP candidate Angela Walker moved during the petitioning period. The campaign notified the Wisconsin election commission and followed their instructions. In Montana, the Democrats harassed 600 individuals to remove their names from petitions that had been submitted.

One purpose of Green presidential campaigns is to secure ballot lines, so the party can more readily run local, state, and federal candidates in the next election cycle. In 40 of the 50 states, the Green vote in the presidential race determines whether a party has a ballot line for the next election cycle. In most states, it takes 1%, 2%, 3%, or 5% of the popular vote for president to win ballot qualification.

US ballot access requirements are far more onerous than other electoral democracies. Without a ballot line, Greens must do independent nominating petitions. 

For the House of Representatives for example, an independent must get thousands of signatures in many states: 3,500 in New York; over 4,000 in Arizona; over 15,000 in Illinois; over 20,000 in Georgia and Ohio; over 30,000 in Alabama; and over 40,000 in Indiana. By comparison, if you want to run as an independent for the House of Commons in the UK, it takes 10 signatures. In New Zealand 2 signatures, Australia 50, Canada 100 (or 50 in rural districts), Germany 200.

“Boss Tweed in New York City used to say he was happy to allow the voters to select the winner as long as he got to select the candidates. That’s what the Democrats and Republicans still do today. The Green Party challenges the political duopoly that is bankrolled by corporate special interests. Party suppression and other forms of voter suppression are why a white supremacist con man can get elected President,” Hawkins said.


Message to GPMN Members

URGENT: SIGN TODAY FOR GPMN BALLOT ACCESS!!


Dear Green Party of Minnesota Member:

We have yet to reach at least 2,000 signatures for Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker, Greens for President and Vice President, to appear on the MN ballot. So, the deadline to sign the online petition is extended through Sunday, August 16. If you are an eligible MN voter (not necessarily registered), at least 18 years old by November 3, and have not already signed then visit this link to complete the electronic petition: https://mn-petition.org/invite/hwgp.php

We must collect these signatures and file for office by Tuesday, August 18 for Howie and Angela to appear on the MN General Election ballot. Doing so is critical to maintaining and building the Green Party of Minnesota. The Green Party of Minnesota is currently a minor party, and we must run statewide candidates in 2020 (this year there are only 2 statewide races) to at least maintain our minor party status. Getting Howie and Angela on the MN ballot is crucial to running and supporting down ballot Green candidates in 2020 and beyond.

When viewing the petition you may notice the oath has some weird and outdated language about not voting in the primary. Though, if you voted in the MN Presidential Primary on March 3 and/or if you voted in the MN Primary on August 11, you are permitted to sign. The information you provide is not kept or used for any purpose other than to submit to the MN Secretary of State for Howie, Angela, and the Green Party of Minnesota to get on the 2020 November ballot.

So, if you haven't already done so, sign now (but definitely by 11:59 on Sunday, August 16) at: https://mn-petition.org/invite/hwgp.php

Additionally, we will be collecting in-person signatures and making phone calls through Monday, August 17. If you would like to assist with in-person collection or phone calling please contact MN Ballot Access Coordinator, Seth Kuhl-Stennes, at 612.219.5581.

Thank you for your support!

Petition deadline extension

Greetings Green Party supporters,

We have yet to reach at least 2,000 signatures for Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker, Greens for President and Vice President, to appear on the MN ballot. So, the deadline to sign the petition is extended to Saturday, August 15.  If you are an eligible MN voter (not necessarily registered), at least 18 years old by November 3, and have not already signed then visit this link to complete the electronic petition: https://mn-petition.org/invite/hwgp.php

 
We must collect these signatures and file for office by Tuesday, August 18 for Howie and Angela to appear on the MN General Election ballot. Doing so is critical to maintaining and building the Green Party of Minnesota. The Green Party of Minnesota is currently a minor party, and we must run statewide candidates in 2020 (this year there are only 2 statewide races) to at least maintain our minor party status. Getting Howie and Angela on the MN ballot is crucial to running and supporting down ballot Green candidates in 2020 and beyond.

The oath has some weird and outdated language about not voting in the primary. Though, if you voted in the MN Presidential Primary on March 3 and/or if you voted in the MN Primary on August 11, you are permitted to sign. The information you provide is not kept or used for any purpose other than to submit to the MN Secretary of State for Howie, Angela, and the Green Party of Minnesota to get on the 2020 November ballot.

Sign now (but if not today definitely by Saturday, August 15) and spread the word to your MN family and friends.

Seth Kuhl-Stennes
MN Ballot Access Coordinator & Volunteer Lead
Hawkins/Walker, Greens for Pres & VP
[email protected]
612-219-5581

Phone Bank for MN Ballot

Hello all,

 
We are well below 2,000 signatures and so we are going to need to collect beyond today (likely through Saturday).
 
In an effort to bring in a bunch more signatures, we have set a goal to phone bank through the entire list of Hawkins/Walker/GPMN members who we have a phone number for over the next few days (Wednesday-Friday). The purpose of these calls will be to ask Minnesota contacts if they have signed the petition, and if they have not we will walk them through that process over the phone.
 
The Hawkins/Walker campaign has set us up with a phone bank to do this work and we need as many folks to chip in as possible to get it done. Can you help by making some phone calls??
 
If you are interested in helping with this work you will need to do a few things to get set up. 1) Sign up through hawkins20.us/phone. 2) After you sign up you will be sent an email from [email protected]. Follow the instructions in that email to activate and use your account. 3) Respond to this email with your username and email address.
 
I will then pass this information along to Cora from the Hawkins/Walker campaign so you can be assigned to the MN phone bank campaign. Then, once Cora assigns you to our campaign you are ready to get going.
 
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks in advance to those who will help out in this way.
 
Seth
612.219.5581

CDC Invitation

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My name is Darnella Wade and I am one of the Co-chairs of the
4th Congressional District of Minnesota. As a Green Party
Representative, it is my duty to protect the citizens of
Minnesota. Environmental Safety is an issue the Green Party
stands on. I feel obligated to speak up when it comes to their
safety, well-being, and welfare. One of the issues that have come
forward, and has recently come to my concern is the
willingness of the Minnesota Department of Health for the
People of Minnesota to participate in a CDC pilot program
regarding the Co-Vid 19 and the not yet developed vaccine.
I would like to know have you ran any polls or conducted any
research or studies on who is willing to participate (if any) in
Minnesota? What will this mean for Minnesota as a whole?
We all know that Co-Vid 19 has taken the world by storm, but
what we don’t know is the surety of any vaccine; nor its
effectiveness, side effects, or repercussions of this vaccine made
at warp speed. I do not think that Minnesota Residents have
had a chance to speak on this issue publically nor have we been
forewarned. Perhaps, this an issue to be voted on in
November’s ballot by the people of Minnesota.

I am writing this letter because I want to know what
precautions are set forward for the people who choose to
participate?

What are the safety nets set in place to protect those of the
community from those who participate?
Co-Vid is a silent disease. It has taken the most vulnerable, the
elderly, those who lack adequate insurance and those with
pre-existing conditions at a rapid number and to test a new
vaccine on them would be clearly unethical.
As a spokesperson for the people of the Green Party of the 4th
CD, I would like to know how will these pilots be conducted?
Who are the communities that will participate in the pilot?
Will the participants receive any incentives for such a risky
world study?
We know that this new vaccine is being introduced through
Operation Warp Speed and the big-name pharmaceutical
companies are paid to the tune of $100,000 to 2.1 billion
dollars. Sink or swim? How many lives can a failed vaccine take?
We can’t afford to lose not one more.
In response to the CDC’s invitation, I think that Minnesotans
should be highly compensated, monitored for a year or
possibly 2, and are provided universal healthcare for such a
risky social experiment.
This pilot is just a social experiment that can prove detrimental
to the unexpected volunteer, or it can be the breakthrough that
the world is looking for. We understand the importance of this
pilot, indeed. We know that people are free to involve

themselves as they please. I would like for the people of
Minnesota to know the risk, chances, and details of this pilot.

I am a member of District 65B of Mn. and recently was pursuing
the position of State Representative for this same District. A lot
has changed due to Co-Vid 19 and St. Paul has recently
invested in a 6.5 million dollar refrigerated building on L’Orient
Ave. (in St. Paul) that serves as a morgue and we also have
turned an old hospital into a Co-Vid quarantine hospital, on
Park Ave. ( in St. Paul) Those are big contributions in a high-risk
community. I feel that our community has become an
expendable target. I declare, our community is not a dumping
ground for toxic waste created around the world. We need
protections the same as well off communities.
I would like a response to this letter very soon.
I do not want to alarm the community with the reality of them
all being high risk. I do not think that the participation of such a
crucial pilot should be taken lightly. Co-vid 19 at many times
have no symptoms as it is. That in its self is alarming. Once
again let me reiterate why I am writing this letter for the
protection of the people of Minnesota.
I appreciate your time out to read, respond and allow the
people of Minnesota to be a part of this pilot or appropriately
deny the invitation of the CDC until we all understand the

repercussions, rewards, incentives and the harmful effects of
this pilot, I feel we should not participate.

Thank you,
Darnella Wade
Co-Chair of the 4 th Congressional District
Of the Green Party


e-sign deadline is Aug. 15

 

The Green Party of Minnesota is currently a minor party. So, we must collect at least 2,000 petition signatures by August 15 for Howie and Angela to appear on the MN General Election ballot. So if you are an eligible MN voter (not necessarily registered) sign this electronic petition today!

By signing you are not required to vote for the candidates, but agree these candidates shall appear on the ballot for others. Then, tens of thousands of Minnesota voters will not be disenfranchised and will be able to vote for the Hawkins/Walker ticket on November 3.

Those who voted in the 2020 MN Presidential Primary in March are not prohibited from signing the petition. We do not keep or use the information for any purpose other than to submit this to the MN Secretary of State. You will not be contacted or added to any mailing lists or databases.

For more information about the Hawkins/Walker campaign visit howiehawkins.us

 

E-Sign here >>> https://hawkins2020.net/mnpetition1/htdocs/  Deadline is August 15!


Josh Scheunemann Minneapolis City Council, Ward 6 - Vote August 11!

Josh For Ward 6 Progressive Policing Policy

Policy Proposals:

Proposal 1: Clean the Gutters

  • FIRE BOB KROLL
  • Revamp the hiring and training process that incudes massive amounts of training in de-escalation and non-violent training. Remove all training involving chock-holds.
  • Advance hiring practices and testing to weed out violent leaning candidates and others that would put citizens in danger.
  • Make all officers currently employed by the Minneapolis Police Department must go through the new process to continue to work in active duty.

Proposal 2: Renegotiate Police Union Contract

  • Eliminate Office Fatigue
  • Mandatory Mental Health Screenings
  • More Flexible Staffing
  • Compliance with the City Charter of Minneapolis
  • State Law Compliance with Responsible Authority
  • Training Decisions as a Management Right
  • PROHIBITING PERSONAL TIME INDEMNIFICATION
  • RESET MECHANISM: DISCIPLINE STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
  • DISCIPLINARY MATRIX
  • 48-HOUR RULE FOR CRITICAL INCIDENTS
  • New Hire Alignment with MPD Values
  • Clearer Conduct Expectations
  • Supervisory Staffing Levels
  • Testing for Anabolic Steroids
  • Personal Liability Insurance

Proposal 3: Defund and Reallocate

  • 50% or BUST; In four years have the yearly police budget be at least half its current level.
  • Allocate funding to Mobile Mental Health Crisis Teams.
  • Allocate funding to Community based orgs for community watches.
  • Allocate funding to Expand Homeless services.
  • Allocate funding for expanded social services in the city and access centers in low-income and minority neighborhoods.
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Lisa Neal-Delgado, Representative District 59B Secures Green Party Endorsement

Lisa Neal Delgado secured the Green Party of the 5th Congressional District endorsement in the race for State Representative in District 59B. Lisa is a military veteran who has served this country for 22 years. Lisa's campaign focuses on equal education and closing the gaps in our MN school system. Criminal Justice Reform and economic development. To get in touch with her campaign or to volunteer to sign up here. https://www.lisaformn59b.com/

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