Everyone on the Green Planet! Please, to all those that took the time and the energy to come on my Youtube Livestream "Mana Talk with James" show to present themselves to you/the U.S. Voting Republic; share these videos below with everyone you can to get their voices heard, to advertise them, market them and brand them and all of us at the same time! FYI: Keep in mind that I'm very new at this, but we're all learning together! Rodolpho Cortes: https://youtu.be/jv53jIT60nE Angelica Duenas: https://youtu.be/IFhUdYRsOxA Erik Rydberg: https://youtu.be/4ZR8B3arv98 Josh Jones: https://youtu.be/rmC8wwLzIUA Danielle St. John (I think she's Green Party? She should be tho): https://youtu.be/d_5V_avdc6Q Miguel Zuniga: https://youtu.be/krLRo6C4k3c Chris Richardson: https://youtu.be/Fp20pLYbJN0 Veronika Fimbres: https://youtu.be/z0QO9hMsNN4 Darlene Elias: https://youtu.be/I4Yi6YGTSr4 Mike Feinstein: https://youtu.be/4mPAlMBUzno Cal Ziesing: https://youtu.be/Fp20pLYbJN0 Chris Carlson: https://youtu.be/CIL3OKA0zBQ *Tony Smith (Green News Network and not running for office, but it was a good show): https://youtu.be/K_EHRiLhVXw If you'd like to do an interview or come on my show, please do not hesitate to ask or do so... we all care, just like you do. James Young SGA O.C. / MCM GPCA On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 12:10 AM, Nassim Nouri <nassim1nouri@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all, We just had our IT call and we have a few important issues we need Media to make decisions on. Please see proposed agenda below for our joint working call this Thursday 4/19 at 7:30.
Thanks, Nassim
*GPCA Media/IT Joint Working Meeting Agenda - Thursday April 19th, 2018, 7:30 pm - 9 pm**Dial in: (605) 472-5412, Access Code: 408531*
*1. Roll call*
*2. Roles*: *Facilitator: * *Timekeeper:* *Note taker:*
*3. **Approve or amend the agenda*
*4. **Candidate webpage update and approval - **Important*
*5. **Press releases for candidate endorsement - **Important*
*6. Homepage updates*
*7. **Media access to SM platforms? Does IT need to admin?*
*8. Contact from ca.gov <http://ca.gov> for GPCA endorsement process - Andre Willard - **(626) 818-6875)*
*7. Website *sitemap <https://drive.google.com/file/d/17wab70pq9KtqpE5Fc8lZODUBNXgULQFs/view?usp=sharing>* draft strategy and timelines*
Nassim Nouri 408-396-5722 Green Party of Santa Clara County ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On Apr 16, 2018, at 8:24 PM, Brett Dixon <b@brettanthonydixon.com> wrote:
Below are two versions of the Candidate Pages that need to be merged. The Fundraising Committee would like to use this info for their newsletter.Greens in spring 2018 elections Primary tabs
- View(active tab) <http://www.cagreens.org/elections/2018-spring> - Edit <http://www.cagreens.org/node/1471/edit> - Outline <http://www.cagreens.org/node/1471/outline> - Track <http://www.cagreens.org/node/1471/track>
*At least 19 California Greens are running in spring 2018 elections. *Note - *inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement. Endorsements for statewide office are made by the Green Party of California. Endorsements for all other offices are made by the county Green Party in question and are listed below where they have occured.* Candidates are listed only after they have qualified for the ballot; except please note that candidates marked with * have been notified unofficially by the Secretary of State's office and/or their county registrar's office they have qualified for the ballot, and the official certification list will be made publicly available on March 29..
*US House of Representatives <http://www.cagreens.org/elections/2018-spring#house> *(8) Governor (3) Secretary of State (2) State Assembly (3) *County <http://www.cagreens.org/elections/2018-spring#county> *(1) *Municipal <http://www.cagreens.org/elections/2018-spring#municipal>* (1)
*All elections June 5 unless otherwise specified* ------------------------------
*US House of Representatives (9)*
*Lewis Elbinger <https://lewiselbingerforcongress.com/>,* US House of Representatives, District 1* *Jason Kishineff <https://kishineff.org/>*, US House oof Representatives, District 5* *Chris Richardson*, US House of Representatives, District 7* *Barry Hermanson <http://www.barryhermanson.org/>*, U.S. House of Representaitves, District 12 (San Francisco County)* *Endorsed by the Green Party of San Francisco County* *Angelica Dueñas* <https://www.angelica4congress.com/>, US House of Representatives, District 29 (Los Angeles County)* *Endorsed by the Green Party of Los Angeles County* *Kenneth Mejia <https://www.mejia4congress.com/>*, US House of Representatives, District 34 (Los Angeles County)** **Endorsed by the Green Party of Los Angeles County* *Rodolfo Cortes Barragan <https://www.rodolfoforcongress.com/>*, US House of Representatives, District 40 (Los Angeles County)* *Endorsed by the Green Party of Los Angeles County* *Miguel Zuniga <https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/287459/miguel-zuniga>,* US House of Representatives, District 43 (Los Angeles County)* *Danielle St. John* <https://www.facebook.com/publicdanielle/>, US House of Representatives, District 49 (San Diego County)*
*Governor (3)*
*Christopher Carlson* <https://www.guber2018.com/>, Governor* *Veronika Fimbres <http://veronikafimbres.com/>,* Governor (write-in)* *Josh Jones <http://www.josh4gov.org/>,* Governor*
*Secretary of State (2)*
*Michael Feinstein* <http://www.feinstein4sos.org/>, Secretary of State* *Erik Rydberg <http://www.erik4sos.org/>,* Secretary of State*
*State Assembly (3)*
*Bridget Duffy*, State Assembly, District 22 (San Mateo County)* *Carol Boudin <http://www.cabouldin4ad42.org/>,* State Assembly, District 42 (Riverisde & San Bernardino County)* *Endorsed by the Green Party of Riverisde County & the Green Party of San Bernardino County* *Rachel Bruhnke <http://rachel4assembly.org/>*, State Assembly, District 70 (Los Angeles County)* *Endorsed by the Green Party of Los Angeles County* *County (1)* *Pamela Elizondo*, Board of Supervisors, District 3 (Mendocino County) *Seven candidates for one seat <https://www.mendocinocounty.org/home/showdocument?id=19858>*
*Municipal (1)James "Henk" Conn <https://www.facebook.com/henkconn/>, Mayor, Long Beach (Los Angeles County) - April 10 election* *Two candidates for two seats <http://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/city-clerk/media-library/documents/elections/elections-home/2018-pne-qualified-candidates>*
Green Candidates - 2018 Election Primary tabs
- View(active tab) <http://www.cagreens.org/green-candidates-2018-election> - Edit <http://www.cagreens.org/node/1469/edit> - Outline <http://www.cagreens.org/node/1469/outline> - Track <http://www.cagreens.org/node/1469/track>
California’s Green Candidates for 2018 Elections
U.S. SENATE AND CONGRESSS
Michael “Cal Songmaker” Ziesing for US Senate <https://www.facebook.com/ziesingforsenate/>
Cal Songmaker is running for the US Senate in CA and describes himself as a Navy Veteran, a lifelong leftist, and a Native. He believes it is time to put an end to corporate-party politics and strive for a just and free society. Learn more <https://www.facebook.com/ziesingforsenate/> and watch <https://youtu.be/KRyK7vztqXM> an interview with Cal. (Tehama County)
Angelica Duenas for Congress CD29 <http://www.angelica4congress.com/>
Angelica Duenas’ campaign focuses on Healthcare-for-All, Immigration Reform, Education and Housing as a Right, Criminal Justice, and Foreign Policy. She is committed to growing the Green Party as a part of the Federation of Young Greens of the Americas and a Delegate to the Global Young Greens. Angelica is a mother of 5 and wife to a supporting, loving, husband. She accepts no corporate money and is beholden to the people of her district, not big money interests. Learn more <http://www.angelica4congress.com/> and watch <https://youtu.be/c_QWWe-hPFc> an interview. (LA County)
J <http://kishineff.org/>ason Kishineff for Congress CD5 <https://kishineff.org/>
“I’ve lived in California’s 5th district for over half my life, and know what it’s like to struggle through unemployment trying try to feed your family on Welfare. My platform focuses on fighting for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice I believe that we can, and must, continue the political revolution to make this one of the most progressive voting districts in the state, and do it without corporate money.” Learn more <https://kishineff.org/> and watch <https://youtu.be/AOL1F8Ji4l8> an interview. (Napa County)
Barry Hermanson for Congress CD12 <http://barry4congress.org/>
Barry Hermanson has run for Congress in CA District 12 four times because the voices of working people are rarely heard above the deafening sound of money. His campaign focuses on bringing voters the Green New Deal platform, and he has been an activist in SF since 2003 on the issues of minimum/living wage, healthcare and single payer, military spending and ending Citizens United. Learn more <http://barry4congress.org/>and watch <https://youtu.be/H3APnw6bg5M> an interview. (SF County)
Kenneth Mejia for Congress CD34 <http://www.mejia4congress.com/>
Kenneth’s campaign aims to put the most vulnerable people FIRST: the working class, poor, homeless, immigrants, seniors, LGBTQ, people of color, and the disabled, because he believes, when millions of people come together, we can accomplish anything! ran for congress in his district in 2017. Learn more <http://www.mejia4congress.com/>. (LA County)
Lewis Elbinger for Congress D1 <https://lewiselbingerforcongress.com/>
Lewis believes the Green Party’s platform can address the social and political challenges our country faces. He stands strong for “Government with a heart, Vote your Conscience, Keep your voice”. Lewis has 28 years of experience as a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State, has earned an MBA and a Masters in Strategic Studies, and has lived abroad in many countries. Learn more <https://lewiselbingerforcongress.com/> and watch <https://youtu.be/C6OR9UgkmHc> an interview with Lewis. (Siskiyou County)
Miguel Zuniga for Congress D43 <https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/287459/miguel-zuniga>
“I am running for Congress to represent the people of district 43, because our politicians are not. I will put a Heart in the Machine and be the voice of the voiceless, by returning the power to the people. My morals wouldn’t let me support the two corrupt parties that only work to serve corporate donors. I am a Green, because our platform doesn’t have to be bought to do what’s right.” Learn more <https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/287459/miguel-zuniga> and watch <https://youtu.be/bB73VjXH9ZQ> an interview. (LA County)
Rodolfo Cortes Barragan for Congress D40 <https://www.rodolfoforcongress.com/>
“I am a first-generation Mexican-American scientist running in the most Latino district in the country. My opponent has sold out the community, but nobody else is running to unseat her. It’s time for someone to say no to the L.A. Latino Democratic establishment. Please contribute if you can.” Rodolfo conducts interviews focused on the Green Party platform, using the community-oriented Green Revolution group that has over 10 thousand followers. Learn more <https://www.rodolfoforcongress.com/> and watch <https://youtu.be/lwVE6mnkpzA> an interview with Rodolfo. (LA County)
Steve Correa for CA State Senate District 18 <https://www.facebook.com/stevemcorrea>
Steve’s campaign is focused on raising awareness on issues of Environment, Economy, Housing, and Tech, so that regardless of the election outcome, his community will begin to hold representatives accountable on these issues. Steve is looking for volunteers to help collect signature for other Greens in his region. Learn more <https://www.facebook.com/stevemcorrea> and watch <https://youtu.be/65dogHcT0Nc> an interview. (LA County)
Robert Christian Richardson for Congress D7 <https://www.facebook.com/OurHands.us/videos/332095097286335/?comment_id=1763451410385483&reply_comment_id=1763452580385366¬if_id=1517381962681380¬if_t=group_comment>
“I am running for Congress to rebuild fairness and confidence in our government for a more stable and sane America, because I have become disenchanted with unfair election rigging that both major parties engage in. After retiring from the Veterans Administration, as a senior computer specialist, I co-founded a non-profit to help hospitals here & overseas utilize VA’s integrated hospital system (VistA), that has run 160 VA hospitals for 40 years.” Learn more <http://www.worldvista.org/> and watch <https://www.facebook.com/OurHands.us/videos/332095097286335/?comment_id=1763451410385483&reply_comment_id=1763452580385366¬if_id=1517381962681380¬if_t=group_comment> an interview. (Sacramento County)
STATE LEVEL CANDIDATES
Erik Rydberg for California Secretary of State <http://www.erik4sos.org/>
“My people-powered campaign is committed to defending democracy and protecting the vote. As an indigenous person, I have a deep respect for Democracy, because among the oldest functioning democracies is the Iroquois Confederacy. As the backbone of any just and free society Democracy must be protected from those who dishonor and manipulate it. As your next Secretary of State, I will ensure that every vote cast by Californians is accounted for.” Learn more <http://www.erik4sos.org/> and watch <https://youtu.be/HbJS1OBdhiw> an interview with Erik. (Humboldt County)
<https://www.facebook.com/feinstein.michael/>
Mike Feinstein for California Secretary of State <https://www.facebook.com/feinstein.michael/>
Michael Feinstein is a former Mayor and City Councilmember in Santa Monica, and a co-founder of the Green Party of California. He is running for Secretary of State to promote a Democracy Bill of Rights for California, based upon Voter Choice, Clean Money and Election Integrity. For the state legislature, his plan is to elect it by proportional representation, giving all Californians a seat at the table of our democracy. Learn more. <http://www.feinstein4sos.org/> (LA County)
Josh Jones for California Governor <http://www.josh4gov.org/>
Josh’s platform aims to maximize equality of opportunity, and minimize harm. He was in Occupy/Decolonize and joined the Green Party as a consequence of the election corruption he observed at the national, state and county level. Learn more <http://www.josh4gov.org/> and watch <https://youtu.be/SZ62IBNndxA> an interview with Josh. (Yolo County)
Veronika Fimbres for California Governor <http://veronikafimbres.com/>
“As CA Governor, I vow not only to hear, but also listen to the will of ‘We the people’ and since I am not taking money from Big Oil, Big Pharma, other Corporations, or public employee unions, including police unions, I will not be obligated to anyone but the people of California, whether or not they voted for me. I respect the power of choice, and to make an informed decision. My administration will be transparent!” Learn more. <http://veronikafimbres.com/>(SF County)
<https://www.facebook.com/donate/1959006077753524/>
Christopher Carlson for California Governor <https://www.facebook.com/donate/1959006077753524/>
“It’s up to us to build the greens into a science literate alternative to corporatism. Watch my response to the State of the Union here and here. I am running for Governor. Please just throw a $20 at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Don’t give money to a politician if you can help it. (Greens are an exception.) My handle on youtube, twitter and insta: guberthecandidate. Tell the girl scouts you want an election day cookie. guberthecandidate@gmail.com” (Sacramento County)
Rachel Bruhnke for CA Assembly District 70 <http://rachel4assembly.org/>
Rachel believes it’s time to take power back from corporations and anti-democratic forces endangering our communities, our country and our planet. She is focused on: a just, sustainable and inclusive economy; land use reform and housing for all; healthcare as a human right and promoting SB-562; and building a localized, participatory Democracy. She holds degrees in Political Science and Environmental Engineering. Learn more <http://rachel4assembly.org/> and watch <https://youtu.be/_QYOipmgMgA> an interview. (LA County)
<https://www.facebook.com/Carol-A-Bouldin-for-CA-Assembly-District-42-820543888125572/>
Carol A. Bouldin for CA Assembly D42 <https://www.facebook.com/Carol-A-Bouldin-for-CA-Assembly-District-42-820543888125572/>
”Hello Californians! If you believe that it’s time that someone represents our district who supports Single Payer healthcare, clean energy, banning fracking, getting money out of politics, and doing away with Top Two primaries, please support my campaign for A. D. 42! Green Party candidates do not take any dark money, including money from corporations.” Learn more <https://www.facebook.com/pg/Carol-A-Bouldin-for-CA-Assembly-District-42-820543888125572/> and donate <https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/380404/carol-a-bouldin>. (San Bernardino County)
CITY AND MUNICIPALITY CANDIDATES
<https://www.everyonesmayor.org/>
Saied Karamooz for Oakland Mayor <https://www.everyonesmayor.org/>
Saied Karamooz is the Green Party candidate for the mayor of Oakland. Saied’s campaign is founded on sensible solutions from a trustworthy candidate. His platform is squarely founded on achieving true public safety through investment in education, housing, and jobs. Learn more <https://www.everyonesmayor.org/> and watch <https://www.facebook.com/OurHands.us/videos/332095097286335/?comment_id=1763451410385483&reply_comment_id=1763452580385366¬if_id=1517381962681380¬if_t=group_comment> an interview with Saied. (Alameda County)
Brett Anthony Dixon <https://www.brettanthonydixon.com/> b@brettanthonydixon.com 760-299-3037
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