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U.S. Department of Justice flouts freedom of press
The U.S. Department of Justice, in a clear violation of the First Amendment, has required the Russian-funded news network RT to register as a foreign agent under the WWII era Foreign Agents Registration Act. RT, formerly known as Russia Today, faced government threats if it did not comply — including arrest of RT management and seizure of company accounts, which would effectively shut down the network. RT has registered because of those threats.
Let’s turn TN into OK!
Dear Libertarian, As you know, we are working hard to achieve full ballot access for 2018 so that there will be Libertarian candidates on every ballot in America next November. Right now, the national party is focusing on ballot access work in Ohio and Tennessee. My...
Libertarian Party wins 12 races, will challenge Judge Roy Moore
On Nov. 7, the Libertarian Party won 12 races for public office, continuing an upward trend in the number of voters who support the party. Last year, the Libertarian Party set its all-time record in presidential elections when the ticket of Gov. Gary Johnson and Gov. Bill Weld won nearly 4.5 million votes from all 50 states. Under the leadership of Wes Benedict, executive director of the Libertarian National Committee, the LP is succeeding in maintaining that forward momentum in the 2017 off-year elections through a focus on building the party by winning local races.
2018 Money Bomb
Dear Libertarian, I have exciting news for you. Recently, we told you about a new hire, Cara Schulz, who has joined our team and is focusing on candidate recruitment nationwide. Today, I'm delighted to share more happy news: Apollo Pazell is joining our team....
Congratulations!
Dear Libertarian, As you know, yesterday was Election Day. Because 2017 is an odd-numbered year, there weren't as many races going on around the country as in even-numbered years but we did have Libertarian candidates representing us in a number of partisan and...
Libertarian chair after Texas shooting: ‘We need to love each other more and hate less’
Sunday church services at the First Baptist Church on Nov. 5 in Sutherland Springs, Texas, were the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history. At least 26 parishioners were killed, including the daughter of the pastor. Another 20 or more were injured.
Tax cuts without spending cuts benefit no one
Senate Republicans are finally marking up their tax reform plan. It’s still unclear what the details may be after lobbyists have had their say and the parochial interests of GOP senators are satisfied, but a few themes are becoming clear.
Stocking Stuffers
Starting to think about holiday shopping? LP Store has a variety of products, ready for holiday giving. Below are few that are particularly good as stocking stuffers. For a limited time this holiday season, enjoy FREE SHIPPING at LPStore.org. Use coupon code...
Libertarian Solutions for the Health Care Crisis
You are invited to a special conference call on Libertarian Solutions to America's Health Care Crisis featuring Kyle Varner MD Wednesday, November 8, 2017 6 PM Pacific 7 PM Mountain 8 PM Central 9 PM Eastern Dr. Kyle Varner practices hospital medicine in Washington...
LP Historical Preservation Committee seeking interns
The Libertarian National Committee is seeking winter interns to work with its Historical Preservation Committee. Positions are available for in-person experience (weekends, just outside of Denver Colorado) or remotely from anywhere with a good internet connection. Interns would be expected to put in at least 5 hours a week and would be directly supervised by the Chair of the Libertarian Party Historical Committee out of Colorado. This is an unpaid position for work experience or credits (if granted by your school).