Someone told me today they wished they could vote Green if only we were "electable." I said, "If we're on the ballot, we're electable. Why aren't we electable?" There's never a good answer for this.

Fear, intimidation, and violence against civilians are the hallmarks of a terrorist organization. The Green Party has already labeled the IDF a terrorist organization, and ICE is likely next. This isn't about removing violent criminals because we've seen ICE target people just for being brown, or having an accent, or having a certain type of job, or trying to help our immigrant communities. We believe in a humane, just, and comprehensive approach to immigration and foreign policy. To address the root causes of displacement, the United States should drastically reduce the tide of migration by ending interventionist policies and economic sanctions abroad, while increasing humanitarian aid to stabilize affected regions. Domestically, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished and replaced with an Office of Citizenship, Refugees, and Immigration Services dedicated to upholding human rights and due process. Refugee programs and visa availability should be significantly expanded, while DACA protections should be strengthened and updated. To ensure fairness and efficiency in adjudication, immigration courts should be fully staffed and funded, and additional asylum officers should be hired to uphold the United States’ obligations under international and domestic law. – at Eugene, OR

I lost my job at the University of Oregon for demanding that they divest, and was a co-founder of UO Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine. My stance has been public for a long time. wholecommunity.news/2024/05/… – at Eugene, OR