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.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Green Party of Suffolk,you can call 631-351-5763 or email info@gpsuffolk.org
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.
Hat/Tip to Independent Political Report for the story at the Pirate Party website 1/11/2011: YouTube pulls original user’s video due to “Copyright Infringement” News Article By: Justin, FSP Founder & Editor, January 10, 2010
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KW writes: Sparrow, famous among NYC poetry circles, is running for President of the United States (again). Below is an exclusive interview from back-stage at The Poetry Project’s annual New Year’s Day Poetry Marathon. About the video…
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from Democracy Now! Ralph Nader joins us on Tuesday’s show to discuss the 2010 midterm elections. If you wake up in the middle of the night with a great question for Mr. Nader about specific candidates, campaign issues, or ballot initiatives, post it here. We hope to have time to take a couple of questions [...]
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from Ballot Access News Pennsylvania Minor Parties File Brief in 3rd Circuit October 20th, 2010 On October 20, the Constitution, Green and Libertarian Parties of Pennsylvania filed this 39-page brief in the Third Circuit. The case is Constitution Party of Pennsylvania v Cortes, 10-3205. The issues are the Pennsylvania challenge system that subjects minor parties [...]
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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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from Ballot Access News Florida Secretary of State Removes Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate from Ballot September 4th, 2010 The Florida Secretary of State’s office has removed John Wayne Smith from the November ballot. He is the Libertarian Party’s candidate for Governor. The Secretary of State’s office says he didn’t submit all the necessary forms. However, Smith [...]
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Hofstra has a history of ignoring and/or dismissing third party candidates. At the 2008 Presidential, real, third party candidates were not allowed. This time, in 2010, Hofstra is hosting a “Renew New York Initiative” which is only inviting the two, major parties, and will be aired on Newsday/News 12, ironically, an oppressive media duopoly.
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The Wilderside’s “We Want More Than Bipartisanship Contest” Political blogger Elizabeth Benjamin caught a great line from an editorial that NY State Senate Majority Leader John Sampson (D) wrote: “Bipartisanship is the only tool that will help fix New York’s problems.” Bipartisanship. Harumph. Why is the word “bipartisanship” such a pet peeve of mine? Because, [...]
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KW: Two stories, then, comments by Ian Wilder at the bottom… from Ballot Access News Massachusetts Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate Wants 3-Candidate Debates December 15th, 2009 The Boston Globe has this story, which says that in the upcoming special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, the Democratic nominee, Martha Coakley, wants all the debates [...]
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Okay, that election’s over. So, what is next? If you want to know, a very extensive article on races to watch for the 2010 midterm elections. (An interesting article for third party activists to study and strategize with.) At CQ Politics One Year Out, Parties Prep for the Big Dance By Greg Giroux / November [...]
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from Ballot Access News Suffolk County Conservative Party Wins Lawsuit Against Raiders September 23rd, 2009 On September 18, the New York Supreme Court, Suffolk County, won its lawsuit to expel a mass entry into the party by members of four organizations that represent Long Island police, especially the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association. New York [...]
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The Green Party of Connecticut called on the General Assembly to reform the “Clean Elections” Law ,which was struck down as unconstitutional by the Federal Court, as soon as possible, and not appeal the ruling to other courts, which would cost the taxpayers more money in legal fees and could take months in the courts. [...]
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