NOTE: All times are Eastern and are approximate. There are several sections during the agenda where we may need extra time. We will have pre-recorded speeches during voting.

11:00 a.m. Delegates May Begin Checking In Online

12:00 p.m. Honorary Co-Chairs Open The Convention

12:10 p.m. Credentialing Committee Report

12:15 p.m. Vote On Credentialing Committee Report

12:30 p.m. Platform Discussion & Vote

1:45 p.m. Short Break

2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker

2:15 p.m. Presidential Candidate Speeches

2:45 p.m. Roll Call: Delegate Reporters

3:50 p.m. Affirmation Of Vice Presidential Nominee

4:00 p.m. Vice Presidential Nominee Acceptance Speech

4:15 p.m. Presidential Nominee Acceptance Speech

4:45 p.m. Honorary Co-Chairs Close The Convention

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Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention and Annual National Meeting

The tentative schedule—as of August 2—for the 2024 Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention and Annual National Meeting is presented below.  This is a virtual event.  The Nominating Convention will occur on the afternoon of Saturday, August 17, with workshops to be held on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. 

Workshops: Thursday, August 15
3:00 – 4:15
Cracking the Class Ceiling and Escaping the Debt Trap
Sponsored by the Banking & Monetary Reform Committee
Presented by Rita Jacobs, Howard Switzer, Sue Peters

Finding Undiscovered Greens
Presented by Rita Maniotis, Barbara Dahlgren

Grassroots Local Organizing
Presented by Chris Blankenhorn

Social Mixer: Green Travel
Hosted by Aly Schmidt

4:45 – 6:00
From Segregated Streets to Sustainable Solutions: Environmental Justice Through Local Activism
Sponsored by the National Black Caucus
Presented by Philena Farley, Marsha Coleman-Adebayo

Solidarity Economy: A Practical Way to Advance Green Party Values
Presented by Emily Kawano

A Seat at  the Table

Social Mixer: Green Pets
Hosted by Aly Schmidt

ANM Opening Evening Event
7:00 pm
Blessing by Dawn Neptune Adams, followed by James Mullins "Wavey" from North Carolina.

Join us for a memorable evening as we listen to a few songs from Wavey’s first album, “Interface”, with a Q&A afterwards from YES Caucus leader Matt Skolar! This unique musical experience embraces the theme of global solidarity and interconnectedness. This album is dedicated to organizations making a difference in communities around the world. As the music is through the eyes of the youth, it is a call for them to join a movement and embrace solidarity with global struggles and the call to Globalize the Intifada.

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Workshops: Friday, August 16
Noon – 1:15
What's the Matter with the United States?: A Review on the emerging fascism in the united states
Presented by AJ Reed

Single Payer/Medicare for All is Still a Matter of Life & Debt! Why does it continue to die in the Duopoly
Presented by Gloria Mattera, Daniel Lugassy

Conflict with China: Marching to Disaster
Sponsored by the Peace Action Committee
Presented by Haig Hovaness, Ryan Swan

2024 Candidate Forum: State Level Candidates
Sponsored by the Coordinated Campaign Committee
Presented by Andy Ellis

2:00 – 3:15
Proposals for Strategic Protest Tactics of illegal Israeli Settlements
Presented by Asa Gordon

Our Vision of the Climate Crisis: Past, Present and Future
Sponsored by the Green Party Elders
Presented by Jim Becklund and Panel

Electoral Reforms for an Inclusive Multi-Party Democracy
Presented by Howie Hawkins, Mike Feinstein, Rob Richie, Lynne Serpe

Social Mixer: Green Energy
Hosted by Philena Farley

3:45 – 5:00
Keeping Free Speech Free, Know Your Rights
Sponsored by the Latinx Caucus
Presented by Anita Rios, Terry Lodge

Ecosocialist Organizing for a Green Future
Presented by Chris Blankenhorn, Howie Hawkins

Laboratories of Democracy: Enabling Multiparty Representation in State Legislatures
Presented by Caledon Myers

Social Mixer: Green Food
Hosted by Tamar Yager
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Update: our VP announcement rally has been rescheduled to Friday August 16 due to a family health emergency. We look forward to seeing you then!

Join Jill Stein and special guests for a VP announcement rally on Friday August 16th at 8pm Eastern time / 5pm Pacific, and be among the first to meet Jill's Vice-Presidential running mate!

With the hand-picked candidates of empire and oligarchy dragging us towards economic breakdown, climate collapse, genocide and World War III, it's more critical than ever that we come together behind the only anti-war, anti-genocide, pro-worker, climate action campaign with a path to the White House.

We’ll be joined by an amazing lineup of special guests including civil rights attorney and activist Abed Ayoub, Palestinian-American author and comedian Amer Zahr, independent journalist Jacqueline Luqman, 2016 VP candidate Ajamu Baraka, 2012 VP candidate Cheri Honkala, decarceration activist Minister Caliph Muab-El, peace activist Medea Benjamin, economist Michael Hudson, tribal attorney and land defender Tara Houska, Palestinian-American activist Jenan Matari, immigration attorney and advocate Jaime Gutierrez, Indigenous advocate and water protector Crystal Cavalier, Palestinian-American author and activist Susan Abulhawa, Revolutionary Blackout Network journalists Sabby Sabs, Nick Cruse, and Jay B Fauntleroy, and more.

This is guaranteed to be an exciting, inspiring, and historic event, so don’t miss it - join us Friday August 16th to welcome Jill's VP running mate to this groundbreaking campaign for people, planet and peace!

RSVP on this page to get your Zoom link to join the rally - space is limited so RSVP now!

After you RSVP, please help spread the word on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and your other networks.

When
August 16, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Where
online

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Presidential Nominating Convention: Saturday, August 17
NOTE: All times are Eastern and are approximate. There are several sections during the agenda where we may need extra time. We will have pre-recorded speeches during voting.

11:00 a.m. Delegates May Begin Checking In Online

12:00 p.m. Honorary Co-Chairs Open The Convention

12:10 p.m. Credentialing Committee Report

12:15 p.m. Vote On Credentialing Committee Report

12:30 p.m. Platform Discussion & Vote

1:45 p.m. Short Break

2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker

2:15 p.m. Presidential Candidate Speeches

2:45 p.m. Roll Call: Delegate Reporters

3:50 p.m. Affirmation Of Vice Presidential Nominee

4:00 p.m. Vice Presidential Nominee Acceptance Speech

4:15 p.m. Presidential Nominee Acceptance Speech

4:45 p.m. Honorary Co-Chairs Close The Convention

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Sunday, August 18

11:00 - 2:00
State of the Party

11:00 - 12:15
Elections Database
Hosted by Mike Feinstein

12:30 - 1:45
Ballot Access
Presented by the Ballot Access Committee

2:00
Presidential Nominee Strategy Session (tentative)

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Schedule of press conferences:

Thursday, August 15

• Introductory press conference at 3 pm ET with party officials, convention organizers, and Honorary Convention Co-chairs

Friday, August 16: Press conferences with Green candidates for state and local office and Greens in public office

• 10 am ET: Green Party candidates for local and state offices
Eddie Espinoza, for Texas Railroad Commissioner https://www.espinoza4tx.com
Nathalie Paravicini, for Oregon Secretary of State https://www.nathalie4or.org
Rachel Braaten, for Mayor of Crystal, Minnesota https://www.rachelformayor.org/home
• 11 am ET: Green Party candidates for federal office
Beau Forte, for US House in New Jersey, District 5 https://beauforcongressnj.com
Justin Filip, for US House in Oregon, CD-4 https://www.justin4congress.org
Michael Dublin, for US House in North Carolina, District 2 https://dublin4congress.org
Kymone Freeman, for DC Delegate to the US House https://kymonefreeman.com
• 1 pm ET: Green Party officeholders
Gloria Caballero-Roca, School Committee (Ward 4), Holyoke, Massachusetts
Samuel Pfeifle, School Board member, Maine School Administrative District 15, Gray/New Gloucester, Maine
Bruce Delgado, Mayor of Marina, California  
Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol City Council, California

Saturday, August 17

• Press conference with the Green presidential and vice-presidential nominees following the nomination, expected to begin around 5 pm

During the nomination, there will be a virtual roll call of designated Delegation Reporters from affiliated state Green Parties and Green identity caucuses, as determined by convention procedure.

Margaret Kimberley, executive editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and host of the Black Agenda Radio podcast, will be the keynote speaker on Saturday before the nomination. More: https://www.gp.org/keynote_speaker_margaret_kimberley

Craig Cayetano and Margaret Elisabeth have been chosen to serve as Honorary Convention Co-Chairs. More: https://www.gp.org/honorary_co_chairs

The Green Party will also host online workshops and panels for convention registrants throughout the week.
Details for all events are subject to change.

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For immediate release
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Contacts:
Craig Cayetano, Green Convention Co-Chair, 973-433-6696, cayetano4council@gmail.com
Margaret Elisabeth, Green Convention Co-Chair, margaretelisabeth@outlook.com
Gloria Mattera, Green Party Media Committee Coordinator, 202-804-2758, media@gp.org
Scott McLarty, Green Party Media Director, 202-878-2112, scott@gp.org

Honorary Co-Chairs for the Green Presidential Nominating Convention

WASHINGTON, DC — The Green Party of the United States has announced two Honorary Co-Chairs for the 2024 Green Presidential Nominating Convention on Saturday, August 17: Craig Cayetano (New Jersey) and Margaret Elisabeth (Washington).

The presidential nomination on Saturday is part of the larger Green national convention, which takes place from Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 18.

As members of the Green Party's national Steering Committee, Elisabeth and Cayetano embody the party's ideals, goals, and platform. Elisabeth, a former Seattle City Council candidate, and Cayetano, former co-chair of the Green Party of New Jersey and Town Council candidate in Hawthorne, New Jersey, are playing a crucial role in promoting the convention and serving as media spokespeople.

The Honorary Co-Chairs will be responsible for opening the convention, serving as "Masters of Ceremonies," and participating in media outreach.

"The Green Party and our Green New Deal are the answer the United States has been waiting for. It's time to vote Green for an evergreen future," said Margaret Elisabeth

Elisabeth ran for Seattle City Council in 2023, garnering 6% of the vote in their district though they failed to make it through the primary. They hosted a preview of the 2024 Green Convention on GreenStream, the Green Party's livestream show, on August 1, which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvthtl8nmos.

Craig Cayetano ran for Hawthorne Town Council and in 2023 received 33% of the vote.

"I have said before that the Green Party is the true people's party here in the US, always standing with labor and the peace movement," said Cayetano.

"Craig Cayetano brings a wealth of experience in environmental and animal rights activism, as well as a strong background in sales and customer relations," said Gloria Mattera, Green Party Media Committee Coordinator. "We are excited to have him and Margaret Elisabeth as our Honorary Co-Chairs."

The Green Convention will be held virtually on Zoom and simulcast on various social media sites. The Green Party encourages members of the media who are interested in covering the nomination, press conferences, and other events to register for media credentials at the link above.

For a schedule of press conferences and more information about the 2024 Green Convention, see https://www.gp.org/press_conference_schedule_at_2024_green_convention.