July 2010 Archives

Free and Equal Issues Statement on CT Sec. of State’s Major Party Propaganda Campaign and Recruitment Drive

By d.eris on July 29, 2010 9:54 AM

Opposition to “Affiliate and Participate,” Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz’s major party propaganda campaign and recruitment drive, continues to grow since her office launched the effort earlier this month. …

PA-15: Towne Campaign Drops Controversial Band, Calls Mount for Inclusive Debates

By d.eris on July 29, 2010 8:01 AM

In Pennsylvania’s 15th CD, independent libertarian candidate Jake Towne has dissociated himself from controversial local band Poker Face. For background, see here and here. Local paper the Morning Call reports:

Towne, an independent running for the 15th District seat, decided his benefit concert on Friday should not include the controversial band Poker Face, denounced by the Anti-Defamation League for making anti-Semitic comments.

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Australian Sex Party: ‘We Want You!’

By Jordan Willow Evans on July 28, 2010 11:30 PM

Via email to supporters:

Dear Sex Party Friends,

Can you help us out on election day – August 21? We need volunteers to hand out Australian Sex Party ‘How To Vote’ cards on as many polling booths as possible.…

Blogosphere reactions to Wayne Root’s ‘Why the 9/11 Mosque Controversy Is NOT About Religious Freedom…and Should Be Stopped!’

By Jordan Willow Evans on July 28, 2010 11:20 PM

Wayne Root’s ‘Why the 9/11 Mosque Controversy Is NOT About Religious Freedom…and Should Be Stopped!’ has drawn several reactions at libertarian blogs. The ones I have found so far are below.…

Green Party Director McMillan Stepping Down

By Jordan Willow Evans on July 28, 2010 10:39 PM

Posted at Green Party Watch by Ronald Hardy:

Brent McMillan, Executive Director of the Green Party of the United States, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position after this year.…

Ohio: Libertarian Party – Small Government, Big Ideas

By Jordan Willow Evans on July 28, 2010 9:45 PM

From a letter to the editor of the Sandusky Register via TPID:

I’m sure John Kasich is a great speaker. Plug your ears and watch.…

Christian Party Organizes in Louisiana, Places Independent Congressional Candidate on Ballot

By on July 28, 2010 8:55 PM

Ballot Access News:

For several months, a newly-organized Christian Party has been attempting to qualify for the Louisiana ballot. It needs 1,000 registered members, and says it now has 300 registered members.…

Michigan Sleuths Find Link Between Democratic Party Official and the Ballot-Qualified Tea Party

By on July 28, 2010 8:51 PM

Ballot Access News:

This story reveals that some detective work has found a link between an official of the Democratic Party of Michigan, and the successful petition drive that put the Tea Party on the Michigan ballot.…

Crist Includes Rod Reynolds of the TEA Party in final round for appointment to Orange County Commission vacancy

By on July 28, 2010 8:42 PM

Press release from the Florida Tea Party to [email protected]. The Florida Tea Party is a political party, and Crist is running for the US Senate as an independent.…

Posts published in July 2010