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Libertarian Party Transparency Caucus resolution authorizing the “My LP” project

By paulie on December 12, 2008 10:42 AM

The LP Transparency caucus passed the following resolution by a vote of 4-2:

Whereas the LP Transparency Caucus seeks to build greater engagement between the membership and the leadership of the national party, for a more cohesive Libertarian Party that transcends ideological battles;

Whereas party documents of interest to the membership such as meeting agendas, the LNC Policy Manual, budget and other reports, executive committee meeting minutes and pre-2004 minutes can not be found on the LP website;

Whereas there is an urgent need to promptly provide information about the administration of the party to its members so that they may play an active role in the running of the party, thus making for a more effective and accountable LP; and

Whereas members of the caucus have the technical skills, resources and commitment necessary to fill this gap: now therefore, be it

Resolved, the LP Transparency Caucus authorizes the formation of the “My LP” project to publish a website for use by LP members which will enable them to access party information, discuss it and provide feedback to their representatives and appoints George Donnelly as project leader.

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Green ex-congressional candidate can post bond during appeal

By PJO on December 12, 2008 9:37 AM

The AP reports that Edward Pinkney, who ran for the Michigan Sixth District U.S. House seat as a Green Party candidate this year, “can post bond while he appeals his conviction” for “warning that a judge could be tortured by God.”…

Trouble in paradise: is instant runoff voting unconstitutional in Minnesota?

By Ross Levin on December 11, 2008 9:41 PM

Critics of instant runoff voting (IRV) are gaining steam in Minneapolis, which instituted the alternative form of voting a few years ago. They are challenging the constitutionality of the Minneapolis voting system, and they are claiming that it leads to confusion and the kind of voting troubles that have complicated the Minnesota Senate race.…

Kubby: Federal law DOES NOT trump state laws

By paulie on December 11, 2008 9:32 PM

US Supreme Court: Federal law DOES NOT trump state laws on medical marijuana

by Steve Kubby, Director, The American Medical Marijuana Association

Last Monday, the US Supreme Court Monday quietly, but overwhelmingly destroyed the allegations by state law enforcement that, “Federal law trumps state laws on medical marijuana.”…

Libertarian Party turns 37 years old today

By paulie on December 11, 2008 3:27 PM

Posted at LP.org

Libertarian Party founded on Dec. 11, 1971

The Libertarian Party, America’s third-largest political party, is celebrating its 37th birthday.

“Since we began in 1971, we’ve elected hundreds of Libertarians to public office across the country,” says Libertarian Party National Chairman William Redpath.

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