On June 2, Ralph Nader and Harley Shaiken appeared on “Democracy Now”, Amy Goodman’s show on the Pacifica network. The transcript can be read here. The interview was mostly about the General Motors bankruptcy, although at the end of the … Continue reading
The petition deadline for independent candidates, and the candidates of unqualified parties, in the New Jersey state elections this year is at the end of the day on June 2. In the gubernatorial race, already the Socialist Party has filed … Continue reading
On June 1, Ralph Nader filed his brief on the merits in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, on the issue of whether he should have been assessed $81,102.19 (plus interest) to pay for the costs of the procedure that removed him … Continue reading
On the evening of June 1, the Nevada legislature passed SB 212, which provides for a distribution requirement for statewide initiatives. For 2010, the bill would provide that a substantial number of signatures come from each of the three U.S. … Continue reading
On June 1, the California Assembly passed AB 1121, the bill to let 10 general law cities or counties use Instant-Runoff Voting for their own elections. Thanks to Rob Dickinson for the news. The vote was 45-30. … Continue reading
