On Dec. 7, 2009, the Libertarian Party of New York (LPNY) State Committee passed a resolution supporting a lawsuit seeking to end corporate welfare via the New York State Constitution. "The LPNY endorses the Stop The Pork Lawsuit filed by Jim Ostrowski to enforce the prohibition in the State Constitution against grants or loans of […]
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Resolution Condemning Domestic Deployment of the U.S. Military
For Immediate Release Monday, December 8, 2008 The following resolution was passed by the Libertarian National Committee on Dec. 7, 2008 at its quarterly board meeting: RESOLUTION CONDEMNING DOMESTIC DEPLOYMENT OF THE U.S. MILITARY WHEREAS , the domestic deployment of 20,000 uniformed military personnel planned by the United States government undermines the Posse Comitatus Act […]
The Hill Asks: "Have the Big Three Made a Strong Enough Case for a Bailout?"
For Immediate Release Saturday, December 6, 2008 The Libertarian Party Says: “No.” The ‘Big Three’ are back on the Hill, and this time the question is whether they can make a strong enough case in order to receive billions of dollars in taxpayer-backed loans to save their companies from bankruptcy. Despite all the trappings of […]
What Can the LP Do For You?
As a political party, we run candidates every November that wish to be elected to office in order to push public policy in a Libertarian direction. However, there is more to the Libertarian Party than just running candidates for office. We are also one of the leading advocacy groups for libertarian policy in the United […]
LP Social Networks
Down at the bottom-right of the Web site, we have our list of Social Networking sites. I would once again like to invite you to check out and join these networks. Our Facebook and
Barr Condemns Government Plans for Domestic Troop Deployment
For Immediate Release Thursday, December 4, 2008 Had Warned of Such Domestic Military Involvement Since 1993 Waco Tragedy Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr says government plans to deploy 20,000 uniformed soldiers inside the United States “ignores all the tragic lessons we have learned from using the U.S. military in domestic crises.” “When combat troops are […]
Domestic Deployment of Troops Concerning
For Immediate Release Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Says Americans will be more vulnerable to rights violations Libertarian Party National Chairman William Redpath calls a plan by the federal government to deploy 20,000 uniformed soldiers inside the United States “further evidence of a disturbing trend of militarism in today’s society.” According to reports from the Washington […]
A Message to Obama
Today’s "Monday Message" is primarily one for President-Elect Barack Obama. Though the Bush administration, which has undoubtedly been one of the worst in American history, will be leaving office on Jan. 20, there is little room for celebration as Obama looks to take over as commander-in-chief. Obama’s attitude towards wealth, the marketplace and economics is […]
December LNC Meeting Agenda
Libertarian National Committee, Inc. December 6-7, 2008 Meeting Agenda San Diego, California Saturday, December 6, 2008 & Sunday, December 7, 2008 Call to Order (8:00 AM) Moment of Reflection – 1 minute Opportunity for Public Comment – 10 minutes Credentials Report and Paperwork Check (Secretary) – 5 minutes Report of Potential Conflicts of Interest […]
Free Market Heroes, Vol. 3: John A. Allison
Not everyone is born a freedom-loving Constitutionalist. If they were, there would be no need for the Libertarian Party. Unfortunately, the fight for less government is as much a legislative process as it is an education process. In fact, the legislative process is much easier when there is an educated electorate, who elects qualified and […]
Obama’s new “Raw Deal”
"The 1930s recession became the Great Depression because policymakers didn’t take the necessary actions," said Democratic economic adviser Jared Bernstein in a recent Washington Post article.
Free Market Heroes, Vol. 2: Rick Berman
When it comes to your life and government regulation, the government has two rules. The first: Government is never wrong. The second: Should there be an exception to the first rule, government was at least trying to do the right thing, so it is still right. Even after growing up, going to college and becoming […]