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History of the Green Party

• The Green Party of the United States began as the Association of State Green Parties. The ASGP was formed after the 1996 elections to fill a void in national Green politics and to help existing state parties develop.
• The Green Party of the United States was formed in 2001 as a reincarnation of the older Association of State Green Parties (1996-2001).
• The Green Party of the United States is a federation of state Green Parties.
• Total States with Green Party Ballot Status: 15 full, 4 partial, 1 minor party, 1 political group

Source: “About,” www.gp.org (accessed Nov. 28, 2007)

Mission Statement

“Committed to environmentalism, non-violence, social justice and grassroots organizing, Greens are renewing democracy without the support of corporate donors. The mission of the Green Party of the United States is to build the Green Party into a viable political alternative in the United States.”

“About,” www.gp.org (accessed Nov. 28, 2007)

Platform

“The Green Platform presents an eco-social analysis and vision for our country. The Green Party is committed to values-based politics, as expressed in our Ten Key Values:

1. Grassroots Democracy,
2. Social Justice and Equal Opportunity,
3. Ecological Wisdom,
4. Non-violence,
5. Decentralization,
6. Community Based Economics,
7. Feminism and Gender Equality,
8. Respect for Diversity,
9. Personal and Global Responsibility,
10. Future Focus and Sustainability.”

“Platform,” www.gp.org (accessed Nov. 28, 2007)