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Libertarian Party articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Libertarian Party shares a set of related political philosophies that uphold liberty as the highest political end such as individual liberty and political freedom. It is the third largest party by membership in the United States. Our Libertarian Party page is a great place for more information and you can check out our Green Party and Justice Party pages as well. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Socialism. Perhaps even look at our articles on Big Government.

Examining Government As A “Necessary Evil”

by Gary Berton - April 29, 2022

Thomas Paine defines government as separate from society, and indeed if society functioned perfectly there would be no need for government.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers, Libertarian Party News, Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine Was Not A Libertarian

by Gary Berton - April 8, 2022

Libertarianism is the feeble step-child of anarchism: espousing that the individual is everything, the collective is always oppressive.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Anarchism, Election History, Founding Fathers, Libertarian Party News, Thomas Paine

NJ Libertarians Seeking Historic Gains In 2021 Elections

by DC Editors - March 19, 2021

NJ Libertarians Seeking Historic Gains In 2021 Elections

The NJLP has received interest from more than 60 prospective candidates interested in running in 2021 since launching its latest recruitment.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

How HR One Would Hurt Minor Party Presidential Campaigns

by DC Editors - March 13, 2021

Hurt Minor Party Presidential Campaigns

HR1 includes a poison pill intended to eliminate electoral competition and voter preference, further entrenching the polarizing duopoly.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Green Party News, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

Threatened By Libertarians, Iowa GOP Moves Election Goal Posts

by DC Editors - March 2, 2021

Threatened By Libertarians, Iowa GOP Moves Election Goal Posts

The Republican party in Iowa is agitated by competition from Libertarian which is causing it legislate barriers for alternative candidates.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Libertarian Party News, Republicans, Third Party

Libertarians Take Court Action Against Ohio Elections Commission Makeup

by DC Editors - July 5, 2019

Libertarians Take Court Action Against Ohio Elections Commission Makeup

Debates included only the Republican and Democratic nominees, even though the Libertarian and Greens also had gubernatorial candidates on the ballot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

Libertarian Party Battling Onerous Georgia Ballot Access Laws

by DC Editors - June 16, 2019

Libertarian Party Battling Onerous Georgia Ballot Access Laws

Briefs on both sides filed in Georgia Libertarian Party ballot access case that challenges requirements for parties that did’t get 20% of president vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

U.S. District Court Puts Kentucky Libertarian Nominees on Ballot

by DC Editors - May 16, 2019

U.S.. District Court Puts Kentucky Libertarian Nominees on Ballot

On May 9, U.S. District Court Judge William O. Bertelsman, a Carter appointee, granted injunctive relief to the Kentucky Libertarian Party.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

GOP Congressman May Seek the Libertarian Presidential Nomination

by DC Editors - April 4, 2019

GOP Congressman May Seek the Libertarian Presidential Nomination

Last night Rep. Justin Amash (R–Mich.), that libertarian Capitol Hill fan favorite, cryptically tweeted out this passage from The Two Towers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Libertarian Party News, Republicans, Third Party

Libertarians Sue as Ohio Election Commission Excludes Third Parties

by DC Editors - March 3, 2019

Libertarian Party Sues as Third Parties Excluded From Ohio Election Commission

Libertarian Party filed two lawsuits in state trial court over exclusion of third parties from Ohio Election Commission other than the two largest parties.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency, Libertarian Party News

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