Pamela K. Williams’ candidacy offers the “possibility of making history as the commonwealth’s first openly lesbian state representative”.
Third Party archive on Democracy Chronicles
The third party archive is about seeking to end America's two-party system. Libertarian, Green and independent candidates will be highlighted. Also see our entire section on third parties called Third Party Central where you can find information on every small party in the country.
On the 6th Anniversary of the Disability Party, Some Background
Disabled Americans are encouraged to vote, but that’s all. No barriers have been removed to ensure that disabled voters have disabled candidates to vote for. Some states pretend that no disabled persons have disability rights as a candidate.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz Contemplates Independent Presidential Run
A billionaire who made his fortune selling cups of coffee is stirring the political pot as he contemplates an independent run for U.S. president.
Democratic Socialists Slam Counterproductive US Tactics in Venezuela
The National Political Committee, the elected leadership body of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) slams counterproductive US tactics in Venezuela.
Why I Submitted Just One Signature For Ballot Access in Indiana
I was a founder of Indiana College Democrats, served as a Democratic precinct chair in Bloomington, and was a Democratic state delegate. But I will never be a Democrat in Indiana again.
New Campaign Launched to Introduce Connecticut Ranked Voting
50 Democrats, independents, Greens and Working Family Party members came for a meeting about launching a statewide campaign to bring RCV to Connecticut.
Legislation Introduced to Tackle Crossover Voting in Wyoming
Republican Party alleges the state’s Democrats have taken advantage of same day voter registration laws to interlope in the opposing party’s primaries
Thoughts on Candidate Selection
The most fundamental reason that voters cannot elect officials who will represent them is that political parties dictate the voter’s options. George Washington warned us of the danger of factions in his Farewell Address.
Pennsylvania Moving to Paper Ballots by 2022 After Green Party Win
The state of Pennsylvania will provide new voting systems using paper ballots by 2020 after controversial lawsuit by the Green Party is concluded.
What’s Next For Me After Running For Congress in Upstate New York
I decided to take my major campaign statements and explain them better in the form of a short book and I will begin a podcast series in January 2019. Yes, I am thinking about running for office again!