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Gov. Gary Johnson announced his campaign for U.S. Senate at an Aug. 16 press conference in Albuquerque, N.M.

Libertarians plan to win this November

Libertarian Party candidates throughout the United States are walking the walk necessary to win elections this fall, at all levels of government. Gov. Gary Johnson announced his campaign for U.S. Senate at an Aug. 16 press conference in Albuquerque, N.M. In a recently announced high-profile race, former two-term New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is running […]

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Freedom in the 50 States

What would elected Libertarians do?

Voters often ask Libertarians what they would actually do to change policy if they were elected. What would a Libertarian society look like? It’s a fair question. Through research, campaigning, press releases, and other forms of outreach, Libertarians at all levels do work on explaining the nuts and bolts of how to promote freedom through […]

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Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!

Immigrants benefit the United States

In a recent story, the Orlando Sentinel wrote about a local official who had quoted the libertarian-leaning former radio host Neal Boortz when he tweeted, “name just ONE country that was improved in ANY WAY by the addition of more Muslims.” The answer is easy: The United States. This country is home to countless success […]

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Arvin Vohra in suit tie, speaking at lectern labeled 'Libertarian National Convention' and bearing the national Libertarian Party torch-eagle logo (color photo)

2020 Libertarian presidential candidate urges pardons of Snowden, Ulbricht

Libertarian 2018 senatorial and 2020 presidential candidate Arvin Vohra was featured in Bitcoin.com News, who described him as a “principled libertarian firecracker” and lauded his pledge to, if elected president, immediately pardon nonviolent, victimless, so-called criminals. From the article, “U.S. presidential candidate would pardon Snowden, Ulbricht on first day,” by C. Edward Kelso (July 7): Former […]

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Murray Sabrin for U.S. Senate

Ron Paul endorses Murray Sabrin for US Senator from NJ

Former congressman and three-time presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul has endorsed Libertarian candidate Murray Sabrin for U.S. Senator from New Jersey. “I am pleased to endorse my good friend of 35 years Murray Sabrin for United States Senate,” Paul wrote in a statement. “Murray’s dedication to, and knowledge of, the principles of liberty will make […]

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U.S. Senate candidate Sabrin makes the rounds, interviewing on News 12, 101.5 FM, Tom Woods

Dr. Murray Sabrin, the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, has been making the media rounds in New Jersey following his appearance at the Libertarian national convention in New Orleans earlier this month. Sabrin, an author and professor of finance at Ramapo College, was interviewed on July 6 on the “Power and Politics” television show […]

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Time to boldly declare our independence, once again

by Arvin Vohra Two hundred and forty-two years ago, the founders of this nation decided to overthrow their government. Today is more than a day to celebrate that decision. It is a day to remind ourselves to carry on their tradition of overthrow in our hearts, in our minds, and in our actions. The myth […]

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2018 Libertarian National Convention

Libertarian presidential hopefuls: Now there are 2 … or 3?

Both Adam Kokesh and Gov. Bill Weld have been appearing at numerous state Libertarian Party conventions this year, and now both have attended the party’s biennial national convention, which ran through July 3 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. Kokesh has announced he will seek the Libertarian Party nomination for president. Although Weld has […]

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The United States should both avoid entangling alliances and abandon its attempts to act as policeman for the world.

Stay out of Syria and other impulsive wars

On April 13, President Donald Trump addressed the nation to announce that he had ordered missile strikes on Syria. His rationale: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had used chemical weapons to kill civilians in Douma, a rebel-held suburb of Damascus. Assad, along with his Russian and Iranian allies, denied the use of chemical weapons. The Syrian […]

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All persons are entitled to keep the fruits of their labor. We call for the repeal of the income tax, the abolishment of the Internal Revenue Service and all federal programs and services not required under the U.S. Constitution.

Slash federal spending to make Tax Day less painful

For the 56 percent of Americans who pay federal income taxes, April 17 will be a painful day. That pain may be lessened slightly because the Internal Revenue Service has been nibbling away at payroll withholding taxes, but the sad fact is that the income tax represents only a portion of the pain we actually […]

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Libertarian Sabrin garners news coverage, op-ed, in challenge to Menendez for U.S. senate in N.J.

Star-Ledger affiliate NJ.com reported on Jan. 25 that author and Ramapo College finance professor Murray Sabrin has declared he will run for U.S. Senate, and credited him as the first candidate to announce a 2018 challenge to Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez (D–NJ), who was first appointed to the seat in 2006. Sabrin has wasted no time […]

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