Reverend Billy Talen has gained a loyal following thanks to his anti-corporate, anti-consumerist message which he preaches from starbucks to strip malls. His Church of Life After Shopping, formerly known as the Church of Stop Shopping was even featured in a documentary: 'What Would Jesus Buy'. Now, he is taking his gospel to the political stage - he announced his run for mayor of New York City this March and in just over 6 weeks, New Yorkers will be able to see his name on the ballot as the Green Party candidate in what has become a very contested election. Reverend Billy's platform calls for 'Keeping our Neighborhoods Livable and Vibrant, Healthy and Safe'. Here to tell us more is the good man himself. Less