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Civil asset forfeiture is legalized theft by government.

For Immediate Release February 8, 2017 Yesterday, at a meeting with sheriffs, President Trump commented about ruining the career of a Texas legislator that proposed a bill to reform civil asset forfeiture. “We’ll destroy his career,” the President said. The legislator was unnamed and there are several Texas legislators currently proposing bills to reform civil […]

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Libertarian Party wins court case against the FEC

For Immediate Release February 2, 2017 In a victory for more open presidential debates, a US District Court ruled yesterday against the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in Level the Playing Field et al v. Federal Election Commission, in which the Libertarian Party is a co-plaintiff. The judge ruled that the FEC clearly ignored the very […]

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Libertarians cautiously hopeful Trump will reduce regulatory burden

Today Libertarians praised President Donald Trump’s goal of reducing federal government regulations by 75 percent and expressed hope that his plan to counter any new regulation with the elimination of two existing regulations serves to reduce the massive regulatory burden that Americans suffer under today. Libertarians caution that some regulations impose 100 times the burden […]

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Libertarian Party to Muslims: We stand with you.

For Immediate Release January 29, 2017 In the early morning hours of January 28th, a fire broke out in the Victoria Islamic Center in Victoria, TX. It quickly destroyed the whole building. The cause has not officially been determined. Two weeks ago, another mosque, the Islamic Center of Lake Travis, in Austin, TX, burned. Again, […]

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Libertarian Party accuses Senate subcommittee of aiding child sex traffickers

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) “Politicians love to grandstand ‘for the children,’ even when their policies destroy children’s lives,” said Nicholas Sarwark, Chair of the Libertarian Party, in response to a US Senate subcommittee’s dragging representatives of Backpage.com, a classified advertising website, into a hearing. On January 10, the senators succeeded in forcing Backpage to shut […]

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LP to GOP lawmakers: End Obamacare’s individual mandate NOW

Nicholas Sarwark, Chair of the Libertarian Party, released the following statement today: If the GOP is to actually keep its promise to repeal Obamacare, it needs to immediately end the law’s mandate to buy medical insurance, and immediately end any associated tax penalties. Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan proposes voting for repeal today but not ending the mandate for three years, […]

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Ballot Access Battle Ground

Dear Libertarian, We have so much going on in the Libertarian Party that many of our members are not aware of. One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to help change that. I want share with you more of the critical work we are doing on your behalf…work is critical to setting the stage for […]

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LP warns: Cut Sessions short

The Libertarian Party warns U.S. senators to quickly reject the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for the position of attorney general. “Jeff Sessions is preposterously unfit for the highest law-enforcement position in the land,” said Nicholas Sarwark, chair of the Libertarian National Committee. “For one, he’s an unyielding Drug Warrior in a war that the […]

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LP congratulates Perry for opportunity to abolish Department of Energy

A modest congratulation The Libertarian Party extends a hearty congratulations to Gov. Rick Perry for his announced nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Department of Energy. “Gov. Perry has a rare opportunity to head one of the agencies he pledged to abolish,” said Nicholas Sarwark, Chair of the Libertarian Party. “Even though most […]

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Last LP t-shirt sale of the year!

We have just a few 2016 #LegalizeFreedom shirts left! 50% off while supplies last. Limited sizes available. Short-sleeved and long-sleeved versions available. Also on sale, for more than 50% off, is our short-sleeved retro shirt. Get these and more Libertarian gear at LPStore.org!

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Victory!

Nicholas Sarwark, Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, made the following remarks in New Mexico at the Election Night celebration for the Libertarian presidential ticket. Hello Libertarians! It is an honor to stand here on this stage tonight after the two greatest candidates that the Libertarian Party has ever had! …the candidates that have had […]

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