Former Libertarian National Committee Chair Angela McArdle shared details of a meeting she had with then-Republican candidate Donald Trump during the 2024 election cycle in a speech delivered at the NH Liberty Forum this past month.…
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Georgia Libertarians Petition to Regain Ballot Access for 2026 Elections
Georgia Libertarians are actively petitioning to regain ballot access in time for the 2026 election cycle. The party lost access following last year’s presidential election, which was then the only qualifying statewide race on the ballot.…
California National Party to Launch Orange County Affiliate
The California National Party is launching a new affiliate chapter in Orange County, with a formal kickoff event scheduled for later this week. The event is open to the public and free to attend.…
Unity Party of America Adds International Affiliates, Names New Vice Chair
The Unity Party of America has added affiliate organizations outside of the United States, announcing in a recent press release that it has expanded to England and Canada.…
North Carolina Forward Party Hosting Local Political Leaders for “Rise of the Third Parties” Event
The North Carolina Forward Party is hosting an event featuring other local party leaders examining the impact of political organizations outside of the Republican and Democratic parties on the election system.…
U.S. Pirate Party Chair to Seek Reelection at Upcoming Convention
Drew Bingaman, the Captain of the United States Pirate Party, announced this month that he will seek another term. The responsibilities of the captain are equivalent to those of a party chair in other political organizations.…
Recently Elected Region 1 Libertarian Alternate Not Seated Due to Membership Status
One of two alternates recently elected to represent Region 1 on the Libertarian National Committee in the event their regional representative is unable to vote was not seated, according to party correspondence over the weekend.…
North Carolina Libertarians to Meet in Clemmons for 2025 Annual Convention
The Libertarian Party of North Carolina will come together in Clemmons next weekend for its annual state convention. Delegates will gather at the Village Inn Hotel and Event Center from May 16 to 18.…
New Hampshire Libertarian Chair Says LNC Members Who Vote to Censure State Affiliate Will Be Treated as “An Enemy to the Cause of Liberty”
The chair of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire told members of the Libertarian National Committee in a recent message that any who vote to censure the state party at the committee’s upcoming meeting will face the “full and unapologetic wrath” of the affiliate.…
Party for Socialism and Liberation to Co-Host Anti-NATO Rally and Assembly in Dayton
The Party for Socialism and Liberation, the ANSWER Coalition, and The People’s Forum will host a joint rally and assembly in Ohio later this month. The gathering is in response to the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting taking place that same week.…
FreedomFest 2025 Set for Palm Springs in June, Featuring Ross Ulbricht, Spike Cohen, Cornel West, and More
FreedomFest, an annual festival that describes itself as the “largest liberty event in the world,” will take place in California next month. This year’s event, titled Oasis of Liberty, is scheduled for June 11 to 14 in Palm Springs.…
Georgia Green Party to Meet in Atlanta for Annual Convention
The Georgia Green Party is hosting its 2025 annual convention this month in Atlanta. The party will meet at the Brownwood Recreation Center on May 24.…