Former independent candidate helps influence Maine election laws
The following is an email from Herbert Hoffman, who ran as an independent (and then as a write-in) candidate for US Senate in Maine in 2008:
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Questions for Cindy Sheehan
On Sunday, June 21st I will be interviewing Cindy Sheehan, the famous woman who became an anti-war leader and independent candidate for Congress after her son was... Read more.
‘Top Ten Reasons to Like Third Parties’
Here is a video of a speech IPR’s very own Kimberly Wilder gave in April:
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Campaign update from Reverend Billy
After a two week break from campaigning, Reverend Billy – who is running to be the Green Party nominee for mayor of New York City – sent out this email... Read more.
British Columbia Marijuana Party leader being prosecuted for selling pot seeds
Marc Emery, the “Prince of Pot” who sold millions of marijuana seeds and helped form the British Columbia Marijuana Party, is being prosecuted in Seattle,... Read more.
Party for Socialism and Liberation announces candidate for mayor of New York
On May 23, Frances Villar announced the start of her campaign to be mayor of New York City as a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. …... Read more.
Ten ‘independents’ file in race for New Jersey governor; some file for Assembly seats, as well
According to PolitickerNJ, ten “independents” – meaning an independent or a minor party candidate under New Jersey state law – have filed... Read more.
Ralph Nader on Democracy Now on Tuesday, June 2nd
This Tuesday, Ralph Nader appeared on the nationally broadcasted television and radio show Democracy Now!, hosted by Amy Goodman. He appeared alongside Professor... Read more.
Terry McAuliffe, Ralph Nader, and the race for governor of Virginia
The race for governor in Virginia is one of the most hotly contested elections in 2009. In the Democratic primary, the established party figure Terry McAuliffe... Read more.
Some high profile guests, including Peter Schiff, expected at the Libertarian Party of Connecticut convention
A press release from the Libertarian Party of Connecticut tells about their May 30th, 2009 convention. Guest speakers will include Peter Schiff, Karen Kwiatkowski,... Read more.