A nationally known political and cultural dissident has decided to run for the mayor of New York City as a Green Party candidate. He is “Reverend Billy,” whose real name is William C.…
Independent Political Report
LSLA/LNC discussion room
By reader request, so it does not clash with the video.…
Val Kilmer eyes a gubernatorial bid, but is off to a bad start
Actor Val Kilmer is thinking of running for governor in the state of New Mexico. The Associated Press reports that he is a Democrat, but he endorsed Ralph Nader in the 2008 presidential campaign and helped his campaign. …
Live Broadcast from Libertarian State Leadership Alliance in Charleston, SC beginning at 1pm on Saturday
Via Augusta Libertarians.
UPDATE: The channel is playing recorded videos now, and will broadcast the conference live starting Saturday at 1 PM. Thanks to Rocky Eades for the update.…
California’s Green mayors on the job
California currently has three Green Party mayors; Bruce Delgado of Marina, Holly Madrigal of Willits, and Gayle McLaughlin. The cities have populations of over 25,000, over 5,000, and over 100,000, respectively. …
The Chicago Tribune covers the Green Party candidates of Illinois’ fifth congressional district
The Chicago Tribune has a reasonably comprehensive overview of the special election going on in Illinois’ fifth congressional district (election day is March 3), and this includes the four Green Party candidates. …
Update on Pete Karas, Green running for mayor in Racine
Pete Karas has previously been reported on here. He is running for mayor of Racine, Wisconsin after the Democratic mayor resigned. There will be a special primary on April 7 and a special election on May 5. …
Green Party activist in Connecticut makes a splash in the sports news
“[Coach Jim] Calhoun…is set to make $1.6 million in 2009-10, the final year of his contract.”
(excerpt from) Sporting News
Activist angers Calhoun by questioning salary
Posted: February 21, 2009
HARTFORD, Conn.
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Libertarian Party: Is the LP really an ‘alternative?’
Via email. Posted to IPR by Paulie.
Dear friend,
Backed by a growing swing vote that decides elections and support for its economic plans, the Libertarian Party is not an “alternative” political party.…
