John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods has publicly opposed health care reform. He does not believe Americans have any right to health care, food and shelter. He fires employees who dare to organize themselves into a union.

Mr Mackey uses the money he makes when we buy at Whole Foods to promote myths and propaganda created by the insurance industry and big drug companies to derail health care reform.

Check out the Green Pary Watch. It's the best blog for general news about the party.

Of Note:

Green Party candidate for Mayor of New York, Billy Talen will be appearing at Busboys and Poets: 5th and K Street, Washington DC, Tuesday Sept 29, 8 PM

Medea Benjamin, Code Pink co-founder, hosts the fundraising part of the evening.

Admission is free — we appreciate your on-site donations to support our campaign!

New Urbanism, or Smart Growth, has always been sold as a green idea--high density, mixed use, walkable neighborhoods close to mass transit to lessen the need for car travel.

Montgomery County, with dwindling land for new development, has seized upon New Urbanism with a vengeance. In 2006, the county already had existing plans to bring in 160,000 more jobs, and build 80,000 to 90,000 more housing units--which would support some 200,000 more residents--a 20% population growth for the county.

A new study just released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology predicts that the Earth's median surface temperature could rise 9.3 degrees Fahrenheit (5.2 degrees Celsius) by 210o, about twice what was predicted just six years ago. The study cations that it will take "rapid and massive action" to prevent a rise this large.

Long time party member Geroge Gluck has entered the special election to replace Don Praisner in the Montgomery County Council's 4th District. The Democratic and Republican primaries will be on April 21 and the general election will be on May 19.

Over 1,300 Maryland Army National Guard and 250 Maryland Air National Guard personnel were deployed to Iraq last year; altogether, 5,900 Maryland National Guard members have been called up since Sept. 2001. These deployments caused financial and emotional suffering and disruption to many Maryland families and impaired our state's ability to respond to emergencies.

Moreover, these deployments are illegal.

We have an incredible opportunity.

Congressional elections for the 2nd District in New Orleans , LA will take place Dec 6th and Malik Rahim, founder of Common Ground Relief, is running in for Congress. Malik's Democratic opponent, incumbent William Jefferson was indicted earlier this year for corruption. We have the chance to put a Green in Congress who will stand up for people over profits.

There will be a showing of "American Blackout" hosted by Bruce Backer on Sunday Sept 21 at 7724 Maple Avenue #13, Takoma Park, MD 20912

We are attempting to form a group of people who are interested in backyard farming. Our resident expert is Andrew Agostinelli who has years of experience producing an abundance of produce from a small plot of land.

If you are interested, contact me at dravidic@yahoo.com

I am selling CFL light bulbs at wholesale prices for anybody who needs to switch out some old incandescents. I have packs of three bulbs in 60 and 75 watt equivalents for $5 a pack. I also have 25 watt equivalent candelabra bulbs for $5 each.

The bulbs have a soft yellow light and are made in the U.S.--unlike most which are imported from China--saving energy in transportation.

I also have corn based plates, cups and forks. Compostable!

Contact me at dravidic@yahoo.com if you are interested.