We had had our URL and nameserver registration with Google. Recently, Google transferred those activities to another company, which apparently did an automated transfer of our registration to their machines. For unclear reasons, the other company reset the nameserver list — the datum that tells your computer where to look on the internet for our web site — to their…
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An Analysis by Nicholas Sarwark Libertarian Party Reconstruction — The Libertarian National Committee is considering a $250K line of credit secured by the national headquarters to avoid insolvency before convention. There are some differences between 2022 and 2024. Dear Friends, It’s fifty-two days until the opening gavel of the 2024 Libertarian National Convention, and even though we sent out a…
404: 50 labs of innovation not found An Editorial from Casey Crowe One of the best things about the United States is that ideally, it is supposed to be what we libertarians often call “50 labs of innovation.” Meaning, each state should be free to try new policies and ideas that promise to improve outcomes and efficiency compared to their…
The five State Chairs from Region 7 have unanimously demanded that Adrian Malagon by removed as an At-Large member of the LNC. (For By-Laws aficionados, the LP term is ‘motion to suspend’.) Their reason for the demand is that Malagon has twice moved, successfully, to exclude Region 7 Representative Beth Vest from an executive session meeting of the LNC Executive…
Addendum: The motion is out of order. Only the LNC can approve borrowing money and a 2/3 vote is required. LNC member Adrian Malagon has called for a $250,000 line of credit for the LNC. His actual call reads: Greetings Executive Committee Members, I move to take out a line of credit of up to $250,000. I am looking for…
Secret Meeting Was Closed to Other LNC Members Now with meeting results appended The LP Executive Committee has voted, following a secret meeting, to send $5000 to Michigan in support of the LP Michigan Chadderdon faction. Contrary to usual practice, LNC members who are not members of the Executive Committee were barred from attending the secret part of the meeting.…
The attention of readers is drawn to an interesting article in the Washington Examiner While the article is about Second Amendment Rights groups, the relevant lessons are far broader in their application, and should be of interest even to third-party activists not interested in the Second Amendment. Comparison is made between the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of…
Yes, on time. Total receipts $ 96,240.04 <– That includes convention income. Total Disbursements $128,662.20 Cash on hand (end) $230,427.82 Debt $ 9,357.55 Oh, right, There were also contribution refunds. Three people received $5,686 in contribution refunds. The actual net contributions for the month were $90,554. A sixth of that money went to accountant and payroll services. How does this…
Adrian Malagon has announced that he is resigning as Chair of the Libertarian Convention Organizing Committee, and from the Committee itself, effective immediately. Also, he will not be attending the National Convention. We are advised that Meredith Hayes also resigned from the committee. Angela McArdle has nominated herself to replace Malagon on the Committee.
Libertarian Party of Michigan Chair Michael Saliba and associates have filed suit against Libertarian Party of Michigan Chair Andrew Chadderdon, LPMI Secretary Daniel Ziemba, and associates. The suit was filed in State Circuit court in the County of Cheboygan. The suit claims that the state party bylaws constitute a contract with the members, Messrs. Chadderdon, Ziemba, et al., violated the…