A planned “National Shutdown” has been organized in response to recent federal immigration enforcement actions and deaths linked to those operations, drawing public backing from a wide range of third party political organizations and independent groups, according to an endorsement list released by organizers.…
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Libertarian National Committee Appoints Steven Nekhaila as Temporary IALP Representative
The Libertarian National Committee has designated party Chair Steven Nekhaila as the Libertarian Party’s temporary representative to the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties Congress, granting him full authority to act on the party’s behalf at the organization’s upcoming meeting.…
Massachusetts Forward Party Soliciting Input on 2026 Ballot Questions
The Massachusetts Forward Party is soliciting feedback from members and supporters on a slate of proposed 2026 statewide ballot questions, which party leaders say will be used to shape its organizing and advocacy priorities ahead of the general election.…
United States Pirate Party Condemns ICE as “Domestic Terrorist Organization”
The United States Pirate Party has formally condemned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a “domestic terrorist organization,” with its national leadership voting to designate the agency as such following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by agents in Minneapolis over the weekend.…
Libertarian Party Chair Calls for Abolition of ICE Following Increase in Militarized Policing
Steven Nekhaila, the chair of the Libertarian National Committee, has called for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arguing that current practices by the agency reflect an expansion of militarized policing that has continued to grow since the post-9/11 era.…
Michigan Libertarians Nominate Ali Sledz for Special State Senate Race, Elect National Delegates
The Libertarian Party of Michigan met this month for a special state convention, where members formally nominated Ali Sledz for a vacant state Senate seat and selected the party’s delegation to the 2026 Libertarian National Convention.…
International Alliance of Libertarian Parties Appoints U.S. Libertarian Lana Leguía Secretary General
The International Alliance of Libertarian Parties has appointed Lana Leguía, an officer with the New Jersey Libertarian Party, as its new secretary general. The organization’s General Assembly is expected to meet in February as part of earlier reported reorganizing efforts.…
Freedom Socialist Party Urges Solidarity With Upcoming Minneapolis Labor Action
The Freedom Socialist Party is encouraging supporters to participate in and promote a labor action planned for this Friday by a group of Minneapolis-area unions, touting the effort as a turning point for the working class and publishing a list of ways members can assist.…
Texas Forward Party to Host First State Convention, Back Independent Slate for 2026
The Texas Forward Party will host its inaugural state convention in Austin later this spring, where members will select leadership and set organizing priorities for the year ahead.…






