On April 23, the Oklahoma Senate passed H.B. 2134 by a vote of 28-16. The bill had already passed the House, but because the Senate added some additional provisions, it must return to the House. The bill lowers the number of signatures for a newly-qualifying party from 5 percent of the last vote cast, to […]
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Libertarian Party applauds Ron Paul suing IRS, calls for end of income tax
Watch on YouTube! The Libertarian Party applauds Dr. Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty (CFL) for filing suit against the IRS. The counterattack comes after the agency fined CFL for its refusal to disclose its donors as a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization. Political Director Carla Howell said on RT TV, “It’s amazing after all the news that’s […]
New LP convention speakers — Register Today!
Last November, I traveled and spoke to European Libertarian groups in Moscow and in Madrid. The latest additions to our speaker lineup come from contacts I made during his trip. Vera Kichanova is a libertarian elected official and activist who has been described as one of “Putin’s Unruly Children.” In 2012, she was elected as […]
Missouri LP places 30 candidates on primary ballot
Dr. Cisse Spragins Chair, LPMO The Missouri Libertarian Party will have 30 candidates on the primary election ballot this August. Once again, the Missouri LP is running a full slate of candidates for federal offices. The LPMO has run a full slate of federal candidates in each general election going back to 1996, except in […]
Federal LP candidates lining up to end income tax, cut spending to 1998 level
By Carla HowellLP Political Director Libertarian candidates running for federal office in 2014 boldly pledge to give Americans what they desperately want and need: a balanced budget, radically lower taxes, and massive reductions in government overspending. American taxpayers: How would you like to get back every dollar you pay in federal income taxes — every […]
New Libertarian stickers, 2 for $5 or 20 cents in bulk
We’re happy to offer you this new bright blue Libertarian bumper sticker! Click here to order, or go to LPstore.org (our new supplies website). The prices are: 2 for $5.00 (that’s $2.50 each) 10 for $10.00 (that’s $1.00 each) 100 for $29.95 (that’s 30 cents each) 900 for $180.00 (that’s 20 cents each) Spring is […]
LPNC holds first ever candidate forum for U.S. Senate
Making a new splash in federal politics, the Libertarian Party of North Carolina reported on its first candidate forum for U.S. Senate in a recent press release: The Libertarian Party of North Carolina held its first ever U.S. Senate candidate forum April 5 during the annual state convention in Durham. Candidates Tim D’Annunzio of Raeford […]
Libertarian Party responds to Republican weekly address on unemployment, jobs training
Carla Howell, political director for the national Libertarian Party, made a statement to Press TV on April 6 in response to Republicans attacking President Barack Obama about high unemployment. It can be listened to here. Here’s a summary of what was said: On April 5 in the Republican weekly address, Sen. Tim Scott criticized President […]
Battle for Libertarian ballot access in Ohio rages on
The Libertarian Party of Ohio (LPO) is appealing the ballot access case for Libertarian governor candidate Charlie Earl to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals after a judge ruled on March 19 to toss the Libertarians off the primary ballot. On March 21, the Sixth Circuit agreed to expedite the case. Here’s the LPO news release: LPO appeals Earl case to […]
Libertarian Tonie Nathan, first woman in U.S. history to receive an electoral vote, dies at 91
Theodora “Tonie” Nathan, the 1972 Libertarian Party candidate for vice president, passed away on the morning of March 20, 2014, at the age of 91. Nathan was a charter member of the national Libertarian Party, which was founded in 1971, inspired largely by the philosophical vision of Ayn Rand. At the first Libertarian Party presidential […]
Washington Times: Libertarians strut their stuff
From Washington Times column March 19, 2014: Libertarians strut their stuff: ‘We pay for our own conventions’ While the major political parties strike threatening poses and hiss at one another, the Libertarians have already organized a national convention set for late June in Columbus, Ohio — ironically a city under heavy consideration as a site […]
2014 Columbus national convention website live!
Dear Friend of Liberty, The much anticipated 2014 Columbus Libertarian National Convention website is now live and taking Early Bird registrations! Our national convention will run June 26–29, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. I hope you’ll visit the registration page and purchase a discounted convention package today. I recommend the Gold Package! Other than Election Day, […]