By reader request, so it does not clash with the video.…
Posts published in February 2009
Val Kilmer eyes a gubernatorial bid, but is off to a bad start
By Ross Levin on February 26, 2009 10:56 PM
Actor Val Kilmer is thinking of running for governor in the state of New Mexico. The Associated Press reports that he is a Democrat, but he endorsed Ralph Nader in the 2008 presidential campaign and helped his campaign. …
Live Broadcast from Libertarian State Leadership Alliance in Charleston, SC beginning at 1pm on Saturday
By paulie on February 26, 2009 6:07 PM
Via Augusta Libertarians.
UPDATE: The channel is playing recorded videos now, and will broadcast the conference live starting Saturday at 1 PM. Thanks to Rocky Eades for the update.…
California’s Green mayors on the job
By Ross Levin on February 25, 2009 10:51 PM
California currently has three Green Party mayors; Bruce Delgado of Marina, Holly Madrigal of Willits, and Gayle McLaughlin. The cities have populations of over 25,000, over 5,000, and over 100,000, respectively. …
The Chicago Tribune covers the Green Party candidates of Illinois’ fifth congressional district
By Ross Levin on February 25, 2009 4:17 PM
The Chicago Tribune has a reasonably comprehensive overview of the special election going on in Illinois’ fifth congressional district (election day is March 3), and this includes the four Green Party candidates. …
Update on Pete Karas, Green running for mayor in Racine
By Ross Levin on February 25, 2009 3:55 PM
Pete Karas has previously been reported on here. He is running for mayor of Racine, Wisconsin after the Democratic mayor resigned. There will be a special primary on April 7 and a special election on May 5. …
Green Party activist in Connecticut makes a splash in the sports news
By paulie on February 25, 2009 4:50 AM
“[Coach Jim] Calhoun…is set to make $1.6 million in 2009-10, the final year of his contract.”
(excerpt from) Sporting News
Activist angers Calhoun by questioning salary
Posted: February 21, 2009
HARTFORD, Conn.
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Libertarian Party: Is the LP really an ‘alternative?’
By paulie on February 25, 2009 4:30 AM
Via email. Posted to IPR by Paulie.
Dear friend,
Backed by a growing swing vote that decides elections and support for its economic plans, the Libertarian Party is not an “alternative” political party.…
Green Party of New York calls upon Bard College not to terminate Dr. Joel Kovel
By paulie on February 25, 2009 4:11 AM
Accuses College of Dismissing Kovel for Writings on Zionism and Israel
The Green Party of New York State condemns the recent termination of Dr.…