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The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond Laplante, the party’s identified candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. #nhpolitics
Constitution Party of New Hampshire to Host End-of-Year Recap, U.S. Senate Candidate Update
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond L...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire is hosting a public discussion with its leadership team to explore the party’s recent organizing activities. The event will also include an update from Edmond Laplante, the party’s identified candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. #nhpolitics
The Libertarian Party has issued a formal response to President Donald Trump’s December Address to the Nation, calling it a “premature victory lap” designed to make the country feel optimistic about his administration while failing to offer solutions to persisting concerns.
Libertarian Party Calls Trump December Address “Premature Victory Lap”
The Libertarian Party has issued a formal response to President Donald Trump’s December Address to the Nation, calling it a “premature victory lap” designed to make the country feel optimistic about h...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Libertarian Party has issued a formal response to President Donald Trump’s December Address to the Nation, calling it a “premature victory lap” designed to make the country feel optimistic about his administration while failing to offer solutions to persisting concerns.
The Vermont Progressive Party has launched a petition calling on state officials to oppose the deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico as part of a U.S. military operation in the Caribbean, arguing the deployment was authorized without congressional approval and oversight.
Vermont Progressive Party Petitions State Officials to Oppose Deployment of Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico
The Vermont Progressive Party has launched a petition calling on state officials to oppose the deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico as part of a U.S. military operation in the C...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Vermont Progressive Party has launched a petition calling on state officials to oppose the deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico as part of a U.S. military operation in the Caribbean, arguing the deployment was authorized without congressional approval and oversight.
The Libertarian Party of Minnesota will host its 2026 state convention in Owatonna next March. Party delegates are expected to conduct officer elections, make endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, and select Minnesota’s delegation to the Libertarian National Convention.
Libertarian Party of Minnesota to Host 2026 Convention in Owatonna
The Libertarian Party of Minnesota will host its 2026 state convention in Owatonna next March. Party delegates are expected to conduct officer elections, make endorsements for the 2026 election cycle,...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Libertarian Party of Minnesota will host its 2026 state convention in Owatonna next March. Party delegates are expected to conduct officer elections, make endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, and select Minnesota’s delegation to the Libertarian National Convention.
Nekhaila said the request seeks restitution for “just under $50,000,” an amount consistent with figures outlined earlier this year in a report by a Special Investigatory Committee.
Libertarian National Committee Issues Demand Letter to Former Chair
The Libertarian National Committee is pursuing restitution from former national chair Angela McArdle over payments made to Freedom Calls, LLC, a fundraising firm contracted during her tenure that was ...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Nekhaila said the request seeks restitution for “just under $50,000,” an amount consistent with figures outlined earlier this year in a report by a Special Investigatory Committee.
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what the party considers a history of negligence in her duties.
Vermont Progressive Party Calls for Resignation of Addison County Prosecutor
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what ...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what the party considers a history of negligence in her duties.
Drs. Jill Stein and Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential ticket, will host a virtual discussion tomorrow featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 election cycle. The forum will include a portion for audience questions.
Former Green Party Presidential Ticket to Host 2026 Candidate Forum
Dr. Jill Stein and Dr. Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential and vice presidential nominees, will host a virtual discussion this month featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 e...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Drs. Jill Stein and Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential ticket, will host a virtual discussion tomorrow featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 election cycle. The forum will include a portion for audience questions.
Moving forward, Basecamp will be used by the Green Party’s national staff, the Steering Committee, and its various national committees, while caucuses and state parties will be able to decide whether to participate.
Green National Committee Approves Plan to Modernize National Digital Infrastructure
The Green National Committee has approved a proposal to overhaul the Green Party’s digital infrastructure, adopting Basecamp as a project management platform for internal work and Google Groups as a r...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Moving forward, Basecamp will be used by the Green Party’s national staff, the Steering Committee, and its various national committees, while caucuses and state parties will be able to decide whether to participate.
“There wouldn’t be a twenty years old Pirate Party in existence today without the work of the Massachusetts Pirate Party,” Davilo said. “For that, I could not think of a more perfect setting.” #mapoli
U.S. Pirate Party to Host 2026 National Conference in Boston
The United States Pirate Party will host its 2026 Pirate National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, following several weeks of member voting. The conference is scheduled to take place next June and...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“There wouldn’t be a twenty years old Pirate Party in existence today without the work of the Massachusetts Pirate Party,” Davilo said. “For that, I could not think of a more perfect setting.” #mapoli
The preference poll was conducted using approval voting and included both paper and electronic ballots, with digital submissions accounting for a supermajority of votes cast. Tabulation data released by the party shows a total of 1,324 ballots were submitted, representing 2,308 approvals. #utpol
Forward Party of Utah Selects Emily Buss to Fill State Senate Vacancy
The Forward Party of Utah has selected Emily Buss to succeed Sen. Dan Thatcher in representing the state’s 11th Senate District, following an open poll by the state party. Buss will serve the remainde...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The preference poll was conducted using approval voting and included both paper and electronic ballots, with digital submissions accounting for a supermajority of votes cast. Tabulation data released by the party shows a total of 1,324 ballots were submitted, representing 2,308 approvals. #utpol
State convention business for the upcoming year will also include the election of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s delegation to the 2026 Libertarian National Convention, which will be held next May in Grand Rapids, Michigan. #nhpolitics
Libertarian Party of New Hampshire to Host 2026 Convention in Manchester
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with its members set to gather on March 14. As part of the convention, the party will select its delegates to ...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
State convention business for the upcoming year will also include the election of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s delegation to the 2026 Libertarian National Convention, which will be held next May in Grand Rapids, Michigan. #nhpolitics
The Green National Committee has approved a proposal to overhaul the Green Party’s digital infrastructure, adopting Basecamp as a project management platform for internal work and Google Groups as a replacement for the party’s current email list system.
Green National Committee Approves Plan to Modernize National Digital Infrastructure
The Green National Committee has approved a proposal to overhaul the Green Party’s digital infrastructure, adopting Basecamp as a project management platform for internal work and Google Groups as a r...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Green National Committee has approved a proposal to overhaul the Green Party’s digital infrastructure, adopting Basecamp as a project management platform for internal work and Google Groups as a replacement for the party’s current email list system.
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is endorsing Rep. Thomas Massie’s proposed legislation that would direct the president to initiate the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, urging state lawmakers to join in support.
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Endorses Massie Bill Calling for U.S. Withdrawal From NATO
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is endorsing Rep. Thomas Massie’s proposed legislation that would direct the president to initiate the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is endorsing Rep. Thomas Massie’s proposed legislation that would direct the president to initiate the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, urging state lawmakers to join in support.
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with its members set to gather on March 14. As part of the convention, the party will select its delegates to represent the state at the Libertarian National Convention later in the year. #nhpolitics
Libertarian Party of New Hampshire to Host 2026 Convention in Manchester
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with its members set to gather on March 14. As part of the convention, the party will select its delegates to ...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 state convention in Manchester, with its members set to gather on March 14. As part of the convention, the party will select its delegates to represent the state at the Libertarian National Convention later in the year. #nhpolitics
The Forward Party of Utah has selected Emily Buss to succeed Sen. Dan Thatcher in representing the state’s 11th Senate District, following an open poll by the state party. Buss will serve the remainder of Thatcher’s term through the 2026 general election once officially appointed.
Forward Party of Utah Selects Emily Buss to Fill State Senate Vacancy
The Forward Party of Utah has selected Emily Buss to succeed Sen. Dan Thatcher in representing the state’s 11th Senate District, following an internal preference poll by the state party. Buss will ser...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Forward Party of Utah has selected Emily Buss to succeed Sen. Dan Thatcher in representing the state’s 11th Senate District, following an open poll by the state party. Buss will serve the remainder of Thatcher’s term through the 2026 general election once officially appointed.
The United States Pirate Party will host its 2026 Pirate National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, following several weeks of member voting. The conference is scheduled to take place next June and is expected to be held on a boat, with a hybrid option for virtual participation.
U.S. Pirate Party to Host 2026 National Conference in Boston
The United States Pirate Party will host its 2026 Pirate National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, following several weeks of member voting. The conference is scheduled to take place next June and...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The United States Pirate Party will host its 2026 Pirate National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, following several weeks of member voting. The conference is scheduled to take place next June and is expected to be held on a boat, with a hybrid option for virtual participation.
Drs. Jill Stein and Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential and vice presidential nominees, will host a virtual discussion this week featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 election cycle.
Former Green Party Presidential Ticket to Host 2026 Candidate Forum
Dr. Jill Stein and Dr. Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential and vice presidential nominees, will host a virtual discussion this month featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 e...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Drs. Jill Stein and Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential and vice presidential nominees, will host a virtual discussion this week featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 election cycle.
The party said the runoff results show that a progressive governing majority is achievable and reflect the impact of openly running on bold messaging. It also pointed to the effectiveness of grassroots organizing against high-spending opponents.
Working Families Party Claims Majority on Jersey City Council After Runoff Sweep
The Working Families Party is claiming a governing majority on the Jersey City Council in New Jersey for the first time, recently announcing that its endorsed candidates won every race the party conte...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The party said the runoff results show that a progressive governing majority is achievable and reflect the impact of openly running on bold messaging. It also pointed to the effectiveness of grassroots organizing against high-spending opponents.
The Green Party has since published a list of participants. Andy Ellis, running for governor of Maryland; Justin Filip, running for U.S. House in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District; and Michael Dublin, running for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 13th District, will attend the discussion.
Former Green Party Presidential Ticket to Host 2026 Candidate Forum
Dr. Jill Stein and Dr. Butch Ware, the Green Party’s most recent presidential and vice presidential nominees, will host a virtual discussion this month featuring Green candidates running in the 2026 e...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Green Party has since published a list of participants. Andy Ellis, running for governor of Maryland; Justin Filip, running for U.S. House in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District; and Michael Dublin, running for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 13th District, will attend the discussion.
The Working Families Party is claiming a governing majority on the Jersey City Council for the first time, recently announcing that its endorsed candidates won every race the party contested in the city’s runoff elections held earlier in December. #njpolitics
Working Families Party Claims Majority on Jersey City Council After Runoff Sweep
The Working Families Party is claiming a governing majority on the Jersey City Council in New Jersey for the first time, recently announcing that its endorsed candidates won every race the party conte...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The Working Families Party is claiming a governing majority on the Jersey City Council for the first time, recently announcing that its endorsed candidates won every race the party contested in the city’s runoff elections held earlier in December. #njpolitics
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what the party considers a history of negligence in her duties. #vtpol
Vermont Progressive Party Calls for Resignation of Addison County Prosecutor
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what ...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Vermont Progressive Party has called for Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign, stating this week that recent allegations about her treatment of sexual assault survivors reveal what the party considers a history of negligence in her duties. #vtpol
Region 6 Alternate Ben Weir is asking the Libertarian National Committee to censure the Ohio state affiliate on the grounds that running a candidate against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for governor jeopardizes a rare opportunity to advance deregulation.
LNC Alternate Calls for Censure of Libertarian Party of Ohio Over 2026 Governor’s Race
Ben Weir, the Region 6 Alternate on the Libertarian National Committee, is asking the national organization to censure the Libertarian Party of Ohio on the grounds that running a candidate against Rep...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Region 6 Alternate Ben Weir is asking the Libertarian National Committee to censure the Ohio state affiliate on the grounds that running a candidate against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for governor jeopardizes a rare opportunity to advance deregulation.
"The trust fund runs dry, incoming revenue covers only 77 cents of every dollar owed, and 68 million Americans take an immediate pay cut. This isn’t partisan spin, it’s the Social Security Administration’s own projection."
The Issue That Could Make a Third Party Matter: Social Security Is Dying and Nobody in Washington Will Save It
Both major parties have abandoned fiscal reality. Here's how independents and third parties could own the biggest domestic policy crisis of the decade.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"The trust fund runs dry, incoming revenue covers only 77 cents of every dollar owed, and 68 million Americans take an immediate pay cut. This isn’t partisan spin, it’s the Social Security Administration’s own projection."
National delegates elected Shannel Pittman of the Lavender Caucus, Samuel Chance of the Young EcoSocialists Caucus, Allan Hunter of the Green Party of New York, and Richard Giovanoni of the Illinois Green Party.
Green National Committee Elects Four Forum Managers
The Green National Committee has approved four new forum managers who will be responsible for overseeing communications on the organization’s discussion list and helping enforce its internal protocols...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
National delegates elected Shannel Pittman of the Lavender Caucus, Samuel Chance of the Young EcoSocialists Caucus, Allan Hunter of the Green Party of New York, and Richard Giovanoni of the Illinois Green Party.
The Libertarian National Committee is pursuing restitution from former national chair Angela McArdle over payments made to Freedom Calls, LLC, a fundraising firm contracted during her tenure that was linked to her partner without prior disclosure.
Libertarian National Committee Issues Demand Letter to Former Chair
The Libertarian National Committee is pursuing restitution from former national chair Angela McArdle over payments made to Freedom Calls, LLC, a fundraising firm contracted during her tenure that was ...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Libertarian National Committee is pursuing restitution from former national chair Angela McArdle over payments made to Freedom Calls, LLC, a fundraising firm contracted during her tenure that was linked to her partner without prior disclosure.