Cornel West Officially Gains Vermont Ballot Access Through Green Mountain Peace And Justice Party

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[Montpelier, Vermont] The Cornel West for President Campaign is proud to announce that Dr. Cornel West has officially gained ballot access in Vermont through the nomination of the Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party. This confirmation is yet another significant achievement in the campaign’s pursuit of a more inclusive and equitable political system.

The Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party, Vermont’s fourth-largest party after the Democratic, Republican, and Progressive parties, has historically been a center for progressive values and was once the political home of Bernie Sanders. This nomination highlights a shared commitment to truth and justice, principles that Dr. West has championed for decades.

Dr. West expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am deeply honored to receive the nomination from the Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party. This is a profound moment of alignment in our shared vision for a more just society. Vermont has always been a leader in progressive thought, and with this nomination, we continue the fight for truth, justice, and love for all Americans.”

Justin Schoville, the state chair of the Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party, also commented on the nomination: “Dr. West embodies the ideals that our party stands for—commitment to social justice, peace, and a lifelong dedication to the public good. We are excited to support his candidacy and bring these critical issues to the forefront of the national conversation.”

With this nomination, the West-Abdullah campaign further solidifies its presence in the New England region, bringing forward a platform that seeks to transform the political dialogue and address the pressing needs of diverse communities across the United States.

To view the official listing on the Vermont Secretary of State’s site, please visit this link under the 2024 general candidate listing.

About Dr. Cornel West

Dr. West, affectionately known to many as Brother West, is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary.

Dr. West is the former University Professor at Harvard University, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University and the first Black person to receive a Ph.D. In Philosophy from Princeton University. He has written 20 books and he is best known for his classics, Race Matters and Democracy Matters, and for his memoir, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. He delivered the historic Gifford lectures at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in Spring 2024.

Dr. West enters the 2024 Presidential contest at a time in which he describes a national crisis of moral bankruptcy and spiritual obscenity driven by a derelict duopoly of both major parties that equally places profits over people and the planet. West asserts that running as an Independent candidate affords him the opportunity and duty to deliver policy prescriptions incorporated by and for the people, instead of political parties beholden to corporations and special interest groups who feel no solidarity with poor and working-class people of all races, gender identities, and age groups.

The Cornel West Campaign to empower poor and working people everywhere stands at a pivotal moment in history, committed to being a true campaign for people around the globe. Our aim is and will always be to unite in solidarity with movements of truth and justice, who seek a choice beyond empire, white supremacy, capitalism, patriarchy, and the confines of the corporate-dominated two-party system.

About Dr. Melina Abdullah

Dr. Melina Abdullah is a Professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, where she has also served as Department Chair. A respected scholar and dedicated activist, Dr. Abdullah is deeply involved in organized labor and social justice movements, holding roles such as the Chair of the Council for Racial and Social Justice with the California Faculty Association’s Los Angeles Chapter. She has been a lifelong union organizer and a delegate to the County Federation of Labor, melding her academic expertise with grassroots activism to champion causes such as the “Cops Off Campus” campaign and the establishment of Ethnic Studies in educational curricula.

A founding organizer of Black Lives Matter, Dr. Abdullah continues to lead the Los Angeles chapter and serves as Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots, driving local and national initiatives that aim to dismantle systemic racism. Her leadership has been pivotal in various campaigns for justice and equity, including #BlackWomenAreDivine and #EndPoliceAssociations. Dr. Abdullah’s commitment to social change is also evident through her role in media, where she produces and hosts “Move the Crowd” on 90.7FM KPFK, furthering public political education.

Beyond her professional and activist roles, Dr. Abdullah is a devoted mother and a champion of community engagement and empowerment. Raised in Oakland, California, by a family of union workers, she embodies the values instilled by her ancestors and strives to pass on a legacy of resilience and advocacy to her three children and her community in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw District. Her extensive contributions to social justice have earned her numerous accolades, including the Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance “Champion of Change” Award and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award from Loyola Marymount University.

Learn more about Cornel West at CornelWest2024.com. 

Learn more about Dr. West’s Policy Pillars at CornelWest2024.com/Platform.

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