Television journalist John Stossel recently interviewed Libertarian Party Chair Nicholas Sarwark about the 2016 election and whether 2018 could be “the year of the Libertarian Party.” Here are highlights from the Jan. 2 episode of “Stossel on Reason”: “Many of us hoped [the 2016] presidential race would be the election where a Libertarian finally broke […]
Archive | 2018
LP files amicus brief for SCOTUS case on Ohio voter purging
Voters who are fed up with the two dominant political parties often decide not to vote out of protest at the lack of choices being offered at the ballot. Choosing not to participate in any election is a fundamental aspect of the right to vote, but failing to vote in Ohio triggers a process that […]
Illinois Libertarians circulating petition to end local election commission
Illinois Libertarian Party activists’ project to reduce the size of their county government caught the attention of the Pantagraph, a daily newspaper in Bloomington. From the Dec. 20 article by reporter Derek Beigh: “McLean County residents tired of having two different agencies conducting local elections may have an unlikely supporter. “After years of gridlock on whether […]
It’s high time for Congress to end marijuana prohibition
Libertarians denounce Attorney General Jeff Sessions for overriding state marijuana laws On Jan. 4, acting against the advice of his own Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memorandum. This Obama-era memo had allowed states to set their own cannabis rules and regulations, with minimal intervention […]
Far exceeding historical trends
Dear Libertarian, So far, the registrations and sponsorships for the 2018 Libertarian National Convention are far exceeding historical trends, for both non-presidential AND presidential nominating conventions! This is a strong sign of party growth and it is very exciting. Thanks to all who have already registered and/or helped co-sponsor this convention. We are grateful for […]
Special Event – Welcome New Members
You are invited to a special conference call to Welcome New Members & Share Info on How to Get Involved featuring Caryn Ann Harlos Monday, January 8 6 PM Pacific 7 PM Mountain 8 PM Central 9 PM Eastern Caryn Ann Harlos currently serves as the Region 1 Representative to the Libertarian National Committee, representing Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, […]