AJ Segneri

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Barack Back on the Block, on the site Opinion 2 months, 3 weeks ago

I am a resident of Chicago, IL. Specifically, I live in the same neighborhood President Barack Obama once lived.

On February 15, my neighbor visited Hyde Park Academy, five blocks away from my place. This […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Green and Growing: The Green Party 2012 Presidential Campaign, on the site Election Center 6 months, 2 weeks ago

On election night the Green Party 2012 campaign may not have won the presidency, congressional races, or any state legislative races. But the Green Party did make some strides since the 2008 election. According to […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Results from the Green Party Convention, on the site Election Center 10 months, 1 week ago

The Green Party of the United States held its Presidential Nominating Convention in Baltimore, Maryland last weekend. The first two days of the conventions had workshops ranging from “Youth Outreach” to […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Results from the Green Party Convention, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 1 week ago

The Green Party of the United States held its Presidential Nominating Convention in Baltimore, Maryland last weekend. The first two days of the conventions had workshops ranging from “Youth Outreach” to […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Socialist Party Q&A: National Co-Chair Billy Wharton, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

The following is an interview with Socialist Party USA National Co-Chair, Billy Wharton. We discuss the past, present and future of the movement to get a better understanding of the Socialist Party.

Could […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Political Organizing Q&A with Green Party Candidate Drew Langdon, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

The following is an interview with Drew Langdon, an activist in the cooperative movement in New York as well as a Green Party candidate for the New York State Representative race.

AJ: Could you please give […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Q&A with an Illinois Ron Paul Delegate: “Leadership dictates the party”, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

The following interview is with Illinois Ron Paul Delegate, Greg Bishop, who attended the Illinois Republican State Convention held in Tinley Park, Illinois on June 9th. Bishop recently explained his first […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Q&A with an Illinois Ron Paul Delegate: “Leadership dictates the party”, on the site Election Center 11 months, 1 week ago

The following interview is with Illinois Ron Paul Delegate, Greg Bishop, who attended the Illinois Republican State Convention held in Tinley Park, Illinois on June 9th. Bishop recently explained his first […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Radical Activism: Q&A with Organizer Carl Davidson, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

The following is an interview with Carl Davidson. Davidson is a long time activist who started back in the 1960s. Since then Davidson has been involved with many organizations, including currently serving as […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Voting Independent: What Will It Take?, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 2 weeks ago

What will it take for the majority to understand voting for either Republicans or Democrats is counter-productive in changing our societal issues through politics?
The Wisconsin recall is an excellent example. […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Voting Independent: What Will It Take?, on the site Election Center 11 months, 2 weeks ago

What will it take for the majority to understand voting for either Republicans or Democrats is counter-productive in changing our societal issues through politics?
The Wisconsin recall is an excellent example. […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, 5 Questions for Bill Ayers: Policy Reform, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 2 weeks ago

I interviewed former Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Bill Ayers. His various articles on education have appeared in countless […]

AJ Segneri commented on the post, Why Scott Walker Won, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Marie, you are right that Walker outspent Barrett 8 to 1. I did not mention that, because that is a known thing. I just pointed things that I saw when I observed the recall campaign.

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Why Scott Walker Won, on the site Election Center 11 months, 3 weeks ago

What we witnessed in Wisconsin yesterday something that extraordinary from my perspective as political strategist. People are wondering why Gov. Scott Walker won the election and avoided a recall. We have heard […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Why Scott Walker Won, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 3 weeks ago

What we witnessed in Wisconsin yesterday something that extraordinary from my perspective as political strategist. People are wondering why Gov. Scott Walker won the election and avoided a recall. We have heard […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Q&A: “Approval Voting is the Path out of the Wilderness”, on the site Independent Voter Network 12 months ago

Frank Atwood is a Libertarian activist based out of Denver, CO. Atwood has been involved in causes on many levels; such as the repealing Littleton Grocery Tax and fighting against Wal-Mart. One of the causes […]

AJ Segneri commented on the post, Roseanne Barr Brings Attention to Green Party Presidential Race, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

Bob,
It is interesting that you describe presidential nomination process as “byzantine rules”, as well as “infighting”. Are you familar with such infighting, specifically in CA? Also I am gathering you read the […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, A Shared Vision: Organizing Needs More Cooperation, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

I recently attended the 19th Dealing with Difference Institute Conference on the campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL, where I was invited to speak on “Contemporary Social Justice Movements” […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, President Obama’s Stance on Gay Marriage: Prompted by Political Donations?, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

For the last few days I have been thinking about President Obama’s stance on gay marriage. As much as I want to stand up and cheer for him I really have to do it with reservations. As an LGBTQA activist I […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Q&A: Green Party Ballot Access Co-Chair Phil Huckelberry, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

Phil Huckelberry is the Co-chair of Green Party US Ballot Access Committee. IVN contributor AJ Segneri recently chatted with him about ballot access issues facing third parties.

AJ: Provide for the […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Where Is The Next Third Party?, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 1 month ago

Towards the end of 2010 radio shows and TV shows hosts asked: where is the next third party? When are we going to see another party go against the Republicans and Democrats? I do not understand these […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Progressives: Unite!, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 1 month ago

My observation over time is that progressive organizations tend to be isolated from other progressive organizations. What do I mean by this?

When it comes to getting a message out, rallying behind a particular […]

AJ Segneri wrote a new post, Is The Republican Party Falling Apart?, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 1 month ago

Let’s not be fooled that the 2010 midterm election was a preview of the rise of the Republican Party. As we’ve all witnessed the Republican primary season taking numerous twists and turns, they still have a […]

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