Text of Proposal:

"All persons should have the rights and opportunities to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment. We must consciously confront in ourselves, our organizations, and society at large, barriers such as racism and class oppression, sexism and homophobia, ageism and disability, which act to deny fair treatment and equal justice under the law." (Visit http://www.nevadagreenparty.org/tenkeyvalues.html for the complete "Ten Key Values" of the Green Party)

The Green Party recognizes that though steps have been taken and strides have been made to give all people equal rights within our electoral system, the workplace, the law, as well as society at large, we have inherited a system that is still [DELETED - unequal and discriminatory - DELETED] [ADDED - oppressive and exploitative. The Green Party of Nevada strives to end oppression, exploitation, and domination in all forms throughout Nevada. - ADDED]

Nationally, the Green Party calls for the equality of [DELETED - women's and minority's pay - DELETED] [ADDED - of pay among all working people - ADDED]; the recognition of rights in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) community; enforcement of agreements with indigenous peoples; improved protections of the rights of women, veterans, and youth; better support for the homeless, elderly, and disabled; as well as the protection of the individual's right to personal religious belief, or to no belief.

Within government, the Green Party is fighting for equal representation and participation in our electoral system for [DELTED - women and minorities - DELETED] [ADDED - oppressed and exploited lower-income women and people of color. - ADDED]

Locally, the Green Party of Nevada also calls for the decriminalization of homelessness (particularly in Clark County where Las Vegas has been ranked the fifth meanest city in the country), and better support for [DELTED - the homeless. - DELETED] [ADDED - homeless individuals and families. - ADDED]

It is time, in the United States, in the year 2006, to live up to our reputation for "liberty and justice for all." The Green Party will be here - in this year and the next - to fight for those without representation, that still face discrimination, and that want our country to truly be the "land of the free."

From the Green Party of the United States Platform:

J. Since, nationally, women still earn only 70% of men's wages for equal jobs, the Green Party calls for the introduction and passage of federal and state laws to achieve pay equity, and funding for the enforcement of such laws.

L. The Green Party supports real reforms to end poverty and return dignity and opportunity to all mothers. We call for implementing innovative programs that work with the particular and special needs of motherhood. We also support other programs such as a universal basic income (known also as a guaranteed income or Citizen Dividend, as described in True Cost Pricing and Tax Fairness ) that will provide for those who nurture the next generation - work that is of incalculable importance to our society.

2. The development of the United States has been marked by conflict over questions of race. Our nation was formed only after Native Americans were displaced. The institution of slavery had as its underpinnings the belief in white supremacy, which we as Greens condemn. In slavery's aftermath, people of color have borne the brunt of violence and discrimination. The Green Party unequivocally condemns these evils which continue to be a social problem of paramount significance.

5. In keeping with the Green Key Values of diversity, social justice and feminism, we support full legal and political equality for all persons, regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation.

7. The United States Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of religion. We affirm the right of each individual to the exercise of conscience and religion, while maintaining the constitutionally mandated separation of government and religion. We believe that federal, state, and local governments must remain neutral regarding religion.

See our platform: http://www.gp.org/platform/2004/ or http://www.gp.org/platform/2004/socjustice.html for specific information regarding social justice and equal opportunity.

Quorum Needed: Consensus of 3 out of 4 Executive Council Members

Outcome:
Craig Bergland - Yes
Bob Giaquinta - Yes
Jason Halprin - Yes
Charles Imboden - Yes