For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 27, 2011 WASHINGTON – As Republicans and Democrats in Washington continue chewing the scenery in their ‘Debt Limit Theater,’ Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: “Everything I’ve heard from Washington politicians about the debt limit is nonsense. I propose the simplest option: Do nothing. Don’t raise […]
July 25, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, Are you thinking about running for office in 2012? I hope so. I also hope you will get involved with your local Libertarian Party affiliate right now so you will get to know other Libertarians in your area, and so that they can get to know you too. […]
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 19, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle release the following statement today: “As I have watched this tabloid phone-hacking scandal unfold, I have been reminded about how delicate our privacy is, and how vulnerable we are to government intrusion into our lives. “If it’s so easy for journalists […]
July 18, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, I just returned from FreedomFest, a conference which bills itself as "The Greatest Libertarian Show on Earth!" FreedomFest is not affiliated with the Libertarian Party, but lots of Libertarian Party members attended. There were over 2,000 people, and many organizations that support libertarian principles participated.
July 11, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, Who is the highest-level partisan elected Libertarian in America? Based on population, it’s Ed Coleman, an at-large Indianapolis City-County Councilor. He’s up for re-election this November and he needs your help. You can donate to his campaign here. I donated $100 to his campaign last Saturday.
For Immediate Release Thursday, July 7, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: “A lot of people feel like Casey Anthony got off easy. I feel the same way about our members of Congress. “These folks violate their solemn oath to uphold the Constitution on a daily basis. Most […]
July 4, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, Happy Independence Day! I hope you’re having a nice holiday, and I hope you’ll have a moment today to stop and remember the significance of Independence Day. Living in Washington, DC gives me the opportunity to see some of our nation’s historical landmarks quite often. This weekend I […]
In response to a June 26 Washington Examiner editorial by Timothy Carney, LP Executive Director Wes Benedict had this to say: Examiner Columnist Timothy Carney was a little unfair to the Libertarian Party. Unlike the Democratic and Republican Party leviathans, we are a small organization with a budget of less than $2 million a year, […]
June 27, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, Please order high-quality glossy color copies of the Declaration of Independence for just 5 cents each today. (Minimum $10 donation required.) We need your order ASAP so we can get them to you by Saturday at the latest. Independence Day is next Monday!
For Immediate Release Thursday, June 23, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle responded to President Obama’s June 22 speech with the following comments today: “President Obama’s speech was disappointing, but not surprising. The withdrawals he announced are painfully inadequate. Obama’s withdrawals, even if they are carried out as he described, will still leave […]
June 20, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, I just noticed this article from the Cato Institute, talking about how Republicans and Democrats are likely to use accounting tricks to pretend they’re cutting spending, when they really aren’t. Republicans want to give themselves some cover before they vote for more debt.
For Immediate Release Friday, June 17, 2011 WASHINGTON – June 17, 2011 is the 40th anniversary of America’s War on Drugs. Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: “On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a ‘War on Drugs,’ which has become a relentless violation of the lives and property of […]
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