Green Party candidates are being excluded from debates and polls in U.S by news media and polling criteria that favor Democratic and Republican candidates.
Political Debates articles on Democracy Chronicles
Since the 1976 Presidential Election, political debates have been a customary part of U.S. presidential campaigns. There is no legal or independent influence on participants, format, and rules. Most often, formats are chosen by secret memoranda of understanding between the two major parties. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
What is the Way Out of the Endless Gerrymandering Debate?
A working redistricting process attempts to redress a problem identified by the Founding Fathers: How to account for population changes over time.
Public Wants Independent and Third-Parties in Presidential Debates
Survey finds overwhelming support for making it more possible for a third candidate to participate in the presidential debates
Commission on Presidential Debates Lawsuits in Trial Soon
Forcing the Commission on Presidential Debates to include independents and third parties not easy
It’s Official – I Am Number 15!
I ran as an independent candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election cycle and I came in number 15! Many of you have asked what’s next. I am thinking about running for office again.
WATCH: Alternative Presidential Candidates Hold Debate
Hopefuls gathered at University of Colorado at Boulder as the alternative presidential candidates push for support
The Second Debate: Hillary Clinton as the Closer
Clinton not only pointed out that everything Trump said was false, she expanded on each of his mistakes. This is how ugly it has gotten. However, it was a very interesting debate to watch
Commission on Presidential Debates Accused of Corruption
Commission on Presidential Debates accused after only Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine in VP debate
PHOTOS: Green Party Supporters Calling For Open Debates
Before the start of the debate on Monday night, supporters for the Green Party candidate Jill Stein came out to Hofstra to call for open debates
Verbal Hemophilia: Afterthoughts on the First Presidential Debate
Discussing Monday’s debate with my college students was not anyone’s cup of tea. But we did it. And we actually came to agree on one thing.