Originally published in LPNews, 2022 Spring Edition We all came to the Libertarian Party from somewhere, for some reason. We all defend or promote freedom in our own unique ways. Different approaches reach different people who are looking for their new political home. I was never active in any other political party, and always felt […]
Author Archive | Whitney Bilyeu, LNC Chair
School Choice
The education system in America is based on government policies regarding what children should know and be able to do at certain ages. The educational practices therein include requiring students to sit still, walk in straight lines, be quiet, memorize facts, and most importantly — pass standardized tests. The system applies canned instructional programs to […]
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 prison, only one inmate (whose release was negotiated and approved while […]
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 rightly recognizing Georgia’s signature-gathering requirement for third-party candidates seeking non-statewide […]
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 variant. However, instead of offering solutions centered around innovation in healthcare or empowering local […]