by Stewart Alexander from The Socialist Webzine  Running for President as a Third Party candidate is a tough gig.  Out on the campaign trail we are always outspent by the Democrats and Republicans, opposed in court by their fancy lawyers and harassed by their, mostly paid, political representatives. Worst of all, both of these corporate funded parties rely on fundamentally undemocratic ballot access... 

by David McReynolds One is tempted to blame the tardiness of these comments on the matter of age, having just turned 81. But let’s not use false excuses – it was a combination of a trip to California combined with a computer which had to be taken in for servicing (thanks to Carmen Trotta and Bruce Cronin for their help). which delayed writing this important election eve piece. This is late.... 

A Conversation with Howie Hawkins, Green Party candidate for Governor of New York State and Socialist Party USA member Sunday, July 18 3:00 pm Howie Hawkins, along with a slate of state-wide candidates for the Green Party, is offering a dramatic alternative to the corporate mentality of the Democrats and Republicans this year. The NY Green Party needs 50,000 votes in the 2010 Gubernatorial race to...