NEWS ARTICLES
PRESS RELEASE: LP Given Minority Party Status, Committee Appointments In WY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Libertarian Party Given Minority Party Status And Committee Appointments In Wyoming Cheyenne, Wyoming — On Wednesday, February 16, Wyoming House of Representatives Speaker Eric Barlow named the Libertarian Party an...
Platform Committee Town Hall on February 24, 2022
The National Platform Committee invites you to come to an open "Town Hall" on February 24, 2022 at 9pm Eastern to discuss platform issues with the Committee. This will be an informal setting, and the Committee can share with you what has been passed out of Committee...
We’re Hiring a Development Director
The National Libertarian Party is beginning the search for a new Development Director to start immediately. Click below for the full job description. We are looking forward to hearing from many qualified candidates! ...
PRESS RELEASE: Libertarian Party calls on US to cut ties with NATO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Libertarian Party calls on US to cut ties with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Alexandria, Virginia — In a statement released on January 26, 2022, the Libertarian Party called on the United States to leave NATO in...
Statement: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp Must Close Immediately
Last month the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing regarding the status of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, reviewing its nearly two decade history and the current plans for the site. Since the Biden Administration’s promise almost a year ago to close down the...
Court Rules Against Third Parties and Suppresses Voter Choice in Georgia
In a display of blatant voter suppression and support for duopoly rule, the 11th Circuit Court has overturned a ruling in Georgia and restored one of the worst ballot access laws in the country. In September, a long-awaited ruling was issued by a federal judge...
Libertarian Party Shatters Records as Unprecedented Number of Libertarians Elected to Office
(Alexandria, VA) In a record-setting night, the Libertarian Party nearly doubles its number of elected officials across the country. The party estimates that voters across the United States elected approximately 150 candidates to office last night, with final totals...
Libertarian Party Reaction to Biden’s Six Point COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
“This is not about freedom or personal choice.” -President Biden, 9/9/2021 In what appeared to be a haphazard address to the American people Thursday afternoon, President Biden unveiled his six-pronged COVID-19 mitigation plan aimed at stopping the spread of the Delta...
Whitney Bilyeu on Sirius XM
In this interview, LNC Chair Whitney Bilyeu discusses mask and vaccine mandates, Afghanistan, expanding the draft to women, the governor recall in California, and what is next for the Libertarian Party. LISTEN NOW! If you enjoy hearing leaders in the Libertarian Party...
Regional Trainings are a HUGE Success!
In case you haven't heard yet, the Libertarian Party's regional candidate and affiliate trainings have been a HUGE SUCCESS! Party members and activists just like you are being given to tools to successfully build up their affiliate, or run a campaign that can be...
Libertarian Party Announces New LNC Chair
The Libertarian National Committee has named Whitney Bilyeu from Texas to serve as the new Chair of the LNC. Whitney serves as the current Region 7 Representative to the LNC and is also the current Chair of LPTexas. In addition to serving the Libertarian Party in...
LNC Meeting July 11, 2021 at 4pm Eastern: Election of New Mid-Term Chair
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
“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...
NY Gov. Cuomo announces limited venue reopenings after lawsuit is filed
UPDATE: Just hours after Dani Zoldan publicized his lawsuit against the Cuomo Administration via Larry Sharpe's show, The Sharpe Way, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced entertainment venues in New York would begin reopening with limited capacity starting April 2. Read below...
Affiliate in a Box Contest
Our Affiliate Support Committee has launched their Affiliate in a Box contest! Does your local affiliate have the best toolbox in the Party? Details on how to enter and win at: https://www.lp.org/lp-affiliate-in-a-box-contest/
Release: Indiana GOP Punishes Libertarians for Rainwater Success
CALL TO ACTION: If you are in Indiana use this link to contact your state rep BEFORE 2PM EST today! Ask them to support the Nisly amendment to HB1134 or to push HB 1134 to Study Session! Share for Hoosiers who want to protect voter choice! What's happening in Indiana...
Spike Cohen and Kennedy Discuss Fallout of Capitol Riots
Former Vice-Presidential candidate Spike Cohen appeared Thursday on the FOX Business channel's "Kennedy" to discuss what the fallout may be from the Capitol riots of January 6. "This is what government does: They fail, they use their failure as an excuse to push for...
Statement on Jan. 6th Capitol Violence
On Wednesday, January 6, as the U.S. Capitol building was being breached, Libertarian National Committee Chair Joe Bishop-Henchman issued the following statement: "This is not patriotism. This is not protesting. This is reprehensible violence and aggression and needs...
Maine State Rep. John Andrews Joins the Libertarian Party
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** REP. JOHN ANDREWS JOINS LIBERTARIAN PARTY Maine State Representative John Andrews, announced on Monday that he is joining the Libertarian Party. “I hope that many free thinking and liberty-minded Mainers will join me in taking this step,”...
Maine LP Files Declaration of Intent to Form A Recognized Party
The Maine Libertarian Party recently filed a Declaration of Intent with the Secretary of State's office to get ballot access. To be able to place candidates on the ballot, the party will need to have at least 5,000 registered voters by January 2, 2022. Below is a...
USA Today: Not a Republican, not a Democrat: Wyoming’s Marshall Burt wins Libertarian Party’s first statehouse seat since 2002
From USA Today on November 5, 2020: The Libertarian Party earned a historic victory Tuesday [November 3], clinching a statehouse seat for the first time in nearly two decades. Marshall Burt was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in its 39th district,...