A set of proposals will be voted on soon in California. The propositions will be decided in a May 19th ballot, and the Green Party in California is panning them all. NewsBlaze.com reports that the California Nurses Association, which supported Ralph Nader in his Green Party backed 2000 run, has also voted to recommend against [...]

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In a lengthy article by Edward Fitzpatrick, the Moderate Party of Rhode Island is considered, along with their ballot access court case and future candidates, among other things.  The party, led by Ken Block, is fighting to lessen the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot, which currently stands at 5 percent of [...]

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A group of Libertarian Party members, led by Tom Knapp, has started a new Press Release service, The Center for Libertarian Press Information. The group’s first two releases cover their own launch and the swine flu/border issue. More information from the ‘about’ page: The Center for Libertarian Press Information is a collaborative effort of Libertarian [...]

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Dennis Spisak is co-editor of GreenBeat and Green Party Watch’s newest writer. GreenBeat April 25, 2009 In this Issue … Americans Overwhelmingly Support Clean Energy Economy – Dennis Spisak Bad Dreams and Earth Day – Anita Rios National call for “FIRST FRIDAY Actions to demand good jobs for all NOW!” – Logan Martinez Ohio Green [...]

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In what the Alexandria Gazette Packet called an “Election Shocker”, independent Alicia Hughes was elected to Alexandria’s city council. As reported by Michael Lee Pope, outgoing Democratic Councilman Ludwig Gaines called for a new party leadership after this defeat, saying “The buck stops with Susan Kellom.” According to the article, Hughes was “adopted” by the [...]

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Sent to supporters of the Modern Whig Party: Join us May 19 for a national conference. This is your chance to actively get the ball rolling with the fastest-growing mainstream political movement in the nation. With all the recent coverage and successful regional meetings, it is time to get everybody together. Founded by Iraq and [...]

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In a letter published in the Charleston Post and Courier, Green Party spokesperson Eugene Platt called for an end to plans to extend Interstate 526 onto Johns and James Islands. Platt, an elected member of the James Island Public Service District Commission, pointed to a resolution against the proposed extension passed unanimously by the Town [...]

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The program has just ended. It would appear that I had technical difficulties on my end as my attempts to connect to two callers failed. Cavlan called in to the show at about 7:05 EST, so feel free to skip forward to that part of the show. Placing your cursor just under the “C” in [...]

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Posted in Donny Ferguson’s blog at LP.org: Message from the Libertarian Party of West Virginia: The LPWV has just kicked off our 2010 and 2012 ballot access drive. This will require some 20,000 total signatures state-wide. This isn’t cheap, and we need your help! Our petitioning team is on the ground right now in Morgantown [...]

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US military drone attacks in Pakistan have killed 900 civilians and left villages in ruins. Green Parties in Pakistan and the US are demanding an end to US military attacks within Pakistan’s borders.

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In a post at The Washington Independent, David Weigel (a staff person at Reason) writes about Senator Ron Paul and how congresspeople have warmed up to Senator Paul’s thoughts on the Federal Reserve.

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Burlington Vermont currently uses Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) to elect its Mayor. There is a controversy there over the benefit of IRV. A group opposed to IRV is gathering petitions to try to change the way elections are run.

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LP Monday Message: Who is Joel Boniek? Your Monday Message from the Libertarian Party: Dear friend, If you’re lucky enough to live in Montana, take a moment to thank Joel Boniek. Boniek, a Republican state representative from the Livingston area, sponsored legislation exempting Montana-made guns from federal legislations.  It was signed into law April 15. [...]

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Reverend Billy Talen is running for Mayor of New York City on the Green Party line. Reverend Billy’s campaign has released a singing endorsement video, to the tune of, “New York, New York.”

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[Note: Article revised 6:13pm Eastern by SJH] The Libertarian National Committee has voted 12-0-4 that Lee Wrights fill an alleged LNC At-Large vacancy. Earlier, it was alleged that Wrights had vacated his position by being late with his membership dues payment. Sources: Ballot Access News and Chuck Moulton.

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The Maine Green Independent Party holds the title of the country’s oldest state Green Party, founded in 1984. At the party’s yearly convention, members celebrated the 25th anniversary of the party’s founding. The Maine Green Independent Party is showing its age. In addition to the regular business of choosing leadership and setting policy goals, members [...]

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Libertarian John Monds has declared his candidacy in the race for governor of Georgia.  In 2008, he received more votes than any other Libertarian in any race in the history of the party, topping one million votes and 33% in an election against a Republican for Georgia Public Service Commission.  The Liberty Papers is calling [...]

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On May 2nd, Theresa Amato, Nader’s 2004 Campaign Manager, spoke to the statewide convention of the League of Women Voters of Maine. Amato’s new book is soon to be released: “The Grand Illusion: the Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny.”

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Libertarians in Southwest Georgia invited everyone to discuss libertarian ideas and talk about the LP message. They are hoping to start a local chapter of the party in Albany. Here’s an excerpt: They hope to start a local chapter in Albany. One of their main topics was trying to clear up misconceptions about the Libertarian [...]

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The program is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th from 7PM to 8PM East Coast Time. To listen live, or after the webcast, click here. To participate in the show on Wednesday dial (646) 478-3778. Cavlan says he has plans to bring someone representing the other side of his position onto the show, but will be [...]

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