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    Reflections on Occupy Wall Street, with photos, fun, and good wishes for the future. eBook, Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? (Only $.99 !) In the eBook, the Occupy movement is explored through original reporting, photographs, cartoons, poetry, essays, and reviews.The collection of essays and blog posts records the unfolding of Occupy into the culture from September 2011 to the present.  Authors Kimberly Wilder and Ian Wilder were early supporters of Occupy, using their internet platforms to communicate the changes being created by the American Autumn.

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A Long Island HS senior becomes one of our youngest, elected officials in NY State

Posted on May 16, 2012 by kwilder

Website of Josh Lafazan, NY’s youngest, elected official: joshlafazan.org Story with video at NBC News: here. “An 18-year-old high school senior has won a seat on his Long Island school board, becoming the youngest elected official in New York state…” [Correction: Another HS senior, younger than Joshua Lafazan, was also elected in NY State yesterday.] […]

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Cynthia McKinney Running for Congress as a Green?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by kwilder

As posted at Green Party Watch: Cynthia McKinney Running for Congress as a Green? by Ronald Hardy/April 2, 2012 According to Atlanta Progressive News, Cynthia McKinney will be attempting to get on the ballot for the House of Representatives in her Atlanta district where she previously served 6 terms as a Democrat. Running as a […]

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Julian Assange of Wikileaks to run for Senate

Posted on March 18, 2012 by kwilder

from Common Dreams Wikileaks’ Assange to Run for Australian Senate Seat Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Common Dreams Staff Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has decided to run for a seat in the Australian senate next year. Wikileaks made the announcement on Twitter yesterday. It Tweeted shortly after that the group would be fielding a candidate […]

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ACLU is still asking the wrong questions about Citizens United

Posted on February 25, 2012 by iwilder

With the influx of tens of millions of undisclosed dollars into this year’s presidential race, the ACLU is publicly re-examining its support of the Citizens United Supreme Court case which removes all controls over corporate spending in politics.  The ACLU is questioning whether it underestimated the effect of these super-sized contributions in balancing the right of the […]

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Occupy Long Island occupies the courts (video and info)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by kwilder

Occupy Long Island visits the Federal Courthouse in CI Story and video at Long Island Press: here. Occupy Wall Street activists from Long Island participated in the “Occupy The Courts” January 20th action inspired by Move To Amend. Occupiers gathered outside the big, white, Federal Court in Central Islip. They were  protesting Citizens United, the recent […]

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Jan 2012: BAN reviews 3 books for political junkies

Posted on January 2, 2012 by iwilder

As hopeless political junkies, we are long-time fans of Richard Winger and his publication, Ballot Access News.  Winger has been a champion of ballot freedom, and has become a recognized expert nationwide.  His is a generous and giving man who holds a nonpartisan mission to grant equal access for voters.  He edits a monthly newsletter […]

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What’s happening in politics? (For those of us ready, or at least curious, about politics now that Christmas is over…)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by kwilder

Three places with interesting updates on grassroots, third party, and independent politics: Ballot Access News is always valuable to check out. Richard Winger is a ballot access expert who constantly studies and comments on electoral justice, ballot access law, third party building, independent and third party candidates, and petition drives. Independent Political Report strives to […]

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Long Island: Fire Commissioner Elections Today – Tues 12/13/2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by kwilder

2012 Results at Newsday: here. Gordon Heights 2012: The challenger, Joyce Bourne, won in Gordon Heights. So, the Fire District will be controlled by a board who wants to cut costs and explore consolidation. Gordon Heights Fire Department website is: here. _____________________________________________________ Across Long Island today (Dec 13, 2011), there are hundreds of votes for […]

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Republican Croci beats Dem incumbent for Supervisor: Town of Islip in Rep control

Posted on November 22, 2011 by kwilder

Story at Long Island Press: here. Recount Confirms GOP Unseats Nolan in Islip By Timothy Bolger on November 22nd, 2011 “Suffolk election officials said Republican Tom Croci beat Democratic Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan by 343 votes following the recount.” Plus, LI Press reports:

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GPVA ELection Day Successes

Posted on November 18, 2011 by iwilder

On November 8, 2011 long time Green Party member, Chris Simmons took the majority of votes for the Loudoun Soil & Water Conservations District. Chris is a known leader among his peers in both parties, but the fact that the majority of votes were cast for him is telling.  Elected for a second term, District […]

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2011 Green Party New York Election Results

Posted on November 9, 2011 by iwilder

Check here for Updated Election Results Green Party election results will be posted here as the results come in, including selected races from around the country. KHALID BEY DEM WOR 1,154 51.772% X HOWIE HAWKINS GRE 1,072 48.093% Chenango results COUNCILMAN, Smithville (Vote for 2) Kenneth P. Whitmore, Jr. DEM 122 Barbara Ann L. Whitmore […]

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2011 Suffolk County Election Results (and Nassau County links)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by kwilder

2013 Suffolk County Election Results can be found at the Suffolk County Board of Elections: here. Also, some 2013 results and news stories at Long Island Press Elections Page: here. ______________________ Update 11/22/2011: Rep Croci wins Islip Town Supervisor Race. Story at Long Island Press: here. _______________________ At the top are links to official, Long […]

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Make your best sign. Wave it at your local politicians!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by kwilder

Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day. Today is your today to make a miniature sign, and wave it at the politicos and elected officials in your neighborhood. You can do this by pulling levers or writing things on the ballot! If you must, you could even use the pencil provided to draw a picture on […]

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OWS and Politics: What should an occupier do on Election Day?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: My personal suggestion for occupiers on Election Day: Write-in “Occupy”. Below are links to several interesting opinion pieces on voting and the occupy movement, plus some pull quotes and my own comments. I tried to see if I could find any trends or plans of occupiers to send a message on Election Day […]

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