What is the Green Party?
The Green Party is a political party reformed in 2001 from previous Green Party state organizations. It does not have the same clout as groups like the Democrats or Republicans, but it does have influence in elections. For instance, many Democrats credit Al Gore’s failure in the Presidential election of 2000 to the popularity of Ralph Nader, a Green Party candidate. Nader was thought to have stripped Gore of some of his votes, as he received votes from not only Green Party members but also from more liberal Democrats. The Green Party derives its name from its stance on environmental responsibility. Green Party members advocate sustainable methods of agriculture, business, and transportation. They support the use of alternative fuels and laws providing greater environmental protection. In this way, they stand opposed to “big business” consumption of fossil fuels, deforestation to build houses, destruction or plundering of natural habitats to create products, and any other practices whic
The Green Party is the electoral arm of a growing movement toward sustainability and social justice, based on principles of grassroots democracy and nonviolence. Greens are working to change our institutions to protect people and the environment from exploitation and depletion, and to ensure that everyone is involved in the decisions that affect them.
