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Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos!
Looking for a political affiliation that isn't Democratic or Republican?
Take a look at, and learn more about some of your Third Party options. Most democratic countries in the world have many political parties, which is more what the designers of the US Constitution had in mind when they created it.
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Voter Activism and Education
- EFF: E-voting
- Electronic Frontier Foundation is a nonprofit group working to protect your digital rights.
- Internet sites stir voter activism in Florida
- Using e-mail and Web sites, activists are mobilizing to force a re-vote in Palm Beach County.
- SpeakOut.com Take Action
- At SpeakOut.com, it's our mission to make activism as easy as possible. By connecting people who want to be heard with their political and business leaders, we promote important dialogue, and create a more informed, better organized public.
- VotersUnite.org
- A non-partisan national grassroots resource for fair and accurate elections! We believe in the power of facts.
- Unity08
- Unity08 is a diverse group of Americans who believe that neither of today's parties reflects the aspirations, concerns or will of the majority of Americans. Both parties have polarized and alienated voters. Both are unduly influenced by single-issue groups. Both are excessively dominated by money.
- Project Vote Smart - American Government, Elections, Candidates and Voting
- Thousands of candidates and elected officials. Who works for you? Who is seeking your vote? Project Vote Smart, a citizen's organization, has developed a Voter's Self-Defense System to provide you with the necessary tools to self-govern effectively: abundant, accurate, unbiased and relevant information.
- Guide to American Political Parties
- I bet you didn't know there are really over 50 different political parties in the United States. Get the rundown on all of them.
- List of political parties in the United States
- List of political parties in the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Political Cartoons
hurricane New Orleans political cartoon 9-05
One of my favorite political cartoons.
Political Cartoon
Political cartoon 12.21
Political Cartoon Made Life Size
How the Irish of the north see our country.
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A political cartoon from an 1861 issue of Vanity Fair. It was referenced in Kevi...
Green Party
- Green Party of the United States | Homepage
- Official homepage of the Green Party and the Green National Committee
- The Greens/Green Party USA
- The Greens/Green Party USA has been working since 1984 to make the hope of a more democratic, safer, cleaner world real. Our political goal is an America where decisions are made by the people and not by a few giant corporations. Our environmental goal is a sustainable world where nature and human society co-exist in harmony.
- Greens.org
- a values-oriented political party and movement for social justice, ecological wisdom, true democracy, and peace. Contact info, literature, and events.
- Green Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- In United States politics, the Green Party has been active as a third party since the 1980s. The party first gained widespread public attention during Ralph Nader's presidential runs in 1996 and 2000. Currently, the primary national Green Party organization in the U.S. is the Green Party of the United States, which has eclipsed the earlier Greens/Green Party USA.
- VoteNader.org
- Ralph Nader for President in 2008
It's Not Easy Being Green
Green Party blogs
- Another Green World: Irish Green Party betrays LGBT community
- Derek Wall was the last Principal Male Speaker of the Green Party of England and Wales. "How to be green? Many people have asked us this important question. It's really very simple and requires no expert knowledge or complex skills. ...
- Portland Greens Help Defend Marriage Equality In Maine
- One of the most important things that sets the Green Party apart from other political parties in the United States is a consistent and strong support for LGBT rights, including marriage equality. While the Democrats waffle and ...
- Brighton & Hove Green Party: Seafront traders take on town hall
- Brighton & Hove Green Party on the web. ... 2009 Brighton & Hove Green Party. Published and promoted by Nigel Tart for Brighton & Hove Green Party, both at 39-41 Surrey St, Brighton, BN1 3PB.
- Mahoning Valley Ohio Greens Working to Prop Up Local Economy
- They are members of the Mahoning Valley Green Party of Youngstown, Ohio. Thursday is their day to come back downtown to eat, to shop and to reminisce. It's also a chance to invest in the future of downtown, and they'd like others to ...
I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.
~ John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
A Little Political Reading...
Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America
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The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008
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The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism (American Empire Project)
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Libertarian Party
- The Institute for Humane Studies - What is Libertarian?
- The libertarian, or "classical liberal," perspective is that individual well-being, prosperity, and social harmony are fostered by "as much liberty as possible" and "as little government as necessary."
- Libertarian Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- The Libertarian Party is an American political party founded in 1971. It is one of the largest continuing third parties in the United States, claiming more than 200,000 registered voters and more than 600 people in public office, including mayors, county executives, county council members, school board members and other local officials. It has more people in office than all other third parties combined.
- Libertarians, Libertarian Party Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area
- Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Party Meetup to share your opinions on today's political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America's political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome!
- LP.org
- Official Website of the Libertarian National Committee
- Open Directory - Society: Politics: Liberalism: Libertarianism
- %uFFFDlinks on libertarianism
Give Me Liberty Or Read My Blog
Libertarian blogs
- Weekend Essays on Liberty: Who is a Libertarian? at catallaxyfiles
- Tyler Cowan provides a characterisation of different types of libertarian, something that got picked up at Thoughts on Freedom. That suggests the Weekend Essay. It was first published in 1958 and authored by Dean Russell. ...
- Agoraphilia: Libertarian Paternalism: Appearance vs. Reality
- The advocates of libertarian paternalism have taken great pains to present their position as one that does not foreclose choice, and indeed even adds choice. But this is entirely a matter of presentation. ...
- Peter Orvetti: Can the libertarian movement welcome “moderates ...
- Former IPR writer Peter Orvetti posted this article at LibertyForAll.net. Although the article discusses the larger libertarian movement, which encompasses.
- Libertarian Republican: Worldwide Libertarian heroine Atlas talks ...
- Libertarian Party National Committeeman, Travel Aide Ron Paul, Libertarian for President - 1988, fmr. Senior Aide to US Congressman Ron Paul, Co-Founder of "Libertarians for Bush in 2004," and Co-Founder of "Draft Sarah Palin for VP" in ...
You've got to vote for someone. It's a shame, but it's got to be done.
~ Whoopi Goldberg
Peace and Freedom Party
an option for CA voters
- Peace and Freedom Party Campaign 2006
- Peace and Freedom Party Campaign 2006
- Peace and Freedom Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- The Peace and Freedom Party (PFP) is a ballot-listed minor political party in California. It is a left-leaning party influenced by feminism and socialism. Although its first candidates appeared on the ballot in 1966, the national party was founded in 1967 as a leftist organization opposed to the Vietnam War. Since that time, the party has become consolidated in California.
- US Labor Against the War : Peace & Freedom Party
- The Peace and Freedom Party condemns the illegal invasion of Iraq by the Bush regime and its capitalist supporters.
- Peace & Freedom Party
- Established on January 23, 1967, the Peace and Freedom Party (PFP) describes its founders as "people who wanted to vote for something they could support."
You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.%u201D
Peace & Freedom Party blogs
- The Shooting of Luis Gutierrez and the Struggle for Justice in ...
- The Peace and Freedom Party is committed to socialism, democracy, ecology, feminism and racial equality. We represent the working class, those without capital in a capitalist society. We organize toward a world where cooperation ...
- PFP Candidates for Governor
- Peace and Freedom Party voters in the June 8, 2010 Primary election may have two or more candidates to choose from for the party's nomination for Governor of California. Stewart Alexander has already announced his bid for the nomination ...
- Bumped from CNN | SamSederShow.com
- She will carry the flag for the Peace and Freedom Party in the only special election for Congress that is expected to occur this fall. It was necessary to line up about $1700 in filing fees to do this, a factor that eliminated several ...
- The SIXTIES: Leonard Peltier demands his freedom
- president on the Peace and Freedom Party ticket. Letters supporting Peltier's parole effort should be addressed to the U.S. Parole Commission, 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 420, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7286. Your letter must reference ...
Some Political Sound Bites and Video
Ivan Canas: The result of years of Neo Con policies will destroy the current US two party system. Please read the 'more info' section
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How Did They Vote?
- Technology voter guide 2006 - Mapping Congress' voting records | CNET News.com
- How did U.S. politicians vote on tech-related proposals? Find out by clicking on a state, then on a name.
- Congress votes database | washingtonpost.com
- This site lets you browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.
- Congressional Voting Record
- AAUW's congressional voting record informs AAUW members of positions taken by their senators and representatives on the Association 's federal legislative priorities. AAUW members have a long history of lobbying Congress and holding their legislators accountable for how they vote on AAUW priority issues.
- Congressional Voting Record
- This electronic AFL-CIO Voting Record will let you know where your lawmakers stand on working family issues such as strengthening Social Security and Medicare, freedom to join a union, workplace safety and more.
- 2008 Presidential Election Candidates on the Issues
- The following is a general guideline to the candidates' positions on some of the top issues. Some of the issues are more complex and usually require more than a 'yes/no' or 'support/oppose' position.
Leave a Political Message
What are your thoughts on the political party situtation in the US? How do you think things will go this next election?
democracy_conservator wrote...
Very nice lens. You've given a great overview of some third party options. No matter which political party you belong to, you need to make your vote count. I'd love for you to stop by my lens and say hello when you get the chance.
Posted August 30, 2008
TheBlueHorizon wrote...
Many people I talk to often vote for the lesser of two evils. However the winner claims those votes as votes FOR him or her. Other people don't vote at all because they don't like anyone enough to go to the polls for. Too many people just don't care enough to bother deciding which crook (for so the candidates often seem) to vote against or seeing what other issues are on the ballot
What I propose is as follows:
EVERYONE who CAN vote should go and do so. If none of the candidates in a given race are ones you could vote FOR, then don't vote for anyone for that position. Nothing says you have to vote on every position or issue on the ballot. Even if there's only one issue that you know and care about at all, GO AND VOTE FOR THAT ISSUE ONLY!!! If 1,000 people cast ballots at a given precinct but the winner of any particular race only gets 150 votes that sends a message loud and clear. NOTA (None Of The Above) doesn't have to be formally on the ballot to be the de facto winner.
Posted May 12, 2008
BFuniv.com wrote...
I would encourage everyone to vote third party; any third party.
Posted May 05, 2008
JenniferAkers wrote...
Great lens on a different perspective. I've added you to My Squidoo Love Letter Lens.
Best,
Jennifer Akers
Posted April 19, 2008
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In myth, Euryale was an immortal Gorgon. I'm a gardener and Giant Squid, growing things via Lenses. I have a wide range of interests including playing...
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