Avocado Declaration
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Californian politician Peter Camejo
initiated the Avocado Declaration in January 2004 as part of the Avocado Education Project to explain why he believed that the Green Party of the United States should adopt a firm and uncompromising identity to promote its values and combat opposition from the more powerful Democratic and Republican parties in the United States.
The name "Avocado Declaration" refers to the ideal of party members being like the avocado
: "Green on the outside; green on the inside." The declaration is the principal document of the group Greens for Democracy and Independence.
The document discusses the origins of the de facto two-party system in the U.S., the roles the two major parties play in this system, the history of struggles for democracy and social justice
in the U.S., the manipulation of elections through ballot access restrictions, the powerful role of money in campaigning, the shift away from the rule of law in the last decades and particularly since 2001, the attack on the Green Party by the Democratic Party, the rise of opposition to George W. Bush
and his administration's policies, and a discussion of long-term vs. short-term strategic planning for the Green Party.
Peter Camejo
Peter Miguel Camejo was an American author, activist and politician. In the 2004 United States presidential election, he was selected by independent candidate Ralph Nader as his vice-presidential running mate on a ticket which had the endorsement of the Reform Party.Camejo was a three-time Green...
initiated the Avocado Declaration in January 2004 as part of the Avocado Education Project to explain why he believed that the Green Party of the United States should adopt a firm and uncompromising identity to promote its values and combat opposition from the more powerful Democratic and Republican parties in the United States.
The name "Avocado Declaration" refers to the ideal of party members being like the avocado
Avocado
The avocado is a tree native to Central Mexico, classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae along with cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel...
: "Green on the outside; green on the inside." The declaration is the principal document of the group Greens for Democracy and Independence.
The document discusses the origins of the de facto two-party system in the U.S., the roles the two major parties play in this system, the history of struggles for democracy and social justice
Social justice
Social justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. The term and modern concept of "social justice" was coined by...
in the U.S., the manipulation of elections through ballot access restrictions, the powerful role of money in campaigning, the shift away from the rule of law in the last decades and particularly since 2001, the attack on the Green Party by the Democratic Party, the rise of opposition to George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
and his administration's policies, and a discussion of long-term vs. short-term strategic planning for the Green Party.
External links
- The Avocado Declaration
- IDEA PAC California political action committee