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Mises Caucus Core Values and Culture

For some time, there has been interest in the influence of the so-called Mises Caucus on the Libertarian Party.  Recently, Third Party Watch was supplied by an anonymous source with a series of documents, which we believe to be authentic, outlining the organization and structure of that group.  Over the next few days, we will present a series of these…

Donate to the Derivative Suits Against the LNC

Nick Sarwark writes: Derivative Suit Against Angela McArdle and the LNC “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” – Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis Angela McArdle is corrupt and violating her fiduciary duty to the Libertarian National Committee. Region 7 Representative Beth Vest and Former LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos have both filed lawsuits against Angela McArdle. According…

Dasbach Submits Amicus on Harlos Appeal

Long time Libertarian activist Steve Dasbach, who has been very closely involved for many years with ensuring that our Presidential candidate appears on general election ballots across America, has submitted to the Libertarian Party Judicial Committee an amicus brief discussing how the Libertarian Party has normally worked to ensure that our Presidential candidate appears on as many general election ballots…

Opinion: LNC Fusionism

A post from Daniel Windham The Editor anticipates that this Opinion Piece will be controversial.  Longer responders will better be published as Opinion Pieces, not comments, and should be sent to the Editor, George Phillies, phillies@4liberty.net. We do edit lightly for spelling and grammar. Fusionism as the New Underlying Philosophy of the Libertarian Party: Where Do We Go From Here?…

Michigan Libertarian Lawsuits Progress

Here is what Michigan Chair Mike Saliba told his Libertarian supporters:   Michigan Libertarians – Official Communication From Your Elected Board 11/26/2024 Dear Michigan Libertarians and Supporters of the Saliba Board, I am writing to update you on a significant development regarding the ongoing legal battle between the Michigan Libertarians and the Libertarian National Committee (LNC). Last week, District Judge…

Warfare Against Third Parties

The attention of readers is drawn to Matt Taibbi’s substack column https://www.racket.news/p/the-democrats-dirty-tricks-playbook and schemes used to disable various third party candidates. As I warned in a comment there, and as I shall comment editorially here, scattered about though all political parties are people whose mental stability leaves something to be desired.  Some of these people may see news like this…

LNC In-Person Meeting Is December 7

The next LNC Meeting is the budget meeting, December 7, to be held in Rhode Island.  We note that the new LNC Interim Secretary is launching report collection, and quote his letter: Greetings All, The Chair and I will work on prepping the agenda for the upcoming in-person meeting in Rhode Island. If any of you would like to update…

LNC ExComm Recommends Budget

The Treasurer said that the numbers will permit a minimally functional National Committee next year. The budget calls for $900,000 in general income and $220,000 from the joint fundraising committee.  The $220,000 that is assumed to be received from the Kennedy Victory Fund agreement was particularly amusing. The ExComm currently has six members. Rutherford was not present. Ford was at…

More Filings in Derivative Lawsuits

The LNC tries to argue that Vest’s suit filing is invalid. Harlos submits an amended filing on her suit.