Author Archives: Scot Hansen

Five Greens Elected Tuesday

While most of Tuesday’s elections were officially nonpartisan, Illinois Green Party members competed in elections across the state, with five candidates winning their races, based on unofficial results. If these wins hold, the ILGP’s number of officeholders statewide would grow … Continue reading

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ILGP Membership Meeting is March 2nd in Carbondale

Illinois Green Party State Membership Meeting                            March 2, 2013                            The Haven–Carbondale, IL                            ILGP STATE MEETING AGENDA: Friday Night Social: 6-11pm Cristaudo’s, 207 S. Illinois Ave. (618-529-4303) [1blk N of train station] Saturday Meeting Site: The Haven, 10289 Haven … Continue reading

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February Meeting is Monday the 11th

Please join us on Monday, February 11th at the Two Thirteen Building in downtown Wheaton for our monthly meeting.  We will be talking about the slew of Greens running in the upcoming Illinois Consolidated Election to be held in April, … Continue reading

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On Gun Control

Disclaimer:  the following is an opinion, and does not necessarily speak for the DuPage Green Party, the Illinois Green Party, or the Green Party of the United States.  It is the opinion of one person who happens to be a … Continue reading

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DuPage Greens Endorse Money Out, Voters In! Rally

We are proud to announce that we are officially endorsing the Money Out, Voters In! rally to be held at the Federal Plaza in Chicago on the anniversary of the egregiously undemocratic Supreme Court decision known as Citizen’s United. The Citizens United ruling opened the … Continue reading

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Vote Totals Get Better Every Day

Here is the latest report from the Jill Stein campaign on the success of this year’s Green Party Presidential effort: “As the votes are counted and reported, our numbers are rising. As of today, Monday, November 26th, the total number of … Continue reading

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Tea Party ‘Refudiated’ on Tuesday

Earlier this week, Donald Trump tweeted the following:  “Lets fight like hell and stop this great and disgusting injustice!  The world is laughing at us.”  I’m all for fighting like hell against great and disgusting injustices, but I’m a little … Continue reading

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Green Party Election Day Guide

When you head out to the polls tomorrow, please consider the following choices…   Jill Stein for President IMPORTANT BALLOT NOTE! Cheri Honkala will not appear on the ballot in Illinois as the Vice-Presidential candidate. Howie Hawkins will appear instead. Please do not … Continue reading

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Nancy Wade will Debate TOMORROW!

Sunday November 4th, 1 PM All Saints Episcopal Church 4550 North Hermitage Avenue  Chicago, IL 60640 Hosted by the League of Women Voters   Green Party candidate for Illinois’ 5th District Nancy Wade will be debating her Republican opponent, Dan … Continue reading

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Jill Stein Wows the Crowd at Third Party Debate – Next Debate Tuesday Oct. 30th

The Free and Equal Elections Foundation held a Third Party Presidential Debate at the Hilton Chicago earlier this week.  The Green Party’s candidate, Jill Stein, squared off against Rocky Anderson of the Justice Party, Virgil Goode of the Constitution Party, … Continue reading

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