Two Party System

We Need More Parties

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.31.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

If both political parties split at, America would probably adopt a coalition government; the newly- formed Progressive and Conservative Parties might even ally on issues like taking on Wall Street.

A Complete Rejection of the US's Binary Political Thinking

Hale "Bonddad" Stewart | Posted 12.15.2009 | Politics


Hale

I have not heard an intelligent, free-thinking statement from anyone in Congress for so long I am now convinced it is not possible in the current environment. And that is the real problem.

What the Gay Boycott of the DNC Can Do

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

There is a gay boycott of the Democratic Party afoot, and it has the potential to turn into something that leads to real change in American politics.

Newt Gingrich Speaks For Me!

Dan Sweeney | Posted 05.04.2009 | Politics


Dan Sweeney

Maybe Newt Gingrich is right. Maybe it's time to start thinking outside the two-party-system box.

Unbranding Obama

John O'Kane | Posted 04.11.2009 | Politics


John O'Kane

Obama is hardly an outsider. He's an elite member of the establishment, a product brand, as Noam Chomsky claims, packaged by investors to sell and control the public.

Obama's New Realignment

Byron Williams | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics


Byron Williams

The Obama machine does not require the services of the Democratic Party to fundraise or organize. It has become its own gatekeeper, providing itself with more leeway as to how it governs.

War Protesters Confront McCain In Swing-State Michigan

Dan Treul | Posted 10.18.2008 | Home


Dan Treul

The protesters believe we must end the occupation of Iraq and redirect spending toward human needs. "You're so old," called one to the McCain fans. "It's time to change the rules."

Libertarian Bob Barr Jumps Into Presidential Race

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 04.15.2008 | Home


Daniel Nichanian

Libertarians looking to have a higher-profile candidate than they did in 2004 are rejoicing this week-end as former Congressman Bob Barr announced that he is forming a presidential explanatory committee.