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LP Activist Training by Libertarians, for Libertarians – February 12-14 in San Francisco
*** Register by December 31 for an earlybird discount! *** Announcing the next session of… Following the success of the first training weekend in October 2015 in the Washington, D.C. area, we’re pleased to announce the next session will be held Feb. 12–14 on the shores of San Francisco Bay, California. We’ve booked training facilities […]
LNC Political Director interviewed on Liberty Talk Radio
Carla Howell Libertarian National Committee Political Director Carla Howell was interviewed recently on the Liberty Talk Radio Show. Click here to listen. Under 2015, scroll to “Carla Howell of the National Libertarian Party Speaks out…”
Ds and Rs cement No Child Left Behind while claiming eased regulations
For Immediate Release Thursday, December 10, 2015 U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R) Today President Barack Obama signed into law the latest in the federal government’s long string of education mandates, this time a bill dubbed the ‘Every Student Succeeds Act.’ The Democrat- and Republican-supported bill is 1,061 pages long and was finalized only two days […]
Florida Libertarian success! Major deregulation of vehicles for hire industry
Jared Grifoni, LPCC Chairman, speaks at the Collier Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 8 Collier County Libertarians did much more than just say “no” to more Big Government. They responded to threats of regulating Uber and other ride-sharing services with a bold proposal to deregulate the entire taxi industry—and won! They sealed their victory […]
LNC chair on CBC radio show on guns and gun control
Nicholas Sarwark Libertarian National Committee chair Nicholas Sarwark appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation show “The Current” (12/8/15), to discuss guns and gun control. Click here to listen.
Stripping Rights Away with the Terror Watch List
Mark Anderson The below press release was issued by Mark Anderson, chairman of the Frederick County, Virginia Libertarians, and a 2015 candidate for the Virginia General Assembly: If you have been even marginally scrolling through Facebook or online news sources, you’ve seen plenty of articles stating the NRA wants terrorists to be able to legally […]
Maine LP has full ballot access
Jorge Maderal The Maine Libertarian Party was notified by the Secretary of State that it is officially recognized, and has full political party status. The ballot access laws in Maine were changed in 2013 to allow a group that has at least 5,000 registered voters after filing a Declaration of Intent to become a political […]
Georgia LP candidate wins runoff election
Chris Coughlin Chris Coughlin of the Georgia Libertarian Party won one of his two runoff elections yesterday, getting elected to an abbreviated term on the Johns Creek City Council. Mr. Coughlin obtained over 59% of the vote, easily defeating his opponent. He also received 47.4% in the election for the full term, falling short by […]
Two potential Georgia LP US Senate candidates for 2016
Allen Buckley Ted Metz The Georgia Libertarian Party now has two potential candidates for the 2016 US Senate race, as Ted Metz has announced that he will run for that seat, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mr. Metz ran for Insurance Commissioner as a Libertarian in Georgia last year, getting over 86,000 votes in a […]
Libertarians say stop reckless Middle East interventions, honor freedoms of innocent Muslims
For Immediate Release Wednesday, November 25, 2015 It is easy to feel outrage, anger, and fear in response to the terrorist attacks in France and elsewhere. But in order to preserve life and liberty, keep America safe, and restore peace, the U.S. response must strictly honor the Bill of Rights and reverse failed policies in […]
Georgia LP candidate in two runoff elections on December 1
Chris Coughlin In a rare circumstance for any candidate, Chris Coughlin of the Georgia LP is on the ballot for two runoff elections, on the same day. Mr. Coughlin is running for a full term on the Johns Creek City Council, as well as an abbreviated term to fill the current vacancy on the […]
