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by William Redpath (originally published in the December 2009 issue of LP News) I can’t know what each of you thought when you read the headline above, but probably the most charitable thought was “Poor Bill Redpath. He almost made it to the end of his second term as Chair before he cracked up.” Please […]

The Libertarian Party headquarters in Washington, DC has received various reports that Michael Badnarik, the 2004 nominee for President, has suffered a heart attack and has been hospitalized in Wisconsin. William Redpath, Chairman of the Libertarian National Committee (LNC), commented, "While initial indications are that this is possibly a serious heart attack, we’re hoping that […]

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December 21, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, It’s the time of year when we see "Happy Holidays!" everywhere. I know some people don’t like that phrase, but I think it indicates the variety of religious practices we have in America, which in turn shows that we enjoy significant freedom of religion.

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 […]

In the campaign for the special election to replace the late Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, Libertarian candidate Joe Kennedy is making waves. (Joe Kennedy is not related to Edward Kennedy, and will appear on the ballot as an independent.) The Democratic candidate wants Kennedy included in all debates — the Republican candidate seems to be […]

December 14, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, Tomorrow, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day. I don’t know how much we’ll hear about it in the media, but you and I know how important the Bill of Rights is. The Founders recognized that it was important to be specific about what government must not do. […]

Martha Coakley, the Massachusetts Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator, has indicated that she favors, and may insist on, including Libertarian Joe Kennedy in candidate debates. Kennedy will officially appear as an independent on the ballot. He is not related to the late Senator Edward Kennedy. The special election will be held on January 19, 2010. […]

Libertarian Patty Tweedle has filed to run in the special election for Missouri State House, District 62. The election will be held on February 2, 2010. From Friends of Patty Tweedle: Branson, MO — With the departure of Rep. Dennis Wood, the special election for the 62nd House District will include a Libertarian challenger. Patty […]

Dear Friend of Liberty, The Libertarian Party was founded 38 years ago on December 11, 1971. One of the founders, David Nolan, remains active within the party and is slated to speak at our 2010 National Convention in St. Louis over Memorial Day weekend. (Details for the convention, including prices and registration options, will be […]

Libertarian Taylor Bryant is running in the January 5 special election for Georgia State Senator, District 22. Mr. Bryant will face three Democrats in the election. There will be no Republicans, independents, or other party candidates in the election. If no candidate gets a majority, a runoff will be held on February 2. Visit Taylor […]