Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Sweden are elections for the European Union parliament. (The EU election date for other countries varies.) One of the newer parties vying for a seat at the table is the “Feminist Initiative” (FI!),…
Posts published in June 2009
Former IPR writer publishes book
By Trent Hill on June 6, 2009 6:02 PM
Many of our long-time readers will remember the name of former writer, friend of IPR, frequent commenter, and source of wisdom: Peter Orvetti. He has published a book of his memoirs entitled “Reconciliation: A half-life“.…
Constitution Party Wins Constitutional Fight
By Morgan Brykein on June 5, 2009 6:21 PM
A US District Judge has ruled that West Virginia citizens can circulate petitions on public lands, Here’s an excerpt:
On June 3, he held that West Virginia legislators violated First Amendment rights when they banned soliciting in state parks and other recreational areas.
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Site News: IPR passes 50,000 reader comments
By on June 5, 2009 3:56 PM
As of this writing, IPR has 50,173 approved comments and 3,372 posts over the course of a year plus about two weeks. We are continuing to log well over 1,000 unique visitors per day.…
Nirvana co-founder Krist Novoselic running for office in Washington State
By Kimberly Wilder on June 5, 2009 12:30 PM
h/t to BOOG CITY editor David Kirschenbaum
Krist Novoselic has played with the bands: Nirvana, Sweet 75, Eyes Adrift, and Flipper. He is also an electoral reform activist who advocates for Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) and initiated a political action committee called JAMPAC to support artistic freedom.…
Nader puts negative spotlight on Democrat Terry McAuliffe
By Kimberly Wilder on June 5, 2009 7:31 AM
Ralph Nader–who has run for President of the US under both the Green Party and independent banner in previous campaigns– has been commenting negatively about former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe, including in a June 2nd appearance on Democracy Now!…
Cynthia McKinny announces the launch of DIGNITY
By Kimberly Wilder on June 4, 2009 9:09 AM
h/t to Green Party Watch
When she was a member of the Democratic Party, Cynthia McKinney served as a member of Congress from Georgia. In 2008, Cynthia McKinney, then a Green Party member, ran as the Green Party candidate for President of the United States.…
Ten ‘independents’ file in race for New Jersey governor; some file for Assembly seats, as well
By Ross Levin on June 3, 2009 6:38 PM
According to PolitickerNJ, ten “independents” – meaning an independent or a minor party candidate under New Jersey state law – have filed to run in the race for New Jersey governor. …
Wayne Root Blasts Federal Takeover of GM
By wredlich on June 3, 2009 12:50 AM
2008 Libertarian Party vice-presidential nominee Wayne Root blogged today against the federal takeover of General Motors; excerpts below. Separately, Root announced that the first guests on his new talk radio show will Ron Paul and Judge Andrew Napolitano of FOX News Channel.…