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Metroland: If a Third-Party Candidate Says Something in the Forest . . .

Posted on October 10, 2010 by iwilder

Looking at the campaign platforms of Andrew Cuomo (D) and Carl Paladino (R), it may seem that implementing spending cuts and hiring freezes and withholding grant money are the only options available to close the state’s yawning budget gap. Nearly every candidate running for governor has put forth their version of an “austerity plan,” emphasizing […]

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Guv cand Hawkins (G-NY) House Party 10/16/10

Posted on October 9, 2010 by iwilder

From Jeff Peress: You are invited to an exciting house party for Howie Hawkins; Jeff will be cooking some of his culinary delights and yes you can bring food and drinks preferably non-alcoholic drinks.I will be serving non-meat but yes there will be some dairy products. Come meet and greet Howie Hawkins for governor. House […]

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Green Party New York: Howie Hawkins in Westchester: “Close Indian Point,” Presents Plan to Reduce Property Taxes

Posted on October 9, 2010 by iwilder

Howie  Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor [of New York], called today for rapid major  investment in renewable clean energy sources so as to move us to a carbon free  energy system within a decade. He released his Climate Change plan, which  includes a shut down of Indian Point and other nuclear power plants, […]

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Council David Schwartzman (G): Save DC Public Schools; Overturn the Fenty-Rhee-Catania charter school scheme

Posted on October 8, 2010 by iwilder

David Schwartzman, DC Statehood Green Party candidate for the City Council at-large seat in Washington, DC, called for a fresh start for the District’s education system, with reforms to fix DC public schools and undo the damage caused by outgoing Mayor Adrian Fenty and education chancellor Michelle Rhee, who turned public properties into a giveaway […]

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Redistricting: Gerrymandering as a Competitive Sport | Dissident Voice

Posted on October 8, 2010 by iwilder

The House of Representatives, state legislatures, county Boards of Supervisors, and city councils are all examples of elected representative bodies that should reflect the views of the voters of the region as accurately as possible. For example, when electing a five-person body from a region inhabited by people whose viewpoints are 55% A, 20% B, […]

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A beautiful action to lobby against war

Posted on October 8, 2010 by kwilder

October 7, 2010 marked the 9th Anniversary of the War in Afghanistan. Local activist Charlotte Koons came up with her own, creative way, to express her misgivings about war with the beautiful and powerful action described below. (If you would like to say no to war, you can join Long Island peace groups who will […]

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MD Green Party Calls for Non-Discriminatory Governor Debates

Posted on October 8, 2010 by iwilder

The Maryland Green Party calls on debate sponsors, participants, and supporters to allow all ballot-qualified candidates to participate in this year’s Governor debates. Martin O’Malley and Robert Ehrlich are scheduled to participate in a debate moderated by WJZ anchor Denise Koch on Monday, October 11.  Green Party Governor candidate Maria Allwine has not been invited. […]

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All candidates invited to a NY Governor debate at Hofstra, LI

Posted on October 7, 2010 by kwilder

[For post-debate, eyewitness commentary by onthewilderside, go: here.] [To add your own live comments to the debate, please go to our community discussion post: here] [For Ian Wilder’s 10/17 analysis of “the real face-offs” in the debate, go: here.] [Update: As of Thursday evening, 10/7, all seven candidates have confirmed for this debate.] (excerpt from) […]

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Want real change?: Third party options in the November 2010 Elections

Posted on October 7, 2010 by kwilder

Where to find third party, independent, and even write-in choices for the 2010 Elections:     For all US voters – A website which lists all statewide, Senate, and House of Reps candidates organized by state: Politics1.com For all US voters – A website with other voter information, including a searchable database: VoteSmart.org For all […]

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NY Times Letter to Editor: Green Party Responds to Thomas Friedman

Posted on October 7, 2010 by kwilder

Thanks to Independent Political Report for the tip. The letter below, and several more, were published in the NY Times in response to Thomas Friedman’s editorial, Third Party Rising. To the Editor: In his call for a third party, Thomas L. Friedman writes about a “radical center” between Democrats and Republicans. But instead of a […]

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Green Party candidates advance in races for the US Senate: top stories, videos

Posted on October 7, 2010 by iwilder

Green Party candidates for US Senate across the country have broken new ground in their races, gaining greater public attention and more campaign contributions than ever before. Green candidates for the US Senate: top stories and videos • In Maryland, Kenniss Henry has replaced her daughter Natasha Pettigrew, who was killed when an SUV struck […]

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Teamsters Local 104 endorse Ariz. Green Party candidate Angel Torres

Posted on October 6, 2010 by iwilder

Angel Torres, the Green Party candidate for State Representative in Legislative District 16, has received the endorsement of the Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 104.  Mr. Torres has worked in the airline industry for 23 years, and has been a member of the Teamsters since August 2004.  He was a leader […]

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Say no to war: Smith Haven Mall, Long Island on Sat. October 9th

Posted on October 6, 2010 by kwilder

Veterans for Peace Long Island and other Long Island peace groups are organizing a demonstration to be held at the Smith Haven Mall, on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Troops Out of Afghanistan NOW! 9th Anniversary Remembrance Saturday, October 9 2:00-4:00 PM at the Smith Haven Mall Middle Country Road entrance (meet on the sidewalk along […]

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Chris Hedges: March to Nowhere – Chris Hedges’ Columns – Truthdig

Posted on October 5, 2010 by iwilder

There was no war cry against Wall Street and the purveyors of death in the defense and health industry. There was no acknowledgement that unfettered capitalism and globalization are killing our ecosystem and creating a worldwide system of neo-feudalism. There was no acceptance that the corporate state must be dismantled if we are to save […]

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