The Green Party of the United States (GPUS) is a coalition of Green state political parties within the United States. Its primary focus is on advocating for green politics, including environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice, participatory democracy, grassroots democracy, anti-war, and anti-racism.

Healthcare:

The Green Party advocates for a single-payer healthcare system and the elimination of private health insurance. They support making contraception and abortion services available on demand and call for the repeal of the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for abortions.

Education:

The Green Party supports tuition-free college at public universities and vocational schools, increased funding for after-school and daycare programs, the cancellation of student loan debt, and the repeal of the No Child Left Behind Act. They oppose the privatization of education and the dissolution of public schools.

Green New Deal:

Introduced in 2006, the Green New Deal is a comprehensive plan aimed at transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030. It includes policies like a carbon tax, a jobs guarantee, tuition-free college, single-payer healthcare, and robust public programs.

Howie Hawkins and Jill Stein have both centered their political campaigns around this policy.

Criminal Justice:

The Green Party seeks the abolition of the death penalty, the repeal of three-strikes laws, a ban on private prisons, the legalization of marijuana, and the decriminalization of other drugs.

Racial Justice:

The party calls for full reparations for the African American community and the removal of the Confederate flag from government buildings.

LGBT+ Rights:

The Green Party supports same-sex marriage and access to medical and surgical treatment for transgender and gender-nonconforming people. They oppose gender-critical feminism and advocate for the withdrawal of foreign aid to countries with poor LGBT+ rights records.

Youth Rights:

The party supports the rights of young people, including access to food, shelter, healthcare, and education. They advocate for greater student input in education and sex education, oppose advertisements in schools, and support lowering the voting age to 16.

Fundraising and Super PACs:

Historically, the Green Party has opposed the influence of money in politics, advocating for self-imposed contribution limits and rejecting the system of money-dominated elections. Despite some changes over time, the party continues to rely on small contributions and opposes the rise of Super PACs.

Foreign Policy:

The Green Party calls for the U.S. to join the International Criminal Court and sign key treaties like the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

They support significant cuts to the defense budget and oppose arms sales to foreign countries.

Iran:

The party supports the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, advocating for reduced sanctions while limiting Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Israel/Palestine:

The Green Party supports the Palestinian right of return, the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and the creation of a single democratic state for both Palestinians and Israelis. They also advocate for cutting US aid to Israel and have condemned Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip.

Grassroots Democracy:

The Green Party believes in maximizing public participation in government and ensuring accountability of public representatives. They promote new political organizations that directly involve citizens in decision-making.

Social Justice and Equal Opportunity:

The party emphasizes equal access to society's resources and confronts discrimination based on race, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, religion, or physical or mental ability.

Ecological Wisdom:

Acknowledging humanity's place within nature, the Green Party promotes sustainable practices, including soil-replenishing agriculture, an energy-efficient economy, and respect for natural systems.

Non-Violence:

The party advocates for non-violent solutions, demilitarization, and the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, promoting peace on personal, community, and global levels.

Decentralization:

The Green Party opposes the centralization of wealth and power, advocating for decision-making at the individual and local level to reduce social and economic injustices.

Community-Based Economics:

The party supports workplace democracy, basic economic security, and restructuring income distribution to recognize non-monetary contributions like parenting and community work. They also call for limiting corporate power.

Feminism and Gender Equity:

The Green Party seeks to replace domination-based social systems with cooperative interactions, promoting gender equity, responsibility, and honesty in political and economic spheres.

Respect for Diversity:

Valuing cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious, and spiritual diversity, the party encourages inclusive leadership and decision-making, supporting biodiversity preservation.

Personal and Global Responsibility:

The party promotes actions that improve personal wellbeing, ecological balance, and social harmony, joining global efforts for peace and economic justice.

Future Focus and Sustainability:

Emphasizing long-term goals, the Green Party seeks to protect natural resources, manage waste responsibly, and develop a sustainable economy that prioritizes quality of life over economic growth.