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 […]
Press Releases and Party News
It’s 4/20 — Stand with The LP to #EndTheWarOnDrugs
A few days ago was a Libertarian’s least favorite day of the year, Tax Day. For so many, today is their favorite. So let’s start by saying… Happy 4/20, Libertarians! If you celebrate, we invite you to toke up, chew that edible, and enjoy the day! But wouldn’t it be more enjoyable if our laws […]
Turning Over a New Leaf
As Libertarians, we are accused of being recalcitrant and obstinate. We don’t play well with others and we fight amongst ourselves. Today, we wanted to change that. Today, we wanted to do something nice for once. The Libertarian Party is officially turning over a new leaf. Instead of bashing the government, the 117th Congress, and […]
PRESS RELEASE: WY Gov Signs First Tri-Partisan Piece of Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wyoming Governor holds a formal bill signing for state’s first tri-partisan piece of Legislation Cheyenne, WY — On Wednesday, March 9th, at approximately 2pm MST, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed four bills into law, including HB 81, the state’s first ever tri-partisan piece of legislation. Libertarian Representative Marshall Burt authored […]
The Libertarian Response to the State of the Union
Delivered by LNC Chair, Whitney Bilyeu on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 For just over 230 years, the President of the United States has addressed Congress and the nation to deliver an annual message. This message has been delivered during good times and bad, times of prosperity and times of need, and throughout most of […]
PRESS RELEASE: LP Given Minority Party Status, Committee Appointments In WY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Libertarian Party Given Minority Party Status And Committee Appointments In Wyoming Cheyenne, Wyoming — On Wednesday, February 16, Wyoming House of Representatives Speaker Eric Barlow named the Libertarian Party an official minority party in the state legislature for the first time in state history. This was done when […]
Platform Committee Town Hall on February 24, 2022
The National Platform Committee invites you to come to an open “Town Hall” on February 24, 2022 at 9pm Eastern to discuss platform issues with the Committee. This will be an informal setting, and the Committee can share with you what has been passed out of Committee so far. In order to attend, please click […]
We’re Hiring a Development Director
The National Libertarian Party is beginning the search for a new Development Director to start immediately. Click below for the full job description. We are looking forward to hearing from many qualified candidates! The Libertarian Party is hiring a Development Director!
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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: Libertarian Party calls on US to cut ties with NATO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Libertarian Party calls on US to cut ties with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Alexandria, Virginia — In a statement released on January 26, 2022, the Libertarian Party called on the United States to leave NATO in light of escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and as NATO allies […]
No War With Russia
In February of 1990 U.S. leaders journeyed to Moscow to make an offer to the Soviets. Then Secretary of State James Baker suggested that in exchange for a unified Germany, the U.S. would make “iron-clad guarantees” that NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) would not expand “one inch Eastward.” Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe was […]
The American [Inflation] Plan
On January 19th, 2022, Joe Biden marked the end of his first year as President with a press conference in which he painted a flowery picture of the state of our nation. Included in his rosy report were millions of new jobs, low unemployment, a 30% increase in new business applications, and a “raise” in […]