The housing bubble of 2008 and the subsequent credit crunch have played havoc with our economy. While the Federal reserve has provided $12.3 trillion in aid to the major banks in the form of liquidity, short term loans and other financial arrangements, local businesses have found credit drying up, homeowners have
been unable to refinance their mortgages, and state and local governments have been forced to make severe budget cuts.

We believe that the establishment of a state owned bank offer help for all of these problems.

Our ballot access case was heard today in Anne Arundel Circuit Court and the judge awarded our request for summary judgment on all points. The disputed signatures will count and we will retain ballot access.

There is still the possibility that the BoE could appeal the case or that the Appeals Court could move to hear it on their own. We will know if they do within a couple of weeks. But for now we are back on the ballot.

Our lawyer, Mark Granniss was outstanding; very articulate in arguing both the constitutional issues and the legal cases involved.

The Green Party made a strong showing in city council races across the US on Election Day, November 3, 2009.

Greens now make up a majority on the Fairfax Town Council in Marin County, California, where first-place finisher Pam Hartwell-Herrero joins incumbents Lew Tremaine and Larry Bragman. Fairfax becomes the fourth municipality in the US to have a Green majority, following Arcata and Sebastopol in California and New Paltz in New York.

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!