Huntington: Voters reject council districts

Posted on December 23, 2009 by kwilder

KW writes: The Green Party of Suffolk supported council districts, as a measure that would bring a little more grassroots democracy to the current way Huntington elects council district members. However, on the bright side of this election, with at-large districts, it is easier to implement IRV [Instant Runoff Voting] and proportional representation measures which […]

Filed under: News | Tagged: , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

IRV stories around the country…

Posted on November 4, 2009 by kwilder

IRV (Instant Runoff Voting) is usually considered a positive for third parties. It allows people to vote for more than one candidate by ranking them. It takes away most fears about “the spoiler effect.” from Ballot Access News IRV Wins in St. Paul (MN); PR Losing in Lowell (MA) November 3rd, 2009 The ballot question […]

Filed under: News | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Papa John Kolstad, IRV and Pizza

Posted on August 26, 2009 by kwilder

KW: Below is an article I wrote for Independent Political Report: While the mainstream news reports on Papa John’s pizza, and its founder’s retrieved Camaro, the political world has been percolating the story about a unique, independent candidate running for Mayor of Minneapolis, who happens to be called “Papa John.” Papa John Kolstad received his […]

Filed under: 3rd party, Ballot issues, Election 2009, elections, grassroots democracy, Green Party, News, politics, progressive politics, third party, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

A state’s supreme court upholds Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)

Posted on June 12, 2009 by kwilder

Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is a way of voting where voters can rank their candidate choices. It is supported by Fair Vote and by the Green Party. Since IRV is a new idea to some people, they often worry if it can be done, and if their local governments will allow it. So, the court […]

Filed under: 3rd party, elections, Green Party, News, politics, progressive politics, third party, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

NY 20th Congressional Election: Third party action with IRV and spoiler issues

Posted on April 1, 2009 by kwilder

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”

Filed under: 3rd party, Ballot issues, election, elections, New York State Politics, News, politics, progressive politics, third party, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Ballot Access News: Wins and Losses for IRV/Alternative Voting Systems

Posted on November 6, 2008 by iwilder

Having Instant Runoff Voting (where voters can rank the candidate they choose in preference order) and other Alternative Voting Systems are better for third parties. IRV takes away the chance or idea that a third party could possibly spoil an election. IRV also has other merits of increasing democracy, eliminating the “winner-take-all” system, and usually […]

Filed under: 3rd party, election, Election 2008, elections, grassroots democracy, News, Political Websites, third party, US Politics | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

OpEdNews: Cleaning the Two Party Garbage Out of the Drain

Posted on August 13, 2008 by iwilder

OpEdNews: Cleaning the Two Party Garbage Out of the DrainTo Make Room for the Cream of the Heart It’s time for Independents, Democrats and Republicans to come to toghether, in agreement that the congress sucks, to demand equal treatment for third party candidates and instant runoff elections so citizens can vote for the candidates they […]

Filed under: activism, Ballot issues, election, elections, News, Political Websites, third party, US Politics | Tagged: , , | Leave a Comment »

IRV wins big in Election 2007

Posted on November 7, 2007 by iwilder

To learn more about IRV (Instant Runoff Voting), please click here, or see below. From the Fairvote web-site: Election Day Landslides for IRV! Three big ballot victories, three successful IRV elections Newly elected candidates are not the only winners from Election Day 2007. Voters in Sarasota (FL) and Aspen (CO) voted by more than three […]

Filed under: election, elections, Political Websites, progressive politics | Tagged: , | 1 Comment »

  • Peace Couple

    Peace Culture at Peace Couple Shop with Compassion Peace Couple

  • Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened?

    Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? ebook cover

    |

    Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? eBook

    Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? eBook on Amazon

    Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? eBook

    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.