Please Join the Green Party of Alameda County for an Open Forum discussion of the Presidential Run by Dr. Cornel West.
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As Chris Hedges writes “The Republican and Democratic parties have no intention of allowing independents and third parties into their exclusive club. A series of arcane laws and rules governing elections make it extremely difficult for outsiders to get on the ballot, receive exposure, raise money, comply with regulations that are designed to advance the interests of Republicans and Democrats or participate in public debates. Third parties and independents are effectively disenfranchised, although 44 percent of the voting public identify as independent. This discrimination is euphemistically labeled ‘bipartisanship,’ but the correct term, as Theresa Amato writes, is ‘political apartheid.’”
https://chrishedges.substack.com/p/cornel-west-and-the-campaign-to-end
This Green Sunday will be an open forum to discuss Cornel West’s efforts to win the Green Party endorsement and bring some sanity and morality to the presidential debates. Dr. Cornel West is an outspoken activist, social critic, former professor at Harvard and Princeton, and author of more than 20 books. From Dr. West’s website: “I am running for truth and justice and as a candidate for president of the United States in the Green Party. I want to reintroduce America to the best of itself � the dignity, courage, and creativity of precious everyday ppeople. Join our movement for priceless poor and working people of all colors here and abroad.”
This Green Sunday will differ from most in that we will begin with a brief introduction to Cornel West’s beliefs through his writings, followed by a round-robin discussion of the benefits and concerns surrounding his candidacy, including its potential impacts on the Green Party. Please come join the debate and share your thoughts about Dr. West, especially any impact he has had on your political thinking and activism. Let us know whether you think his candidacy has the potential to energize and unite the Left as we battle the corporate controlled duopoly on policies of climate change, racism, militarism, imperialism, corporatism, surveillance, wealth inequality, healthcare, student debt, corporate bailouts, tax cuts for the rich, immigration, prisons, gun violence, police violence, sanctions, censorship and political corruption.
“The country is in deep trouble. We’ve forgotten that a rich life consists fundamentally of serving others, trying to leave the world a little better than you found it. We need the courage to question the powers that be, the courage to be impatient with evil and patient with people, the courage to fight for social justice. In many instances we will be stepping out on nothing, and just hoping to land on something. But that’s the struggle. To live is to wrestle with despair, yet never allow despair to have the last word.” — Dr. Cornel West
Green Sundays are a series of free public programs & discussions on topics “du jour” sponsored by the Green Party of Alameda County and held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The monthly business meeting of the County Council of the Green Party follows at 7:00 pm, after a 30-minute break. Council meetings are open to anyone who is interested.
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Meeting ID: 880 8334 2274
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