FEATURED NEWS
Defense Authorization Act funds war crimes, increases debt, enriches contractors
The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Donald Trump signed on Aug. 13, authorizes $717 billion in defense spending. That’s $2,194 for every man, woman and child in the United States, just for one year. It’s an increase of $21 billion over last...
Dozens of elected Democrats and Republicans switching to Libertarian Party
The toxic tribal warfare between Democrats and Republicans is benefiting the Libertarian Party in two ways. First, candidates for office who actually want to fix the problems caused by government are running as Libertarians — and winning. Two county commissioners,...
How do we help candidates?
Dear Libertarian, Last week, you heard about the free websites we are now offering candidates. Today, I want to share with you some more of the resources the national Libertarian Party provides for our candidates. Did you know that we have 3 full-time staffers and...
See our list of 837 Libertarian candidates
Click here to see our 2018 list of Libertarian candidates. We’re constantly adding new names, and removing a few as well. If you see that any candidates are missing, please e-mail our Candidate and Affiliate Support Specialist, Bob Johnston, with any details right...
Boomers going bankrupt at unprecedented rate
The social media teaser for a recent New York Times article paints a grim portrait of the economic prospects for aging Baby Boomers: “Vanishing pensions. Soaring medical expenses. Inadequate savings. The rate of older Americans filing for bankruptcy has tripled since...
Four more Libertarian officeholders
The Libertarian Party has four new officeholders, three Libertarians who won elective office in Tennessee —two new county commissioners and a mayor. In Tennessee, arduous ballot access laws make it nearly impossible to get on the ballot as a Libertarian. So, these...
Going for the gold!
Look at all that gold! Congrats to all of the many people responsible for this, including the Johnson campaign who achieved ballot access for us in 37 of these states. Though not qualified for statewide offices, Alabama has four Libertarians on the ballot and...
Who should decide who uses kratom?
Kratom is derived from the leaves of mitragyna speciosa, a tropical tree related to coffee and native to Southeast Asia. It has been used as a traditional medicine in those areas for centuries. Its users testify that it is an effective pain reliever, alleviates opiate...
David Boaz remembers Andrea Rich, first LP New York chair, friend to libertarians worldwide
Rest in peace, Andrea Rich by David Boaz Our friend, supporter, and ally Andrea Rich passed away on Wednesday in Philadelphia after a 19-year battle with lung cancer. We’re going to miss very much her warmth, her generosity, her valuable and occasionally pointed...
David Boaz remembers Andrea Rich, first LP New York chair, friend to libertarians worldwide
Rest in peace, Andrea Rich by David Boaz Our friend, supporter, and ally Andrea Rich passed away on Wednesday in Philadelphia after a 19-year battle with lung cancer. We’re going to miss very much her warmth, her generosity, her valuable and occasionally pointed...