The Partisan was the newspaper published by the Peace And Freedom Party State Central Committee and was published regularly from 1994 to 2009.
After her son; Casey, was killed in Iraq , Cindy Sheehan began a tireless campaign against both the war and the Bush administration. Disillusioned by the corporate, pro-war policies of the Democratic Party, Sheehan is running as an independent for Congress in San Francisco 's 8th District against the Speaker of the House, Democrat Nancy Pelosi.
The Peace and Freedom Party proudly endorses Cindy Sheehan's campaign.
Proposition 1A
Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century
NO POSITION - We support high speed rail but are opposed to financing it by bonds.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 3, 2008.
Proposition 2 - SUPPORT - Vote YES
Treatment of Farm Animals. Statute.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 2, 2008.
Proposition 3 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
Children's Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. Statute.
While this is a worthy cause, it is financed by borrowing money which future generations will have to pay off (with interest). In addition, private medical care corporate involvement means that as little as 25% of the money would actually go to the promised programs.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 3, 2008.
Proposition 4 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Constitutional Amendment.
OPPOSE
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 2, 2008.
Proposition 5 - SUPPORT - Vote YES
Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. Statute.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 2, 2008.
Proposition 6 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
"Runner Initiative" Criminal Penalties and Laws. Public Safety Funding. Statute.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 2, 2008.
Proposition 7 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
Renewable Energy. Statute.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 2, 2008.
Proposition 8 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
Limit on Marriage (to ban gay marriage). Constitutional Amendment
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 2, 2008.
Proposition 9 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
Criminal Justice System. Victims' Rights. Parole. Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 3, 2008.
Proposition 10 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
Bonds. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Statute.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 3, 2008.
Proposition 11 - OPPOSE - Vote NO
Redistricting. Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 3, 2008.
Proposition 12
Veterans' Bond Act of 2008
NO POSITION
Position adopted by the State Central Committee on August 3, 2008.
Ralph Nader has been selected as California's Peace and Freedom Party presidential candidate for 2008. Ralph Nader is a nationally renowned consumer rights activist whose efforts have helped create important regulatory agencies and the passage of several major laws including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Safe Drinking Water Act and the Freedom of Information Act of 1974.Nader's running mate, Matt Gonzalez, is former San Francisco Board of Supervisors president who was narrowly defeated for mayor in 2003 after being outspent 10-1. Both nominees agree with the fundamentals of the P & F platform and bring with them a strong combination of experience, credibility, and legislative accomplishment.
Read more: Ralph Nader Peace and Freedom Presidential Candidate
