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Georgiana is the subject of the movie "The Duchess" (currently on Netflix) and a relative of the young Prince and Princess of Cambridge. Get the Ultimate Fan Guide -- with plot points, history, and what happened to the historical characters -- for only 99 cents!
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The Green Party has continually opposed entry into war and has consistently called for the immediate return of our troops, in stark contrast to the Democratic and Republican parties.
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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.
The eBook is currently available on Amazon for Kindle; Barnes & Noble Nook ; Smashwords independent eBook seller; and a Kobo for 99 cents and anyone can read it using their Kindle/Nook Reader, smart phone, or computer.
The Supreme Court has an excellent website with history and facts: here. To go to a link to hear the Supreme Court recording listen: here. (excerpt from) New York Times Supreme Court Releases Recording of Voting Rights Argument April 29, 2009 For the first time this term, the Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to release […]
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In the Congressional race for the 20th District seat in New York, Republican Jim Tedisco has reportedly conceded to Democrat Scott Murphy. Murphy had been endorsed by a Libertarian candidate – Eric Sundwall – who was thrown off the ballot.
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I found this so interesting. A report on elections in India. (excerpt from) Times of India Dance of Democracy India exercises its ballot, amid bullets and blasts 16 Apr 2009, 1800 hrs IST, IANS NEW DELHI: Round one of India’s Election 2009 ended Thursday with millions queuing up in 17 states and union territories to […]
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After the 2010 census has been held, the number of seats held by each state in the U.S. House of Representatives will change. The National Conference of State Legislatures expects that eight states — including New York — will lose one seat each, in the U.S. House and in the Electoral College.
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Social Media Release: http://pitch.pe/8503 The Green Party of Suffolk is proud to announce that Suffolk Green Party Executive Board member Matthew Lavery has been elected to the National Green Party House Campaign Committee (NGPHCC). Lavery is the Islip Town co-representative to the Coordinating Committee of the Green Party of Suffolk. The NGPHCC exists to promote […]
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• Court says plaintiff lacks standing, but the demand for Electoral College reform based on the Mal-Apportionment Penalty remains legally valid for a future civil action • Democratizing the Electoral College web site: historical background, all court pleadings, Election 2008 graphics, video clips http://www.electors.us The US District Court for the District Columbia has issued a […]
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Written by Kimberly. Note, I posted a similar piece at Independent Political Report where I write. But, since IPR is a “news site” where I am part of a team, I was much more reserved in my opinions. Here is where it all hangs out… Common Dreams News Wire posted a press release about the […]
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Summary transcript and link to a podcast of an excellent interview with Ralph Nader. Topics covered: How of all western democracies, none other obstruct candidates ballot access like the United States; Nader’s lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee; the future of the third party candidate process.
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However, on the other hand, these expressions of “buyer’s remorse” indicate that people knowingly allowed themselves to be swept into the voting booth and vote against their values.
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A legislative effort to all but end the practice of “slating” in Illinois has drawn the ire of Green Party leaders. House Bill 723 would make it so that when no candidate of an established party runs in a primary for a particular office, that party can only fill the vacancy in nomination if the […]
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Libertarian candidate who was pulled from ballot, and also made and endorsement appears to be the margin in a close-outcome race between Democrat and Republican in NY 20th Congressional District Special Election. No winner declared. Media says it is another “Florida 2000”
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An appeals court says the Texas Democratic Party can impose a loyalty oath on candidates seeking the party’s nomination.
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The Washington Post reports that a bill will be introduced in Congress within a week to provide for public funding for candidates for Congress. Ballot access activists are watching to see if the bill is fair to third party and independent candidates.
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