[gpva-ic] Proposal for GPVA statement on GPGA Vote

[Jonah Thomas]

I vote no.

I hope we can find a stand that we can get a consensus on.

On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 9:44 AM John Reeder via gpva-ic <
gpva-ic at vagreenparty.org> wrote:

> I vote No.
>
> John Reeder,  Arlington Greens
> ------------------------------
> *From:* gpva-ic <gpva-ic-bounces at vagreenparty.org> on behalf of Blaizen
> Bloom via gpva-ic <gpva-ic at vagreenparty.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:26 PM
> *To:* gpva-ic at vagreenparty.org <gpva-ic at vagreenparty.org>
> *Subject:* [gpva-ic] Proposal for GPVA statement on GPGA Vote
>
> All,
>
> Midnight of Saturday the 10th was the last day to reach consensus. Given
> that there was at least one blocking concern raised we will have to go to a
> vote on the statement including friendly amendments as stated below. Voting
> shall begin Thursday the 15th at 12:01 am and shall end on Wednesday the
> 21st at 11:59 pm. As this is not an election, votes will not be anonymous
> and can be sent to the IC listserv over the duration of the vote. The full
> proposal is included below.
>
> BACKGROUND: The GPGA is facing possible disaffiliation from the GPUS
> stemming from a complaint raised by the Lavender Caucus against transphobic
> inclusions into the GPGA state party platform.
>
> PROPOSAL: That the GPVA endorse the following statement as its official
> position.
>
> GPVA Condemns GPGA’s Transphobia, calls for Disaffiliation
> Supports Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Peoples
>
> The Green Party of Virginia (GPVA) affirms our support of our Trans and
> Gender Non-Conforming members. Over a year ago a complaint was filed
> against the Georgia Green Party (GAGP) by the National Lavender Green
> Caucus (NLGC) over amendments to their state’s Social Justice platform to
> include planks which violated the Social Justice & Equal Opportunity,
> Feminism & Gender Equity, and Respect for Diversity planks of our Ten Key
> Values. Specifically, there were two amendments which violated these Ten
> Key Values. The first, which denied the right of youth to self-identify
> their gender identities and seek affirming healthcare proper for their age,
> and the other which condemns the elevation of gender equality to being on
> par with sex equality.
>
> Following the complaint, the NLGC pursued the Dispute Resolution Committee
> in an attempt to reconcile with the GAGP over their offending platform
> amendments. Yet, after 6 months of repeated attempts the Georgia Green
> Party failed to participate in the process.
>
> It is to be mentioned however that over the course of time this issue was
> elevated into a public discourse between members of our national party
> regarding this dispute, frequently involving name-calling and threats in
> place of discussions to educate others regarding the basis of this dispute.
> The GPVA condemns such negative behavior exhibited amongst the conflict
> which has not only harmed the image of the Green Party and been cause for
> members to leave our party, but has been in great contrast to the
> Non-Violence and Personal And Global Responsibility planks of our Ten Key
> Values.
>
> However, such behavior does not negate the actions that the GAGP took when
> they implemented their platform amendments which took direct aim at the
> transgender community. While the GPVA affirms the rights of all people
> regardless of gender and sex, the actions taken from the GAGP are
> transphobic and must be condemned. Furthermore, the GPVA calls for the
> disaffiliation of the GAGP for their direct violation of our Ten Key Values.
>
> *As an organization that strives for consensus on all decisions the GPVA
> would like to note that not all members are in agreement with this
> statement.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Blaizen B Bloom
> GPVA Non-Male Cochair
> (They/Them)
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-- 
Jonah Thomas

We are limited, but the limits aren't where we think they are. We find them
only by exceeding them.
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