Add PRT to Transportation

Under H. 3.) Transporation Alternatives, ADD "...including PRT...", such that the plank reads:

3.) Alternatives for Transportation

Transportation alternatives should be efficient, be sustainable, have a small ecological footprint, minimize fossil fuel use, be accessible to all, and be economically efficient. We recognize that a variety of transportation modes, including PRT, are necessary to achieve these goals.

Remove Food Irradiation Opposition

Under D. Agriculture, DELETE:

2c. The Greens oppose the use of irradiation on agricultural products.

Correct IRV Language

Under R. Grassroots Democracy 5.d., CHANGE from "...elected by a multiple choice preference voting method" to "...elected by a ranked choice voting method", such that the new plank reads:

Instant runoff voting/balloting should be used for all public elections in the state of Minnesota where applicable. All executive positions, such as president, governor, mayor, etc,. should be elected by a ranked choice voting method.

Alter Non-human Animal Freedom Stance

Under N. Non-Human Animal Issues, CHANGE:

c. Non-human animals have the right to live freely and in harmony with their nature, rather than according to human desires and exploitation.

To read:

c. When possible, non-human animals should be allowed to live freely and in harmony with their nature, rather than according to human desires and exploitation.

Alternatively, delete this plank entirely.

Alter Non-human Animal Treatment Stance

Under N. Non-Human Animal Issues, CHANGE:

d. Non-human animals have the right to not be treated as property.

Alternatively, delete this plank entirely.

To read:

d. Non-human animals must be treated with more respect than mere property.

Decentralized and Accessible Clinics

Under A. Human Rights 3.) Feminism, ADD NEW PLANK:

3f.) We support decentralized, easily accessible and quality medical clinics for all parents and their children.

Remove Obsolete Planks

Under M. Education, DELETE:

2.j.ii.) Remove the limit on the number of charter schools allowed. [ed,. Since this plank was adopted, the limit has been lifted.]

Under M. Education 2.j.i., DELETE "...as well as directly to the state board for sponsorship. [ed,. Since this plank was adopted, the State Board of Education was abolished by the legislature as of Jan, 1. 2000]", such that the new plank reads:

2.j.i.) Let applicants go to other elected bodies, besides local school boards, including county boards and city councils.

Under O. Crime and Justice 1.d., DELETE names of Torres, Ji-Jaga, Davis and Croy & last sentence of plank, "[ed,. Since this plank was adopted, Torres, Ji-Jaga, Davis and Croy have been released from prison.]", such that it reads:

We support efforts to review improprieties in prosecutions that appear politically motivated, including convictions of individuals associated with the American Indian Movement, the Black Panthers and civil rights movement, the Puerto Rican independence movement and Earth First, including Leonard Peltier, Mumia Abu-Jamal and Eddie Hatcher. Innocent prisoners should be freed.

Efforts to Prevent Violence to Women

Under A. Human Rights 3.) Feminism, ADD NEW PLANK:

3g.) We support all efforts to encourage the idea that when people are vulnerable, all of us are responsible to care for, protect and share with them.

Eliminate Racial Bias in Education

Under A. Human Rights 1.) Racism, ADD NEW PLANK:

1d.) We support efforts to eliminate the racial bias in education, which is visible in curriculum, teacher-student interactions, textbooks and role models.

One Human Race

Under A. Human Rights 1.) Racism, ADD NEW PLANK:

1c.) We recognize that “race” is an artificial construct and is not scientifically valid. There is only one human race.

Subsidized Child Care

Under A. Human Rights 3.) Feminism, ADD NEW PLANK:

3e.) We support quality, subsidized daycare for all working parents.

Workforce Reflects Population

Under A. Human Rights 1.) Racism, ADD NEW PLANK:

1e.) We support hiring and promotions, that include people of all colors and ethnic heritage, in all areas and at all levels of business, government and nonprofits.

Rearrange section on Families

Without changing any language, move J. Families 4.) Domestic Partners 4 c&d to J. 1.) Support to Families 1 e&f. These planks read:

J. Families 1.) Support to Families

1e.) We support rights of same-sex couples to co-parent, become foster parents or jointly adopt children by applying the same standards and requirements as those applied to different-sexed couples.

1f.) We support legalizing marriage for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons by applying the same standards, requirements, privileges, and responsibilities as applied to different-sexed couples.

Rename Section on Domestic Partners

Under J. Families, CHANGE TITLE from "4.) Domestic Partners" to "4.) Rights of Kinship".