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June 23rd
Detroit Social Forum
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A group of activists have organized a forum and workshop, which
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Posts published in May 2010
New American Magazine Interviews Chelene Nightingale
By Trent Hill on May 3, 2010 4:24 PM
The John Birch Society’s official magazine, The New American, has posted an interview with one of the gubernatorial candidates in California. Chelene Nightingale is running for the American Independent Party’s nomination.…
Scott Lee Cohen, former Lt. Gov. Nominee, Runs for Governor in Illinois
By Trent Hill on May 3, 2010 4:16 PM
Scott Lee Cohen was, earlier this year, the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. He dropped out amidst allegations of past spousal abuse, steroid use, and missed alimony payments.…
Politico Editorial: Time for a third party
By Trent Hill on May 3, 2010 4:08 PM
Douglas E. Schoen published an opinion editorial on Politico today entitled “Time for a third party“. His suggestion is that the tea party is best suited not as a pressure group or subset of the GOP, but as a third party:
Crist’s words suggest what could fix this problem: the formation of a third party.
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Traficant Considers Filing In Two Districts, Decides On One
By Trent Hill on May 3, 2010 4:02 PM
James Traficant, the former Congressman and inmate from Ohio, has officially decided to run for his old congressional district, the 17th of Ohio, which is now occupied by his former aide, Rep.…
Georgia Libertarians Shine a Light on Media Blackout
By d.eris on May 3, 2010 3:22 PM
From Bludgeon and Skewer, a press release from the LPGA, via TPID:
Libertarian Party of Georgia’s Statewide Candidates Snubbed By Atlanta Journal-Constitution
POSTED ON: 05/02/2010
In Saturday’s paper, as well as in the online edition Friday night, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution omitted an entire slate of statewide candidates nominated by the Libertarian Party of Georgia on Saturday, April 24th.
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LNC Chair candidates debate at LP Indiana convention
By wredlich on May 3, 2010 11:25 AM
On Saturday, April 24, the Indiana Libertarian Party convention held a debate among Ernest Hancock, John Myers, James Oaksun (standing in for George Phillies), and Wayne Root. …
Ohio Green Primary set for Tuesday 4 May
By Dave Schwab on May 3, 2010 11:16 AM
On Tuesday 4 May, the Ohio Green Party will have its first statewide primary. Several Greens are running for Congress as write-in candidates, meaning that they need at least 25 votes in Tuesday’s primary to appear on the November ballot.…
Mike Gravel talks about Palin, his new TV show, pot and more on The Young Turks
By Ross Levin on May 2, 2010 9:41 PM
On April 30, Mike Gravel – who was a contender for the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination in 2008 – took part in an interview on the online news show The Young Turks. …