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A counselor for at-risk kids and families, Jeremy understands the need for responsible public policy.

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Green out-fundraises the Machine

Jeremy Karpen Runs Grassroots Campaign While Incumbent Berrios Idles

CHICAGO – Jeremy Karpen’s campaign committee announced Tuesday that he had raised more money in the first half of 2010 than his opponent, the Democratic incumbent Maria ‘Toni’ Berrios.

In campaign disclosures filed last week, Green challenger Karpen’s campaign reported more than $9,000 in total receipts, with over $5,400 in individual contributions. In this same period, Democratic incumbent Berrios raised under $6,300, with $3,500 in individual contributions.

Update from the Field

"I don't think they are listening anymore." -Juan, construction workerThis weekend, Jeremy talked with a retired spanish teacher concerned about immigrant rights, a construction worker hoping for new industry, a counseling student training to work in CPS, and a stay-at-home mother upset with school cuts.

Partido Verde: Ya es Hora!

Puerto Rican Peoples' Parade
Jeremy marched with Tom Tresser and volunteers from the Illinois Green Party in the Puerto Rican Peoples' Parade in Humboldt Park on Saturday. The parade celebrated the Puerto Rican people in Chicago and the amazingly multicultural and diverse communities of Logan Square and Humboldt Park.

Office Opening Rally

"We have suffered under a de facto two party system in Chicago for far too long! The days of sending progressive candidates to wade into Democratic Primaries flooded with money and influence while hoping that they come out with their principles intact are over...2010 is the year that we Clean House in Illinois! The Green Party is the peoples' party and we are taking our power back!"

When Berrios Lobbies Berrios, The House Always Wins

Karpen Says Rep. ‘Toni’ Berrios Should Recuse Herself when Joe
Berrios’ Bills Come to a Vote
This week, Rep. Berrios voted during committee and the House floor
vote in favor of expanding the definition of video gambling venues to
include truck stops and VFWs, and to lower the minimum bet to a penny.
The legislation was strongly pushed by her father, lobbyist Joseph
Berrios, now a candidate for Cook County Assessor, who counts the

Vote the Recumbent, Not the Incumbent (It's a bike joke)

Jeremy joined Green Party Gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney for the kickoff and first leg of his 'Rails and Trails' Sustainable Transportation Tour of Illinois.
The tour kicked off in Logan Square at the new (and almost complete) headquarters of the Illinois Green Party and the Karpen Campaign. Rich and Jeremy visited with folks from the Dill Pickle Food Coop, and talked bikes and urban planning with the team at Boulevard Bikes.

May Day 2010

Thank you to everyone that joined Jeremy and the Green Party on May Day!
Last Saturday, Jeremy Karpen, and members of the Green Party rallied and marched in solidarity with the Latino and Hispanic community of Illinois. We marched, in the wake of Arizona's SB1070, to end racial profiling and workplace exploitation and to bring attention to the need for a just, humane, and comprehensive immigration reform policy.

Join Jeremy, Rich Whitney, and Tom Tresser at Quenchers


Join the Logan Square Green Party for an evening of food, drinks, music, and politics.

March 6th at Quencher's Saloon
6:30-9:00pm
$15 suggested donation (includes pizza buffet and one drink)

Music will be provided by:
Mind's Hideaway
http://www.myspace.com/mindshideawaymusic
Two Agglets Jazzing
http://www.myspace.com/twoaggletsjazzing

Speeches from Green Party candidates:
Rich Whitney, candidate for Governor

Vote Green on Tuesday!

This Tuesday, February 2 is the Primary Election for all offices to be elected in November. Unless you've already early voted, don't forget to vote on Tuesday, and to request the Green Party ballot when you vote!