#GreenParty

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The Democrats and Republicans don't want you to know that the Green party is eligible to win this election.

The only thing they need is your vote.

Trump and Harris have promised to let Israel continue the genocide in Palestine with USA support.

Jill Stein is the only candidate promising to enact an arms embargo against Israel day one of her presidency.

You may never have the opportunity to vote directly against genocide again.

Vote to end genocide. Vote for Jill Stein.

[socialismforall]

Democrats Lose 15M Voters Between 2020 and 2024

The US election results aren’t fully counted yet, but it's looking like Kopmala needs a miracle to win the last few states in play. So far, it looks like Trump got 3M fewer votes than in 2020 while Harris got a whopping 15M fewer votes than Biden in 2020. That's a stunning statement of no confidence in a candidate and party that pissed on voters' heads and told us it was raining.

Dems have been going against what the base wants time and again in order to deliver what their 1% owners want; only 8% of Dem voters are actively against #MedicareForAll, for example, yet I didn't hear a single Democrat even mention it this time around. The only time this works for them electorally is when the GOP manages to make itself extra-hated in voters' very recent memory as in 2020 or 2008. Unfortunately for them, it seems like 2024 wasn't one of those times.

Beyond the elections though, what we're witnessing more broadly is the final period of an entire economic system, capitalism. As advanced monopoly capitalism (capitalist-imperialism or just simply "imperialism" in Marxist-Leninist terms) continues to decay, it will become more and more fascist all around. What this means is that there will be no mainstream political options capable of presenting anything else -- and in fact, we should be very skeptical of any that are presented from here on as they most likely will be illusions used to serve the system's needs, not ours, used mainly to buy the capitalists more time.

What I support now is continuing to pull progressive working people out of the insane, anti-democratic death cult of the "Democratic" Party and getting them to organize outside of it, either in a mass left party like the Greens or, for those interested in vanguard studies, a communist party (yet to be formed as most efforts to form a large US vanguard party have resulted in revisionist failures), which in turn can help to advise the mass organizations. Such an effort is not primarily about winning elections within the dying capitalist system, though undoubtedly some wins will be made here and there. It also isn't about "pulling the Democrats left" although we can expect (and must guard against) some amount of left-pandering from Dems as more and more disillusioned workers flee their ranks to join an independent (anti-corporate money, anti-billionaire money) option. It's about advertising the existence of an alternative, disrupting capitalist politics as usual, and building class consciousness and an independent fighting spirit among the workers in preparation for the much more serious struggles ahead, struggles which won't take the neat and tidy form of a capitalist-managed election. Until workers go through the process of detaching their thinking and anxieties from those of the dying bourgeoisie, we won't be able to envision a clear path forward into socialism.

source for text screenshot: https://zeteo.com/p/poll-harris-democrats-gaza-ceasefire-arms-embargo

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Ancient paths

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Hi Kate 😊,

Wow, what an insightful and passionate post ♥️! I was super impressed by how you tied your ethics as a nature interpreter to the broader political and social landscape; it’s a perspective that often gets overlooked in environmental 🌳 discussions 💬. I definitely did not think about that at all, but it has a huge impact! Your point about smaller environmental parties, like the Green Party, being overshadowed is so important. If it brings anyone’s spirits up to know, Guelph has remained a Green 💚 voting city for the last couple years (CBC, 2025)! It’s frustrating how environmental issues, despite their urgency, often take a backseat💺 in political discourse. As interpreters, we for sure have the ability (and responsibility) to amplify these voices and ensure that environmental concerns remain at the forefront. 

Your reference to “promoting perception” (Beck, Cable & Knudson, 2018) really resonated with me. Interpretation is about helping people see the world more clearly👓, cutting through misinformation and apathy. The way you connect 🌐 this to ethics by highlighting how nature 🌸 is often taken for granted because of a lack of discussion 💬 is such a powerful realization. The challenge‼️ though, is how to combat disengagement and motivate people to care enough to act. Do you think interpreters should take a more direct approach in advocating for policy changes, or should we focus more on education 🏫 and awareness, trusting that informed people will push for change themselves?

I also found your take on education as a primary approach really great! The emphasis on accessibility is crucial! Nature interpretation shouldn't be limited to formal education settings, and I love ♥️ your ideas about incorporating it into libraries 📚, camps ⛺, and even media like books and cartoons. That’s such a creative and inclusive way to broaden the reach of environmental education. It reminds me of the idea that learning happens everywhere, not just in classrooms 🖥️. By making interpretation engaging and accessible, we can reach people who might not otherwise be exposed to these topics. I totally agree that the goal isn’t just to inform people but to inspire ✨ them to take action and continue spreading the message. Have you thought about any specific methods that might help ensure your message sticks with audiences long-term?

Your discussion of responsibility as an interpreter is well said! The idea that it’s not enough for people to simply hear an environmental message is such an important distinction. I also liked how you emphasized accommodating different abilities and comfort levels when interpreting. Too often, environmental discussions 💬 exclude certain voices 🎤 because they assume a one-size-fits-all approach. A truly effective interpreter, as you pointed out, adapts the message so that everyone can connect with it in their own way. It’s a reminder that interpretation is not just about what we say, but how we say it and who we reach 😊.

Your conclusion is so inspiring ♥️!! You’re absolutely right! We all bring something unique to interpretation, and it’s through these different perspectives that real change happens. I love the idea of interpretation as an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time lesson. The passion you bring to this discussion is so evident, and I have no doubt that your approach will leave a lasting impact on the people you reach 😊!

Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful post. I’m really excited to see how you continue to grow as an interpreter after this course!

Maia

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References 

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage : for a better world. Sagamore Venture.

CBC. (2025, February 28). Green Leader Mike Schreiner wins 3rd term in Guelph. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/guelph-ontario-election-2025-results-1.7470529

Unit 10 - Final Blog Post

Prompt: Describe your ethics as you develop as a nature interpreter. What beliefs do you bring? What responsibilities do you have? What approaches are most suitable for you as an individual?  

Introduction

As this is mine and our class's final blog post week, I would like to start by saying I've learned so much through not only the course but all of my peers! Reading the weekly blogs was so fun and presented a different way of learning new things, especially with the freedom of the prompts it was always so fascinating to see what directions people took it in. That being said let’s get into this week's prompt!

My Ethics

When starting this course, I was not sure what kind of interpreter I wanted to be or what that truly meant. However, now I can confidently say I'm starting to find my way in this new skill of environmental interpretation, learning as I go, of course! I find ethics such a complex and interesting topic as comes from a philosophy minor it is something often discussed. What I believe is important and what I bring to interpretation is trying to open our eyes past what we are currently seeing in the media and focus on our planet! The current political state of North America is very messy, and with a potential upcoming spring federal election for Canada approaching it is now time to speak up about our climate goals. The Green Party in Canada only holds two seats, one in BC and one here in Ontario. Smaller parties are often overshadowed and with everything currently happening… who is surprised? That is why I think we as interpreters need to ensure to represent the overshadowed topics and unrepresented parties who stand with the environment because it often feels like these topics are left in the rearview mirror.

*Feel free to read up about what the Green Party supports!

                Plans – Green Party Of Canada

In Chapter 5 of the textbook, there is a section called “promoting perception”. In this section, they discuss how in the end interpreters are helping people perceive the world that surrounds them more realistically and truthfully (Beck, Cable and Knudson, 2018). This relates to my ethics well because I believe so strongly we are often taking nature for granted due to the lack of discussion surrounding important environmental topics.

TED Talk

Bjorn Lomborg: Global priorities bigger than climate change | TED Talk

                This TED Talk is titled “Global Priorities Bigger than Climate Change”, the video is about 17 minutes but it is just a good way to show, and help understand how complicated decision-making is and just shows how complex ethics is because we all may have different ‘priorities’. The overall point of the talk is to show how much goes into decision-making and outweighs the pros and cons. People do not know this, and it allows for a false understanding of how the world truly runs. If you have time, I suggest watching it because it presents a transparent and honest message of some of the hard realities.

                *Also an interesting note on the video is it was made in 2005, but even 20 years later now in 2025 the same ideas still apply and we still see this in our everyday world.

My approaches

Chousing just a certain number of approaches can be so difficult because as we have seen all semester throughout the course the multiple different ways we can interpret nature! However, I find education a great way to share my interpretations of nature with others. Education feels most effective to me as it can be modified to best suit different age levels, understanding levels and so much more. Another important factor of education that must not be forgotten is the accessibility of this education; therefore education should not be limited to school settings, bringing it into public settings such as library programs, summer camps, television segments, and books/ cartoons… the possibilities are endless. My approaches need to be something that can be shared, I want to ensure messages stick and people keep talking about what I must say/show/interpret/promote… which leads us into responsibilities.

My responsibilities

As an interpreter what makes me feel good or makes me feel like I did my part is when I feel I have truly spread a message. I feel as a nature interpreter it is one point to ensure they understand the message you are sharing but it is another thing to see they are promoting/sharing your message! I want to see that the topic stuck around in their minds, I want to see them share with friends and family. Most importantly I want to open as many eyes as I can to a bigger picture. I feel it is the responsibility of nature interpreters to help people take a step back and allow the world to care about nature as we do! We also have a responsibility to guide upcoming generations, to ensure that nature interpretation never ends. Assuring we remember to accommodate towards the different abilities and comforts of the groups we are guiding, it is important to remember you are responsible for how the message comes across, I know I need to make sure things sound as they should!

Conclusion

Overall, there is still a lot for me to learn as an interpreter, but I believe we all bring something different to the table and that is important and necessary. Sharing our ethics and skills we bring can bring like-minded people together and help further connections and friendships. I hope we all continue our interpretation skills in the future! I hope to see real change for our planet!

References:

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D.M. (2018) Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For a Better World. SAGAMORE Publishing, Sagamore Venture.

Lomborg, B. (2005). Global priorities are bigger than climate change. Bjorn Lomborg: Global priorities bigger than climate change | TED Talk. https://www.ted.com/talks/bjorn_lomborg_global_priorities_bigger_than_climate_change?referrer=playlist-the_big_picture&autoplay=true  

Our plan. Green Party Of Canada. (n.d.). https://www.greenparty.ca/en/our-plan

Party standings in the House of Commons - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada. (n.d.). https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/party-standings?view=chart  

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Democratic strategist David Axelrod tweeted that the Green Party presidential bid by Cornel West could divert votes away from President Joe Biden, resulting in the election of Republican candidate Donald Trump. Follow @uinterview for the latest exclusive celebrity videos & news!

[hunter1976xbox]

Green Party is Organizing.

Democrats are whining and finger pointing.

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S4A Livestream #123: Post-Election Wrap-Up; The Dead-End Democratic Party; Communist Chat; & More

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THEY FEAR MY VOICE!

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[iwatcheditbegin]

​I tried to temporarily refrain from bashing democrats as much as usual, as the MAGAs are actual jokes who want to cause harm. But I’ve never seen a party so reluctant to the concept of a future as they continue to lose young voters. Why are we picking more 80 year old fossils over young members who seem to actually reach the public ?