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LNC in Chaos over Credentials Committee (Part 1)

This is Part 1. It gets even better. We begin with the LNC ByLaws, which read in part The Credentials Committee, composed of 10 members, shall be selected as follows. a. Five members chosen by the National Committee no later than six months before a regular convention…Ranked alternates may be named by the appointing bodies to fill any vacancies or…

LNC Intervenes in Second Michigan Lawsuit

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.…

Derivative Lawsuit Against LNC Advances

A derivative lawsuit against the Libertarian National Committee Chair and Committee is advancing.  The purpose of a derivative lawsuit is to cause the defendants to perform their fiduciary duties and satisfy their bylaws requirements.  In support of the suit, Chair Emeritus Nick Sarwark had previously published a call to action “Stop the Destruction of the Libertarian Party” found below. Sarwark…

No Confidence Motion in LPMI Chair Chadderdon

[Editor: Readers should note that there are two Libertarian Party of Michigan groups now engaged in litigation over the validity of their claims to be that group. Each group has its own chair. Mr. Chadderdon is the chair of the group currently recognized by the Libertarian National Committee as its affiliate.] Libertarian Andy Evans of Cheboygan, Michigan has publicly announced…

South Carolina LP State Convention and Presidential Debate

South Carolina Libertarian Party State Convention 2023—Charleston, SC November 10-12, 2023 The 2023 South Carolina Libertarian Party Convention took place in North Charleston, SC at the Hilton Garden Inn. There were 36 voting delegates along with other party members and interested individuals present for a most informative and enjoyable weekend.  Friday night started out with a meet and greet at…

Mass Resignations Strike Minnesota LP

LP Minnesota Collapses Revised: Second Header Courtesy FB Commentator. The Libertarian Party of Minnesota has been struck by mass resignations of its officers. Among those who have resigned areState Chair Marianne Stebbins,State Party Finance Director Pat Barnum,State Secretary Justin Jelinek, StateEvent Coordinator and Executive Committee At-Large member Heather Jelinek,Congressional District 5 and Metro Lakes affiliate chair Nate Atkins, andLibertarian Women…

LNC Treasurer Proposes Budget Cuts

and a few increases. The LNC Treasurer writes on the LNC business list: “I am proposing a series of budget amendments, discussed at the last meeting, for approval as a group.” The motion was made by the National Chair and is now being voted upon. A few notes: The ballot expenses refer only to the current calendar year, where a…

Foundational Debate — Toward a New Party Part 2

Toward an Organizing Committee for a New Freedom-Aligned Party by Publius Valerius [Editor: We are in receipt of a new statement by Publius Valerius.  His, her, or their opinions are his, her, or theirs.] The responses to my previous post raised a variety of questions that are meritorious for further discussion. Publius Valerius Publicola was a Roman patriot of the…