The Nader campaign has launched its first petition drive. It is in New Mexico, and will attempt to qualify the Independent Party for the ballot. The petition needs 2,794 valid signatures by April 1. That New Mexico deadline for new … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The Vermont Liberty Union held a presidential primary on March 4. The Vermont Secretary of State will release the results on March 11. Nebraska holds presidential primaries on May 13 for the Democratic, Republican, Constitution, and Green Parties. The candidates … Continue reading
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination issued this Report on March 7, concerning the United States. It is 13 pages long and is a response to reports made by the United States to the Committee, concerning … Continue reading
On March 8, Illinois held a special election to fill the vacant 14th U.S. House district. Democratic nominee Bill Foster has 52.54% and Republican nominee Jim Oberweis has 47.46%. When the 14th district last voted, in November 2006, the vote … Continue reading
See here for Stephen Gordon’s account of the Tennessee Libertarian convention speeches by Bob Barr and by various presidential candidates. … Continue reading