The Libertarian Party’s senatorial candidate in Louisiana told his supporters not to fret about the lack of attention from the press. Gentile’s website has received over 9000 visits in a month, and he is the only candidate who has promised to resign if the public is dissatisfied with his job as senator.…
Posts published in June 2009
Nader asks PA Attorney General to return certain campaign contributions
By Kimberly Wilder on June 24, 2009 8:49 AM
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader has run for President of the United States alternately as an independent candidate and as a Green Party candidate.
from Ballot Access News
Nader Asks Pennsylvania Attorney General to Return Campaign Contribution from Firm Under Investigation
June 23rd, 2009
In 2004, the large law firm Reed Smith coordinated the challenge to Ralph Nader’s Pennsylvania petition.…
Actress Daryl Hannah, Dr. James Hansen and others arrested protesting mountain top removal in WV
By Kimberly Wilder on June 24, 2009 8:20 AM
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009 a civil disobedience took place in West Virginia to protest mountain top removal in Coal River Valley. Earlier in the day, an announcement had been made on the Green Party Watch web-site alerting green activists to the forthcoming CD.…
Libertarian commentator says: Gridlock is good (in NY legislature)
By Kimberly Wilder on June 24, 2009 7:58 AM
Quick update: On Tuesday, June 23, 2009 the “Republican coalition” held a session of the NY State Senate that they claim is valid, the “Democratic coalition” held a session sort of as that was happening, and then the Governor held an extraordinary session later.…
Upcoming Wayne Root Media Appearances
By wredlich on June 23, 2009 10:51 AM
Press release from 2008 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential candidate Wayne Root, who is seeking the LP’s 2012 presidential nomination:…
Libertarian Party Interns on The Hill
By on June 23, 2009 8:45 AM
Posted by Austin Petersen at LP.org
The LP National internship program had an exciting week with outreach at several events around town including the National Taxpayers Union Conference, and Capital Pride.…
Ballot access case in Georgia will go to the next level
By Kimberly Wilder on June 22, 2009 4:35 PM
(excerpt from) Atlanta Progressive News
Independent, Coffield, to Appeal Ballot Access Ruling
by Matthew Cardinale / June 21, 2009
(APN) ATLANTA — A federal judge has ruled against independent candidate Faye Coffield, who in 2008 lost in her struggle to gain ballot access in Georgia’s 4th US Congressional District race against US Rep.
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Global Greens condemn violence in Peru
By IPR Contributor on June 22, 2009 3:58 PM
GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES
http://www.gp.org
For Immediate Release:
Monday, June 22, 2009
Contacts:
Scott McLarty, Media Coordinator, 202-518-5624, cell 202-904-7614,
[email protected]
Starlene Rankin, Media Coordinator, 916-995-3805, [email protected]…
LP Judicial Committee 4-3 For Wrights, Nolan Dissents
By wredlich on June 22, 2009 2:24 AM
In what is reportedly its first decision since 1977, the Libertarian Party Judicial Committee has ruled 4-3 on the matter of R. Lee Wrights, concluding:
After reviewing all of the facts in light of the LP Bylaws, we conclude that Mr.…