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Wes Benedict returns as executive director for national LP; Carla Howell becomes political director

Wes Benedict, Executive Director Libertarian National Committee Wes Benedict, formerly from Texas, has returned to the national LP headquarters to resume his previous position as executive director for the Libertarian National Committee. His focus is on fundraising, LNC project oversight, and general management. Carla Howell, who served as executive director from December 2011 through July […]

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Wes Benedict’s Speech at TSA Full-Body Scanner Conference

Given at "The Stripping of Freedom: A Careful Scan of TSA Security Procedures"January 6, 2011Carnegie Institute for Sciences, 1530 P Street NW, Washington, DCI’d like to thank the Electronic Privacy Information Center for putting together this conference and for pulling together a diverse group of panelists. My name is Wes Benedict. I’m the Executive Director […]

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Wes Benedict streaming live on the internet and CSPAN

On January 6th, Wes Benedict will be participating in a panel discussion on the TSA’s new security procedures. The conference is sponsored by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), and is titled "The Stripping of Freedom: A Careful Scan of TSA Security Procedures." You can watch the event live  here

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Wes Benedict interviewed by Truthout

LP Executive Director Wes Benedict was interviewed recently by Truthout about the role of the Libertarian Party. Wes Benedict, executive director of the Washington, DC-based Libertarian Party, says the Libertarian anti-war ticket is essential to kindling interest from both sides of the aisle. According to Benedict, the Libertarian Party has filled the vacuum on both […]

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Politico asks Wes Benedict about Gary Johnson

The political news site Politico.com suggests that "Gary Johnson emerges as the next Ron Paul." Johnson is a former New Mexico governor. The story quotes LP Executive Director Wes Benedict: What seems clear is that for now Johnson has no plan to leave the GOP. He resisted a draft effort from the Libertarian Party leading […]

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