Mayor Bloomberg seeks the Working Families Party nomination in re-election bid
A truly trans-partisan man, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has moved from being a registered Republican to an independent while in office, and has ran on the Republican,... Read more.
Green California mayor pushes for green building requirements
The city of Richmond, California is on its way toward passing a law that would require any new construction to meet a minimum threshhold of environmental friendliness. …... Read more.
Green running for select board in Massachusetts
Lee Scott Laugenour, an active member of the Green-Rainbow Party, will be on the ballot on May 11 in the Lenox, Massachusetts race for town select board. …... Read more.
Vermont Progressive Party helps to pass same sex marriage law
On Tuesday, April 7th the Vermont legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a law legalizing same sex marriage in the state. The Progressive Party’s... Read more.
Election open thread
If you have any news about the elections tonight or the results, this is the place to post them. Hopefully I will be able to liveblog some of it tonight. …... Read more.
Campaigns enter their final twenty four hours
Various local elections and a special congressional election are all being held tomorrow, April 7. There are a few Green Party candidates and one member of the... Read more.
Party for Socialism and Liberation members participate in gay rights march
From the Party for Socialism and Liberation:
As LGBT people around the country await the California Supreme Court ruling on the legality of Proposition 8, around... Read more.
Green running for Congress in Chicago participates in Wednesday night debate
Matt Reichel – the Green Party candidate for Congress in the April 7th special election in Chicago, who has previously been covered here and here -participated... Read more.
“Fair Elections Now Act” introduced in US Congress
A bill called the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, has been introduced to Congress, and is being referred to the Committee on House Administration, along with... Read more.
Peace and Freedom Party says “NO” to all ballot measures in special election
On May 19, California will be having a special election with only budget-related ballot propositions, in response to the ongoing budget trouble in that state. ... Read more.