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Three Libertarians running in one Indiana town council

Three Indiana Libertarian Party candidates were the focus of an article this week in the News and Tribune. Greg Hertzsch is running for the Clarksville Town Council district 1, Russell Brooksbank for district 2, and Thomas Keister for district 3. Mr. Brooksbank, the Clark County, IN vice-chair, said he believes Libertarian candidates bring smaller government to […]

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Poll: What religion are Libertarians?

Dear Libertarian, The First Amendment to the Constitution says “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . .” In religion, as in all things, Libertarians are a diverse group. I think this is one of the great beauties of Libertarianism. We have devout Christians working side-by-side […]

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Elected Libertarian blocks blight ordinance

At the July meeting of the Planning Commission in Westbrook, Connecticut, to which Libertarian Joshua Katz was elected in 2013, the Commission received a referral from the Selectman, asking it to approve a proposed Blight Ordinance to proceed to a town meeting. The ordinance would grant large amounts of arbitrary power to staff to declare […]

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Libertarians Working For You show, with Andy Bakker, Mark Anderson, Brian Suojanen, and Marty Swinnery

Last Wednesday’s episode (7/15/2015) of Libertarians Working For You hosted by Arvin Vohra is now available online, with guests: Andy Bakker, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, 46th district Mark Anderson, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates 33rd district Brian Suojanen, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates 87th district Marty Swinney, chair of the […]

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LNC Meeting July 18-19, 2015 in Alexandria, VA

The Libertarian National Committee meets in Alexandria, VA, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. Location and hotel details: https://www.lp.org/jul15-lnc-meeting The LNC will attempt to stream the meeting live on the Internet. Preliminary schedule (subject to change): Saturday, July 18, 2015: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Sunday, July 19, 2015: If agenda completed […]

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Libertarians Sarwark and Johnson slam Trump

Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark and 2012 Libertarian for President Gov. Gary Johnson had pithy things to say about Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Nicholas Sarwark has a question for Mr. Trump​ Gov. Gary Johnson says Donald Trump is appealing to “racist” voters

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New Hampshire Libertarians testify in ballot access trial

Two New Hampshire libertarians, Rich Tamasso and John Babiarz, testified for over four hours on July 13 at the second hearing for a lawsuit between the New Hampshire LP and the New Hampshire Secretary of State. The lawsuit is challenging a 2014 law that says no one can start a party petition drive until January 1 of […]

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LPHQ anniversary party on July 18; see video from last year!

Next week, the Libertarian National Committee and the Libertarian Party of Northern Virginia will host a reception to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of the party’s David F. Nolan Memorial Headquarters. You won’t want to miss this if you’re in the area! Admission is free though contributions to help pay off the mortgage […]

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Libertarians Working For You show, with Jason Weinman, Damien Caillault, Beth Vest, and Boyd Kendall

Today’s episode (7/8/2015) of Libertarians Working For You hosted by Arvin Vohra is now available online, with guests: Jason Weinman, Outreach Director of the Nevada LP Damien Caillault, candidate for the New Jersey Assembly, 27th district Beth Vest, chair of the National Organization of Libertarian Women Boyd Kendall, candidate for the Mississippi Senate, 51st district Click here to […]

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