Great news! The Libertarian Party picked up some media coverage! As the Libertarian Pary’s Membership Manager, I am always looking for issues and communities that coincide with the Libertarian Party’s message of non-aggression. When President Trump announced that his administration would target flavored vaping products, I knew this was an issue that would send voters to […]
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LPLA chair featured in Louisiana’s largest daily newspaper
Rufus Craig, chair of the Libertarian Party of Louisiana, was featured in an article in The Advocate, Louisiana’s largest daily newspaper, on September 27, 2019. He is running for the state Senate sixth district seat on October 12. Mack “Bodi” White looked like he would once again draw no opponents in his reelection bid for […]
The Hill: Could our next president be a Libertarian?
Below is an opinion piece by Randall Holcombe at TheHill.com on September 25, 2019: As they look ahead to the 2020 election, few political pundits have considered the possibility that a Libertarian Party candidate could be elected president. Yes, I know it’s a long shot, but not as long a shot as it might initially […]
What an Impeachment Inquiry REALLY Means
Hours ago, House Speaker Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Of course, she knows the Republican Senate will not remove the President. She thinks the Democrat-led House can impeach him and force a trial in the Senate where Chief Justice Roberts will preside. And Americans will watch. I’m old enough to […]
I Vape I Vote Membership Promotion
You count. You are important. Your opinion matters. When you sign up to become a member of the Libertarian Party on this page, not only do you get the “I Vape, I Vote” T-shirt, but we will also notify your Congressperson and Senators.
Lincoln Chafee on why he joined the Libertarian Party
Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, who recently switched his voter registration to the Libertarian Party, wrote this opinion piece for the Boston Globe on July 19: As an American, I have been saddened and embarrassed by recent failures of American presidents to exercise their global duties responsibly. We have entered into never-ending, illegitimate conflicts […]
Libertarians to Commerce Sec.: Follow Bill Belichick’s advice, ‘Do your job’
Bill Belichick is one of the winningest coaches in professional football, leading the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles. One of the secrets to his success is asking all of his players to “Do your job.” The Libertarian Party calls on President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, and Congress to […]
Supreme Court strikes citizenship question from census
In a 5-4 vote on the case Department of Commerce v. New York, the Supreme Court ruled on June 27 that President Donald Trump’s administration had not cleared the appropriate procedural hurdles to add a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census. The court also found, however, that the Enumeration Clause of the Constitution, which […]
June 2019 issue of LP News now online
The June 2019 issue of LP News is now ready to view on our website. Don’t miss this issue’s registration information for our 2020 Libertarian National Convention, which is being held May 21–25 next year in Austin, Texas! You can visit LNC2020.com for more information about our convention Welcoming Committee, package types and pricing, hotel […]
2019.06.17 Supreme Court Summary
Libertarian breakdown of June 17 in the Supreme Court In the final two weeks of its current term, the U.S. Supreme Court will be issuing many important rulings. On June 17, five decisions were handed down. Here is a broad overview of these decisions from a Libertarian perspective. Manhattan Community Access Corp. v. Halleck The […]
Libertarian Party celebrates Juneteenth, self-ownership
On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, General Gordon Granger issued the following order: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and […]
Record high $22 TRILLION national debt
As Reason reported on March 11, President Donald Trump’s budget would add $7.9 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. The national debt, currently exceeding a record $22 trillion, has become one of the biggest threats to our national security and stability. Yet neither the Rs nor Ds are serious about fixing it. […]