Author Archives: Scot Hansen

Presidential Caucus to be held February 11, 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Scot Hansen

The Illinois Green Party Presidential Primary is now open until midnight on February 19th.  Anyone is welcome to vote, assuming they are also willing to register themselves as a member of the Green Party.  The ballot includes a registration form, which will also work … Continue reading →

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There’s No Party Like a Green Party House Party!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Scot Hansen

On Tuesday, January 24th, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address. There will also be responses and commentary from the Republican and Democratic parties.  On Wednesday, January 25th, at 7:00 PM, we invite you to join us at the … Continue reading →

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ISBE Rejects Lambert’s Petitions

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Scot Hansen

It was a dark day for democracy on Tuesday, December 27th, when the Illinois State Board of Elections refused to accept Laurel Lambert Schmidt’s petitions, even on a preliminary basis, while her case goes to the Illinois Supreme Court. Laurel … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss Our December Monthly Meeting!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Scot Hansen

The DuPage Greens will hold our monthly meeting next Monday, December 12th, at 7:00 PM at the Two-Thirteen Building in Wheaton. (213 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton, IL) We will be discussing fundraising ideas, ongoing support for the Occupy Movement, and … Continue reading →

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Occupy the Ballot Box

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Scot Hansen

And the great owners, who must lose their land in an upheaval, the great owners with access to history, with eyes to read history and to know the great fact:  when property accumulates in too few hands it is taken … Continue reading →

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Ten Years of Mourning

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Scot Hansen

I couldn’t help but notice that a lot of my neighbors are flying their flags this morning.  I suppose it was bound to happen:  it is, after all, the tenth anniversary of the worst criminal act of terror ever perpetrated … Continue reading →

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Elmhurst College- Friendliest College for LGBT Students?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Scot Hansen

Last month, DuPage Greens reported that Wheaton College is the least friendly college towards members of the LGBT community, almost to the point of being proud of it.  This month, we’re happy to report that another one of our county’s … Continue reading →

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Why I Joined the Green Party

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Scot Hansen

When my 17-year-old daughter came home yesterday, she laughed at me and asked why I had a brand-new “Vote Green Party” sticker on the bumper of my car. “They’re never going to win- you know that, right?” she asked. If … Continue reading →

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