The LNC will be meeting on July 11, 2021 beginning at 4pm with the agenda of electing its new mid-term chair. Please contact LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos with any additional questions at 561.523.2250, secretary@lp.org. Libertarian Party is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: LNC Meeting Time: Jul 11, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern […]
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Special Set LNC Meeting June 27, 2021 at 12:00pm Eastern
A special set meeting of the LNC will take place on June 27, 2021 at noon easter with the following topics to be discussed: Resignation of Chair and filling vacancy LNC Meeting scheduled for 9/4-9/5 (no vacancy at GN hotel until Oct) LPNH investigation committee Vacancies on LNC subcommittees Chair’s Advisory Committees Public Comment (limited […]
Libertarian Party Statement Regarding Chair Bishop-Henchman’s Resignation
Joe Bishop-Henchman, currently Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, has informed the LNC of his decision to step down from his position. The LNC has accepted his resignation. Mr. Ken Moellman, Vice Chair, will assume the role of Acting Chair. He issued the following statement: “The Libertarian Party has experienced great progress in recent years and […]
Ballot Initiatives on Cannabis Submitted to Secretary of State
Libertarian Party Launches Set America Free Campaign to Champion Effort (CHEYENNE, WYOMING) – Today, Wyoming State Rep. Marshall Burt and national Libertarian Party officials submitted two (2) ballot initiatives to the Wyoming Secretary of State. The ballot measures aim to accomplish two things: legalize medical cannabis and decriminalize cannabis for personal use. Voters in Wyoming […]
Notification of States Earning Platform and Credentials Committee Seats
Platform Committee The Party Bylaws provide the following for affiliate appointments to the Platform Committee: ARTICLE 11: OTHER COMMITTEES 1. There shall be a Platform Committee, a Bylaws and Rules Committee, and a Credentials Committee for each regular convention. The National Committee shall appoint a temporary chair of each committee to serve until each committee […]
LP Executive Director on Sirius XM
In this interview, Libertarian Party Executive Director Tyler Harris talks about President Biden’s first 100 days, the Democrats’ failures on immigration and criminal justice reform, the Republicans’ failures of fiscal sanity, and the culture of tribalism we live within. He also shares an exciting update on the growth of the Libertarian Party in 2021. LISTEN […]
Libertarian Party Response to Biden Address
In President Biden’s address before Congress Wednesday evening, the American people heard a lot of proposals and promises, but all were based around the same old, exhausted idea — that giving government more power to issue mandates and to move around untold trillions more dollars of our money is the answer to the problems that […]
LNC Meeting June 5-6, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois
The Libertarian National Committee will be meeting on June 5-6, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. This post will be updated as more information is made available. You can always contact the LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos at secretary@lp.org or 561.523.2250 with any questions. Room reservation information is here: What: LNC Meeting 06/05-06/06 Where: Swissotel Chicago 323 […]
Reaction to Derek Chauvin Verdict
With somber hearts, knowing that no verdict or punishment can bring back life that was taken, we are glad to see justice prevail in this case. George Floyd did not need to die. May his family and friends find peace. Many who have lost a loved one to unnecessary police violence never get to see […]
April 2021 Elections — 44% Victories!
Wednesday night, candidate coordinator Cara Schulz announced the exciting results achieved by Libertarian candidates this week. Seven brand new elected Libertarians — for an overall 44% victory rate! Forty-four percent! Thanks to your hard work and generous donations, Libertarian candidates in three states celebrated electoral success this week. As incredibly proud of these wins as […]
LNC Resolution on Vaccine Passports
WHEREAS; the Federal, State, and Local governments of the United States have been inept in the handling of the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic and have not been forthright, righteous, nor consistent in their advice and legislation. WHEREAS; pharmaceutical companies had the vaccine developed for COVID19 disease as early as 72hrs after the DNA sequence was released […]
“Voluntary” Vaccine Passport Imposed By New York Governor’s Office
Originally written by Tony D’Orazio, vice chair of the Libertarian Party of New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a “vaccine passport” that New Yorkers can use to prove vaccination or history of a negative COVID-19 test. The program, called the “Excelsior Pass,” is an app that is being called “not mandatory” […]