Probably the most interesting development is the impact that McKinney and Clemente's "Power to the People" campaign may have on changing the composition of the Green Party in cities like Chicago. Last night McKinney spoke to a gathering of Black community residents and activists at Ms Sis Place on E. 75th St. -- where they announced plans to open a GP local volunteer office for that neighborhood. Earlier in the evening, Clemente spoke at the PRCC in Humboldt Park to a gathering organized by Batey Urbano. Word is that she is scheduled to speak again there again on Sunday.

Check out the transcript of Clemente's acceptance speach. Worth the read. [ www.rosaclemente.com/id8.html ]