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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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IL GP congratulates congressional primary winner Matt Reichel

Posted on March 4, 2009 by iwilder

The Illinois Green Party congratulates Matt Reichel, who earned 34% of the vote to win yesterday’s Special Primary in the 5th Congressional District.  Runners up include Deb Gordils (32%), Mark Fredrickson (14%), Alan Auguston (13%) and Simon Ribeiro (1%). The outcome of the primary had been uncertain until this afternoon, when the Chicago Board of […]

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Results from 3/3/09 Illinois Congressional primary

Posted on March 3, 2009 by kwilder

Election results from primary for Congress in Illinois: Democrat. Republican. Green Party.

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In Illinois Congressional race today: 23 candidates vie for Rep. Emmanuel’s seat (Dem, Rep, Green)

Posted on March 3, 2009 by kwilder

KW: An interesting primary. It is unusual for a third party to have 5 candidates in their primary, as the Green Party does in this race. The winner of the three primaries will run against each other in a special election on April 7th 2009. Check back here this evening for results and analysis. The […]

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For Congress in Illinois: Thoughts on the Green Party

Posted on February 25, 2009 by kwilder

The background from the Green Party of Illinois web-site: The ILGP’s first ever non-presidential contested primary will be held on March 3, 2009, in the 5th Congressional District Special Election. All voters are invited to participate in the Green Party primary. Kimberly, who is NOT enrolled in the Green Party, but who holds green values, […]

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Roland Burris, Barack Obama, Chicago, etc.

Posted on February 21, 2009 by kwilder

Update on the Senator, Roland Burris (Democrat), who was appointed by former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. I am extra frustrated by how this drama is playing out. I was completely fooled by the previous claims that Roland Burris had not been in any talks with Blagojevich about fundraising and the appointment. I guess some of […]

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Illinois Green Party Congressional Candidate Forum: Good news, slight change…

Posted on February 15, 2009 by iwilder

Found this news and the letter at Green Party Watch: On Wednesday, February 18th in Chicago, Illinois, Green Party candidates will be part of a multi-partisan debate.  (Changed from older plans to have a greens-only debate.) Letter from an Illinois Green: Its with mixed emotions I have to cancel the Greens-only 5th Congressional District Candidate […]

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Blagojevich out as Illinois Governor: Impeached 59-0

Posted on January 29, 2009 by iwilder

So, Governor Blagojevich loses his office. Previous Lieutenant Governor Patrick Quinn (Blagojevich’s runningmate) is now Governor. And, Rolad Burris, who Blagojevich appointed, is a Senator. (excerpt from) Newsday/Chicago Tribune Blagojevich kicked out as Illinois governor 7:21 PM EST, January 29, 2009 The Illinois Senate voted to remove Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office Thursday, marking the […]

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Breaking news: Senate leaders move towards seating Burris

Posted on January 7, 2009 by iwilder

This is about the seating of the person who would fill Barack Obama’s vacated seat in the Senate. The rule is that the Governor of Illinois appoints the person. Though, with Gov. Rod Blagojevich caught up in scandal, it had been suggested that the choice Gov. Blagojevich made might be blocked… (excerpt from) CFTKTV in […]

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News, rumors, photo and speculation about Governor Blagojevich situation

Posted on December 9, 2008 by iwilder

Thoughts from various places: -My first thought was that maybe all of this was just some angle of someone in politics who realized that one person, Governor Blagojevich, had the power to fill a Senate seat, and that person realized the only way to fill the seat themselves was to take out Blagojevich. -On a […]

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IL Green Party Statement on Arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Posted on December 9, 2008 by iwilder

We in the Illinois Green Party are deeply troubled by the arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief-of-staff John Harris.  The Governor is charged with attempting to personally profit from his power to appoint a person to the U.S. Senate.  While we recognize that the accused are innocent until proven guilty, we must also […]

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Ballot Access News: Summary of ballot access gains made by third parties

Posted on November 6, 2008 by iwilder

(excerpt from) Ballot Access News: Changes in Qualified Status for Minor Parties November 5th, 2008 After each election, the list of states in which the various minor parties are qualified changes somewhat, based on the election returns. Because it is more difficult for parties to remain on the ballot immediately after a presidential election, compared […]

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One to watch: Omar Lopez in Illinois

Posted on November 4, 2008 by iwilder

Want something fun to watch? Omar is a great candidate. He is part of the immigrant support movement. He is running for Congress in Illinois (4th District) on the Green Party line. A win by Omar would be awesome. A good showing would be a good sign for the immigration movement, and a nice beginning […]

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Election Night: Watching Ballot Access Successes: State-by-state

Posted on November 4, 2008 by iwilder

With the elections today, alternative parties, minor parties, or third parties (however you like to call them) in some states may move up or down on the rung of ballot access. The chart below explains how in some states, the Presidential election year affords an opportunity for an alternative party to score the votes they […]

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Green Party state legislature candidates to watch on Election Day 2008

Posted on October 29, 2008 by iwilder

The Green Party of the United States is running an outstanding slate of candidates for state legislature in 2008, with a few strong possibilities of election on Election Day.  Four such candidates are profiled below. At least 245 Green candidates will be on ballots on Election Day, November 4.  At least 293 Greens have run […]

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