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    Reflections on Occupy Wall Street, with photos, fun, and good wishes for the future. eBook, Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? (Only $.99 !) In the eBook, the Occupy movement is explored through original reporting, photographs, cartoons, poetry, essays, and reviews.The collection of essays and blog posts records the unfolding of Occupy into the culture from September 2011 to the present.  Authors Kimberly Wilder and Ian Wilder were early supporters of Occupy, using their internet platforms to communicate the changes being created by the American Autumn.

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US threats exposed: US Congresspeople intimidate in El Salvador elections

Posted on March 14, 2009 by kwilder

Two American Congresspeople, Rep. Trent Franks and Rep. Dan Burton, threaten and intimidate El Slavadoran refugees from inside the halls of Congress. In El Salvador, there are elections on Sunday, March 15th, with parties FMLN versus ARENA.

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IL GP congratulates congressional primary winner Matt Reichel

Posted on March 4, 2009 by iwilder

The Illinois Green Party congratulates Matt Reichel, who earned 34% of the vote to win yesterday’s Special Primary in the 5th Congressional District.  Runners up include Deb Gordils (32%), Mark Fredrickson (14%), Alan Auguston (13%) and Simon Ribeiro (1%). The outcome of the primary had been uncertain until this afternoon, when the Chicago Board of […]

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Results from 3/3/09 Illinois Congressional primary

Posted on March 3, 2009 by kwilder

Election results from primary for Congress in Illinois: Democrat. Republican. Green Party.

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In Illinois Congressional race today: 23 candidates vie for Rep. Emmanuel’s seat (Dem, Rep, Green)

Posted on March 3, 2009 by kwilder

KW: An interesting primary. It is unusual for a third party to have 5 candidates in their primary, as the Green Party does in this race. The winner of the three primaries will run against each other in a special election on April 7th 2009. Check back here this evening for results and analysis. The […]

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Shouldn’t MoveOn Oppose Obama on Afghanistan?

Posted on March 1, 2009 by iwilder

The opinion piece: Shouldn’t MoveOn Oppose Obama on Afghanistan? (Initially posted using ShareThis) An opinion piece in The Nation, written by John Nichols. Excerpt: …Democratic leaders in Congress might have been willing to compromise with the Bush administration on Iraq back in 2002. But MoveOn said “no.” And MoveOn was right. Now, more than ever, […]

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We’re not in Kansas anymore… (D.C. and crazy days of energy activism)

Posted on February 27, 2009 by kwilder

Information, links and questions about Power Shift 2009, Capitol Climate Action, NIRS, the Green Party and nuclear energy. Why would some do a civil disobedience for Natural Gas?

Filed under: 3rd party, activism, Ecology, energy, Environment, events, Global Warming, green, Green Party Websites, News, Political Websites, progressive politics, rants, Solar, sustainability, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

For Congress in Illinois: Thoughts on the Green Party

Posted on February 25, 2009 by kwilder

The background from the Green Party of Illinois web-site: The ILGP’s first ever non-presidential contested primary will be held on March 3, 2009, in the 5th Congressional District Special Election. All voters are invited to participate in the Green Party primary. Kimberly, who is NOT enrolled in the Green Party, but who holds green values, […]

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Roland Burris, Barack Obama, Chicago, etc.

Posted on February 21, 2009 by kwilder

Update on the Senator, Roland Burris (Democrat), who was appointed by former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. I am extra frustrated by how this drama is playing out. I was completely fooled by the previous claims that Roland Burris had not been in any talks with Blagojevich about fundraising and the appointment. I guess some of […]

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Obama “Roves” Into Bush Territory

Posted on February 18, 2009 by kwilder

(excerpt from) Common Man News Obama Seeks Delay in Deciding on Rove Subpoena By Marisa Taylor and Margaret Talev / Tuesday, February 17, 2009 The Obama administration is asking for two more weeks to weigh in on whether former Bush White House officials must testify before Congress about the firings of nine U.S. attorneys. The […]

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Illinois Green Party Congressional Candidate Forum: Good news, slight change…

Posted on February 15, 2009 by iwilder

Found this news and the letter at Green Party Watch: On Wednesday, February 18th in Chicago, Illinois, Green Party candidates will be part of a multi-partisan debate.  (Changed from older plans to have a greens-only debate.) Letter from an Illinois Green: Its with mixed emotions I have to cancel the Greens-only 5th Congressional District Candidate […]

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Jolting Congress – The Nader Page

Posted on February 14, 2009 by iwilder

Jolting Congress – The Nader Page Posted using ShareThis Some staffers in Congress privately assert that the Democrats are not acting like a majority party. It is worse than that. They are not acting—period.

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Stop Obama from Nuking the U.S.

Posted on February 9, 2009 by iwilder

CONTACT YOUR HOUSE MEMBER: LET’S STOP THE $50 BILLION NUCLEAR/COAL BAILOUT! February 9, 2009 Dear Friend, We have now confirmed that the “compromise” Senate stimulus bill still contains the $50 Billion pre-emptive bailout for the dangerous and dirty nuclear power and coal industries. But as we’ve noted before, the version passed by the House of […]

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Karl Rove subpoenaed about firings of US attorneys

Posted on January 26, 2009 by iwilder

(excerpt from) NY Times Rove Subpoenaed on U.S. Attorneys THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 26, 2009 The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Karl Rove, a former top White House aide, to testify about the Bush administration’s firing of United States attorneys and prosecution of a former Democratic governor. The subpoena, by Representative John […]

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“Free Gaza” ship arrives at Lebanon’s Tyre port – Cynthia McKinney and all aboard are safe

Posted on December 30, 2008 by iwilder

“Free Gaza” ship arrives at Lebanon’s Tyre port _English_Xinhua Posted using ShareThis The organization Free Gaza had sent a ship to Gaza on a human rights/mission of mercy, including doctors and medical supplies. Aboard the ship were international dignataries, including former US Congresswoman/Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney. The ship was attacked and harmed by […]

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