Jill Stein, the 2016 Green Party presidential nominee, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in 2 Wellman Hall at UC Davis. Her local visit is part of an eight-day speaking tour stretching from Arcata to San Diego. She’ll also participate at the Green Party of California’s Spring Convention in Bakersfield on March 11 and 12.

Stein will be sharing her thoughts on the current political moment, progressive grassroots organizing and the importance of local action.

Her Davis visit is sponsored by the Yolo and Sacramento Green Parties and the Black Student Union of UC Davis.