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Coffee Party Founder Calls for Friendlier Process

Kevin Spak — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:47 CDT

At first glance, the Coffee Party might seem like just a reaction against the Tea Party movement, and it did start that way. Founder Annabel Park recalls ranting against the "disproportionately effective " effort, saying, “We should just start our own party, call it the Coffee Party or the Smoothie Party—...

Make Way for the Cherry Coke and Whiskey Parties

Rob Quinn — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:07:42 CST

The Tea Party movement's not going away and its Coffee Party counterpart has already made its media debut, but America's about a lot more than two measly beverages. Gawker 's Adrian Chen lists a few parties that don't exist, but probably should: The Long Island Iced Tea Party. Members hate...

'Coffee Party' Brews Up Progressive Answer to Tea

Rob Quinn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:04:39 CST

Citizens who say tax protests and rage against government aren't their cup of tea have started a caffeinated movement of their own. The Coffee Party movement "gives a voice to Americans who want to see cooperation in government," says founder Annabel Park, who became the movement's de facto organizer after...