Remembering Marsha P. Johnson
As she continued her road of self discovery and became known for being an eccentric woman with unique hats, she eventually decided to settle on a new name. Marsha P. Johnson was born in the middle of disputes with police, with a career and a passion for being herself. Whenever anybody asked what the P. in her name meant or dared to question her sexuality, Marsha would contest with the phrase “Pay it no mind”. A phrase which would help determine herself and would become a major part of how people would remember her.
Read moreTennessee Continued Attacks Against Education
Author Silas Lee explores the racist and sexist past of Tennessee and it's continued impact on the education system today.
Tennessee has and continues to have issues on the education front, now they've decided to add even more. May 5th 2021 the Tennessee state Senate voted 25-7 to pass a bill banning teaching critical race theory as well as being able to refuse funding to schools and teachers that demonstrate genuine issues in America and American history. Issues such as sexism, racism, effects of white supremacy, and bias are expected to not be taught in Tennessee anymore. Tennessee governor Bill Lee has signed this bill into law as of May 25th, 2021.
GPUS YES Signs onto Hands Off Haiti Campaign
GPUS YES Takes the World without War Peace Pledge
The Young Ecosocialist of the Green Party of the United States, support the World without War Peace Pledge, which simply states:
“We understand that wars and militarism make us less safe rather than protect us, that they kill, injure and traumatize adults, children and infants, severely
damage the natural environment, erode civil liberties, and drain our economies, siphoning resources from life-affirming activities. We commit to engage
in and support nonviolent efforts to end all war and preparations for war and to create a sustainable and just peace.”
YES Officially Signed on March 8, 2021.
Special Thanks to Shannel Pittman for bringing this to YES.
GPUS YES Endorses the Philippines Human Rights Act
GPUS Stands in Solidarity with Asian Americans & Red Canary Song
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"RED CANARY SONG RESPONSE TO SHOOTINGS AT GOLD MASSAGE SPA, YOUNG’S ASIAN MASSAGE, & AROMA THERAPY SPA:
GPUS YES Signs Petition for the Reclassification of Methane and Ethane as VOCs
The Young Ecosocialists Caucus of the Green Party of the United States of America has cosigned a federal petition along with prominent environmental organization including but not limited to; Center for Biological Diversity, Communities for a Better Environment, Food & Water Watch, RISE St. James, The Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition in requesting methane and ethane be regulated as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) under the Clean Air Act.
Read Full Petition: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z78V21ZcStO5DQWCrrRQzfdWR3-ZynO2/view?usp=sharing
YES Official signed on to the petition on March 15, 2021.
Special Thanks to Shannel Pittman for bringing this to YES.