IRV battle heats up in Burlington, Vermont
Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is a voting reform measure endorsed by groups such as Fair Vote. IRV is often cited as helping third parties have a better chance to... Read more.
Reverend Billy Talen releases singing endorsement video
h/t to Ian Wilder of onthewilderside.com
Billy Talen, known as “Reverend Billy”, is running for Mayor of New York City on the Green Party line.…... Read more.
2004 Nader Campaign Manager spoke to League of Women Voters in Maine
(excerpt from) Ballot Access News
Theresa Amato, Nader Campaign Manager in 2004, Speaks to Maine League of Women Voters State Convention
May 2nd, 2009
The League... Read more.
New political party forming in Minnesota
According to a participant’s account, a new party is being formed this week: the “Open Progressive Party of Minnesota” An e-mail by eye witness... Read more.
Justice Souter plans to leave the Supreme Court and Reaction of a ballot access expert
(excerpt from) NY Times
Souter Plans to Leave Supreme Court
By PETER BAKER and JEFF ZELENY / Published: April 30, 2009
WASHINGTON — Justice David H.…... Read more.
Poll shows 4% or 5% of Americans choose “other” for partisan affiliation
from Ballot Access News
Major Polls Show 4% or 5% of Americans Choose “Other” When Asked About Partisan Affiliation
April 29th, 2009
For decades, pollsters have... Read more.
Green Party to Obama: Don’t obstruct justice on Bush Administration torture
from Ian Wilder at Onthewilderside.com
based on a GP-US press release
Green Party: Justice Department must appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute... Read more.
It’s official: Chafee for Governor as independent
(excerpt from) Providence Journal/Projo.com
Chafee announces bid for governor
By Richard C. Dujardin / Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ending several weeks of “exploration”... Read more.
New Mexico Secretary of State rules on minor parties
(excerpt from) Ballot Access News
New Mexico Secretary of State Says Greens are Not a Qualified Party
April 27th, 2009
On April 27, the New Mexico Secretary of State’s... Read more.
Green Party elected official Tony Palmeri named Deputy Mayor
(excerpt from) Green Party Watch
Tony Palmeri Named Deputy Mayor
Tony Palmeri, re-elected to the Oshkosh Common Council on April 7, was nominated by new Mayor Paul... Read more.