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Mexico Ex-President Fox Calls for Drug Legalization
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising cartel-related violence.
Just Say Now petition to Facebook to change ad policy on marijuana legalization
As explained in our press release, the Libertarian Party is encouraging individuals to protest the decision made by Facebook to refuse advertisements that advocate for the legalization of marijuana. As noted by Wes Benedict, "We recognize Facebook’s right to control their content and censor whoever they want. But we’re also exercising our First Amendment right […]
Libertarian Party protests Facebook censorship of its marijuana legalization ad
For Immediate Release Wednesday, August 25, 2010 WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party (LP) is protesting the decision by Facebook to refuse advertisements that advocate for the legalization of marijuana. The LP had been running a highly successful Facebook ad to express its support of marijuana legalization, but Facebook banned the ad about a week after […]
Ron Paul, former LP Presidential candidate, supports property rights of Islamic cultural Center supporters
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20014453-503544.html Libertarian Congressman Ron Paul is breaking with many of his fellow Republicans – among them his son Rand – to support the creation of the planned Islamic cultural center near the former site of the World Trade Center that has come to be known as the "ground zero mosque."
LP Monday Message: How to handle Ronald Reagan?
August 23, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, As the 2010 election approaches, a lot of Republican politicians are trying to posture as government-cutters, and they often hold up Ronald Reagan as an example. But although Reagan often talked about supporting smaller government, most Libertarians know that in practice he did exactly the opposite. For example:
An evening with JD Hayworth
Last night I attended a rally for J.D. Hayworth, the right-wing Republican challenger to John McCain. I did so only because I was invited by his Southern Arizona Coordinator, and I wanted to see what kind of support he’s drawing, what their issues are, and so forth.
Pennsylvania Libertarian candidates pushed off the ballot
(Above: Lou Jasikoff, chairman of the Northeast Pennsylvania Libertarians, discusses the problem on the Sue Henry show)
Libertarian candidate Alex Snitker resigns day job to focus on campaign
Libertarian Alex Snitker is running for U.S. Senate in Florida. His campaign sent the following in an August 18 press release: …The underdog candidate admits that he’s taking a major financial risk by sacrificing his paycheck to put all his efforts into his Senate bid. Unlike his rivals, who have much of their personal expenses […]
Republican Precinct Chair endorses Libertarian John Jay Myers for Congress
Texas Libertarian John Jay Myers is running for U.S. Representative in the 32nd District. A local Republican Party precinct chair endorsed Myers recently, writing this:
New York Libertarian candidate Warren Redlich comments on mosque controversy
Libertarian candidate Art Lampitt needs help to enter debates
Libertarian Arthur Forest Lampitt, Jr. is running for Governor of Nevada. His campaign writes: With less than three months to go until the General Election, we really need your help. Did you know that candidates are being excluded from DEBATES if they have not raised enough money? That’s right! KLAS-TV 8 News NOW, the Las […]
