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 paulie on February 28, 2009 3:15 PM
By reader request, so it does not clash with the video.…
Val Kilmer eyes a gubernatorial bid, but is off to a bad start
By Ross Levin on February 26, 2009 10:56 PM
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
By paulie on February 26, 2009 6:07 PM
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
By Ross Levin on February 25, 2009 10:51 PM
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
By Ross Levin on February 25, 2009 4:17 PM
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
By Ross Levin on February 25, 2009 3:55 PM
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
By paulie on February 25, 2009 4:50 AM
“[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?’
By paulie on February 25, 2009 4:30 AM
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.…