In 1920, socialist Eugene Victor Debs ran his write-in campaign for President from his prison cell
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.
Democratic Socialists of America on Democratic Socialism
How Bernie Sanders’ campaign has brought concept of Democratic Socialism to national attention
VIDEO: Libertarian Jesse Ventura Presidential Run Likely
Interview reveals that a Libertarian Jesse Ventura run for president is being seriously discussed
8 Democratic Candidates Not Covered by the Media
These are just some of the Democratic Party candidates not covered in media or allowed in debates
The Movement and Elections
We are in desperate need of grassroots rebellion and empowerment on many fronts and for many reasons. And, the social movements remain the best source of people with the capacity to undertake electoral work as transformative project.
The Alternative Electoral Strategy
Can third parties become a force for reversing voter suppression? Maximizing vote totals might require focus on some states and not others without regard for how this helps or hurts the Democrats.
IVN Shows Why Approval Polls Matter
A choose-one approach would cause respondents to focus on electability rather than the candidates themselves. Viability is never an issue when deciding whether to approve your favorite candidate in approval voting.
Push, Pull, Pivot: On Electoral Strategy
There is no threat of exit without somewhere to exit to. It is, after all, what we do that matters, not what the politicians or candidates do. Consider adopting the strategic sense of Martin Luther King.
Libertarian Gary Johnson Suing to Join Presidential Debates
Excluding all the third parties is against the antitrust laws argues Libertarian Gary Johnson
Towards A Transformative Electoral Strategy
The inside/outside strategy, first and foremost, requires a shift in outlook and consciousness. The lesser of two evils, non-voters and protest voters need to start acting like we are all part of a movement.