Writing on his substack Waste No More Time, three-times Libertarian Party National Chair Nicholas Sarwark denounced current national Chair Angela McArdle: “She’s the most corrupt person to ever be Chair of the Libertarian National Committee…” Speaking of the recent Presidential election, said of McArdle: “Angela McArdle is the first Libertarian Party Chair in history who has actively worked against the…
Third Party Watch
Very-long-time LP member Chuck Moulton has submitted an amicus filing to the Judicial Committee in their hearing on the LNC’s November vote to ‘suspend’ (i.e., remove from office) Caryn Ann Harlos as National Party Secretary. He opposes the LNC action and urges the Judicial Committee to overturn the LNC’s action against Harlos. You can read the document (it’s not long)…
The latest LP national party membership reveals 11,679 sustaining members, an increase of 218 over the previous month, and 3269 life members, an increase of one over the previous month. In April, 2024, which is as far back as the report extends, the national party had 12,211 sustaining members, so from April to the end of October our sustaining membership…
Caryn Ann Harlos, suspended LNC Secretary, has appealed to the LP Judicial Committee her suspension by the LNC. In the absence of an appeal, the LNC would have removed her from office. Because there is an appeal filing, there will be an appeal procedure before the Judicial Committee. The deadline for submission of appeal material bey her has passed. If…
The hearing, November 23 at 5 PM, is open to all LP members and others. It is a Zoom event. The event is the Judicial Committee hearing on the appeal that more than 140 members and 100 National Convention delegates approved, on motions relating to Caryn Ann Harlos. While I am the appellant, we will be represented by a long…
Warn your Libertarian Friends. Beware hoax messaging proposing to dissolve your libertarian Facebook group. I have seen the same message allegedly from three different people in three different groups. The message reads “I’ve invested years of my time and energy building this group. The recent behavior has caused significant damage to what we’ve built together. The damage that has been…
Two LNC members were absent for the LNC vote. Mr. Redpath, we are told, had a wedding in the family, and had advised the national chair of this conflict well in advance. Mr. Darr was at a meeting of the Texas LP, and knew that his alternate, Mr. Thompson, would cover everything. We are receiving posts claiming that the meeting…
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…
Harlos Suspended under Bylaws 6.7. I had video, but no audio. I am told that nothing of any significance beyond the voting was said. McArdle did not vote on these. Darr and Redpath were absent. Darr’s Alternate, Thompson, was present and voted. Redpath was absent without prior warning to the body. Charge 2, Specification 1 No – Rutherford, Nanna, Thompson…
Meeting called to order at 5:10. Each side has several non-LNC representatives for the trial. Absent are Nanna, Johnson, Shawhan, Bracco, Darr, Redpath. Nekhala arrived late. Harlos tries to make a point of order, and is told she is not allowed to do so. Chair recognizes McGee for an extended executive session motion. Motion says that if Harlos chooses to…