The American Left
Socialists and leftists have long played an important role in American politics and history, though typically not as relevant a role as their counterparts in Europe. Examine the current nature of socialism and the left (including the Green Party) in the United States.
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Who wins? Campaigns and the third party vote. (Articles). Samantha Luks, Joanne M. Miller, Lawrence R. Jacobs. Presidential Studies Quarterly March 2003 v33 i1 p9(22) (8790 words)
Greens, Dems don't dig Dugger. (Exchange). (Ronnie Dugger article brings reaction from Green Party and Democratic Party)(Letter to the Editor) The Nation Feb 3, 2003 v276 i4 p2 Mag.Coll.: 113B0111.
Who wins? Campaigns and the third party vote. (Articles). Samantha Luks, Joanne M. Miller, Lawrence R. Jacobs. Presidential Studies Quarterly March 2003 v33 i1 p9(22)
Ralph, don't run: let's take back the democratic party and do all we can to beat Bush in 2004. (Articles). Ronnie Dugger. The Nation Dec 2, 2002 v275 i19 p14 Mag.Coll.: 112B0247.
Greens to liberals: drop dead! (Comment). (Brief Article) Harold Meyerson. The American Prospect July 1, 2002 v13 i12 p2(2)
Will third parties run to victory? Candidates from the Libertarian and the Green parties collected enough votes in 2000 to shift the balance of national politics. This year, their eyes are on bigger prizes. (Nation: campaign 2002). Sam MacDonald. Insight on the News June 3, 2002 v18 i20 p18(2)
Big sky greens. (Green Party forms in Montana) Dan Laidman. The Progressive June 2002 v66 i6 p23(4)
The Green Dilemma and Direct Democracy. (Thinking Politically). Charles D. Johnson. Synthesis/Regeneration Wntr 2002 p35(3)
Green Party USA Condemns the Bombing of Afghanistan. (War for Oil). (War on Terrorism, 2001-)(Brief Article) Synthesis/Regeneration Wntr 2002 p13(1)
Greens Go National. (Brief Article) Earth Island Journal Winter 2001 v16 i4 p18
Growing the Greens. (Green Party, United States) April Reese. E May 2001 v12 i3 p10
Don't Blame Me: I voted for Nader as a genuine protest. If Gore loses, he did it all on his own. (Election 2000)(Government Activity)(Brief Article) Barbara Ehrenreich. Time Nov 20, 2000 v156 i21 p69
No Apologies: Green Party nominee Ralph Nader, the most vilified man in the presidential election, counts no heroes among his critics. (Election 2000)(Government Activity)(Brief Article) Steve Lopez. Time Nov 20, 2000 v156 i21 p68+
The making of a political spoiler. (Ralph Nader)(Brief Article) Angie Cannon, Roger Simon. U.S. News & World Report Nov 6, 2000 v129 i18 p20
PUTTING THE DEMOS BACK IN DEMOCRACY PROGRESSIVES IN ELECTION 2000. (Brief Article) ERIN DUNHAM. Dollars & Sense July 2000 p8
It's Not Easy Being Green. (Green Party convention) Ruth Conniff. The Progressive, August 2000 v64 i8 p12
Fresh greens. (the Green Party grows in New Mexico but takes votes away from Democrats) Micah L. Sifry. The Nation August 24, 1998 v267 n6 p6(2)
Going for governor. (progressive Democrats and 3rd parties in 1998 gubernatorial races) John Nichols. The Progressive April 1998 v62 n4 p28(4) Mag.Coll.: 93C2875.
Independents' Day. (the rise of independent politics in the United States)(Brief Article) (Statistical Data Included) Micah L. Sifry. The Nation June 18, 2001 v272 i24 p5 Mag.Coll.: 107M0298.
The Third-Party Impact. (move away from traditional political parties) John Gizzi. World and I Sept 2000 v15 i9 p46
Party Crashers. (third party candidates and platforms) Aimee Welch. Insight on the News August 21, 2000 v16 i31 p12 Mag.Coll.: 110C4041.
Outside looking in: views of third party and independent candidates. (Special Survey Report) Paul S. Hernnson, Ron Faucheux. Campaigns & Elections August 1999 v20 i7 p27(4)
Going for governor. (progressive Democrats and 3rd parties in 1998 gubernatorial races) John Nichols. The Progressive April 1998 v62 n4 p28(4) Mag.Coll.: 93C2875.
Joel Rogers. (a founder of the New Party)(Crashing the Parties)(Cover Story)(Interview) John Nichols. The Progressive Oct 1996 v60 n10 p29(4) Mag.Coll.: 86B3634.
Third parties and the two-party system. Christian Collet. Public Opinion Quarterly Fall 1996 v60 n3 p431(19)
Invasion of the Greens. MARGARET KRIZ. National Journal Jan 6, 2001 v33 i1 p22
Progressive Presidential Politics (Continued). (Brief Article) KATHA POLLITT. The Nation April 17, 2000 v270 i15 p10
Radical history. (The Encyclopedia of the American Left) Harvey Klehr, John Earl Haynes. New Criterion June 2002 v20 i10 p17(7)
The End of Absolute No. (America's left no longer automatically against military intervention) Todd Gitlin. Mother Jones, September 1999 v24 i5 p64
What's left? (three books on the leftist movement) Alan Charles Kors. Reason Dec 1998 pNA
From confidence to contempt. (two experts talk about the problems of the American left)(Interview) Jay Walljasper. New Statesman (1996) August 23, 1996 v125 n4298 p20(2)
Rethinking the left: eight astute social observers look back in angst, and forward with hope. (Cover Story) Jay Walljasper. Social Policy Spring 1996 v26 n3 p20(18)
Taking ideology seriously: a route to progressive power. Dick Flacks. Social Policy Winter 1995 v26 n2 p34(17)
Socialism yes. (What's Left?) (American politics) David McReynolds. The Progressive April 1993 v57 n4 p24(3) Mag.Coll.: 68K3117.
Problems Facing Any Third Party. (Brief Article) David McReynolds. Synthesis/Regeneration Wntr 2001 p9
Social democracy lives on. (history/analysis of socialism and union organization in the USA) Seymour Martin Lipset, Gary Marks. New Statesman (1996) June 26, 2000 v129 i4492 p25 Mag.Coll.: 103L3192.
DO THIRD PARTIES MATTER? Micah L. Sifry. New York Times Upfront Oct 16, 2000 v133 i4 p10 |
