by Janine Hansen, Independent American Party of Nevada Executive Director and Eagle Forum National Constitutional Issues Chairman. This article was originally posted at Independent and Third Party News and Views (ITPNV), a blog run by former IPR contributor Cody Quirk.…
Posts published in February 2013
Libertarian Daniel Fishman Announces Run in Special MA 2013 Senate Race
By Krzysztof Lesiak on February 6, 2013 1:17 AM
According to wickedlocal.com, Daniel Fishman, of Beverly, on February 5th announced his candidacy as a Libertarian in the Massachussetts special Senate election, being held on June 25th due to former Senator John Kerry’s appointment as Secretary of State on February 1st.…
Cathy Reisenwitz: The Libertarienne on Gay Marriage
By Jill Pyeatt on February 6, 2013 1:14 AM
http://youtu.be/1ac4q5dp044…
Wagner Sends Letter to LNC Re: Secretary Vacancy
By Jill Pyeatt on February 5, 2013 4:54 PM
Wes Wagner of the Libertarian Party of Oregon has sent a letter to each LNC member regarding the possible re-election of Alicia Mattson to the vacant secretary position:
To the representatives of the LNC Inc,
(cc: State Chairs)
After some sincere and thorough discussion we have decided that it is in the interests of the entire Libertarian community to make our thoughts and concerns about your consideration of appointing Alicia Mattson to the vacant Secretary position known.…
Libertarian Party Looking for Writers to Help Build Their Social Media Operations
By Jill Pyeatt on February 4, 2013 6:14 PM
I just found this on Facebook, and thought perhaps some of our readers would be interested in applying.
Two volunteer teams for Libertarian writers who want to help build our social media operations:
1.…
Mike Fellows Sets National LP Record in Montana, Considers Another Run for Office
By Krzysztof Lesiak on February 3, 2013 3:28 PM
According to LP.org, in an entry posted on January 22nd, Mike Fellows became the first Libertarian in U.S. history to crack the 40% barrier in a partisan statewide race.…
American Third Position Party Changes Name to American Freedom Party
By Krzysztof Lesiak on February 3, 2013 2:58 PM
From an article on the party website, published on February 1st and written by Mark Wachtler:
Building on a surprisingly strong finish in the 2012 Presidential Election, the American Third Position Party has changed its name.
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LP News Back Online Now
By Krzysztof Lesiak on February 3, 2013 2:52 PM
From lp.org:
Throughout its 41-year history, the Libertarian Party has benefited from the hard work and tireless activism of members throughout the country — people who have invested their time and resources in running candidates to advance liberty at every level of government.
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February 2013 Open Thread
By Jill Pyeatt on February 1, 2013 1:38 AM
This thread is for anything our readers would like to share, assuming it has to to do with independents or third parties. For examples of what you can post, please have a look at any of the prior months’ open threads.…