March 2011 Archives

Mark Hinkle:”Who to blame for the Illegal Immigration Mess: Immigrants or Congress???”

By Gene Berkman on March 31, 2011 7:10 PM

“I recently received a forwarded email that purportedly was from a government school teacher from California lamenting the massive waste in the government run school system.…

LP Blog:NEBRASKA LIBERTARIANS RESPOND TO “O-BOMBA”

By Gene Berkman on March 31, 2011 7:04 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Gene Siadek, LP of Nebraska Chairman
E-mail: [email protected]

NEBRASKA LIBERTARIANS RESPOND TO “O-BOMBA”

OMAHA, NE – March 28, 2011-Libertarian Party of Nebraska Chairman Gene Siadek issued the following statement:

“The lack of any difference between the two entrenched political parties has never been clearer.…

LP Blog:”LP at Students for Sensible Drug Policy Conference”

By Gene Berkman on March 31, 2011 6:59 PM

from Stephen Palubinsky, LP Social Media Development Assistant
On Saturday March 19th, several LP representatives attended the Students for Sensible Drug Policy Conference held on the grounds of the University of Maryland – College Park.…

Connecticut Libertarian Party Sets Annual Convention for May 7

By Marc Montoni on March 31, 2011 6:51 PM

From an announcement sent out by Dan Reale:

This year’s annual Libertarian Party of Connecticut (LPCT) annual convention will be held May 7th, in New London, at VFW Post 189 (110 Garfield Avenue, New London, CT) between 10-12 PM.…

Wayne Root:”Why Do Politicians Want to Punish Rape Victims?”

By Gene Berkman on March 31, 2011 5:51 PM

The following commentary by Wayne Root is in response to proposals by the Republican leadership in Congress to defund Planned Parenthood:

Are you aware that the number of rapes now surpasses breast cancer cases?…

Florida Green Party calls for state to shut down and phase out nuclear power plants

By Ross Levin on March 31, 2011 4:28 PM

From the Daily Loaf:

In Florida, there are currently five nuclear reactors in operation in Florida, with two at Turkey Point on Biscayne Bay, two in Port St.

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After receiving 9% in mayoral race, Rochester Green gains respect for himself and the party

By Ross Levin on March 31, 2011 4:25 PM

Below are two news stories focusing on how, although he lost, Green mayoral candidate Alex White ran a strong campaign, building up his own reputation and that of the Green Party in Monroe County, New York. …

Eliot Cutler Launches PAC for Moderates

By on March 31, 2011 2:05 PM

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler, who lost his race by 2 points last November to Republican Paul LePage, continues to remain active in politics. The Portland Press Herald has the latest news:

Former independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said Tuesday night that he will form a political action committee for moderates who feel disconnected from the political parties.

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Asheville City Councilor To Challenge Heath Schuler As Independent

By on March 31, 2011 1:53 PM

From the Newark Advocate:

Councilman Cecil Bothwell is mounting a challenge to Rep. Heath Shuler for the 11th Congressional District.

Bothwell will run as an independent in 2012, facing Shuler and an as-yet-unknown Republican nominee.

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Posts published in March 2011