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LNC Secretary Jonathan McGee has released a draft copy of the 2026 Libertarian National Convention minutes.
Who else is tired of all the infighting and dysfunction within the LNC? I first joined the party in 1974 and I am just fed up with the nonsense which the last two LNCs have fostered and perpetuated. I wish there was another place for libertarians to go. Anyone have any suggestions?
I’ve now made past issues of California Freedom, and some other libertarian publications, available for free PDF download at: https://libertarianpeacenik.com/cafreedom.htm