David Jackson, communications director for the Ohio Libertarian Party, was interviewed for Watchdog.org about the party’s newfound ballot access in Ohio and its candidate Travis Irvine’s possible effect on the close race for governor. From the article, “Libertarian ballot access could affect Ohio governor race,” by Tyler Arnold (July 19): The Libertarian Party of Ohio […]
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The social media teaser for a recent New York Times article paints a grim portrait of the economic prospects for aging Baby Boomers: “Vanishing pensions. Soaring medical expenses. Inadequate savings. The rate of older Americans filing for bankruptcy has tripled since 1991.” A study by the Consumer Bankruptcy Project shows that, for people aged 65 […]
The Libertarian Party has four new officeholders, three Libertarians who won elective office in Tennessee —two new county commissioners and a mayor. In Tennessee, arduous ballot access laws make it nearly impossible to get on the ballot as a Libertarian. So, these three enterprising Libertarians ran as independents and were successful at the ballot box. […]
Look at all that gold! Congrats to all of the many people responsible for this, including the Johnson campaign who achieved ballot access for us in 37 of these states. Though not qualified for statewide offices, Alabama has four Libertarians on the ballot and Tennessee is running two as Independents this November. We are in […]
The Toledo Blade is applauding the recent easing of ballot-access restrictions imposed on alternative parties. They credit 2016 Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson with having paved the way for Ohio voters to have far more choices in future elections, and they point out also the protectionist motives behind such restrictions. Here’s what the paper said […]
From the Florida Libertarian Party (LPF) on July 31: Sacha DuBearn, past director for the Libertarian Party of Miami-Dade, was sworn in as councilman on the Coconut Grove Village Council last night. DuBearn, a local entrepreneur, will complete a four-year term caused by a vacancy. LPF Chairman and long-time DuBearn friend Marcos Miralles says the […]
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Kratom is derived from the leaves of mitragyna speciosa, a tropical tree related to coffee and native to Southeast Asia. It has been used as a traditional medicine in those areas for centuries. Its users testify that it is an effective pain reliever, alleviates opiate drug withdrawal symptoms, lifts moods, promotes energy, eases anxiety, relieves […]
Rest in peace, Andrea Rich by David Boaz Our friend, supporter, and ally Andrea Rich passed away on Wednesday in Philadelphia after a 19-year battle with lung cancer. We’re going to miss very much her warmth, her generosity, her valuable and occasionally pointed suggestions, and her enthusiasm for liberty. Our thoughts are especially with her […]
Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years for the so-called crime of creating and operating Silk Road, a website that facilitated anonymous transactions. Among the goods allegedly traded there were cannabis and other drugs. The U.S Supreme Court refused to hear Ulbricht’s appeal in June, which leaves only one route to […]
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In a July 25 press conference, President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announced, “We agreed today, first of all, to work together toward zero tariffs, zero non-tariff barriers, and zero subsidies on non-auto industrial goods.” Although eliminating all tariffs and trade barriers is a worthwhile goal, Trump’s recent trade war tactics aren’t […]
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