[Sorry for the crossposting]

I know, I know. You're already sick of the Presidential election crap. Me too. But don't forget, there ARE elections in 2007. Yes, they're local, but they are important. In fact, in terms of long-term planning, they're even more important. Why?

Because if there will ever...EVER be change it will come from a third party. Yes, I know there isn't a third party candidate who can win a presidential election now, or probably any federal election. But they HAVE been winning local elections all over the country. And that is how third parties will have more influence - from the bottom, up.

I know, there are no greens running in Rochester. It's a sad, sad situation, but did you know that there are 127 greens running for office in the 2007 elections? Yep. And it's not too late to help them. Here is a list of the 9 Greens around the country who have the best shot at winning their races. It doesn't matter where you live - you're helping create change. Check some of them out and throw them a few bucks! Your money can help pay for that last TV ad or radio blitz.

California
Janice Brittain, Candidate for City Council, Hermosa Beach http://www.janicebrittain.com

Connecticut
Jean de Smet, Candidate for First Selectman, Windham http://www.VoteJean.com
Ronna Stuller, Candidate for Board of Education, New London http://www.nlgreens.org

Maryland
Maria Allwine, Candidate for President of the Baltimore City Council http://www.takebge.org/main.htm

Massachusetts
Grace Ross, Candidate for Councilor-at-large, Worcester http://www.grace4worcester.org

New York
Howie Hawkins, Candidate for Councilor At-Large, City of Syracuse http://www.howiehawkins.org
Margaret Human, Candidate for New Paltz Town Councilman (At-Large) http://www.humanfornewpaltz.org
David Lussier, Candidate for Albany County Legislature, District 7 http://albanygreens.pbwiki.com/Dave

Pennsylvania
Jennaro Pullano, Candidate for Mayor, Reading http://www.pullanoformayor.org


I had a ridiculously long day, but I'm going to try to post on a couple of things that have been going on tomorrow.