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Where to go from Wikileaks? The Peace Movement Responds « Dandelion Salad

Posted on December 1, 2010 by iwilder

A pull quote from the article: We have long known that the war on terrorism was increasing, rather than diminishing, terrorism.  These leaks show Saudi Arabia to be the greatest sponsor of terrorism, and show that nation’s dictator, King Abdullah, to be very close to our own government in its treatment of prisoners.  He has […]

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Death of The Nation | Dissident Voice

Posted on November 30, 2010 by iwilder

Then came 2006 when the Dems promised impeachment hearings against Bush for his wars should they win control of the House. The Nation urged us to vote Democratic, and when the hearings did not materialize silence on the issue fell over The Nation. John Conyers was the Democrat’s poster boy for the promise of impeachment, […]

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US Government files brief in lawsuit about size of the US House of Reps

Posted on November 22, 2010 by kwilder

from Independent Political Report United States Government Files Brief in U.S. Supreme Court in Lawsuit over Size of U.S. House November 21st, 2010 On November 17, the United States government filed this brief in opposition [pdf at IPR: here], in Clemons v U.S. Department of Commerce, 10-291.  This is the case that says that “one […]

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Suffolk County: Today (Tuesday, Nov 17) started counting of absentee and paper ballots

Posted on November 17, 2010 by kwilder

With the races in Suffolk County that are too close to call from the November 2010 election, the absentee and paper ballots should have an important impact. Word is that the Suffolk County BOE was supposed to have started counting them today, Tuesday, Novemeber 17th. Background story on the Bishop/Altschuler recount for the 1st Congressional […]

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Incredible development: Altschuler is actually the leader in 1st CD Altschuler/Bishop race

Posted on November 6, 2010 by kwilder

(excerpt from) Newsday Altschuler leads Bishop after voting machine re-canvass November 5, 2010 9:36 PM In the close House race on the East End, Republican Randy Altschuler moved ahead of incumbent Rep. Tim Bishop Friday after a re-canvass of voting machines. Altschuler leads Bishop, a Democrat, by about 400 votes, both campaigns said, citing data […]

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Guv cand Hawkins (G-NY): No Cuts to Social Security, End Bush Tax Cut

Posted on September 3, 2010 by iwilder

The only way that the Green Party can regain ballot status in NY is to get 50,000 votes for their Governor candidate in 2010. This opportunity comes only once every four years, and it only applies to the Governor’s race. Gaining ballot status will enable the Green Party to run more peace candidates, more single-payer […]

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Australian Parliament Goes Green Party — Congress is Next!

Posted on August 28, 2010 by iwilder

Congratulations to the Australian Green Party! Last weekend the Green Party elected its first member of the Australian House of Representatives.  The party also won 14% of the vote in the Australian Senate, winning the balance of power in that body.  Because neither of the major parties hold a majority, each must come to the […]

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Green Party of Michigan Nominates Mikkelson for Governor

Posted on August 15, 2010 by iwilder

The Green Party of Michigan selected candidates over the July 31-August 1 weekend at its nominating convention in Lansing. Harley G. Mikkelson, from Caro, is the Green Party’s candidate for governor with Lynn Meadows, from Ann Arbor, as lieutenant governor. In the wake of the oil spill on the Kalamazoo River, Mikkelson pointed out that […]

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Amazing! Congress approves new war funding bill

Posted on July 27, 2010 by kwilder

(Democracy Now! had warned that this bill might be rushed through Congress quickly, before Americans could digest the Wikileaks material, and realize we must end this war…) (excerpt from) The Washington Post House approves $37 billion war-funding bill By Perry Bacon Jr. and Ben Pershing Wednesday, July 28, 2010 The House approved Tuesday spending an […]

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Cong cand Hank Bardel (G-NY13) Calls for All-Out Government Renewable Energy Research.

Posted on June 15, 2010 by iwilder

Hank Bardel is running on the Green Party line for Congress in the 13rd District, covering Staten Island and the Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights and Gravesend neighborhoods of Brooklyn. In the wake of the disasters of the blowing up of the the deep water oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers, polluting […]

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First Wilderside LI Political Prediction for 2010: Suozzi, Cuomo, and King

Posted on January 2, 2010 by iwilder

Tom Suozzi hedges his bets:  AG or Congressman? Suozzi said that he would not rule out politics, but that it would be the state or federal next time.  Suozzi sits on his million-dollar bank account the beginning of this year to see what move AG Andrew Cuomo makes. If Cuomo seeks to primary David Paterson […]

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Congressmen read the fine print and try to reverse health care vote

Posted on November 8, 2009 by kwilder

Several members of Congress are asking the Speaker of the House to change their vote on the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, from a YES to a NO. The reason is that some male members of Congress only now discovered hidden language that will make it more difficult for men to receive […]

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US House passes health care bill: Includes amendment that oppresses women

Posted on November 7, 2009 by kwilder

Two stories: A health care bill [Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962] has passed the House of Representatives, which is supposed to offer some hope for health care reform. And, some people are shocked with an amendment about abortion in the bill which The Center for Reproductive Rights is calling a “stunning assault […]

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2010 Congressional Elections

Posted on November 4, 2009 by kwilder

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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