
Green Party of the United States - Here you can read the Ten Key Values or download a copy of the 2000 Green platform. Other information includes Green news from around the world, links to state party sites, and organizing materials for campaigns, both grassroots action or political.
Green Party of Mississippi - Here you can find out how the Ten Key Values can be applied in Mississippi, look at the political calendar in Mississippi or join the party.
The Dillon Family Band - Link to Mississippi's version of the Von Trapps. See a pic of the whole family or book the band. You can find out where they have played in the past, or what they might play at your venue.
The Natchez Democrat - The Natchez, Mississippi paper. In his area this was the "big city" paper when Sherman was growing up. Find out about what's going on in the southwest part of the state, or read their interview with Sherman.
Mississippi Arts Commission - Mississippi's version of the NEA. Sherman is a big fan of the Commission. He led a beginning harmonica course at Delta State University, sponsored by the Commission in July. The Mississippi Arts Commission is an intergral part of cultural life in Mississippi.
Jackson Free Press - Jackson's premier, progressive publication, published every fortnight. Here you will find indepth analysis of politics and culture in Jackson, our state, and the nation at large.
The Planet Weekly - Jackson's original and oldest weekly paper. This site is always a good source for happenings around town, music reviews, a killer horoscope, and recently - very keen editorials. Sherman Lee is the featured cover man the week of August 13, 2003.
Magnolia Report - This is where Mississippians turn to find out the political scoop. You will find a collection of links to articles that have been published around the state about politics in Mississippi. Plus, you will find a list of candidates seeking office this year.
Politics1.com - A political junkie website. This site is extremely comprehensive, covering every office in all fifty states. You can also find a history of every party that has ever been officially recognized by the U.S. government. Under their Mississippi page you will see information about the gubertorial race. This is a great site for students of politics!
Project Vote Smart - Another political junkie's dream. Here you can get registered to vote, find out about current legislation, or post a note to your representative. They feature a page on Sherman Lee.
MAEE-Sunburst Solar Car Program - Sherman's favorite group of high schoolers in the state. These students have designed, built, and raced an internationally acclaimed solar car. They have won 1st place in the nation three years in a row. Wow! Take a look at the future of Mississippi.
Computer Co-op - Our friends Charlotte (our campaign treasurer) and Luke Lundemo's business site. In 1998 they founded the world's first computer co-op. (Who says Mississippi is not progressive?) Here you can get quotes on computer parts or work, find out about schedules for classes, or look at pics from exotic trips they have made.
Jackson, MS Peace Vigil Photos - Link to a page hosted by Charlotte and Luke. Here you will see pics from Jackson's biggest peace vigil prior to the invasion of Iraq. You will view pics of citizens sending light and love to our troops and the people of Iraq. Sherman and his campaign manager are featured in one pic.
Rainbow Whole Foods Cooperative Grocery - One of Jackson's most progressive spots. The Rainbow Co-op is Mississippi's only wholefoods market. Their site provides info on healthy lifestyles, including info on organic food. Here you will find an array of beneficial information and links to other informative sites. The local activist group Greens of Jackson meets here. Plus, you can visit Charlotte and Luke at the Computer Co-op located off the Rainbow Plaza.
Calendar of Nuclear Accidents - Link to nuclear accident anniversary calendar. Of the 365 days of the year, only sixty do not have nuclear incident anniversaries. However, some days have more than one accident anniversary listed. The Green Party opposses the use of nuclear energy.
The World Revolution - A wonderful NGO site. Their ideas are very Green. Here you will discover information surrounding the issues of Peace, Human Rights, World Poverty, Environment, Ethics & Culture. This site is both informative and moving. You are encouraged to visit.
Opensecrets.org - The website for the Center for Responsive Politics. This is "your guide to money in elections." Check out this site. You can find out who is the biggest political contributor in your zip code or what corportions have given money to your representatives.
www.care2.org - Link to environmental action network page. Find out about health information or sign-up to receive action alert e-mails. This site hosts a page that allows you to click on your choice of wetlands, prairie/grasslands, or rainforest, and for every click, sponsoring companies donate 7.4 sq.ft. of said habitat. Check it out every day!
"Army of One" - Greens support Peace and nonviolence, but we are not naive to the need for military defense. We are proud of our troops and wish to see them safely back home. This link is to a pro-troop, pro-family ad. We denounce the Bush Adminstration's foreign policy in Iraq and the neglect of our troops and their families.
Articles:
It's easy being Green in Mississippi - Party's governor candidate is the pick of the bunch - The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis) November 2, 2003 - By Michael Kelley
3rd-Party Candidates Invited to Debate - By Joanna Gaitanoglou, WLBT Jackson - 10/23/03
3 lesser-known hopefuls offer different options for gov.'s post - By Emily Wagster Pettus, The Associated Press - from the Clarion Ledger, October 23, 2003
Third-party candidates could deny
majority vote - The
Sun Herald, Oct. 21, 2003 - by Geoff Pender
Mr. Washington Goes to Mississippi - By Nicholas Dawidoff, The New York
Times - October 19, 2003
Getting down and dirty in Mississippi - By Tom Baxter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - October 19, 2003
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10322329&BRD=1838&PAG=461&dept_id=104621&rfi=6 - "Green Party disrupts debate " - The Greenwood Commonwealth, October 15, 2003 - Post your opinion at the end of this article!
http://www.clarionledger.com/news/0310/15/ma02.html - "Barbour lashes out in debate" The Clarion Ledger, October 15, 2003, by Julie Goodman
http://www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=1483332 - "Barbour, Musgrove debate got rowdy" WMC-TV 5, Memphis, October 15, 2003
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20031015/localnews/459073.html - "Barbour lashes out at Musgrove during Delta debate" Hattiesburg American, October 15, 2003, by Julie Goodman (The Clarion-Ledger)
http://www.ddtonline.com/articles/2003/10/15/news/news3.txt - "Gubernatorial candidates spar on issues Barbour, Musgrove jab each other; Dillon appears" DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES, October 15, 2003 - by Amy Redwine
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/thesunherald/6886404.htm - "Third-party candidates want voice" The Sun Herald, September 29, 2003, by By BETH MUSGRAVE
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20030930/localnews/360161.html - "Third-party candidates want to debate" Hattiesburg American, September 30, 2003, The Associated Press
http://www.clarionledger.com/news/0309/30/m01d.html - "3rd-party gov. hopefuls throw down gauntlet" Clarion Ledger, September 30, 2003 , By Sheila Hardwell Byrd, The Associated Press
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=1462677&nav=2CSfIGFh - 09/29/03 "Debate Gets Mixed Reactions" By Roslyn Anderson - WLBT.com
http://www.clarionledger.com/news/0309/25/m11a.html - "Third-party candidates file suit over exclusion from debates" By By Shelia Hardwell Byrd of The Associated Press (printed in the Clarion Ledger)
http://www.ddtonline.com/articles/2003/09/11/news/news5.txt - "Domestic violence, cleaner Mississippi among Green Party candidate's goals" By Woodrow Wilkins Jr. of the Delta Democrat Times
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/articles/2003/08/08/features/features60.txt - Interview with Sherman Lee Dillon, conducted by editor Don McCraine.
http://www.clarionledger.com/news/0308/07/melec11.html &
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/politics/6476065.htm - Emily Wagster Pettus of the Associated
Press highlights Sheman Lee's spending challenge.
"Running Clean in Arizona" - The Nation's contributing editor, Marc Cooper describes the Citizen's Clean Election Act in Arizona.
"Planting the Seeds for the Future: An Interview With Sherman Lee Dillon" - from the Planet Weekly, no. 213, 08.13.03