Outside the Ballot Box: Election 2004 & Beyond

Three panelists examined many issues related to the current election season, including the Anybody But Bush voting strategy, the two-party political monopoly, and the benefits and pitfalls of participation in the electoral process. The panelists also talked about the ways in which third and independent party politics can play a more significant role in modern elections. They discussed ways of implementing this change at the different levels of government. Following the discussion, panelists responded to audience questions.

Mickey Z. is the author of The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda, from Common Courage Press. Elaine Cassel is the author of The War on Civil Liberties: How Bush and Ashcroft Have Dismantled the Bill of Rights, from Lawrence Hill Books. Mark Andersen is the author of All the Power: Revolution Without Illusion, from Akashic Books. close