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ABBA great helps boost feminism and ballot equality in Sweden

Posted on June 7, 2009 by kwilder

Today, Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Sweden, are elections for the European Union parliament. One of the parties is “Feminist Initiative” (FI!). ABBA composer Benny Andersson has donated money with the intention of leveling the playing field with advertisements that explain what to do when pre-printed ballots are missing.

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US District Judge rules on circulating petitions on public lands/state parks

Posted on June 5, 2009 by kwilder

from Independent Political Report Constitution Party Wins Constitutional Fight June 5th, 2009 A US District Judge has ruled that West Virginia citizens can circulate petitions on public lands, Here’s an excerpt: On June 3, he held that West Virginia legislators violated First Amendment rights when they banned soliciting in state parks and other recreational areas.

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Good news (and a new book) for ballot access

Posted on May 28, 2009 by kwilder

Theresa Amato, Ralph Nader’s Campaign Manager in his 2000 and 2004 election, has published a book titled, “The Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny”. Amato says that in 2004, Terry McAuliffe offered Nader money not to run in certain states.

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Troops’ Absentee Ballots Are Not Always Counted

Posted on May 25, 2009 by kwilder

On Memorial Day, this is a good example to me of hypocrisy. Many people in government say “support our troops” in order to promote war. But, when it comes to genuinely helping our troops and our veterans, they do not do enough. What an outrage that a citizen could be sent overseas to fight “for […]

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Supreme Court Justice Souter to retire and Reaction of ballot access expert

Posted on April 30, 2009 by kwilder

Reports say that Justice Souter will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of term in June. Link to commentary by Richard Winger of Ballot Access News about Souter, ballot access, and third party and independent candidates.

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Tedisco concedes in NY-20, and media ignores Libertarians

Posted on April 24, 2009 by kwilder

In the Congressional race for the 20th District seat in New York, Republican Jim Tedisco has reportedly conceded to Democrat Scott Murphy. Murphy had been endorsed by a Libertarian candidate – Eric Sundwall – who was thrown off the ballot.

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Election Summit and Conference held in Ohio, with assistance of Brennan Center for Justice

Posted on April 9, 2009 by kwilder

Written by Kimberly. Note, I posted a similar piece at Independent Political Report where I write. But, since IPR is a “news site” where I am part of a team, I was much more reserved in my opinions. Here is where it all hangs out… Common Dreams News Wire posted a press release about the […]

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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”

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Court supports loyalthy oath for candidates

Posted on March 25, 2009 by kwilder

An appeals court says the Texas Democratic Party can impose a loyalty oath on candidates seeking the party’s nomination.

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Action alert: Study the details. Advise your Congressperson.

Posted on March 24, 2009 by kwilder

The Washington Post reports that a bill will be introduced in Congress within a week to provide for public funding for candidates for Congress. Ballot access activists are watching to see if the bill is fair to third party and independent candidates.

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Update: Carl Romanelli and the petitions lawsuits in Pennsylvania

Posted on March 22, 2009 by kwilder

Former Green Party senatorial candidate Carl Romanelli is preparing an argument to ask the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to overturn a lower court’s ruling which incurred fee/fines on Romanelli and his lawyer when the Democratic Party challenged Romanelli’s petitions and unfairly threw him off the ballot.

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Diebold/Premier Election Solutions voting systems allow for wholesale deletions

Posted on March 21, 2009 by kwilder

Diebold Admits Audit Logs in ALL Versions of Their Software Fail to Record Ballot Deletions. Startling admission made during public hearing in CA to consider decertification of the company’s voting and tabulation software.

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This morning, 3/20/09, court heard oral arguments in Nader vs. DNC

Posted on March 20, 2009 by kwilder

“There has to be some judicial standard to protect our First Amendment right to petition to run for office…”

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Two Supreme Court Decisions: Minority districts AND independent candidates (via Nader)

Posted on March 9, 2009 by kwilder

(excerpt from) The Boston Globe/AP Story Court refuses to expand minority voting rights March 9, 2009 Story 1: Limits protection of Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court ruled Monday that electoral districts must have a majority of African-Americans or other minorities to be protected by a provision of the Voting Rights Act. The 5-4 decision, […]

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