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What’s happening in politics? (For those of us ready, or at least curious, about politics now that Christmas is over…)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by kwilder

Three places with interesting updates on grassroots, third party, and independent politics: Ballot Access News is always valuable to check out. Richard Winger is a ballot access expert who constantly studies and comments on electoral justice, ballot access law, third party building, independent and third party candidates, and petition drives. Independent Political Report strives to […]

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Long Island: Fire Commissioner Elections Today – Tues 12/13/2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by kwilder

2012 Results at Newsday: here. Gordon Heights 2012: The challenger, Joyce Bourne, won in Gordon Heights. So, the Fire District will be controlled by a board who wants to cut costs and explore consolidation. Gordon Heights Fire Department website is: here. _____________________________________________________ Across Long Island today (Dec 13, 2011), there are hundreds of votes for […]

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Republican Croci beats Dem incumbent for Supervisor: Town of Islip in Rep control

Posted on November 22, 2011 by kwilder

Story at Long Island Press: here. Recount Confirms GOP Unseats Nolan in Islip By Timothy Bolger on November 22nd, 2011 “Suffolk election officials said Republican Tom Croci beat Democratic Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan by 343 votes following the recount.” Plus, LI Press reports:

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GPVA ELection Day Successes

Posted on November 18, 2011 by iwilder

On November 8, 2011 long time Green Party member, Chris Simmons took the majority of votes for the Loudoun Soil & Water Conservations District. Chris is a known leader among his peers in both parties, but the fact that the majority of votes were cast for him is telling.  Elected for a second term, District […]

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2011 Green Party New York Election Results

Posted on November 9, 2011 by iwilder

Check here for Updated Election Results Green Party election results will be posted here as the results come in, including selected races from around the country. KHALID BEY DEM WOR 1,154 51.772% X HOWIE HAWKINS GRE 1,072 48.093% Chenango results COUNCILMAN, Smithville (Vote for 2) Kenneth P. Whitmore, Jr. DEM 122 Barbara Ann L. Whitmore […]

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2011 Suffolk County Election Results (and Nassau County links)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by kwilder

2013 Suffolk County Election Results can be found at the Suffolk County Board of Elections: here. Also, some 2013 results and news stories at Long Island Press Elections Page: here. ______________________ Update 11/22/2011: Rep Croci wins Islip Town Supervisor Race. Story at Long Island Press: here. _______________________ At the top are links to official, Long […]

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Make your best sign. Wave it at your local politicians!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by kwilder

Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day. Today is your today to make a miniature sign, and wave it at the politicos and elected officials in your neighborhood. You can do this by pulling levers or writing things on the ballot! If you must, you could even use the pencil provided to draw a picture on […]

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OWS and Politics: What should an occupier do on Election Day?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: My personal suggestion for occupiers on Election Day: Write-in “Occupy”. Below are links to several interesting opinion pieces on voting and the occupy movement, plus some pull quotes and my own comments. I tried to see if I could find any trends or plans of occupiers to send a message on Election Day […]

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Foley Square: Occupy Wall Street tells Prez and Attorney General: No Immunity Deal for Crooks

Posted on November 5, 2011 by kwilder

Update, Saturday at 3:46pm: Police…are blocking sidewalks, shoving people, using netting. Please go support occupiers at Foley Square or at least observe on Live Stream. We must watch over our democracy! Occupy NYC Live Stream: http://www.livestream.com/occupynyc (Live comes in and out, in between, showing a meeting room scene) Global Revolution Live Stream for NYC: http://www.livestream.com/occupywallstnyc […]

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Prez hopeful Stein (G) Opposes Keystone Pipeline, Supports 11/6/11 Climate Change Protest

Posted on November 3, 2011 by iwilder

Jill Stein, who is seeking the Green Party nomination for President, lent her support today to the pending November 6th protests at the White House against the Keystone XL pipeline: We are facing a climate disaster and we are witnessing a major failure in leadership at the top. Like Bill Clinton and George Bush before him, President Obama has […]

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Party Transfer Day 11/8/11

Posted on November 1, 2011 by iwilder

IW:  Everyone knows that 11/5 is Bank Transfer Day.  We should have Party Transfer Day on Election Day 11/8.  On 11/5, depositors should move their money out of the corporate banks and into self-controlled credit unions. On 11/8 voters should move their votes and enrollment out of corporate parties — the Democratic Party and Republican […]

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More endorsements for 2011 Green Party candidates

Posted on October 27, 2011 by iwilder

Green Party candidates have continued to receive endorsements in local races across the US.  59 Greens will be on ballots in the November 8, 2011 general election. Ten Greens have been elected to public office in elections held earlier this year, out of 34 candidates who competed. Green candidates in St. Paul, Minnesota, received several […]

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Cong cand Schmidt (G-IL) sues State Board of Elections over Established Party

Posted on October 25, 2011 by iwilder

The Illinois Green Party, and congressional candidate Laurel Lambert Schmidt, on Monday filed suit against the State Board of Elections over the Board’s interpretation of the “established party” statute.  A victory for the plaintiffs would substantially lower ballot access bars for Green candidates in numerous congressional and legislative districts across the state, which would allow for many more Greens to run for office […]

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Stein (G) launches run for President

Posted on October 24, 2011 by iwilder

Calls for Green New Deal to End Unemployment, Defend Main Street from Wall Street, and Make Health Care a Human Right Jill Stein, a physician and former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, announced today she is running for President of the United States to provide an alternative to the “Wall Street parties” on issues such as jobs, […]

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