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It's easy to think of the election as Republican and Democrat, but what about the “other” parties? Stay tuned as we profile the Green Party Convention.

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Races

Obama Makes Push in Indiana

Barack Obama hopes to compete in an historically Republican state. More...

Issues

Daley: 'There's Nothing Wrong With Earmarks'

A certain project in Chicago prompted some of Illinois' top politicians to praise the use of earmarks today. More...

Unfiltered

Unfiltered: Ralph Nader Speaks Out

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader's speech at the Apollo Theater in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. More...

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Obama Makes Push in Indiana

Barack Obama hopes to compete in an historically Republican state.

Posted on 7.16.2008

Race, Obama, and The New Yorker Cover

We talk with Dawn Turner Trice about the comments she's been receiving in her new blog, Exploring Race.

Posted on 7.15.2008

Chicago Convention Ends For Green Party

The Green Party wrapped up its national convention going on in Chicago yesterday.

Posted on 7.14.2008

McKinney Chosen To Lead Greens

The Green Party has its candidate for president.

Posted on 7.13.2008

Cynthia McKinney Accepts Green Party Nomination

Former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney delivers her presidential acceptance speech.

Posted on 7.12.2008

Greens Debate Party Foundations

During the national convention, Green Party members talked about political philosophies.

Posted on 7.11.2008

Unfiltered: Green Party Press Conference

The Green Party holds a press conference to kick off its convention.

Posted on 7.11.2008

Greens to Nominate President in Chicago

Today kicks off the beginning of a political convention in Chicago.

Posted on 7.10.2008

Chicago Hosts Green Party Convention

The Green Party has lots in store for its convention in Chicago that begins today.

Posted on 7.10.2008

Illinois Greens Face Another Setback

A Congressional candidate from downstate Illinois passed away over the weekend.

Posted on 7.7.2008

Obama Disagrees with Supreme Court Death Penalty Decision

Senator Barack Obama disagrees with a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Posted on 6.26.2008

Obama Says Chicago Origins Won't Taint His Reputation

U.S. Senator Barack Obama comments on his Chicago roots.

Posted on 6.25.2008

Some Chicago Clinton Supporters Not Going For Obama

Some New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton supporters in Chicago are refusing to back Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama's bid for president.

Posted on 6.25.2008

Obama Ally Speaks in Chicago

A potential vice presidential candidate paid a visit to Chicago today.

Posted on 6.20.2008

Obama Addresses South Side Church on Family

Illinois U-S Senator Barack Obama gives a Father's Day message to a South Side congregation.

Posted on 6.16.2008

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