from the Arkansas LP The Libertarian Party of Arkansas (LPAR) is officially a recognized political party for the first time in history and will now be able to run candidates for office in 2012.
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John Hospers, first Libertarian presidential nominee, dies at 93
For Immediate Release Monday, June 13, 2011 WASHINGTON – John Hospers, the Libertarian Party’s first presidential nominee in 1972, died on June 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 93. Hospers became the Libertarian Party’s first nominee for U.S. President at its first national convention in Colorado on June 18, 1972. Hospers […]
Libertarians say marriage equality only one step toward ending legal discrimination
For Immediate Release Friday, June 10, 2011 WASHINGTON – While supporting steps taken over the past several years to end the unequal treatment of gays in the area of marriage, Libertarians say a just society is one in which no law depends on one’s sexual identity. “Permitting couples to marry when they are of the […]
LP Monday Message: Edwards, Weiner & Schwarzenegger
June 6, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, John Edwards was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2004, and he was a leading contender for the presidential nomination in 2008. We all now know he cheated on his wife and lied to America about it throughout much of that time. Now he’s facing potential jail time […]
Libertarians say Paul Ryan's Medicare plan fails
For Immediate Release Friday, June 3, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today regarding the ongoing debate about the future of Medicare: “Republican Paul Ryan’s plan to ‘privatize’ Medicare is just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. “If Congressman Ryan is so worried about the cost of Medicare, […]
LP Monday Message: Memorial Day and Harry Browne
May 30, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, Today, Memorial Day, millions commemorate fellow Americans who have served in our military and fallen in wars. Addressing Memorial Day can be complicated for Libertarians, not because we don’t love freedom and recognize that many have sacrificed their lives, but because we have opposed many of the policies […]
Libertarians say restore freedom, repeal Patriot Act
For Immediate Release Friday, May 27, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: “Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats in Congress joined hands to renew several provisions of the Patriot Act. These provisions are unconstitutional and violate our right to freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. “These provisions should be repealed, […]
LP Monday Message: Send 3 best LP photos
May 23, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, We’re looking for high-quality photos to use in LP News, on LP.org, and in our brochures. Please email three high-quality digital photos to us by replying to this email or by sending an email to info@lp.org. Please do the following: Make sure "3 best LP photos" appears in […]
LP Monday Message: Videos and Indiana candidates
May 16, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, The Indianapolis Star reported on the May 14 nomination of 16 candidates by the Libertarian Party of Marion County for Indianapolis City-County Council. Read the article. Among the candidates is incumbent Ed Coleman, who currently serves on the City-County Council as a Libertarian. LP Headquarters is putting together […]
Libertarian Party builds big war chest for 2012
For Immediate Release Thursday, May 12, 2011 WASHINGTON – In its most recent FEC report, for the period ending March 31, 2011, the Libertarian Party reported $284,882.95 in cash with $0 in debt. At the same point four years ago, the party reported $21,962.37 in cash with $31,589.74 in debt. Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle […]
LP Monday Message: Take Afghanistan withdrawal poll
May 9, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, We just started a new poll on LP.org. Please take the poll. Here’s what it says: After hearing the news that Osama bin Laden was killed, what are your feelings about the War in Afghanistan?
LP Monday Message: Burnout
May 2, 2011 Dear Friend of Liberty, Last Saturday I spoke at the LP Minnesota state convention. I enjoyed my time at the convention, and I’d like to thank them for hosting me. Below are two questions I was asked after my speech, along with my responses. (The questions and my responses are not verbatim, […]
