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         <title>Global Greens, representing 70 Green Parties and Green groups, issue declaration on reduction of greenhouse gases</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_12_07.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Global Greens has published a declaration on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations in Bali addressing the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to curb the advance of global warming.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:33:33 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>Global Greens Declaration for Bali</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_12_05a.shtml</link>
         <description>Bali, Indonesia -- Alarmed by the speed of climate change and the insufficient action, particularly of those countries that bear the greatest responsibility for emitting greenhouse gases, Global Greens call for the Bali meeting to agree on a negotiation mandate to establish a binding regime for global greenhouse gas reductions which is consistent with avoiding dangerous climate change</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:25:33 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>On the eve of a major US House hearing on HR 40, Greens make the case for reparations for the descendents of slaves</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_12_05.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- On the eve of a major House hearing on the subject, Green Party leaders called for reparations for the descendents of slaves and a national discussion on how reparations should be implemented.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:25:33 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party leader to receive award from the Drug Policy Alliance for leadership in drug law reform</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_12_02.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party congratulates Connecticut Green Clifford Thornton on an award he will receive from the Drug Policy Alliance for his leadership in the movement to reform drug laws.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:09:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>Greens, citing revealed memo, urge Bush to cancel CIA plans to interfere in Venezuelan referendum and destabilize the Chavez government</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_30.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders called on President Bush to cancel an order directing the CIA to interfere with a December 2 voters' referendum in Venezuela and to cease actions intended to destabilize the Chavez government.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:08:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>McClellan revelations demand immediate impeachment, say Greens</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_28.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders called impeachment an urgent necessity after former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan's revelation that President Bush and Vice President Cheney were involved in the conspiracy to expose the identity of CIA undercover operative Valerie Plame.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:33:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>Greens urge support for civil society and democracy in Pakistan, cutoff in military aid</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_26.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders and candidates called for national and global support for civil society, democracy, and the rule of law in Pakistan, an end to President Pervez Musharraf's 'national emergency' declaration, and a cutoff in US aid to military dictatorships in Pakistan.</description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:06:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>More Green wins and impressive percentages in November 6 local elections</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_12.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party has released its final tally of Green victories on Election Day, November 6, 2007.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:03:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>Utah Residents to Join Thousands in Georgia Calling for Closure of Controversial Training Facility for Latin Americans</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_12a.shtml</link>
         <description>SALT LAKE CITY, UT - This weekend residents of Utah will join thousands from across the nation at Fort Benning, Georgia to demand a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy and the closure of the controversial U.S. Army's School of the Americas (SOA).</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:37:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>Some important Green wins in local elections, according to early Election Day returns</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_07.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders are congratulating several candidates who were elected to local office on Election Day, November 6, according to early returns.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:39:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>Greens: New climate change report shows the need for Green agenda, Green election wins</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_05.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON , DC -- Green party leaders today said that a new climate change report to be released Monday proves the election of Green Party candidates into office is essential to enforce the immediate and drastic steps needed to combat global warming.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:12:30 PST</pubDate>
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         <title>2007 Green candidates to watch on Election Day, November 6</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_01.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party is off and running with candidates for public office in races throughout the US on Election Day, November 6.</description>
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         <title>Green activists join 'No War, No Warming' actions targeting Congress</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_10_22.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON , DC -- Green Party activists will participate in 'No War, No Warming' events targeting Congress on Monday, October 22 in an effort to push Congress on ending the Iraq War and enacting measures to curb global warming</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:29:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party urges Canada to drop border-crossing charges against US peace activist Alison Bodine</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_10_18.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has urged the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to drop all charges against US citizen Alison Bodine, who was arrested on September 13 for attempting to cross the US-Canada border while carrying antiwar (including Green Party) literature.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:29:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Lavender Greens endorse version of Employment Non-Discrimination Act that includes protection on the basis of gender identity</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_10_17.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Lavender Caucus of the Green Party of the United States has joined the United ENDA coalition and has endorsed the passage of House Bill 2015, the fully inclusive version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).</description>
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         <title>Greens call for US troop withdrawal on the sixth anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_10_15.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- On the sixth anniversary of the US invasion of Afghanistan, Green leaders renewed the party's call for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:47:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>New US military aid to Israel and the Lieberman-Kyl amendment bring the US closer to war with Iran, say Greens</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_10_08.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON , DC -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders strongly cautioned that the combination of a $30 billion military aid package for Israel and growing threat of a US or US-backed Israeli attack on Iran could trigger a major regional conflagration in the Middle East.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party chooses 2007 Green candidates for campaign support</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_10_03.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON , DC -- WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has selected nine Green candidates for special campaign aid in the 2007 election. The Coordinated Campaign Committee of the party chose candidates from all over the US based on winnability, the organizational strength of their campaigns, prior fundraising by the candidates, and other criteria. The assistance given to the chosen candidates include financial contributions, donor and volunteer lists, and web site help and promotion. A list of the candidates is appended below.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:20:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Greens, urging immediate withdrawal of all US forces from Iraq, blast Clinton, Obama, and Edwards for refusing to guarantee withdrawal of all combat troops from Iraq by 2013</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_09_28.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON , DC -- Green Party leaders participating in the week-long Encampment to End the War in Washington, DC and other cities across the US pressed their demands for an immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, with a plea to Congress to cancel further war spending.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:02:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Greens call Sen. Clinton's health care mandate proposal a 'fraudulent, cynical, cruel' affront to Americans who need coverage</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_09_24.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders strongly criticized Sen. Hillary Clinton's health care reform plan, calling it a capitulation to private HMO and insurance corporations and an affront to Americans who lack adequate access to health care.</description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:54:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party urges dropping all Jena Six charges, probe racism in justice system</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_09_19b.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders called on the State of Louisiana to drop all charges in the Jena Six prosecution, and urged a national discussion on the US justice system's unequal treatment of African Americans and other people of color.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:02:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Press Conference for Voter's Rights September 24th at US Supreme Court</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_09_19.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- On Monday, September 24th, the Pennsylvania Ballot Access Coalition (www.paballotaccess.org) will sponsor a press conference/rally at the US Supreme Court, the 100 Block of Maryland Avenue, in Washington, DC. We are doing this to urge the US Supreme Court to decide to hear Rogers vs. Cortese, which is on their list for Sep. 24th. The Press Conference is scheduled for 9 am.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:44:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party joins national antiwar demonstrations, blast bipartisan Iraq, Iran policies</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_09_10.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Greens will use their presence in various antiwar demonstrations and other events throughout September and October to press the Green Party's demand for immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:57:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>IL: ISU student runs for Congress</title>
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         <description>NORMAL, IL -- Green Party Candidate Jason Wallace will formally announce his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives at a press conference on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 5 p.m. on the campus of Illinois State University.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:57:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party chooses Chicago for 2008 National Convention</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_08_30.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States will hold its 2008 national nominating convention in Chicago, Illinois.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:25:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party endorses the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_08_29.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States has endorsed the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, to be conducted in New Orleans, Louisiana, from August 29 to September 2, 2007.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:40:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>RI: Green Party to convene roundtable on 21st Century Security on 9-11</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/states/ri/ri_2007_08_23.shtml</link>
         <description>RHODE ISLAND -- The Green Party of Rhode Island will convene a community roundtable entitled 21st Century Security on Tuesday September 11, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the rotunda of the Community College of Rhode Island Providence Campus at One Hilton St. The event is free and open to the public and anyone interested in the topic is encouraged to attend.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:40:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>TN: Campaign School for Green candidates in SE states, August 24-26</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/states/tn/tn_2007_08_22.shtml</link>
         <description>NASHVILLE, TN. -- Candidates and Campaign workers from across the Southeast are coming to Tennessee for campaign training by Brent McMillan, Political Director of the Green Party of the US. This weekend, the Green Party of Tennessee plays host to political candidates and campaign workers across the southeast for three days of workshops on running effective political campaigns.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:39:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>CA: Democrats sacrificed the planet, children to appease Republicans, get credit for budget deal</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/states/ca/ca_2007_08_21.shtml</link>
         <description>SACRAMENTO -- The environment and the air that an increasing number of asthmatic children in California are being forced to breathe were the biggest losers Tuesday when the state Senate approved the $103 billion state budget, according to a Green Party of California statement issued Tuesday.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:39:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>WI: Greens Hold Summer Gathering</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/states/wi/wi_2007_08_21.shtml</link>
         <description>WISCONSIN -- Wisconsin Green Party to hold Summer Gathering and Membership Meeting at Anathoth this Saturday.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:39:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>CA: Greens, activists press House Democrats on Iraq War, get arrested</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/states/ca/ca_2007_08_17.shtml</link>
         <description>SACRAMENTO -- California Greens this week continued to help anti-war activists pressure state Democratic Party congressional lawmakers to make good on election year promises to bring state military personnel home by ending the Iraq War, but who so far continue to fund the war instead of stop it.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:01:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Canadian and US Green Parties blast secretive NAFTA-Plus trade-security deal</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_08_15.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC/OTTAWA, ONT -- National Green parties join forces to fight the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:19:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party urges quick repeal of bill expanding Bush Administration's surveillance powers</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_08_14.shtml</link>
         <description>Greens blame Democratic Party leaders for the bill's passage, and warn that mounting 'police state' measures are nullifying the Constitution and basic civil liberties.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:15:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>After I-35W bridge tragedy, Greens call for major public works effort</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_08_09.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Greens express sympathy for bridge collapse victims and the people of Minneapolis, call for a major investment in public works and safety.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:59:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Pages Summer 2007 Now Online</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/greenpages/content/volume11/issue3/index_11-3.php</link>
         <description>Feature articles include 'Fighting to Keep Votes Private' and 'Taking Free Speech to the Highway'.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:34:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Green Party to decide on 2008 National Convention site, contenders are Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, and Oakland</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_08_02.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- The Green Party of the United States is preparing to decide on the site for the party's 2008 national nominating convention, at which Green delegates from nearly every state will choose a presidential nominee.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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         <title>Retreating on troop withdrawal and impeachment, Democrats don't deserve votes in 2008</title>
         <link>http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_07_26.shtml</link>
         <description>WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders reaffirmed the party's support for impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney and demand for immediate withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, and sharply criticized Democratic Party leaders for retreating on impeachment and troop withdrawal.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:55:00 PDT</pubDate>
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