A page for 2016 Libertarian Party Presidential candidates is now available on the LP.org website: www.LP.org/candidates/presidential-candidates-2016. The page can be accessed under the Elections tab on the main menu. The Libertarian Party recognizes 2016 Presidential candidates who have campaign websites, are dues-paying members of the LP, have met all U.S. Constitutional requirements to serve in office […]
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Libertarians Working For You show on what an elected Libertarian official can accomplish with Matt Schutter, and on crony capitalism with Marty Swinney
Today’s episode (9/16/2015) of Libertarians Working For You hosted by Arvin Vohra is now available online, with guests elected Libertarian Auditor for Penn Forest Township Matt Schutter and New Mexico LP chair Marty Swinney. Click here to listen.
New Libertarian Logo Polo Shirt
I love my new polo shirt with the new Libertarian Party logo on it so much that I wanted to rush this offer out to you! I think you’ll like it too. It’s a professional-looking shirt in dark gray with the new Libertarian Party logo on the chest. Because it’s made of performance material, it helps […]
Libertarians versus Donald Trump
For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 16, 2015 No hair jokes, just issues. Nicholas Sarwark, Chair of the Libertarian National Committee issued the following statement: Libertarianism is the idea that you have the right to pursue happiness in any way you wish as long as it doesn’t hurt people or take their stuff. We support the […]
Oklahoma’s Libertarians look to give voters another choice in ’16 election
Red Dirt Report, an online Oklahoma news publication, ran an article last week on the Libertarian Party’s petitioning effort in Oklahoma. The last year that a Libertarian was on the ballot in the State of Oklahoma was 2000, when Harry Browne ran as a Libertarian against Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore. Ever […]
How Your Vote Matters to Black Lives
For Immediate Release Monday, September 14, 2015 The Libertarian Party applauds the efforts of Campaign Zero to go beyond merely protesting the injustices perpetrated by law enforcement on citizens of the United States to proposing specific, well thought-through changes in government policy. They include: Prohibiting excessive use of police force Ending the use of military […]
Libertarians Working For You show on tax cuts, with Michael Vogt, Andy Bakker, and Marty Swinney
Today’s episode (9/9/2015) of Libertarians Working For You hosted by Arvin Vohra is now available online, with guests: Michael Vogt, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana chair Andy Bakker, Virginia LP candidate for the House of Delegates 46th district Marty Swinney, New Mexico LP chair Click here to listen.
Libertarians Working For You show, with Daniel Hayes, Gregory Todd Rice, and Damien Caillault
Today’s episode (9/2/2015) of Libertarians Working For You hosted by Arvin Vohra is now available online, with guests: Daniel Hayes, Libertarian National Committee region seven alternate representative Gregory Todd Rice, Virginia LP 2015 candidate for the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors District 4 Damien Caillault, New Jersey LP 2015 candidate for the 27th assembly district Click here to […]
Union Leader sides with Libertarians in protest of NH court ruling
The Union Leader, the newspaper of record in New Hampshire, voiced its disapproval of a court ruling which struck down a Libertarian Party lawsuit against a new law restricting ballot access. Adding to the state’s burdensome signature requirement for a party to qualify for the ballot, the new law forbids collecting signatures before January 1 of […]
Speaking opportunity for 2016 LP Presidential candidates
The North and South Dakota Libertarian Party convention will be held on Saturday, November 7 in Mandan, North Dakota. Any 2016 Libertarian Party Presidential candidate, and anyone considering running for the LP Presidential nomination who attends the convention will be given a chance to address the group. If you are a candidate or possible candidate […]
U.S. District Court Upholds New Hampshire Law that Makes it Illegal to Circulate Party Petition in Odd Years
Yesterday, a U.S. District Court judge upheld a 2014 New Hampshire law that makes it illegal for a group to circulate a petition in odd years to get itself on the ballot. The New Hampshire party petition is one of the most difficult in the nation, requiring 3% of the last gubernatorial vote and providing no cover […]
Libertarians Working For You show, with Carla Howell
Guest Carla Howell, Political Director of the Libertarian National Committee, goes after the FDA in today’s episode (8/26/2015) of “Libertarians Working For You,” hosted by Arvin Vohra, now available online, Her segments starts at 26:32. In the first segment of the show, Vohra discusses free-market alternatives to high-priced college education. Click here to listen.