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For Immediate Release Friday, August 12, 2011 WASHINGTON – On August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon gave a speech announcing what would be known as his “New Economic Policy.” The speech led directly to the formation of the Libertarian Party. In the speech, Nixon announced two measures that were of particular concern to libertarians. First, […]

For Immediate Release Wednesday, August 10, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party (LP) Executive Director Wes Benedict spoke today about the presidential aspirations of Texas Governor Rick Perry. Benedict’s speech may be viewed online here. A transcript of the speech follows: I have a message for Rick Perry and the American people. My name is Wes […]

For Immediate Release Tuesday, August 2, 2011 WASHINGTON – On January 17, 2011, the Libertarian Party (LP) asked the 90,000 readers of its weekly email message to take a poll asking, “When will we know that Republicans successfully fooled the Tea Partiers?” 59% of respondents chose the option, “When they raise the debt limit without […]

For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 27, 2011 WASHINGTON – As Republicans and Democrats in Washington continue chewing the scenery in their ‘Debt Limit Theater,’ Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: “Everything I’ve heard from Washington politicians about the debt limit is nonsense. I propose the simplest option: Do nothing. Don’t raise […]

For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 19, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle release the following statement today: “As I have watched this tabloid phone-hacking scandal unfold, I have been reminded about how delicate our privacy is, and how vulnerable we are to government intrusion into our lives. “If it’s so easy for journalists […]

For Immediate Release Thursday, July 7, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: “A lot of people feel like Casey Anthony got off easy. I feel the same way about our members of Congress. “These folks violate their solemn oath to uphold the Constitution on a daily basis. Most […]

For Immediate Release Thursday, June 23, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle responded to President Obama’s June 22 speech with the following comments today: “President Obama’s speech was disappointing, but not surprising. The withdrawals he announced are painfully inadequate. Obama’s withdrawals, even if they are carried out as he described, will still leave […]

For Immediate Release Friday, June 17, 2011 WASHINGTON – June 17, 2011 is the 40th anniversary of America’s War on Drugs. Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: “On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a ‘War on Drugs,’ which has become a relentless violation of the lives and property of […]

For Immediate Release Monday, June 13, 2011 WASHINGTON – John Hospers, the Libertarian Party’s first presidential nominee in 1972, died on June 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 93. Hospers became the Libertarian Party’s first nominee for U.S. President at its first national convention in Colorado on June 18, 1972. Hospers […]

For Immediate Release Friday, June 10, 2011 WASHINGTON – While supporting steps taken over the past several years to end the unequal treatment of gays in the area of marriage, Libertarians say a just society is one in which no law depends on one’s sexual identity. “Permitting couples to marry when they are of the […]

For Immediate Release Friday, June 3, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today regarding the ongoing debate about the future of Medicare: “Republican Paul Ryan’s plan to ‘privatize’ Medicare is just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. “If Congressman Ryan is so worried about the cost of Medicare, […]

For Immediate Release Friday, May 27, 2011 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: “Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats in Congress joined hands to renew several provisions of the Patriot Act. These provisions are unconstitutional and violate our right to freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. “These provisions should be repealed, […]