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Pennsylvania Political Insiders Intimidate Third Party and Independent Candidates to Drop Out of Races on Threat of Extensive Challenge Fees

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Every third party or independent candidate who filed for statewide office this year has been removed from the ballot in a blatant display of intimidation. Organizers from several political parties and voter rights organizations held a press conference, August 23, to explain what happened and why.
Attending were: state Sen. Mike Folmer; [...]

NY Gubernatorial Campaign Goes Grassroots.

ALBANY, NY – Free & Equal continues its coverage of the NY gubernatorial race with Charles Barron (Freedom Party), Howie Hawkins (Green Party), Warren Redlich (Libertarian Party) and Jimmy McMillan (Rent Is 2 Damn High Party), as the New York state independent and grassroots party candidates turned in their independent nominating petitions, last week.
“A petition [...]

Free and Equal Radio Show – 8/17/2010

Free & Equal Radio Tuesday Night 9pm to 11pm Central Time. (7-9pm PT)
Radio Show Canceled for Tonight, August 17, 2010
We’ll return at the same time and same place next week.

Sen. Roland Burris is Right to Appeal Judge Grady’s Decision

On Tuesday November 2, 2010 Illinois voters will elect two US Senators. One election will be for a full 6 year term beginning in January 2011. The second election will be for a temporary term for the two months until January 2011.
In the US District Court of Northern Illinois on August 2, Judge John Grady [...]

Free and Equal Radio Show – 8/3/2010

Free & Equal Radio Tuesday Night 9pm to 11pm Central Time. (7-9pm PT)
Michael White starts off the show. He is the Constitution Party candidate for Governor of Illinois, and participated in Free and Equal’s debate for IL Governor. Their petitions are being challenged. Michael will update us on his campaign and how the Constitution Party [...]

Christina Tobin to Speak at 2010 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy

Important information about the 2010 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy from the Christina Tobin for California Secretary of State website. Free and Equal Elections Foundation is one of the sponsors of this awesome event and we encourage everyone to check it out. The logo and link for this event is also at the top [...]

We Appreciate Your Support!

Dear Supporter,
American democracy is under threat like never before. California’s ‘Top Two’ system, which excludes all but the two most well-funded candidates from the general election ballot, threatens to spread across the nation. Powerful lobbyists are convincing state legislatures to make the petitioning process even more restrictive and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in ‘Citizens [...]

Free & Equal on Blog Talk Radio – Illinois challenge edition

Tonight 10pm-12am Eastern: Challenged Illinois candidates William Dock Walls (Independent for Governor), Randall C. Stufflebeam (Constitution Party candidate for US Senate), Lex Green (Libertarian for Governor), Julie Fox (Libertarian for Controller) and more tonight! Not to mention Free & Equal doyenne Christina Tobin! Challengers Sharon Ann Meroni and Sherman also invited! Call in 347-633-9636.
Listen [...]

Free & Equal: Cook County Republicans following George Ryan’s political playbook

Christina Tobin, founder of Free and Equal Elections Foundation, released a statement today in response to an email recently put out by the Cook County Republicans on behalf of the Illinois Republican Party.
The email started with a shocking admission by Illinois Republicans that they intend to challenge candidates’ petitions based on the potential political impact [...]

Free and Equal Issues Statement in Response to Recent Texas Media Reports

Free and Equal Elections is proud to stand next to the Green Party of Texas today to release this joint statement concerning Texas media reports involving Boyd Ritchie’s anti-democratic attack on the Green Party’s recent petition drive in Texas.
The statement from Free and Equal Founder and Chair Christina Tobin follows:
“Boyd Ritchie’s anti-democratic and anti-choice [...]