As we reflect on January 29th, 1919, a pivotal moment in history occurred that would teach us a lesson we seem determined to forget – the ratification of the 18th Amendment, ushering in the era of Prohibition. A mere 14 years later, the United States Government admitted its mistake, repealing the amendment and putting an end to a failed experiment that birthed violence, black markets, and tragedy. Now, over a century later, we find ourselves grappling with a similar narrative in the form of the federal government’s war on drugs, particularly the prohibition of cannabis products. The Libertari ..read more

The National Platform Committee will be meeting January 23, 2024 at 9pm Eastern. Topic: LP Platform Committee Kickoff Meeting Time: Jan 23, 2024 08:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89277034014?pwd=bUhJQzcwdWg2TWZ3aHVQZEIvTE5Sdz09 Meeting ID: 892 7703 4014 Passcode: 980795 The interim Chair is Mike Seebeck. Agenda: 1. Roll Call 2. Public Comment 3. Election of Permanent Chair 4. Election of Recording Secretary 5. Set meeting schedule 6. Review of Relevant Convention Rules and Bylaws 7. Adjournment The post Notice of National Platform Committee Meeti ..read more

The national Bylaws and Rules Committee will meet on January 18, 2024, and will be continuing to meet every other Thursday. You must register in advance. When: January 18, 2024 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-ivqz0vHtFXrvlH51tW6_Bx9_gC36Su After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting with a link to the agenda. The discussion list for the Committee can be found here: https://groups.google.com/a/lp.org/g/bylaws-committee-2024 The work of the Comm ..read more

The LNC will hold its monthly e-meeting at 7pm Eastern on February 4, 2024. Advance registration is required and needs to be completed at more than one hour prior to meeting start. Please contact the LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos with any questions at secretary@lp.org When: Feb 4, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldequpj8jHNeeEXhjFSf5m51bB_LtVBsf After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The post Notice of Monthly LNC E-Meeting February 4 ..read more

As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of a man whose unwavering commitment to justice and equality left an indelible mark on the pages of history. Dr. King’s activism, fueled by an unyielding spirit and a dream of a better, more just world, serves as an inspiration for modern libertarians seeking to make a profound difference in their communities. Dr. King’s life was a testament to the transformative power of activism. In an era marked by racial segregation and discrimination, he fearlessly stood against injustice, advocating for civil rights and eq ..read more

The national Bylaws and Convention Rules Committee started early this term and wants to hear from you. To that end, the Committee is hosting a Town Hall to hear your thoughts on the proposals that have already passed the Committee and any ideas on future proposals. This Town Hall will take place on 1/11/24 at 9:00pm Eastern time and will last two hours. If there is any time remaining, the Committee will start its next meeting at the conclusion. The format will be questions and answers between the membership and the Committee. You can view the proposals which have already passed the Committee h ..read more

The national Bylaws and Rules Committee will meet on December 28, 2023, and will be continuing to meet every other Thursday. You must register in advance. When: December 28, 2023 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-ivqz0vHtFXrvlH51tW6_Bx9_gC36Su After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting with a link to the agenda. The discussion list for the Committee can be found here: https://groups.google.com/a/lp.org/g/bylaws-committee-2024 The work of the Co ..read more

The national Bylaws and Rules Committee will meet on November 30, 2023, and will be continuing to meet every other Thursday. You must register in advance. When: December 21, 2023 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-ivqz0vHtFXrvlH51tW6_Bx9_gC36Su After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting with a link to the agenda. The discussion list for the Committee can be found here: https://groups.google.com/a/lp.org/g/bylaws-committee-2024 The work of the Co ..read more

Two and a half centuries ago, on December 16, 1773, a group of ordinary people ignited a spark that would illuminate the path to liberty – the Boston Tea Party. This historic event, born out of frustration with unfair taxation practices and government monopolies, continues to reverberate through the ages and finds resonance in the principles of the modern-day Libertarian Party. In the early days of the American colonies, tensions brewed over taxation without representation. After American patriots nullified the Stamp Act, Britain’s first attempt to tax North American colonists directly, the ..read more

Over the last couple of decades, the ability to monopolize information as a means of controlling public opinion has been eroding. As this takes place and people are increasingly waking to the corrupt nature of our failing systems, a question on many libertarians’ minds is, why aren’t there more of us? We predicted many of the problems currently ailing us, from the Federal Reserve’s influence on inflation, the dangers of mass surveillance, and the folly of interventionist wars. It was almost exclusively libertarians who had the vision and principles to be against COVID-19 policies on day one ..read more