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    The Green Party of New York State regained automatic ballot status by getting over 50,000 votes for their Governor candidate in 2010. Look for us soon on your voter registration form and your ballot.

    Gaining ballot status enables the Green Party to run more peace candidates, more single-payer candidates, more anti-fracking candidates, and more sustainable energy candidates.

    The last time that the Green Party of New York State had ballot status it set the record for running the most Green candidates of any state.

    The Green Party is an alternative party to the Democrats and Republicans. The four pillars of the Green Party are: Nonviolence/Peace; Grassroots Democracy; Social and Economic Justice; and Ecological Wisdom.

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    You can enroll in the Green Party by checking the box marked "Green Party" on the voter registration form and writing in the word "Green" on the line next to it. Click here to find a voter registration form.

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“Not to stand up to protest the forces of death is to become part of them”: Hilary Rodham [sic]

Posted on December 19, 2009 by wilderside

We all know that Obama turned his back on the peace movement when he moved from the Illinois legislature to the US Senate.  But it is rarely discussed that Obama’s accomplice in promoting the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was once part of an anti-war movement – – 40 years ago. [...]

Filed under: activism, afghanistan, Anti-War, grassroots democracy, Iraq, News, Peace, politics, president, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , | 1 Comment »

Hillary Clinton for NY Governor in 2010?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by kwilder

KW: Wow! It’s funny. Hillary Clinton just said in an interview that she wanted to quash rumors that keep coming up that she may run for Governor in NY in 2010. I follow these things pretty closely, and, I don’t remember hearing that rumor. Oh, well. It’s not like we like to mention Democrats around [...]

Filed under: 3rd party, New York State Politics, News, politics, progressive politics, third party, US Politics | Tagged: , , | 1 Comment »

Fri. 9/4 on PBS: FEC/Campaign Spending/Hillary Movie Debate

Posted on September 3, 2009 by kwilder

from Ballot Access News Bill Moyers Journal Hosts Attorneys on Both Sides in Citizens United v FEC Case September 3rd, 2009 Bill Moyers Journal, a weekly interview show on Public TV, hosts two attorneys on the September 4, Friday evening broadcast. They are Trevor Potter and Floyd Abrams. Potter is a former FEC Commissioner who [...]

Filed under: campaign finance reform, democrat, Election 2008, elections | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Ex-Congressman Rick Lazio will run for Governor of NY

Posted on June 25, 2009 by kwilder

In the article, Newsday lists as possible 2010 Governor candidates: Rick Lazio (who just filed papers) and Rudy Giuliani on the Republican side. And, David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo on the Democratic side. In their poll, Newsday listed as possible choices for Governor candidate:  David Paterson, Rudy Giuliani, Rick Lazio, Peter King, Andrew Cuomo,  Michael [...]

Filed under: elections, hillary clinton, local, long island, Long Island Politics, New York State Politics, News, politics | Tagged: , , , | Leave a Comment »

New York Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow is a Hypocrite

Posted on February 10, 2009 by wilderside

Ballot Access News: New York Bill to Double Vote Requirement for “Party” Status New York Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon) has introduced A2681, to change the definition of “political party” from a group that polled 50,000 votes for Governor, to a group that polled 100,000 votes for Governor. Assemblymember Pretlow has been in the [...]

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Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat, aide says — Newsday.com

Posted on January 23, 2009 by wilderside

As of a Friday evening AP story, it is official: Governor David Paterson has officially appointed Kirsten Gillibrand as Senator from NY. (That means that Paterson did not appoint: Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Congressman Steve Israel (who took Governor Paterson on a trip to Iraq), Carolyn Kennedy, or longshot choice County Executive Thomas Suozzi…) Kirsten [...]

Filed under: Long Island Politics, New York State Politics, News, Political Websites, US Politics | Tagged: , , , | Leave a Comment »

Robert Kennedy, Jr. for NY AG????

Posted on January 21, 2009 by wilderside

In what was probably a face-saving move, Caroline Kennedy withdrew from seeking the US Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton.  Will President Obama now appoint her to her grandfather’s position of Ambassador to England? Royalty to Royalty? Paterson may have decided to remove a potential gubernatorial primary challenge by appointing New York Attorney General Andrew [...]

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Update: Hillary Clinton and Roland Burris

Posted on January 21, 2009 by wilderside

Some stories that might be important to our readers (though, I bet you heard the news elsewhere.) Hillary Clinton has been confirmed as Secretary of State. (That means she is no longer a Senator for New York. And, New York has an open Senate seat which will be appointed by Governor Paterson.) Roland Burris has [...]

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The Associated Press: Regulator: Gov.’s Senate process may break NY law

Posted on January 13, 2009 by wilderside

The Associated Press: Regulator: Gov.’s Senate process may break NY law Posted using ShareThis (Excerpt from) AP Regulator: Governor’s Senate Process May Break New York Law By MICHAEL GORMLEY  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. David Paterson’s secretive process to select Hillary Rodham Clinton’s successor in the U.S. Senate conflicts with his campaign promises to open [...]

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Source: Caroline Kennedy wants Clinton’s Senate seat — Newsday.com

Posted on December 15, 2008 by wilderside

Source: Caroline Kennedy wants Clinton’s Senate seat — Newsday.com Caroline Kennedy telephoned Gov. David A. Paterson Monday afternoon and said she’d like to fill Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton‘s seat in the U.S. Senate, the governor confirmed. Posted using ShareThis

Filed under: Governor Paterson, local, New York State Politics, News, Political Websites, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Is Change on Obama’s Agenda?

Posted on December 12, 2008 by wilderside

On January 20, George W. Bush’s presidency will end.  President-elect Barack Obama will take office, having been elected on a platform of “change”.  Many Americans are eagerly waiting to see what the new Obama Administration will do; but we already know from his Cabinet picks that “change” is not really on the agenda. Hillary Clinton, [...]

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Statement from Cynthia McKinney in Cuba

Posted on December 9, 2008 by wilderside

From Cynthia McKinney About A Close Encounter of a Different Kind Hello!  I am typing on a Spanish language keyboard and so, I am having to make adjustments.  Please pardon me if things are not quite right.  However, I am so excited, I hope you won´t mind me sharing with you my experiences as I prepare [...]

Filed under: 3rd party, cynthia mckinney, Election 2008, elections, grassroots democracy, green, Green Party Websites, Green Presidential Campaign 2008, international politics, Political Websites, presidential race, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Green Party NYS calls Obama’s appointments ‘Four More Years Without Change’

Posted on December 6, 2008 by wilderside

The Green Party of New York State strongly condemns the decision of President-elect Barack Obama to appoint New York Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State in his incoming administration. When Senator Obama launched his campaign, much of his appeal to voters in the primaries was his initial opposition to the invasion of Iraq during [...]

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Source: Caroline Kennedy wants Senate seat — Newsday.com

Posted on December 5, 2008 by wilderside

Caroline Kennedy a possible Senate seat contender — Newsday.com Media reports Friday said Caroline Kennedy has talked to Gov. David A. Paterson about the Senate seat of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is preparing to become secretary of state. In an interview with NY1, Paterson said, “I took a call from her Wednesday night, but I’m [...]

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