The Green-Rainbow Party provides a clear alternative to two-party corporate dominated politics. In Massachusetts we're aiming to become the second party, challenging one-party Democratic rule by promoting sensible policies that serve the public's interests, not the narrow interests of the wealthy and well-connected few.
We are working to turn the social, economic, and environmental crises we face today into springboards to the healthy, prosperous and just future we all deserve.
The Green-Rainbow Party is the Massachusetts affiliate of the Green Party of the U.S.
Welcome to the Green-Rainbow Party's digital reincarnation, the fruit of many a late night on the part of our tech staff--along with ideas and insights from and the ongoing and enthusiastic support of the GRP.
Welcome to current Party members; members of the press; Greens across the globe; our friends in the other major parties; and all those many voters across the Commonwealth who, to date, have remained unenrolled in any party. This site's intended to
Outgoing GRP co-chair Jill Stein kicked off her campaign for governor of Massachusetts on February 8th, on the steps of the State House.
There’s nothing like a helpful note from the Secretary of the Commonwealth to muddy the electoral waters. In June, Secretary of State William Galvin dutifully mailed post cards to all members of the Green-Rainbow Party explaining that:
"Voter registration records show that you are registered enrolled in the Green-Rainbow Party. Please note that as a result of the 2008 State Election, the Green-Rainbow Party is no longer a political party and instead is a political designation. Accordingly, your voter registration record has been updated.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21 January 2010
Contact: Jill Stein 617-852-4727 Michael Horan 617-515-2139
BROWN VICTORY REFLECTS NEW POWER OF BREAK-AWAY PROGRESSIVES NOT A REPUBLICAN SURGE, GREEN-RAINBOW PARTY SAYS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 17 December 200 Contact: Jill Stein, 617-852-4727, Michael Horan, 617-515-2139
VOTERS DESERVE OPEN SENATE DEBATES SAYS GREEN-RAINBOW PARTY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 28 July 2009 Contacts: Jill Stein, 781-674-1377, jillstein1@gmail.com, Rick Purcell, 413-374-5118
REPEAL THE SALES TAX HIKE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2009
Contacts: Jill Stein, GRP Co-chair, 781-674-1377, 617-852-4727, jillstein1@gmail.com
Eli Beckerman, GRP Co-chair, 617-821-1453, elibeck@gmail.com
Responding to the indictment of former Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi, the Green-Rainbow Party called for a “deep overhaul” of the political system on Beacon Hill. Party Co-chair Eli Beckerman called the indictment “the tip of the iceberg”, asserting that “influence peddling is a way of life on Beacon Hill, and very little of it ever results in an indictment. It’s costing taxpayers billions of dollars and crippling the ability of state government to effectively deal with mounting problems in virtually every sector of public life.”
Mass Local Food is an example of citizen action for relocalization. The online food co-op was started by Sheryl Vaillette (a member of the Nashua River Green Rainbow local) and two other Central MA women, Kelley O'Connor and Kerrie Hertel. Its mission is to provide an ordering and distribution system that helps Massachusetts farmers, producers, and artisans reach local consumers, bypassing the big national food distribution systems. Local food producers are allowed to post information about their products online after paying a one-time $50 membership fee.
Attempts to reform the state’s Criminal Offender Record System (CORI) may be nearing success after more than four years of intensive grassroots education and organizing. As currently conceived, CORI places an essentially permanent mark on the lives of people who run afoul of the state’s legal system. In some communities, it is a burden upon the entire economy, creating unemployment and underemployment. CORI reform legislation stalled out at the end of the 2008 legislative session.
