In the lawsuit of the Saliba group over the appointment of Michigan delegates to the Libertarian National Convention, the Federal judge ruled that the matter was not ready for his consideration, in that the plaintiffs had to go through the Michigan LP Judicial Committee first. That’s a highly standard outcome; internal processes need to be exhausted first. There was thus…
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Certain things stand out SHOUTING RED – but nothing more than this: Total receipts were $129,734.46. Total expenditures were $151,022.75. Note this includes convention revenue. At best they did perhaps $100K in non-convention but more – likely about $90K. Expenses have NOT been curtained as they had many times previously under different LNC’s during times of financial distress. The payroll…
These are indicative totals based on the FEC Financial reports covering March 2024.. Total receipts were $129,734.46. Total expenditures were $151,022.75. Cash on hand at the end of the month was $218,354.72. Payments were made to outside experts. Frye and Company, CPAs received $18,500 All in One Acounting received $8569. Oliver Hall’s retainer was $4500. Matthew Hudson received $4200 for…
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…
8 of the 17 LNC members did not vote at all on the motion. Four other members expressedly abstained. The Motion was: Move to direct the Chair and the Treasurer to obtain a secured line of credit backed by the HQ building equity in an amount of up to $250K on the terms most favourable to the Party with drawing…
The United Libertarians of Massachusetts have circulated the following message, calling for a special state convention to remove Janel Holmes and Paul Lynch as National Convention delegates and to create a path to remove other delegates from the Massachusetts National Convention delegation: The Unified Libertarians of Massachusetts experienced the theft of its Facebook page the day of our regular convention,…
Commentary from Nick Sarwark Tim Murphy from Mother Jones did a long-form article on “The Spectacular Implosion of the Libertarian Party,” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/04/the-spectacular-implosion-of-the-libertarian-party/ in which a 2017 Twitter post of mine was quoted. In the aftermath of the rally, the LP’s executive director said there was “no room for racists and bigots in the Libertarian Party.” Nicholas Sarwark, the party’s chairman…
An Editorial by Paul Hugenberg In the private professional world, a significant amount of time is dedicated to understanding the personal characteristics and capabilities needed for roles with authority and leadership expectations. Even more time and treasure is spent coaching and training leaders to see gaps (with each other as well as with basic skills). The value of proper leadership…
Charles Larkin, State Chair of the United Libertarians of Massachusetts (ULMA), has resigned. He also resigned from the ULMA Delegation to the National Convention. ULMA is the Massachusetts Libertarian Faction recognized by the LNC as their affiliate. His resignation letter follows. He also has sent an addendum. ———————————————————– April 13, 2024 To the State Executive Committee and members of ULMA,Effective…
by Nicholas Sarwark What an incoming Libertarian National Committee needs to do to put the Libertarian Party back on the road to success. Since the 2022 Libertarian National Convention, the Libertarian Party has been shedding donors, members, voters, and candidates. If good leaders are elected at the 2024 convention in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day weekend, they will need to…