An opinion statement from Susan Hogarth, referring to a recent change in the policy manual. Hogarth writes: This is such ridiculous Animal Farm level nonsense that it would be amusing if I didn’t care about the Libertarian Party. This is a Policy Manual change implemented by the current LNC. The Bylaws are not changeable by the sitting LNC, but the…
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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?…
by Chris Powell <okcspowell@gmail.com> There has been a great deal of consternation regarding the LNC acting with complete disregard for any views outside of those of one faction. Leaving discussion of the motives and practices of that group aside for the moment, any Libertarian who finds themselves at odds with the LNC or their state party organization’s approach may want…
Readers will be aware that I have historically not been sympathetic to Harlos’s approach to using parliamentary procedure. Nonetheless: Were you a 2022 delegate? Did you support Caryn Ann Harlos for Secretary? If so, or even if you didn’t, she needs your help. There is an active move on the LNC to remove her as Secretary. The front part of…
The LNC has two major proposals for action, namely That the LNC endorse the initiatives to pass Defend the Guard legislation across the United States and recognize doing so as an official strategy and issue coalition of the Libertarian Party. (Watkins) 10 minutes Move to make Project Decentralized Revolution the officially endorsed strategy of the Libertarian Party. Watkins (10 minutes)…
I refuse to hate people I have worked with, even those I do not always agree with. Do you know why? Because I am a libertarian. I have known some of these people for over a decade. I have seen the hard work they have put into this party. For the record, I thank them for their service.
An Editorial by Nick Sarwark. Being tolerant is a great value to uphold, but tolerating discourtesy is the quickest way to kill an organization known to man. Dear Friends, Many of you are aware that I served on the Libertarian National Committee for three consecutive terms from 2014 until 2020. A smaller group of you know that I currently serve…
Post by Trisha Butler [Editor: Elevated from the Comments. ] My Response to: An Opinion Piece from Tom Rowlette by Trisha Butler, Chair, Association of Liberty State Parties Organizing the Liberal Party was a desperate response to destruction. Believing that this splintering is novel is to purposely close ones eyes to the events of the past two years. The Libertarian…
Former LNC staff member Robert Kraus warns of potential legal issues that may face the LNC. (This article was much of a comment by Robert Kraus, and has been elevated to article status. Reminder: The Chair & other officers of the LNC continue to be in direct violation of DC Non-profit Code – in particular: Standards of Conduct (D.C. Code…
Political Analysis by Stewart Flood SPOILER ALERT: Love it or hate it, if you never watched this movie then go watch it before reading this! What can I say? I had to find a way to bring one of my favorite movies into this. The premise of the movie is quite simple: The USSR builds a super sub, designed to…