Readers who might be offended by indelicate language should perhaps skip this article, but it is the extended debate of the LNC on the LNC Public List. ———- Todd Hagopian: LNC Motion: Rescind the Libertarian National Convention Speaking slots offered to any declared candidates seeking the Presidential nomination of any U.S. Political Party other than the Libertarian Party. ———- Adrian…
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Nearly two years ago, Libertarians chose to make a radical transformation of the party’s tactics. Old, ineffective processes were to be replaced with 21st century methods, leading to a bright future for America’s libertarian party. Indeed, the first half of that transformation has been carried out, efficiently and effectively, as promised. Direct mail fundraising has been substantially discontinued. Our old-fashioned…
We have a partial list of candidates for the LNC at the forthcoming Libertarian Party National Convention. With a tip of the hat to Stephen Meier for the officer candidate list, and to Ben Weir for filling in part of the At-Large list, here is a list of known candidates for Chair Mark Rutherford (former LNC Vice Chair) Steven Nekhaila (At…
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…
LNC Director of Operations Hannah Kennedy has reported LPUS membership as of the end of the month. In September, 2023, LPUS Sustaining Membership was 12,317. It is now 12,358, and increase of 41. In intervening months, membership has been as low as 12,326, with a one-month spike up to 12,747. Life memberships have increased over the same period, from 3,248…
An Editorial from Nick Sarwark Many things have happened in and outside of the Libertarian Party that have shifted the momentum against the Mises Caucus, but there’s still much work to be done. How can you help? Dear Friends, It’s been eleven days since we published our last Situation Report on the Libertarian Party. It covered the resignation of the…
An Editorial by Nick Sarwark First of a series of editorials on the national Libertarian Party and what should be done by its supporters. Situation Report: March 21st was sixty-four days away from the National Convention. On March 21st, Nick Sarwark wrote: Dear Friends, A lot can happen in sixty-four days. There are sixty-four days until the opening gavel of…