American politics' glacial pace in adopting reforms, subservience to special interests and lack of concern for the welfare of its citizens must be put to an end. Greens don't just talk about solutions - we act to bring them about. Greens believe it is important to be the change we want to see in the world. Through activism, nonviolent protest, and grass-roots democracy we plan to raise the bar in American politics and put the people's voice first.

Current Activities
• The Greens of the Ozarks are currently taking a break to regroup after the election. We are planning a leadership and dialogue workship with a representative from the Eastwind commune. To get the most up-to-date information, you should join the discussion and announcement lists from the main page.

Previous Activities
• Petition Drive - The Missouri Greens' drive to get the Green Party on the ballot was successful! We received more than enough signatures and were indeed on the ballot in November. Unfortunately, perhaps because the presidential race was very close, we did not meet our national goal of 5% or our statewide goal of 2%, so the petition drive will begin anew, hopefully accompanied by a more concerted get-out-the-vote effort. Here are some of the resources we used while petitioning.
  • Talking Points - what to say while petitioning
  • Prepping a new petition
  • Petitioning Strategy Update
  • Know your rights! Political petitioning is the most protected form of speech. A couple of helpful sites for petitioners:
    • Petitioning Rights in Public Places
    • Your Right to Flyer in Malls - I tested this on Memorial Day, and it worked!
• National Convention - The Greens of the Ozarks sent 2 delegates and an additional representative to the National Convention in Denver, CO on June 24. We had a great time, learned a lot about local organizing, and came home very inspired by many great speeches.

 

Act Now!
• Petition to Open the Presidential Debates
• Earth Day Clean Energy Agenda
• Protest Fox's Sexist, Violent Programming

 

Planned Activities

• Farmer's Market/Food Circle - We hope to encourage the year round presence of Farmer's Markets in the Ozarks, increase the availability of organic produce throughout the region, and eventually create a Food Circle to encourage farmer-to-consumer delivery arrangements and other alternatives that support ethical, eco-conscious agriculture in southwest Missouri.
• Running Candidates - After we get Nader/LaDuke on the ballot, we hope to begin running Greens for local and state offices in as many elections as we are able to. We plan to have a consistent, vocal presence in city council as well.