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2021 has been filled with lots of
political energy! Our events page keeps on growing! RSVP for today's
event and more at www.ilgp.org/events.
Information about today's event is
below:
Jan. 6 Event
Illinois Green Party co-sponsored with
Missouri Green Party on
Suppression of Small Party
Candidates: Why it Matters
Time: Jan 6, 2021 07:00
PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 637 568 8800
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About The Event:
The US has a unique set of barriers to prevent operation of
minor
political parties. Panelists will discuss their experiences:
small
party registration, ballot access, access to media
coverage,
exclusion from debates and legal challenges. Panelists will
discuss the role and benefits to democracy, as well as
offering
solutions.
* Betsey Mitchell: Betsey Mitchell ran for County
Executive
as a candidate for St. Louis County in the recent 2020
elections.
She is a former educator and business owner. She earned her
undergraduate and graduate degrees from Harris Stowe
University
and Maryville University.
* Oliver Hall: author of “Death by a
Thousand Signatures: The
Rise of Restrictive Ballot Access Laws and the Decline of
Electoral
Competition in the United States.” He writes for
Counterpunch
and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
* Richard Winger: American political
activist and analyst.
He is the publisher and editor of Ballot Access News. He is
on the editorial board of the Election Law Journal. Winger
publishes analysis, statistics and legal information and
supports
expanded access to the ballot for minor parties.
* Howie Hawkins: Hawkins is an environmental
activist
and a co-founder of the Green Party of the United States.
Howie was the nominee from his party in the 2020
presidential
election. He works to build a viable, independent
working-class
political and social movement in opposition to the
Democratic
and Republican Parties.
* Carol Jackson, Green Party of St.
Louis [moderator].
Interested in being an Illinois Green
Party member or donor? Sign-up at www.ilgp.org/membership
or donate at www.ilgp.org/donate.
Green Party does not accept corporate contributions.
With peace,
Illinois
Green Party
Outreach
http://www.ilgp.org/
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