Some people don't make a big deal of their birthdays – Howie Hawkins is one of those people.

But, we all know that he's pretty awesome and deserving of appreciation on his birthday. So please, leave a greeting in the comments below or on his Facebook page! And eat a slice of applie pie in his honor.

One way to show appreciation for Howie's many years of organizing to build an independent, Green, left electoral alternative by become a supporting member of the Green Party of New York. Join a growing base of monthly contributors - the supporting members program is sliding scale, so whether you give $3 per month or $50, what matters is that Greens from across the state help make the Green Party an organization that has the resources needed to stand up for economic justice, stable climate, and a peaceful future - on the ballot and in the streets.