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June 2014 The Official Newspaper of the Libertarian Party Volume 44, Issue 3 In This Issue: Chair’s Corner ...... 2 LPLibertarian Party National Convention – Columbus,News Ohio – June 26-29, 2014 Office Fund Donors ...... 3 LP National Convention ...... 5–6 Join us in June at the 2014 Convention Schedule ...... 6 LP National Convention! Convention Speakers ...... 7–9, 12 By Nancy Neale More convention Libertarian candidates call Chair, Convention Management Committee coverage inside! for shutting down NSA, Hall of Liberty Inductees ...... 10 Turn to pages 5 through 12 for a he 2014 Libertarian Party Na- schedule, speaker bios, and more! ending mass surveillance State Ballot Access ...... 10 tional Convention will take place Tover the last weekend of June noon. (The credentialed delegates actu- By Carla Howell Jeremy Walters SC Rematch ...11 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Co- ally set and modify the business agenda.) Political Director lumbus, Ohio. This location is within a There will be breakfasts and ublic revolt against the National Se- Preparing for Interviews ...... 11 day’s drive to a majority of our mem- lunches on Friday and Saturday, with curity Administration’s (NSA) mass bership, so many of you could make it top-notch speakers. And on Saturday surveillance of Americans has cre- a road trip! night, dress up for cocktail hour fol- P National Convention FAQ ...... 12 ated an opening for Libertarian candidates The theme of this convention is lowed by a fabulous banquet with an who vow to end government violations of Affiliate News ...... 13–16 CHARACTER Matters. I was inspired entertaining and fun-filled program. the Fourth Amendment. by a little book by Lawrence W. Reed, Concurrent with the business ses- Politicians claim that citizens Upcoming State Conventions ..16 titled Are We Good Enough for Liberty? sions, there will be a track of breakouts, shouldn’t be concerned with government As Larry writes, “Without character, a where you can hear more great speakers snooping if they have “nothing to hide.” Media Buzz ...... 16 free society is not just unlikely … it’s on a wide variety of topics. Luckily, most Americans don’t buy it. They impossible.” While the D’s and R’s lie Floor access to the business ses- strongly dislike the possibility of a perfect and steal, we L’s must take the high sions are for credentialed delegates only, stranger having access to private conversa- ground, even though it may not be the although there will be an observation tions that could involve finance, romance, politically expedient way. This is why I deck for others to watch the proceedings. or business affairs, and that are potentially have invited Mr. Reed to be our Keynote But you don’t have to be a delegate embarrassing, humiliating, or disruptive. speaker on Friday morning to inspire to attend this wonderful convention! Many Americans also sense the po- us and set the tone of the weekend. Per our bylaws, we must hold a conven- tential for serious government abuse. So- The convention will officially kick tion every two years. But what a great phisticated computer programs can glean off with the “Welcome” Reception on opportunity to gather together as many volumes of sensitive information collected Thursday evening, June 26, with hors Libertarians (and might-be libertarians) by the government about people’s rela- d’oeuvres and a cash bar, as well as en- as possible to hear great speakers and tionships, activities, and even beliefs. This tertainment. Attendance to this reception share ideas and network with other free- can lead to the arrest and prosecution of is included in all packages. dom lovers! innocent Americans without due process. The business sessions will begin In fact, we encourage anyone and Reports of the IRS targeting political the following morning (right after the everyone to buy a package (“register”) to groups over the last year have further eroded Keynote) and run throughout the day on be a part of this great event. the case for trusting the NSA and any other Friday and Saturday until Sunday after- I look forward to seeing you there! continued on page 3... Page 2 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org June 2014

The following individuals became Lifetime Members hair s orner C ’ C of the Libertarian Party between March 20, 2014, and April 23, 2014: Nothing quite like a National Convention by Geoffrey J. Neale, Chair here are many reasons to tion both for Nancy and for me. We’ve been to national Theresa Abercrombie attend the upcoming Lib- conventions in Phoenix; Seattle; Philadelphia; Chicago; Tertarian Party National Salt Lake City; Washington, D.C. (twice); Anaheim; In- Robert B. Appelbaum Convention in Columbus, Ohio, dianapolis; Atlanta; Portland; Denver; St. Louis; and to be held from June 26 through Las Vegas. We will soon be adding Columbus, Ohio, June 29. to that list. Michael Chastain There will be a great lineup Columbus is a city that many people know little of meal speakers, floor speakers, about, but it has left me with very favorable impressions Louis Denrich and workshop/breakout speakers. Geoffrey J. Neale during my several visits there. There are many things to Experts in many fields will share do outside of the convention, many of which are very Fred Dan Fernandes their knowledge and experiences. In between these family friendly, such as the botanical gardens with its events, you’ll have opportunities to meet these very outstanding displays of Dale Chihuli glass sculptures and same people individually. Please check the website for the world-famous Columbus Zoo. Richard A. Riley specifics. I can also certainly recommend the night life The delegates will consider, debate, and vote on and restaurant scene within an easy walk of the con- Dr. Robyn Sterner recommendations from the Platform Committee and the vention site. Make sure you stop in at the iconic Jeni’s Bylaws Committee. The delegates will also decide the Ice Cream and try some of their signature flavors, like composition of the next Libertarian National Commit- wildberry lavender ice cream, lime cardamom frozen Raymond E. Strunk tee, the body that runs the Libertarian Party between yogurt, or riesling poached pear sorbet. I highly recom- conventions. mend it. Dean L. Tucker But there is so much that happens that is not on But the number one reason why I always enjoy the convention agenda. There is nothing quite like a na- national conventions is that I have established and nur- tional convention. The hotel will be full of Libertarians. tured many friendships over the many conventions I’ve You will be among more like-minded people than at any attended. I know that I will be seeing and spending time other place and time (at least until the 2016 National with old friends, and will also be making new friends. I The Libertarian Party grants Lifetime Convention). am looking forward to Columbus with anticipation. Membership to individuals who However, the anticipation I feel before attending contribute at least $1,000 during national conventions is always less than the satisfaction any 12-month period. Call 202- I feel after the convention is over. I’ve never regretted attending, even if things don’t turn out the way I expect, 333-0008 to find out how much because every convention has its own character, and sur- more you would need to donate to prises are usually in store. become a Lifetime Member today. This will be the 15th consecutive national conven-

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Founder Hero of Liberty Great news! On April 25, the Libertarian Geoffrey & Nancy Neale Michael Chastain National Committee closed on a new office space for the party’s national headquarters in Alexandria, Va., which will substantially reduce Benefactor of Liberty the party’s annual operating costs. This office Louis Denrich Carla Howell will be named the David F. Nolan Memorial Richard C. Evey John Kannarr Office, in honor of our party’s founder. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime Defender of Liberty Friend of Liberty opportunity to have your name appear inside Anina and Ben Bachrach Peter Jacobs Roy Minet this historic office, right alongside David Nolan’s. Sue Cox & Rob Newshutz Leonard Karpinski

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End mass surveillance “The two big government parties have Benefits of fully restoring ...continued from page 1 erected a huge ugly black building in the Fourth Amendment, government agency that collects data with- northern Utah, which will divert 1.7 exonerating Edward out a valid warrant. There is little to stop million gallons of water per day just Snowden, shrinking them from using it as a political weapon. American spy apparatus While Democrats and Republicans to cool the computers the NSA uses to continue to justify and defend the NSA’s • Each American family will get back, on illegally monitor and surveil the American average, $540 every year that they logging and recording of phone conver- people. One of my first acts as a U.S. now pay in taxes. sations, emails, and other private, per- Roger Roots • Privacy! No more snooping on your sonal information, Libertarian federal Senator will be to introduce legislation to private emails, phone calls, text mes- and state candidates are campaigning close, dismantle, and auction off that building, along with sages, Skype sessions, and other personal communication without your on bold measures to restore the Fourth all of its black paneling.” consent. No risk of embarrassment Amendment. — Roger Roots, LP Montana candidate for U.S. Senate and humiliation due to others’ un- Thirty Libertarian candidates run- welcome knowledge of your personal life. You alone will control your private ning for federal office have taken the fol- information. lowing pledge: • Delete all existing data collected using without warrants. • Assurance of privacy will increase use “If elected, I will sponsor legislation mass surveillance. Libertarians running for state office of online banking and shopping, creat- ing greater convenience for shoppers to abolish the NSA, grant clemency and • Repeal the Foreign Intelligence Sur- are also running on Fourth Amendment and increased sales for online vendors. full whistleblower protection to Edward veillance Act (FISA) and prohibit se- measures to do the following: It also encourages use of email, which Snowden, consolidate our 18 spy agencies cret courts. • Nullify NDAA and other Fourth cuts costs for businesses, cuts prices for consumers, liberates personal com- into one accountable agency, and cut taxes • Repeal the Patriot Act. Amendment violations by refusing to munications, and reduces paper waste. accordingly.” • Repeal the National Defense Authori- cooperate with federal authorities. • Protection from warrantless govern- The candidates who have taken the zation Act (NDAA). • End random DUI (driving under the in- ment search and seizure will greatly pledge are: Andrew Horning (IN), Arvin • Repeal the Real ID Act. fluence) checkpoints. reduce the risk of unjust arrests and prosecution of innocent Americans, Vohra (MD), Bill Slantz (MO), Calvin Stan- • End the use of surveillance drones. • Prohibit government stop-and-frisk and will lessen the risk of America cill (MD), Chris Clemmons (KS), Danny • Abolish the TSA and end all associat- policies. devolving into a state of tyranny. Bedwell (MS), David Cunningham (TX), ed fees tacked onto the cost of flights. • Prohibit government facial recognition • Exonerating Edward Snowden will David Macko (OH), Davy Jones (WV), Ed Allow airlines to establish their own systems. grant him the respect and freedom he deserves, and will make it safe Colliver (TX), Edward Rankin (TX), Jack security policies and allow the market- for whistleblowers to speak up when Seaman (ND), James Carr (VA), Jamie O. place to determine the best trade-off Roger Roots, Montana, U.S Senate the government violates the rights of Perez (TX), Jason Reeves (TX), Jeffrey between security, cost, convenience, Dr. Roger Roots is a nationally recog- citizens. • Ending the TSA will make air travel Blunt (TX), Jim McDermott (AK), Jim and privacy. nized criminologist, legal scholar, and civil dignified, lower-cost, safer, faster, and Vein (UT), Joe Baratelli (NJ), John Buck- • Cosponsor and vote for the USA liberties activist. He is the author of more more convenient. ley (WV), John Wieder (TX), Marc Harrold Freedom Act, which is building sup- than two dozen noteworthy scholarly ar- • Returning control of air travel security (VA), Mike Kolls (TX), Ray Netherwood port in the U.S. House. If enacted, it ticles. Some of his research has been relied to the airlines will free them to insure all contents of lost or damaged lug- (FL), Rob Lapham (TX), Rodney Veach will curb the National Security Agen- on by federal courts and cited in the Har- gage — now restricted to just clothing (TX), Russ Jones (TX), Ryan Shields (TX), cy’s ability to conduct communica- vard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal. and toiletries. Passengers will be free Sean Haugh (NC), and Sharon Hansen (IL). tions sweeps and close a “back door” In 2010, Roots was awarded a grant to pack valuables in checked luggage, knowing they won’t be stolen by a Libertarian federal candidates are to information by requiring a court by the New York Institute of Technology TSA employee. No more lugging heavy also running on Fourth Amendment mea- order when performing searches of for his continuing research into the origi- valuables on planes to guard against a loss. sures to do the following: Americans in data already collected continued on page 4... Page 4 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org June 2014

PAID SPONSORSHIP End mass surveillance “The feds should take a lesson from El ...continued from page 3 Al, responsible for airline and passenger nal intent of the Fourth Amendment. security in probably the most terror- “The two big government parties have erected a huge ugly black building in threatened nation on earth, Israel. United northern Utah, which will divert 1.7 mil- States carriers should handle their own lion gallons of water per day just to cool the security. If elected to Congress I will sponsor computers the NSA uses to illegally moni- legislation to abolish the TSA.” tor and surveil the American people,” Roots Rob Lapham said. “One of my first acts as a U.S. Senator — Rob Lapham, LP Texas candidate for U.S. House will be to introduce legislation to close, dis- mantle, and auction off that building, along years as the chair and executive director of gress I will sponsor legislation to abolish with all of its black paneling.” the Libertarian Party of North Carolina. the TSA.” He continued, “I will also push for This is his sixth run for office and his • Website: lptexas.org/federal-candidates a special prosecutor, independent from second run for U.S. Senate in the state. He the Justice Department, to investigate and last ran for the seat in 2002. James Carr, Virginia, U.S. House prosecute everyone involved in unlawfully Sean Haugh is running to boldly re- James Carr works in the health care intercepting the phone calls and other com- duce the federal government in all areas. He field, specializing in finance, business- sys munications of the American people.” is passionate about ending government acts tems, and advanced analytics. He and his wife Roots has also written extensively of aggression, including overseas military have three young children who inspired him on the First Amendment, the necessity of a interventions and violations of the Fourth to run for Congress. He wants them to grow fully informed jury, and the establishment Amendment. up in an America where they feel safe, where of a fair and equal court system. He wrote “NSA spying treats everyone like a their future is not in jeopardy every time poli- bills in 2011 and 2013 to require Montana terrorism suspect without cause” he said. ticians pass a budget, and where political duty judges to fully inform juries of their ab- “We must stop treating our citizens as en- does not mean selling out ideals. solute right to acquit and to determine the emy combatants.” Carr was raised in a low-income family, law in jury trials. In 2011, Roots initiated • Website: fb.com/HaughForSenate worked his way through college, and — like a formal request to U.S. Chief Justice John many his age — was saddled with school loan Roberts aimed at removing unfair advan- Rob Lapham, Texas, U.S. House debts. He’s running for office to restore fis- tages for the U.S. Justice Department from Rob Lapham is a retired businessman cal sanity to the federal budget, make markets the Federal Rules. and former executive director for the Liber- free, and expand civil liberties. Roots is a founding member of the tarian Party of Texas. He is now a member “If elected, I will work to put a stop to Wall of Tolerance, cofounded by Rosa of the Texas LP Executive Committee and the systematic invasion of privacy, the com- Parks, whose courageous stand against is working on technology solutions for the plete disregard of the Fourth Amendment authoritarian government in 1955 showed party. that is in place now,” he said. “If we do not millions of others how to resist government Lapham is campaigning to downsize fight against government intrusion, we can by simply saying no. Big Government across the board. In ad- fully expect that our most intimate conver- • Website: rogerroots.com dition to his pledge to restore the Fourth sations will be twisted and used against us Amendment, he aims to eliminate the TSA. for political gain of those already in power.” Sean Haugh, North Carolina, U.S. Senate “Who believes that the federal gov- Carr continued, “The idea of allow- Sean Haugh was the political direc- ernment is more capable in working to se- ing the government to subvert the Fourth tor for the Libertarian National Commit- cure the safety of aircraft and its passengers Amendment in the name of security flies in tee from 2007 to 2009 and served for eight than the airlines themselves?” he asked. the face of its intent. Trading our security “The feds should take a lesson from El Al, from governmental abuse for possible secu- “NSA spying responsible for airline and passenger secu- rity from potential threat is like putting your treats every­ rity in probably the most terror-threatened head in a lion’s mouth because you don’t one like a nation on earth, Israel. U.S. carriers should think a tiger will be in there.” handle their own security. If elected to Con- • Website: jamescarrforcongress.org terrorism suspect “If elected, I will work to put a stop to the without systematic invasion of privacy, the complete cause. We disregard of the 4th amendment that is Sean Haugh must stop in place now,” he said. “If we do not fight treating our citizens as against government intrusion, we can fully enemy combatants.” expect that our most intimate conversations — Sean Haugh, will be twisted and used against us for James Carr LP North Carolina candidate political gain of those already in power.” for U.S. Senate — James Carr, LP Virginia candidate for U.S. Senate Vol. 44, Issue 3 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org Page 5

Libertarian Party National Convention – Columbus, Ohio – June 26-29, 2014 LP National Convention not just for delegates Join us in Columbus, OH, for a weekend of camaraderie and to recharge your batteries only way that politics would have any meaning for an By Nancy Neale Turn page for more speakers! Chair, Convention increasingly disinterested public. The intervening 40 We have an exciting array of speakers for you in years proved this to be correct after Blair had a landslide Management Committee June, including Lawrence Reed, Alexander McCobin, victory with less than 40 percent of the votes cast. He his year is not a presidential nominating conven- Jeffrey Tucker, Rob Kampia, Gov. Gary Johnson, successfully used the Freedom of Information Act to sue tion, and there seem to be no highly contested Judge James Gray, Mark Skousen, Harold Ambler, a British cabinet minister who was maintaining a file on Traces for LNC. For sure, there will be important Elizabeth Gentner, and Marc Harrold. Andrew in his private office at public expense. Andrew bylaws and platform changes up for consideration, and has also served elective office on the Clevedon Town these should not be underestimated. Two libertarian luminaries Council in Avon. But I have tried to stress that this convention is are also coming in from England. These three international speakers look forward to not just for delegates. It’s a great libertarian conference Guy Montrose is the current chair sharing their experiences with us, and to learning from built around the business meetings of the delegates. of the Libertarian Party in the Unit- Libertarians here in the United States. Other Europeans This is a great opportunity to gather together Libertar- ed Kingdom (LPUK). may be joining us, as well. ians from all over the country (delegates or not), as Guy had always had an inter- And, for you movie and the- well as bring in new people who may be just begin- est in politics and at age 17 began ater buffs out there, we are pleased ning their discovery of libertarianism and the LP, for with leafleting as a young conser- to have Michael Grossberg, rep- a weekend of camaraderie and to recharge your batter- vative. (Like Margaret Thatcher, Guy Montrose resenting the Libertarian Futur- ies. The speaker lineup is already superior to those of he was a fan of Hayek.) He continued his activity as a ist Society. Michael founded the the past two conventions, and more will be added. You conservative and around 2002 was encouraged to “stand” non-profit LFS in 1982 to sustain won’t be disappointed! (run) for councillor in the town of Poole in Dorset. He the Prometheus Awards for pro- As you know, our chairman was chair of the Licensing Committee, which oversaw all freedom science fiction. He also made a trip to Europe last year and manner of licensing. Four years later, he served a term in co-founded the Free Press As- Michael Grossberg met a great many libertarian lead- another city in Dorset, where he became chairman of the sociation, which sponsored for 15 years the Mencken ers. Among these was a young and Health Scrutiny Committee, a powerful post that reports Awards for outstanding libertarian journalism. Lucky dynamic Russian, Vera Kicha- to the National Health Service. He was asked by party for us, he’s in the area! He has been the theater critic/ nova. Only in her early twenties, leaders to stand for Westminster, but did not want to move arts reporter for The Dispatch in Columbus for close she has done more than many of his family to London. Also, he had already become aware to three decades. (I knew him in Los Angeles before us have done in the libertarian of the LPUK and had fallen out of love with conservatives he got the job in Columbus, and he actually authored movement. Vera Kichanova and David Cameron. His public service ended in 2011 af- much of the early Libertarian Party Platform.) Now an Vera is a libertarian activist who has been described ter eight years. Guy says that the LPUK is a few decades American Theatre Critics Association leader, Michael as one of “Putin's Unruly Children.” In 2012, she was behind the LP here, and that inclusion of Libertarian can- has served as ATCA vice-chair, new-play-awards chair, elected as a municipal deputy in Moscow's Yuzhnoye didates in national debates will very much help libertarian and coordinator of ATCA’s annual Tony award recom- Tushino district, where she fights for more transparency parties in other countries. mendation of an outstanding regional theater to the on the part of the local authorities. In 2013, she received Joining him will be cofound- Broadway League. During his years at The Dispatch, a Democracy Award from the National Endowment for er, past chair, and current leader of he has been recognized 18 times in journalism com- Democracy. While in Washington, D.C. to receive the the LPUK, Andrew Withers. petitions for features, reviews, columns, and reporting award, she met with National Security Adviser Susan Andrew studied politics and — most recently for Best Arts Profile (first place, 2011) Rice in the White House. In Moscow, she has worked history at university and always and Best Arts Reporting (first, 2012) from the Best of as a journalist and is a frequent and vocal advocate for considered himself a classical Ohio Journalism Awards, plus Best Critic in Ohio (sec- liberty, having been detained or arrested many times for liberal, noting Thomas Jefferson ond, 2013) from the Society of Professional Journal- her activities. She has become one of the most visible and Robert Nozick as political ists. He has contributed to 10 books, including several and internationally known faces of the Russian opposi- influences. Also starting early in Andrew Withers annual essays for the Burns Mantle Theatre Yearbook, tion, and has been featured in articles in the New York politics, he was a member of the Campaign for Elec- a leading annual reference work. He’s written for Rea- Times, the Washington Post, Der Spiegel, Reason.com, toral Reform from the age of 17; it occurred to his young son, Liberty, Libertarian Review, and the performing and more. (You can do a Google search and find many mind that the two-party state did not reflect the will of arts weekly Backstage. articles about her.) the people, and that proportional representation was the continued on page 6... Page 6 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org June 2014

May differ in detail Not just for delegates Preliminary Schedule from final schedule ...continued from page 5 Hot off the Libertarian Party 2014 National Convention, June 26 – June 29 presses is the new book Spanking City Columbus, Ohio • Hyatt Regency: 350 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215 Hall: Dominatrix to Political Activist, by Thursday 6/26 Friday 6/27 Saturday 6/28 Sunday 6/29 Melyssa Hubbard. The book is her true story as a former 7:00 7:00 professional domina- Melyssa Hubbard trix who, along with some libertarian friends, founded the Indiana Tea Party in 2007. She 8:00 Breakfast with Breakfast with 8:00 received a national Tea Party Prize from the Speaker: Speaker: Sam Adams Alliance & Foundation, accept- Vera Kichanova Melyssa Hubbard ing the award in Chicago in December 2007, 9:00 9:00 and was named one of the Top 50 Political Keynote: Larry Reed Influencers in Indiana by Howey Politics. Two years later, the Indiana Tea Party was hijacked by the GOP. 10:00 10:00 She “spanked city hall” using a skill set Floor Break honed in her dungeon. Reminding them that Floor Break Floor Break the individual is dominant over the govern- 11:00 Business Outs 11:00 Business Outs Business Outs ment, she mobilized her friends and neigh- Pre-Convention bors in a successful property tax revolt, which Meetings: Platform, kept more than $2 billion in the pockets of Noon Bylaws, LNC (times Noon Indiana homeowners. The humorous and entertaining protests she organized always TBD; Platform and garnered media attention, but the circus was Bylaws Committees always backed up by her intelligence and her 1:00 Lunch with Speaker: Lunch with Speaker: 1:00 may also meet on strength of character. She also helped cause Wednesday), Jeffrey Tucker Mark Skousen the biggest election upset when an underdog challenger unseated an incumbent mayor in 2:00 LSLA Campaign and 2:00 Candidate Training Alexander McCobin Indianapolis, who had tried many times to close down her businesses. (2 Tracks) Melyssa gives credit to many Libertar- 3:00 3:00 ians and other patriots for her success as a political protester and champion of the indi- Floor Break vidual. She took time off as a top salesperson 4:00 4:00 for Angie’s List to write the book, and wants Floor Break Business Outs Business Outs to share her story of individual empowerment and self-actualization with as many Libertar- 5:00 5:00 ians as possible. She says, “There is no free- DOM without self-actualization!” More speakers will have been added by the time you read this. We will hear from 6:00 6:00 some prominent candidates running for of- fice, and there will be a panel of elected Lib- ertarians to share their stories; their names 7:00 7:00 will be added online as they are confirmed, Cocktail Reception TBD: This will include so please check out the convention website at special receptions for LPcon2014.org for these and other updates! 8:00 Welcome Reception donors, possible Banquet: Includes 8:00 Make sure that you book your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Columbus by the begin- debates, caucus Gov. Gary Johnson, ning of June. After June 5, we must relinquish meetings Judge Jim Gray, 9:00 9:00 any rooms left in our block back to the hotel to “Ben Franklin,” and be made available to the general public. The Elizabeth Gentner. $119 rate will still be honored, but only if there are rooms available. If you have any problems 10:00 More to be added! 10:00 please email me at [email protected]. Vol. 44, Issue 3 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org Page 7 LP 2014 National Convention Speakers Lawrence Reed Alexander McCobin Jeffrey Tucker President, Foundation for Economic Education Executive Director, Students for Liberty CLO, Liberty.me; Publisher and Executive Lawrence W. (“Larry”) Alexander McCobin Editor, Laissez Faire Books Reed became president of recognized the formal prin- Jeffrey Tucker serves FEE in 2008, after serving ciples of his beliefs after as CEO of Liberty.me, a as chairman of its board of reading Atlas Shrugged, a social network and commu- trustees in the 1990s and both birthday present from his fa- nity-based publishing plat- writing and speaking for FEE ther in 9th grade. form for the liberty minded. since the late 1970s. Prior to Throughout high He is also distinguished fel- becoming FEE’s president, school, Alexander partici- low of the Foundation for he served for twenty years pated in Lincoln-Douglas Economic Education, Exec- as president of the Mackinac debate, which allowed him utive Editor of Laissez Faire Center for Public Policy in to study philosophy and Books, and research fellow Midland, Michigan. He also particularly those who ad- of the Acton Institute. taught economics full-time vocated the philosophical He is the founder of from 1977 to 1984 at North- principles of liberty. (Al- the CryptoCurrency Con- wood University in Michigan exander qualified to the ference, serves as economic and chaired its Department Pennsylvania state tour- consultant to the popular Larence Reed Alexander McCobin of Economics from 1982 to nament all four years of podcast “Let’s Talk Bit- Jeffrey Tucker 1984. high school, the National coin,” and writes and cu- He holds a B.A. degree in economics from Grove Forensics League National Tournament, the Catholic rates for Praxis, the online educational venture. He is City College (1975) and an M.A. degree in history from Forensics League, and the Tournament of Champions author of Bourbon for Breakfast, It’s a Jetson’s World, Slippery Rock State University (1978), both in Pennsyl- twice.) and A Beautiful Anarchy, and thousands of articles, intro- vania. He holds two honorary doctorates, one from Cen- During college at the University of Pennsyl- ductions, and prefaces. Following his 15 years as editor tral Michigan University (Public Administration, 1993) vania, Alexander founded and ran the University of and builder of the website Mises.org, he now writes and and Northwood University (Laws, 2008). Pennsylvania Libertarian Association to promote dis- speaks widely, and curates and writes editorial introduc- A champion for liberty, Reed has authored more than cussion and education of libertarian ideas on campus tions to the product offerings for the Laissez Faire Club. 1,000 newspaper columns and articles, and dozens of ar- and expand his horizons regarding the power of the ticles in magazines and journals in the United States and message of liberty, as well as a nonprofit organization Rob Kampia abroad. His writings have appeared in the Wall Street Jour- that promoted youth debate education to underserved Executive Director, Marijuana Policy Project nal, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, Baltimore Sun, students in the greater Philadelphia and mid-Atlantic Rob Kampia co-founded the Marijuana Policy Proj- Detroit News, and Detroit Free Press, among many others. region. ect in 1995 and has served He has authored or coauthored seven books, including A In the summer of 2007, he was an intern at the Rea- as its executive director ever Republic — If We Can Keep It, Striking the Root: Essays son Foundation, where he researched privatization efforts since. With 25 staff mem- on Liberty, The Great Hope, and Are We Good Enough For around the United States. In May 2008, Alexander gradu- bers and lobbyists in six Liberty? He is frequently interviewed on radio talk shows ated from Penn with a B.A. in philosophy and economics state capitals and Congress, and has appeared as a guest on numerous television pro- and an A.M. in philosophy. MPP is the largest marijuana grams, including those anchored by Judge Andrew Napoli- He spent the following year working as a Koch As- policy organization in the tano and John Stossel on FOX Business News. sociate at the Cato Institute, focused on marketing, devel- world. Reed has delivered at least 75 speeches annually opment, and student programs. He is currently a fourth- Rob is the architect of in the past 30 years — in virtually every state and doz- year graduate student at Georgetown University, pursuing most of the state-level mari- ens of countries from Bulgaria to China to Bolivia. His his Ph.D. in philosophy with areas of interest in political juana laws that have been best-known lectures include “Seven Principles of Sound philosophy and business ethics. enacted in the United States Policy” and “Great Myths of the Great Depression,” both “After my first two years of college, I nearly gave since 2000: of which have been translated into more than a dozen lan- up on my libertarian principles because I thought I • Most importantly, MPP guages and distributed worldwide. was alone,” McCobin said. “It wasn’t until, by luck, I legalized marijuana in His interests in political and economic affairs have discovered others who believed in the same principles Colorado in 2012. As a Rob Kampia taken him as a freelance journalist to 81 countries on six as myself that my passion to advocate for liberty was result, Colorado has the continents. He is a member of the prestigious Mont Pel- reignited. Students For Liberty exists to prevent other best marijuana law in the world. erin Society and an advisor to numerous organizations students who believe in liberty from feeling alone and • MPP decriminalized marijuana possession via a ballot around the world. He served for 15 years as a member of empower them to pursue liberty whenever possible. initiative in Massachusetts in 2008. Since then, MPP the board (and one term as president) of the State Policy Seeing SFL grow from a flicker of an idea into an in- passed similar laws through the Rhode Island and Ver- Network. His numerous recognitions include the “Cham- credible organization has only reaffirmed my passion mont legislatures. pion of Freedom” award from the Mackinac Center for for liberty and my belief that by bringing students to- • MPP was also instrumental or entirely responsible for Public Policy and the “Distinguished Alumni” award gether in a common effort for liberty, we can change legalizing medical marijuana in Arizona, Delaware, from Grove City College. the world.” Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, He is a native of Pennsylvania and a 30-year resi- His favorite libertarian figures are Ayn Rand and Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia dent of Michigan, and now resides in Newnan, Ga. F.A. Hayek. continued on page 8... Page 8 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org June 2014 National Convention speakers Personal Accomplishments: Scaled the highest Mark Skousen peaks of six continents, including Everest. Competed ...continued from page 7 Founder and Producer, FreedomFest in the Bataan Memorial Death March, a 25-mile desert Dr. Mark Skousen is between 2000 and 2013. run in combat boots wearing a 35-pound backpack. Par- a professional economist, Rob has provided fiery testimony before Congress ticipated in Hawaii’s invitation-only Ironman Triathlon financial advisor, univer- twice, as well as testifying before nine state legislatures. Rob Championship several times. Mountain-biked the eight sity professor, and author has been quoted in almost every newspaper in the United day Adidas TransAlps Challenge in Europe. of more than 25 books. Dr. States and regularly debates prohibitionist opponents on na- Skousen has taught econom- tional television, including on CNN, the Fox News Channel, ics and finance at Columbia the Fox Business Network, CNBC, and MSNBC. Of course, Judge James Gray Business School, Barnard Rob also regularly discusses the marijuana issue on network LP Vice-Presidential Candidate, 2012 Election College, Columbia Univer- television, both nationally and locally. Judge James (Jim) P. Gray is a nationally known sity, Mercy College (all in and respected author and New York), and Rollins Col- Gov. Gary Johnson speaker who has long advo- lege in Winter Park, Fla. In LP Presidential Candidate, 2012 Election cated reform of the nation’s April 2005, Grantham Uni- Gary Johnson, who drug laws. A highly regard- versity honored Dr. Skousen has been called the “most ed jurist, Judge Gray served by renaming its business fiscally conservative gov- on California’s Orange school “The Mark Skou- Mark Skousen ernor” in the country, was County Superior Court from sen School of Business.” the Republican governor of 1989 to 2010. His hundreds In 2001–02, he was president of the Foundation of Eco- New Mexico from 1995– of media appearances have nomic Education (FEE) in New York. He was recently 2003. Gov. Johnson brings included Fox News, ABC, named one of the top 20 most influential living econo- a distinctly businesslike C-SPAN, and radio stations mists (www.superscholar.org). mentality to governing, be- across the country. He is the From 1972–75, Dr. Skousen was an economic an- lieving that public policy author of three books. alyst for the CIA. Since then, he has been a consultant decisions should be based to IBM, Hutchinson Technology, and other Fortune 500 History & Family: Judge James Gray on costs and benefits, rather Raised in the Los Angeles companies. He has been a columnist for Forbes magazine than strict ideology. area, Gray’s father, William P. Gray, was a judge on the (1997–2001), and has written articles for the Wall Street History & Family: A U.S. District Court. Following in his father’s footsteps Journal, Liberty, Reason, and the Journal of Economic successful businessman be- after earning his undergraduate degree from UCLA and Perspectives. He has appeared on ABC News, CNBC fore running for governor Gov. Gary Johnson his law degree from USC, Judge Gray served as a staff Power Lunch, CNN, Fox News, and C-SPAN Book TV, of New Mexico in 1994, judge advocate and criminal defense attorney in the U.S. as well extensively on radio stations and online. Johnson started a door-to-door handyman business to Navy’s JAG Corps. After his Navy service, for which he Since 1980, Skousen has been editor in chief of help pay his way through college. Twenty years later, he was awarded Vietnam Service and Combat Action rib- “Forecasts & Strategies,” a popular award-winning in- had grown that business into one of the largest construc- bons, Gray worked as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. vestment newsletter published by Eagle Publishing in tion companies in New Mexico, with more than 1,000 Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. Washington, D.C. (markskousen.com). employees. In 1983, Gov. George Deukmejian appointed Gray He is also editor of his own website, mskousen.com, Johnson is best known for his veto record, which to the Santa Ana Municipal Court, and in 1989 elevated and three trading services, Skousen Hedge Fund Trader, includes more than 750 vetoes during his time in office, him to the Orange County Superior Court. He retired from High Income Alert, and Hot Commodities Alert. more than all other governors combined. His use of the the Superior Court in 2010. Gray has been awarded an From 2005–07, Skousen was the chairman of In- veto pen earned him the nickname “Governor Veto.” He Honorary Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Western vestment U, one of the largest investment e-letters in cut taxes 14 times while never raising them. When he left State University College of Law, as well as an honorary the country, with more than 300,000 subscribers. Now office, New Mexico was one of only four states in the Doctor of Laws degree from Chapman University School Skousen is the editor of his own free e-letter, “Skousen country with a balanced budget. of Law. Gray is married to Dr. Grace Walker Gray, and CAFE,” at eagledailyinvestor.com. Term-limited, Johnson retired from public office has four children, including an adopted Vietnamese son. He earned his Ph.D. in economics and monetary in 2003. An avid skier, adventurer, and bicyclist, he has They reside in Newport Beach, Calif. history from The George Washington University in 1977. climbed the highest peak on five of the seven continents, Personal Accomplishments: A respected and out- Since then he has written more than 25 books, including including Mt. Everest. spoken advocate for reform of California and federal drug The Structure of Production (New York University Press, In 2009, becoming increasingly concerned about laws, Gray is the author of a 2001 book, Why Our Drug 1990); Economics on Trial (McGraw Hill, 1991); Puzzles the country’s out-of-control national debt and precarious Laws Have Failed: A Judicial Indictment of the War on and Paradoxes in Economics (Edward Elgar Publishers, financial situation, Johnson formed the OUR America Ini- Drugs, and was featured in the 2007 documentary Ameri- 1997); Vienna and Chicago, Friends or Foes? (Capitol tiative, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that promotes can Drug War: The Last White Hope. He is one of the Press, 2005); EconoPower (Wiley, 2008); his economic fiscal responsibility, civil liberties, and rational public principal sponsors of a 2012 California ballot initiative textbook Economic Logic (Capital Press, 2010, 2014); policy. He traveled to more than 30 states and spoke to to regulate cannabis production and consumption simi- and The Making of Modern Economics (M. E. Sharpe, more than 150 conservative and libertarian groups during larly to wine. He is also the author of Wearing the Robe: 2009), which won the Choice Book Award for “Outstand- his time as honorary chairman. The Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today’s Courts ing Academic Title.” In the 2012 presidential election, Johnson garnered and A Voter’s Handbook: Effective Solutions to America’s His financial bestsellers include The Complete more votes than any other Libertarian candidate in his- Problems. He is also the author and composer of the mu- Guide to Financial Privacy (Simon & Schuster, 1983); tory. He has two grown children — a daughter, Seah, and sical Americans All. In 2009, the Constitutional Rights High Finance on a Low Budget (Bantam, 1981), co-au- a son, Erik, and currently resides in a house he built him- Foundation of Orange Country named its annual “Judge thored with his wife Jo Ann; Scrooge Investing (Little self in Taos, N.M. of the Year” award after Gray. continued on page 9... Vol. 44, Issue 3 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org Page 9 National Convention speakers claims — including by Al Gore. He provides great am- Before moving to Boston, Elizabeth lived in Miami, munition for any of us trying to debunk that claim that where she was a student at the University of Miami. A three- ...continued from page 8 “all the science is in” on climate change. year veteran of the University of Miami summer program Brown, 1995; McGraw Hill, 1999); Investing in One Les- in Salzburg, Elizabeth has performed in many concerts, re- son (Regnery Publishing, 2007); Maxims of Wall Street: A citals and master classes in Austria. She also has an exten- Compilation of Financial Adages, Ancient Proverbs, and Elizabeth Gentner Soprano Soloist, “The Red Diva” sive background in German language. She has performed in Worldly Wisdom (Eagle Publishing, 2011). His latest book a wide variety of productions ranging from opera to music is A Viennese Waltz Down Wall Street: Austrian Econom- Elizabeth Gentner, featured vocalist at the con- theater. Her other roles include Fiona from Brigadoon and ics for Investors (Laissez Faire Books, 2013). Princess Winifred from Once Upon a Mattress. In 2006, on the 300th anniversary of Benjamin vention Banquet, is a pro- fessional performer work- You can keep up with Gentner’s current perfor- Franklin’s birth, he and his wife Jo Ann compiled and ed- mances and events at TheRedDiva.com. ited The Compleated Autobiography by Benjamin Frank- ing out of Sausalito, Calif. lin (Regnery Publishing, 2006). Elizabeth made her North In the mid-1990s, he served as editor of the invest- Bay Opera premier as Alice Marc Harrold ment series, “Secrets of the Great Investors,” with Louis Ford in Falstaff. Elizabeth’s Attorney, Legal and Political Analyst, Author Rukeyser as narrator. previous roles include mul- Marc Harrold is an He is the founder of FreedomFest, an annual gath- tiple performances of Vio- attorney, legal and politi- ering of the freedom movement from around the world, letta in La Traviata, Gilda cal analyst and author. He held every July in Las Vegas (freedomfest.com). in Rigoletto, Madame Gol- is currently a partner in the dentrill in The Impresario, D.C.-metro-based Ferreyra Leonora in Il Trovatore, the & Harrold, PLLC, a full-ser- Harold Ambler title role in Puccini’s Mad- vice immigration law firm Climate Researcher ama Butterfly, Michaela in Elizabeth Gentner with partner Diego Ferreyra. Harold Ambler re- Bizet’s Carmen, and others Prior to launching his firm, ceived his journalism train- with Berkeley Opera, Verismo Opera, Capitol Opera, and Marc was an assistant chief ing at the New Yorker, where more. She has made appearances as a soloist throughout counsel (prosecutor) with he worked for six years. His the Bay Area, including with the Kensington Symphony Immigration and Customs writing has appeared in the Orchestra and Golden Gate Opera. Her other appearances Enforcement (ICE), a com- National Review Online, include the roles of Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro and ponent of the Department of the New York Daily News, Lucy in The Telephone. Homeland Security. During the Wall Street Journal, the Elizabeth currently studies with Sheri Greenawald, his time with the ICE, Marc Marc Harrold Huffington Post, the Atlan- the director of the San Francisco Opera Center, and Jane also served at the Agency’s ticWire, the Berkeley Daily Eaglen, internationally renowned soprano and head of Washington, D.C., headquarters as an associate legal Planet, the Providence Jour- the Voice Department at Baldwin Wallace College. She advisor providing legal counsel on several high-profile nal, Providence Business moved to the Bay Area in 2007 from Boston, Mass., projects and programs and serving as one of the agency’s News, and wattsupwiththat. where she was the Soprano Soloist at Arlington Street Fourth Amendment experts. com. He lives in Rhode Is- Church for the Mozart Missa Brevis in C (KV 220) or A native of Huntington, W.V., Marc was raised in land with his wife and two Spatzen Messe, Vivaldi Gloria, the Brahms Liebeslieder the South Hills area of Pittsburgh, Penn., and graduated daughters. Harold Ambler Waltzer as well as many other works. Elizabeth attained a from Mount Lebanon High School. Marc graduated from Ambler’s book Don’t Master of Music in Voice Performance from Boston Uni- Clemson University with a degree in political science and Sell Your Coat: Surprising Truths About Climate Change versity in May of 2004. She studied with Dr. Sarah Arne- moved to Atlanta, Ga., where he served with the city of is a wonderful book that sets the record straight on many son, the former chair of the Voice Department at Boston Atlanta Police Department (APD). Marc was assigned to myths about the subject. Though not a scientist, Ambler’s University. While studying there, she performed scenes the Central Business District Discretionary Force during training as a journalist allowed him to undertake exten- and arias from Susannah, Die Fledermaus, Die Entfüh- the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Marc’s final assign- sive research, and he does an excellent job presenting the rung aus dem Serail, and Don Giovanni, among other ment with APD was with the now-disbanded narcotics subject matter in a very fact-based but accessible manner, operas. She also performed in several recitals featuring unit, Red Dog. Marc attended the University of Missis- poking holes in many of the global-warming alarmists’ works by Berg, Berlioz, Mozart, Strauss, and Brahms. continued on page 12...

PAID SPONSORSHIP Page 10 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org June 2014 Browne, Winger elected to the Hall of Liberty ormer LP presidential can- Awards Committee, offered the fol- place during the 2014 National Convention in Columbus. didate Harry Browne and lowing statement: Browne (who passed away in 2006) and Winger will join Fballot access expert Rich- “Harry Browne introduced 2012 inductees Ed Clark, John Hospers, Roger MacBride, ard Winger are the 2014 inductees millions of people to the libertar- Tonie Nathan, and David Nolan in the hall. into the Libertarian Party’s Hall of ian perspective and the Libertar- Dr. Lark noted that election to the Hall of Liberty Liberty. The Hall of Liberty, estab- ian Party through his books, media requires a unanimous vote of the Awards Committee (Mi- lished in 2012, honors lifetime or appearances, and LP presidential chael Cloud, Kevin Knedler, Dr. Lark, Bill Redpath, and significant achievement that has campaigns. The work of Richard Mary Ruwart). He also noted that next month the commit- made a lasting impact on the Lib- Harry Browne Richard Winger Winger to provide LP candidates tee will determine the recipients of the 2014 Samuel Ad- ertarian Party and/or libertarian with access to the ballot has been ams, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, and Thomas Jefferson movement. extremely important to the growth of the LP. Both men are awards from the list of candidates nominated by the LP Jim Lark, Libertarian National Committee mem- worthy inductees into the Hall of Liberty.” membership. The recipients will be announced during the ber (and former national chairman), who chairs the 2014 Dr. Lark said that an induction ceremony will take 2014 National Convention. LP state affiliates working toward ballot access By Bob Johnston legislature need 50 to 150 signatures. collecting signatures between July 8 and Aug. 19. State- Candidate and Affiliate Support Specialist In Kentucky, candidates can get on the ballot by wide candidates must collect 15,000 signatures, U.S. collecting signatures by Aug. 12. Statewide candidates House candidates need 3,500 signatures, and candidates he Libertarian Party is currently recognized in need 5,000 signatures, and U.S. House candidates need for the state legislature need 1,500 to 3,000 signatures 33 states. After the November, 2012 elections, 400. State Assembly candidates require 100 signatures. to get on the ballot. To become a recognized party, the Tthe Libertarian Party was recognized in 30 states, In Maine, candidates can get on the ballot by col- gubernatorial candidate must get at least 50,000 votes. more than ever before after a general election. Since then, lecting signatures by May 25. Statewide candidates must In 2010, the gubernatorial candidate, Warren Redlich, the LP has garnered ballot access in Arkansas, Hawaii, collect 4,000 signatures, U.S. House candidates need received more than 48,386 votes, only 1,614 shy of the and North Dakota. In addition, the LP can run statewide 2,000, and state legislature candidates need 50 to 200. If party status threshold. candidates in Georgia. The Ohio LP is currently involved the gubernatorial candidate receives 5 percent, then the In Pennsylvania, candidates can get on the ballot in litigation regarding its candidates. party is recognized. by collecting signatures by Aug. 1. Statewide candidates The LP is currently petitioning in Illinois. At least In Massachusetts, candidates for the state legisla- must collect at least 16,639 signatures. The amount varies 25,000 signatures must be submitted by June 23. If the ture can get on the ballot by collecting 150 to 300 signa- for state and federal candidates, depending on the district gubernatorial candidate receives 5 percent in the general tures by May 6. Candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate in which they’re running. To become a recognized party, election, the party will be recognized for the next two must collect 10,000 signatures, and other statewide of- the party must have at least 15 percent of the registered years. If a non-gubernatorial statewide candidate receives fices need 5,000, due July 29. To become a recognized voters. 5 percent, the Illinois party can run candidates for all party, it must have at least 1 percent of the state’s regis- In Rhode Island, candidates can get on the ballot statewide offices in 2016. tered voters, or a statewide candidate must get 3 percent by collecting signatures between June 23 and July 11. In Alabama, the LP is also undertaking a party peti- of the vote. U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates must collect tion, from the ground up. To get the party on the ballot in In Minnesota, candidates can get on the ballot by 1,000 signatures, and candidates for the U.S. House need Alabama, more than 44,000 signatures need to be turned submitting signatures by June 3. Statewide candidates 500. Candidates for the state legislature must collect 50 in by June 3. However, signatures are being collected must collect 2,000 signatures, U.S. House candidates to 100. If the gubernatorial candidate gets 5 percent, the on a county-by-county basis. Jefferson County, the most need 1,000, and 500 signatures are required for candi- party is recognized for the next two years. populous county in the state, has already been completed, dates for the state legislature. If a statewide candidate re- In Virginia, candidates can get on the ballot by col- and the LPAL hopes to petition in five other counties in ceives 5 percent, then the party is recognized for the next lecting signatures by June 10. Statewide candidates need order to be able to run a candidate for the U.S. House this four years. A party can also gain party status by running to collect 10,000 signatures, with 400 minimum from November, as well as candidates for the state legislature. a full slate of candidates for the statewide offices and at each of the 11 congressional districts. U.S. House candi- In Connecticut, candidates can get on the ballot least half of the U.S. House and state legislature seats. dates need to collect 1,000 signatures. There are no races by collecting signatures by Aug. 4. Statewide candidates In New Hampshire, candidates can get on the ballot for the state legislature this year. To become a recognized must collect 7,500 signatures. The amount varies for state by collecting signatures by Aug. 6. Statewide candidates party, a statewide candidate must get 10 percent of the and U.S. House candidates, depending on the district in must collect 3,000 signatures, and U.S. House candidates vote. Rob Sarvis, the 2013 gubernatorial candidate, is which they’re running. To become a recognized party, the need 1,500. The amount varies for state candidates, de- working to get on the ballot as the U.S. Senate candidate gubernatorial candidate must get 20 percent of the vote, pending on the district in which they’re running. To be- for this November. or else 20 percent of those Connecticut voters registered come a recognized party, the gubernatorial or U.S. Senate In Wisconsin, candidates can get on the ballot by with political parties must be registered with the LP. candidate must get 4 percent of the vote. collecting signatures by June 1. Statewide candidates In Iowa, candidates can get on the ballot by collect- In New Jersey, candidates can get on the ballot must collect 2,00 signatures, U.S. House candidates need ing signatures between July 28 and Aug. 15. To become a by collecting signatures by June 3. Statewide candidates 1,000, and candidates for the state legislature need 200 recognized party for the next two years, the gubernatorial must collect 800 signatures, and U.S. House candidates to 400. A statewide candidate must get 1 percent for the candidate must get 2 percent. Statewide candidates must need 100. There are no races for the state legislature this party to become recognized for the next four years. collect 1,500 signatures, candidates for the U.S House year. Thanks to Richard Winger, publisher and editor of must collect 375 signatures, and candidates for the state In New York, candidates can get on the ballot by Ballot Access News, for his assistance with this article. Vol. 44, Issue 3 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org Page 11 After narrow loss of 2012 SC house seat, Jeremy Walters faces same opponent in 2-way By Carla Howell raised and spent seven times as much money as Wal- himself in the state capital in 2012 when he success- ters did. fully championed and lobbied for a custody bill which ibertarian Jeremy Now he’s taking on incumbent Felder for round was signed into law in June of that year. His tenacity Walters won 47 two, with no Democrat in the race. The filing deadline prompted State Sen. John Knotts to call Walters a “pit Lpercent of the vote passed on March 30. bull” and the right man for the job. for state house in South Walters’s 2012 race was aided by the fact that He hasn’t stopped swinging since. He success- Carolina’s 26th district Felder had to run as a nonpartisan “petition candi- fully fought off Republicans who tried to knock him in 2012, coming within date” after being struck from the Republican ticket on off the ballot in 2012. inches of being elected to a technicality. Although Walters won’t have the same Last year, he filed a lawsuit in an attempt to re- the highest-level office that advantage this time, he has perhaps the best chance of move Democrat Marlin Kimpson from the 42nd dis- the Libertarian Party has winning a state legislative seat that the LP has seen trict Senate seat. Kimpson won in a special election achieved in its history. in years. last October, but in violation of the law. If success- Winning a legisla- Because he campaigned extensively last time ful, Libertarian Alex Thornton, who lost in the race, tive seat in South Caro- and built a name for himself in the district, he has be- would have been seated by default. lina would be especially come a force to reckon with. The local paper, the Fort Walters is running on a bold platform to end the noteworthy, given that Mill Times, was calling him to see whether he would state income tax. the state is anything but a run again this year before he filed his candidacy. “Ending the state income tax will put more mon- bastion of liberty and fair Jeremy Walters The Daily Kos website rates the race in the 26th ey in the budgets of working families and create thou- elections. New Hamp- district as a “lean R,” meaning the Republican is more sands of new private sector jobs,” he said. “And it’s shire, Alaska, and Vermont are the only states where likely to win, but it’s not a sure bet. Otherwise they the only way to force the legislature to cut waste.” a Libertarian has won a state house seat, last achieved would rate it “likely R” or “safe R.” With sufficient Now serving as vice chairman for the South Car- in 2000. support, Libertarian Walters could be within striking olina LP, Jeremy Walters is gearing up for a full-time, Walters won his impressive vote total in spite of distance of a victory. full-speed-ahead effort to win the 26th house seat in the fact that his Republican opponent, Raye Felder, Walters first entered politics and built a name for 2014. His website is: waltersforhouse.com Preparation required: Tips for successful LP candidate interviews By Dimitri Vassilaros to peace, because it is generally bad business to kill your Talk Host, NewsRadio 1020 KDKA customers.” For your interview, bring two cheat sheets with your he most important question a Libertarian Party vital contact information, such as the URL of the cam- candidate must answer is the one he first should paign website, email address, Twitter name, Facebook fan Task himself: why do I want to be interviewed? page, phone number, etc. Publicity is important, but only as a means to an end. Give one to the reporter or show producer; keep the Think of all the politicians who purchased vast amounts other with you if you’re asked how people can reach you. of campaign advertising, and yet were ignored by the vot- And please consider bringing a wide assortment ers. The same, for untold numbers of commercials for of donuts, cookies or other baked goods for the staff at products that didn’t sell. the station or newspaper. Yes, goodies. These days, most A megaphone is useless to a mime. LP candidates newsrooms have people who are overworked, underpaid must have something to say. An interview is a device to and unappreciated. Free food can generate a tremendous tell many other people about the Libertarian message of amount of good will and favorable impressions. shrinking government. There’s something to shout about! Ask for a copy of the interview. Sometimes, they The next most important question might not be are available, but there might be a charge. Download pod- asked by the reporter or show producer, but it must be an- casts of the interview that might be posted on websites. swered by the candidate: Why should we interview you? Review your performance on the talk show or news Reporters and producers seldom become excited at tify which issues matter most to the audience. That day’s report with campaign staff. Focus on what worked and the thought of listening to policy wonks discussing politi- news might open the door to discuss how Libertarian what can be worked on. If the host or reporter made a cal philosophy. They want interesting, stimulating, com- small-government solutions are simple and practical. mistake or two, please do not contact him to offer con- pelling, topical issues and guests. For example, if it’s “pothole” season, show how big structive criticism. They aren’t into doing favors for candidates. The LP government is so inefficient that it can’t properly patch Regardless of how the interview went, please con- candidate must convince the media gatekeepers that he potholes. But small government or private companies sider doing what very few others bother doing; send a can be a great interview. can, and do, a much better job of caring for the roads. thank-you card via snail mail. Thank the interviewer for The topic of the interview might be chosen by the Convert Libertarian small-government solutions his time and interest. That message will stand out, be- reporter or producer. For example, local real estate taxes into big impact sound bites: short, snappy, succinct. cause almost no one else does that. are skyrocketing. How would the Libertarian small-gov- When Dr. Ron Paul, the LP presidential candidate And the next time there is an opening on the show ernment principles help to lower — and even eliminate in 1988, recently proposed a Libertarian solution to bring for a guest, or a reporter needs to interview someone, the — property taxes? about peace and prosperity, he said: person who brought donuts and sent a thank-you card If there is no show topic, the candidate must iden- “Free and abundant trade is much more conducive might get a call. Page 12 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org June 2014 Frequently-asked questions about the 2014 LP National Convention While the primary purpose for an LP national conven- participate in the business sessions. events, such as a workshop or other presentation, or host tion is to conduct party business, we also traditionally have Each state has its own procedure for becoming a a hospitality suite. great guest speakers — for delegates and non-delegates! delegate to a national convention, consistent with the na- (Also see the next section for pre-convention The events color-coded in green on the sched- tional LP bylaws, so check with your state and/or local meetings.) ule grid are “plenary” events where we are all together party officials. If you have already missed the deadline (mostly for meals); there are no other official events hap- for being included in the delegate list, you may be able to When should I arrive? pening at the same time. Running concurrently with the be credentialed on-site. Some states allow members from You should arrive on or before Thursday afternoon, business sessions will be a track of breakouts, which is a other states to be credentialed in their state. June 26. Registration will likely begin in the early after- schedule of speakers and panels. We often use “break- The Credentials Committee issues delegate (and noon, as well as delegate credentialing. (As we get closer outs” and “workshops” interchangeably. alternate) ribbons. Credentialing will start on Thursday to the time of the convention, we will post the time that You will also hear various terms for the business afternoon, and continue throughout the convention. (See registration opens. It’s good to get registered and creden- sessions and where they take place: business sessions, delegates page at LPcon2014.org.) tialed as soon as you can.) floor business, general session (hotel term), main floor, The first event is the welcome reception on Thurs- main hall, main convention hall. If I am a delegate, do I have to pay for anything? day evening. There will be a variety of brief talks, enter- We encourage all delegates to at least purchase the tainment, and some light refreshments and a cash bar. Do I have to be a member of the LP to attend the basic delegate package ($50), which includes the open- This is a great time to network and socialize with your convention? ing welcome reception on Thursday evening, and also al- fellow Libertarians (and do some politicking)! No, anyone can attend the convention! We espe- lows you to hear the keynote (Lawrence Reed) and other There are some pre-convention meetings, mostly cially encourage newbies and outsiders to check us out! speakers in the main convention hall (in the Regency ball- pertaining to platform and bylaws proposals that will Anyone can buy a package for admission to the breakouts room). Your delegate package also includes your printed be presented as part of the business agenda for the and meal events. (See the registration at LPcon2014.org name badge and a tote bag with all the materials you weekend. page for ordering.) will need to function effectively as a delegate, including The current LNC will hold its final meeting of their the current platform and bylaws and the reports from the term on Thursday afternoon. (Observers are allowed ex- What is the difference between a delegate and an Platform and Bylaws Committees, with their proposed cept for if/when they go into “executive session” to dis- attendee? changes. (All these things cost money to produce, so your cuss confidential matters.) Being a delegate is a “legal” designation (so to minimum purchase of a delegate package helps to defray The Platform Committee and Bylaws Committee will speak), as set forth in our party bylaws. Being officially these costs, aka, tanstaafl.) meet on Thursday, and possibly for part of Wednesday credentialed as a delegate allows you to participate in the (times TBD, observers allowed). business sessions, where internal items will be covered If I am a delegate, can I also attend the breakouts? The Credentials Committee will begin to meet on and voted on, including changes to the platform, changes Yes, if you have purchased a package that includes Thursday prior to the opening of registration (ditto above). to the bylaws, and election of party officers and other LNC them (at least a bronze). The track of breakout (work- The LSLA is planning a day of political nuts-and- members. (See the delegates page at LPcon2014.org.) shop) sessions run concurrently with the business. If you bolts training on Thursday. (See LSLA.org.) Being an attendee is the designation of the conven- are a delegate, you are not required to be in the business tion organizers and indicates that you have registered by sessions at all times, although you would be encouraged Must I stay in the Hyatt Regency Columbus? purchasing admission to the various convention events. (perhaps by your state’s delegation chair) to be “on the You are not required to stay in the Hyatt, but we (See the registration page at LPcon2014.org.) floor” as much as possible. encourage you to do so, especially with events starting The convention organizers, staff, and Credentials early in the morning and hospitality suites going on at Committee are striving to make both processes as effi- Are there any free events? night. Our special rate of $119/night is for single to quad cient as possible! Anyone can be in the common areas and visit the occupancy, so room-sharing could save you money. And vendor and exhibit areas free of charge. For most of the room-nights booked for our group (using the special link How do I become a delegate? time, anyone can observe the business sessions from the on the hotel page) keeps other hotel costs down, which You must be an LP member (either state or nation- balcony in the Regency ballroom. helps the LP. al) to become a credentialed delegate (or alternate) and Some individuals or groups will likely host free If you still have a question, send it to [email protected].

Convention speakers teaching, among other courses, white col- Street Journal, Mother Jones (letter to the United States, including nationally ...continued from page 9 lar crime and criminal trial practice. Marc the editor), Playboy, Zimbio.com and syndicated programs hosted by Mancow also taught numerous courses as an ad- FOXnews.com. Marc has appeared Muller, Bob Salter (WFAN), Curtis Sliwa, sippi School of Law, where he graduated junct professor for the University of Mis- on the FOX News Channel programs and Rita Crosby. with honors. During his time at Ole Miss, sissippi Legal Studies / Criminal Justice “Fox & Friends” and “America’s News Marc currently lives in Fairfax, Va., Marc served on both the Mississippi Law Department at the undergraduate level. HQ”; the CNN HLN programs “Nancy and appears on media most frequently Journal (Law Review) and the Journal of Marc has trained state, local, and Grace,” “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitch- in Washington, D.C., and New York. He National Security Law. Marc was chosen federal law enforcement personnel, as ell,” “Prime News,” and “News Now; is running as LP Virginia’s candidate for as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s well as state trial and appellate judges, Tru TV’s “In Session”; BBC America’s U.S. House in the 11th district. Summer Honors Program and served as a prosecutors, and criminal defense attor- “World News TV”; Cana- law clerk to U.S. Department of Justice, neys throughout the United States in a da’s CTV; RT’s “The Big Are you thinking of running Immigration and Naturalization Service wide variety of legal issues. Picture”; and the Court TV (INS) General Counsel Bo Cooper. Marc is author of Observations of programs “The Best De- for office? Or do you just After law school, Marc served as an White Noise … an ‘Acid Test’ for the fense” and “Courtside.” want to learn more? associate attorney with Memphis-based First Amendment and 5 Days Out, and Marc appears fre- law firm Baker, Donelson, Bearman, was coauthor of Mississippi Criminal quently on national radio Go to LP.org/run-for-office and send Caldwell & Berkowitz. Marc left Baker Trial Practice with Ron Rychlak. Marc networks, including Wall us your inquiry. You’ll receive infor- Donelson in 2002 and returned to Missis- has published numerous law review arti- Street Radio’s “The Daily mation from your state LP affiliate or sippi to work for the National Center for cles, and was a regular contributing col- Wrap,” America’s Radio from the national LP headquarters Justice and the Rule of Law (NCJRL), a umnist for the Clarion Ledger, Missis- News Network, and FOX that you need to get started, file your U.S. Department of Justice funded re- sippi’s largest newspaper. Marc has been News Radio, and has made campaign, comply with your state’s search center. Marc also served as a mem- frequently quoted by a large number of appearances on dozens of ber of the Ole Miss Law School faculty diverse publications, including the Wall radio stations throughout election laws, and get on the ballot. Vol. 44, Issue 3 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org Page 13

low-hanging wire and narrow streets.” • “MRAPS consistently require replace- Kansas Growing the party through legislation Affiliate News And Events ments of heavy-duty transmissions, en- gines, axles and tires.” he LPKS has been active in the The acquisition of the MRAP should Kansas legislature again this year. serve as a wake-up call for all LaPorte Affiliate news and events are Bolingbrook. Throughout the weekend, It has been the strategy of the LPKS provided to LP News by attendees will enjoy a range of speakers, County residents. To date, the Depart- T executive committee to use legislation as a ment of Defense has distributed over 200 Libertarian Party state affiliates. panel discussions, and candidate inter- tool to show Libertarian solutions, provide MRAPs and other military weapons to views along with some game show fun platforms and support for its candidates, small- and medium-sized police depart- with a Libertarian twist. The business and ultimately grow the party. ments around the country. Illinois meeting will be conducted on Sunday, This year’s effort included verbal With the wide distribution of mili- Petitioning to place 10 candidates on ballot with officer elections and bylaw changes and written testimony on bills related to tary equipment to local law enforcement on the agenda. the Second Amendment, abolishing the agencies, many consider the Department of he Libertarian Party of Illinois is All are invited to make new friends, death penalty, fluoride in public drinking Defense’s 1033 surplus program to be mili- deep into its petition drives to get support the candidates, and share thoughts water, and electronic surveillance. tarizing police departments and shifting the 10 candidates on the ballot for the on liberty and political leadership. More The recent big news pertains to the T way police departments view citizens and November election. Volunteers are seiz- information can be found on the party success of long-term efforts initiated by law enforcement in their communities. ing opportunities to gather signatures at website, LPIllinois.org. the LPKS on Open Carry firearms and “What the Libertarian Party is most popular places like parades, festivals, gun school choice. alarmed by is that MCPD requested this shows, train stations, and sporting events. The week of April 6 saw the pas- vehicle, based on an assumption that they The state’s local chapters are hav- Indiana sage of H.B. 2578, which completely pre- have need for one. This is a large military ing fun with a competition to bring in the Indiana LP says, “Thanks but no Tanks!” empts municipalities in the open carry of vehicle solely designed to protect occu- most signatures. A trophy is on the line and firearms, and a school choice bill. pants from mine blasts. If MCPD felt their a video of chapters challenging each other he Libertarian Party of La Porte For the past three years, The LPKS, job required a mine resistant vehicle, when has been posted on Facebook and YouTube. County calls for the immediate re- with the full support of the Kansas State did Michigan City become a war zone?” In addition to petitioning, Illinois turn of the recently acquired mili- Rifle Association, led the effort to chal- T commented Ray Wolff, LPLP Chairman. candidates have been developing their tary Mine Resistant Ambush Protected lenge all open-carry bans of holstered Recent news releases fail to mention campaigns, recruiting volunteers, design- (MRAP) vehicle by the Michigan City Po- firearms on property open to the public. that MRAPs are expensive to maintain, ing materials, and introducing themselves lice Department, and seeks your support. We started with requesting an attorney prone to rollovers, difficult to maneuver in to potential voters and donors. Here are just a few concerns from a general’s opinion, and then we traveled to city environments, require great expense The Illinois party is assisting them by Sept.–Oct. 2011 Army Sustainment report various cities in Kansas, educating local to outfit for police use, and at 20+ tons can hosting a series of campaign workshops. concerning the MRAP’s use in combat: officials on the law and addressing this cause untold damage to streets, bridges, Some of the candidates who attended the • “The MRAP is also too large and un- issue face to face in city council meet- and personal property. messaging workshop were Chris Michel wieldy to operate in a constrained envi- ings. In some cases, it required us to file “When the police are acquiring (secretary of state), Alex Cummings (lt. ronment …” lawsuits so that this Second Amendment military grade vehicles and equipment, governor), Matthew Skopek (treasurer), • “However, the minute it is off the road right could be returned to local citizens. are they starting to view all Americans as Julie Fox (comptroller), and Sharon Han- on uneven terrain, it becomes cumber- We earlier successfully overturned potential enemy combatants? We don’t sen (U.S. Senate). some and susceptible to rollovers.” bans in Overland Park, Wichita, Lenexa, believe this to be the case with MCPD, The Illinois Convention Commit- • “The MRAP is also extremely tall and Gardner, Topeka, and Silver Lake. By however, we should all be alarmed by this tee is making plans for the 2014 conven- wide and is therefore very difficult to exposing the unlawful acts of these mu- decision and direction,” remarked LPLP tion, scheduled for Sept. 12 through 14 in take into an urban environment with nicipalities, we helped bring to light the Vice Chairman Jordan Carder. problem law-abiding gun owners faced “We predict MCPD will find new through the previous patchwork of laws. and innovative ways to use and justify use The current lawsuit against the city of this urban tank, regardless of the actual of Prairie Village still stands as of this need and existing tools at their disposal. posting. With the passage of this state- What happens when someone gets a shiny wide law we are hopeful that this city will new toy? They’ll simply find a way and capitulate. reason to use it,” said LPLP officer Greg Additionally, five years ago the Kelver. LPKS wrote the Kansas Education Lib- The Libertarian Party of LaPorte erty Act (KELA). This universal school County calls for MCPD to reverse its deci- choice bill was described by national sup- sion to obtain the MRAP and to return it porters as one of the best school choice under the 1033 Program’s Turn-In/Trans- bills ever written. The LPKS promoted fer protocol. it and worked with legislators to get it The LPLP is seeking pledge dona- entered into the legislature two times. tions to cover transportation costs of re- While the Republicans in Kansas over the turning the MRAP back to the Department last two years eventually changed the bill of Defense. Please call (855) 455-5757 or in size and scope, the recent bill was still email us [email protected] for additional LP Illinois candidates Chris Michel (secretary of state), Alex Cummings (lt. governor), similar in concept and language. Matthew Skopek (treasurer), Julie Fox (comptroller), and Sharon Hansen (U.S. Senate). information or to make a pledge. continued on page 14... Page 14 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org June 2014

most of us do. The full list of candidates is below. “But I can’t do that and expect things Contact information is available online: Affiliate News And Events to change for my kids. So I decided to lpmo.org/releases/2014-04-13-000000/689 make this effort and run.” • U.S. Congress 1: Robb Cunningham Primary contests • U.S. Congress 2: Bill Slantz Former Congressman Gene Tay- • U.S. Congress 3: Steven Hedrick ...continued from page 13 people. On Saturday, 84 people were there lor will face Palazzo, Ron Vincent, Tom • U.S. Congress 4: Herschel L. Young This year’s tax-credit scholarship by 6 p.m. Carter and Tavish Kelly. Democrats Trish • U.S. Congress 4: Randall (Randy) program started out as H.B. 3777, which The party’s 2012 presidential can- Causey and Matt Moore also are running Langkraehr ultimately stalled in committee. After didate, former New Mexico Gov. Gary for that nomination. • U.S. Congress 5: Roy Welborn that process, the Kansas Supreme Court Johnson, said he probably always was a Outgoing party chairman Danny • U.S. Congress 6: Russ Monchil issued a ruling in the Gannon case, which Libertarian, even though he served two Bedwell, who said he is stepping down • U.S. Congress 7: Kevin Craig required the state to spend an additional terms as a Republican, 1995 to 2003. He to focus on the race for the District 1 seat • U.S. Congress 8: Rick Vandeven $120 million on education to boost equity said that is one of the party’s biggest im- held by Republican Alan Nunnelee, knows • State Auditor: Sean O’Toole funding. To comply with the ruling, the age problems now; people think of them he’ll be outspent. • State Senator 24: Jim Higgins legislature created a bill that appropriated as Libertarian/Republican/conservative. “I’m not going to accept money • State Rep 33: Matthew (Matt) Stephens the money, but added some additional “I did not see getting elected as a from corporations, from PACs,” he said. • State Rep 51: Bill Wayne measures as part of the package. One of Libertarian,” he said. “As you know, no What he would like is for 100 donors to • State Rep 67 (and special election those measures was the newly resurrected Libertarians get elected. There are rare ex- give him $1,000 each. for same): Jeff Coleman tax-credit scholarship program. It passed ceptions but not on the national level. “My opponent will spend $440,000,” • State Rep 81: Lisa Schaper out of both houses on April 6. “The things that Libertarians have he said. “I can win with $100,000.” • State Rep 83: Andrew Bolin School choice now has its start in been talking about forever are really hap- And he’s for closing the IRS and De- • State Rep 103: Dean (Draig) Hodge Kansas because of the initial years of pening. Legalizing marijuana, marriage partment of Education. • State Rep 137: Bill Boone work by the LPKS. It is our new desire equality, military intervention, the ex- “I’m a limited-government guy and I • State Rep 147: Greg Tlapek to greatly expand upon this success. The ample of Obama and Congress … when make the limited-government argument,” • State Rep 153: Ginny Keirns LPKS has been the leader in educational they both were ready to go into Libya and he said. “We need to bring these (troops) • Presiding Commissioner, Cass choice inside the state of Kansas. While Syria. And [lo] and behold 80 percent of home. There are some things worth giv- County: Lora Young this bill still needs the governor’s signa- Americans said they didn’t want that to ing your life for and there are others that • Recorder of Deeds, Cass County: ture, we anticipate that it will be signed happen and that stopped that right in its would break your mother’s heart. We need Falon Kohler into law this year. tracks. So in spite of Libertarians not get- to stop this nation-building imperialism. • Presiding Commissioner, Greene ting elected, those issues are really hap- Repeal the 16th Amendment. Do away County: Benjamin Brixey pening, those issues that Libertarians have with the IRS and the income tax. • Circuit Clerk, Greene County: Mississippi been touting.” “The humanitarian in me says what Arthur Hodge Convention draws more than 80 attendees Libertarian party line we have to do is transition slowly, over • Circuit Clerk, Howell County: Johnson rattled off the party line: two or three years and change our method Lee Martin he following article about the LP close the Department of Education and of taxation.” • County Legislature, 2nd District At Mississippi State Convention, titled several others, most notably the IRS; get Bedwell, Lajena Walley of the Re- Large, Jackson County: T“Libertarians, at state convention rid of income and corporate taxes and re- form Party, and the winner of the Demo- Cisse Spragins in Biloxi, out to break their losing streak” place them with a consumption tax; and cratic primary between Ron Dickey and • County Executive, Jackson County: and written by Paul Hampton, appeared in stop military intervention. That’s for start- Rex Weathers will face Nunnelee, who is Richard Tolbert the Sun Herald on April 5: ers. unopposed in the GOP primary. • Presiding Commissioner, Livingston The Libertarian Party is growing, “I’m fiscally conservative but I’m a County: Jeff Foli and longtime Libertarians say it is moving flaming liberal when it comes to civil lib- • County Recorder, St. Charles toward mainstream. erties.” Missouri County: Michael Copeland “I’ve been to national conventions, Two candidates say they hope they 30 candidates file for August primary • County Executive, St. Louis County: Minneapolis … others for years,” said can end the party’s losing streak. Theo (Ted) Brown Charles Mackey Clark of Ocean Springs. Joey Robinson of Gulfport wants he Missouri LP is pleased to an- “It was all … survivalists and academics. to unseat U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-4. nounce that 30 candidates filed on This is wonderful.” Robinson said he was raised by grandpar- the party's ticket for the August Montana The more than 80 Libertarians at the T ents, who he said were very independent 2014 primary election. “Top-two” bill won’t appear on ballot Beau Rivage Resort & Casino on Saturday people who never asked for help. He said The Missouri LP has a full slate of for the state convention were an eclectic that rubbed off on him but he had to ask candidates for the eight congressional n a decision that came out March 25, bunch. for fellow Libertarians’ help now. districts (including one contested race in the Montana Supreme Court decided A tattooed young woman played “I don’t want to be doing this,” he the 4th), a candidate for state auditor, the that L.R. 127, the “top-two” primary with a toddler on the floor. There were re- I said. “I’d rather be at home with my kids sole statewide race this election season (in bill, would not make it to the general elec- tirees, a mother-to-be, people of all ages right now. But when I look at the state of which no Democrat filed), one state senate tion ballot. The court cited the lengthy and there to vote on their officials, meet their affairs of this country, I don’t see my kids candidate, nine candidates for state repre- confusing title of more than 100 words candidates and hear pep talks about how to growing up with the same opportunities I sentative and 10 candidates for partisan as the main reason for refusing to place grow the party. had. The jobs aren’t there. The financial county offices. Numerous people in coun- it on the general ballot. Republicans had Clark said he attended state conven- markets aren’t there. I spent months talk- ties across the state also filed for commit- placed L.R. 127 on the ballot as an effort tions at the Holiday Inn in Jackson with 12 ing to friends and complaining a lot, as teeman/woman. continued on page 15... Vol. 44, Issue 3 The Libertarian Party — www.LP.org Page 15

• Divisions: and the Libertarian Party for the way this Visit lpnevada.org/about/divisions to forum was conducted. Libertarians clear- Affiliate News And Events learn about our Divisions ly showed the establishment parties how • Help Wanted: it should be done. It’s an example I wish Visit lpnevada.org/help to view some they’d [follow] so that all North Carolina ...continued from page 14 of the opportunities available. voters [could] be better informed.” to eliminate Libertarians from the general Nevada The Libertarian Party of Nevada will Two other forums were scheduled election, said Mike Fellows, chair of the Make a stand against the 2-party system provide complimentary refreshments and for April 27 in Asheville and May 4 in Montana Libertarian Party. Voters would snacks. We are hosting three events initial- Wilmington. have had to approve the initiative in No- ear Libertarians and Friends of ly so hopefully you can attend one with- The primary will be May 6. The Lib- vember for it to take effect. Liberty: It’s time to assemble out a scheduling conflict. These events are ertarian primary is open to all registered “Montana voters want their views to DTeam Liberty and take Nevada informal so you can mix and mingle and Libertarian and unaffiliated voters. In or- be heard in the general election,” Fellows back! Over the last decade, we saw what ask us questions. The events coincide with der to vote, however, you must register by said, and L.R. 127 would limit those views. happens when we sit back and don’t get National Volunteer Week and are being April 11. Election law changes enacted Libertarians support the free market involved: Politicians drive Nevada further held on: last year eliminated same-day registration. of ideas in politics, but the Montana Re- in debt, they impose more regulations, and • Thursday, April 10, 2014 — View the April 5 forum at LPNC.org. publican Party wanted to control the free they take away our freedoms. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. market through L.R. 127 to achieve its If you don’t help grow the Libertar- • Friday, April 11, 2014 — goals, Fellows said, which included elimi- ian Party, you have no voice and you don’t 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Ohio nating its competition from the general matter. And we are just as ignorant as the • Sunday, April 13, 2014 — Ohio LP still appealing in federal court election. Fellows pointed out that most Democrats and Republicans say we are 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. he case continues but should be voters start looking at candidates and is- as they take away our freedoms, trample Whether you can donate one hour a decided by the end of April. Be- sues in the general election rather than on our civil liberties, and steal every dol- month, 30 hours a week, or if you would cause of an issue with the peti- during the primary. lar out of our pocket saying “Thank you, just like to check out our office, I would T tions, the LP candidate for governor, The Montana Supreme Court said please!” like you to stop by so we can share our Charlie Earl, was removed from the the initiative “lists approximately 100 It’s up to YOU to tell the politicians ideas with you. There are many productive ballot. We are hoping for a positive out- separate statutes that would be amended enough! It’s up to YOU and me and the things you can do to help the party and our come prior to the May 6 primary. If we and eleven that would be repealed in order Libertarian Party to stand up and fight for candidates. One of my favorite quotes is get a favorable ruling, there would be to achieve the new proposed primary elec- Nevada! from Edmund Burke. He said, “Nobody time to put Charlie on the LP Primary tion system. It would take most persons The two-party system is broken; made a greater mistake than he who did ballot, where electronic voting is done. well versed in the law a substantial amount there have been both Republicans and nothing because he could do only a little.” Charlie is unopposed in the primary, so of time and study to understand the details Democrats in power, and there is no dif- Liberty does continue and with your he only needs one vote to move to the and implications of these changes.” ference! The Libertarian Party is the only help we can re-engage the R3VOLUTION, November election. L.R. 127 (S.B. 408) was a confusing party that can save Nevada and get her thank you for your continued support! Furthermore, the new ballot access bill, said Fellows, and many Republicans back on track. If we don’t get involved, law, created by S.B. 193, is being chal- legislators who voted for the bill couldn’t we are guilty of what the other two par- lenged. The issue in the new law is the re- explain many of the changes contained ties accuse us of, being ineffective, and the North Carolina moval of a party primary. in the bill. Republicans took a clue from only thing we will ever amount to being is First-ever U.S. Senate candidate forum Nancy Pelosi in passing a bill that they a spoiler in elections. Statewide candidates still up in the air didn’t read, but that needed to pass be- Join us to make a stand against the he Libertarian Party of North Caro- As stated, the status of the LP candi- cause of procedure and time constraints. two-party system. The Libertarian Party lina held its first ever U.S. Senate date for governor/lt. governor is in court. This will be one less thing Montana Lib- of Nevada (LPNevada) is hosting our candidate forum April 5 during Steve Linnabary, candidate for attorney first Volunteer Fair and Open house at our T ertarians will have to worry about in the the annual state convention in Durham. general, also was removed from the ballot general election. headquarters in Las Vegas. Meet Libertar- Candidates Tim D’Annunzio of Raeford due to an issue with his petitions. The state In May, Libertarians will have an en- ian leaders and activist who leading the and Sean Haugh of Durham answered Supreme Court did not rule in our favor try in the Corvallis Memorial Day Parade. way for Liberty in Nevada. The purpose questions submitted by Libertarians from on the appeal. The LPO failed to provide It’s a small parade, but it kicks off the po- of this event is to get people like you in- across the state. The forum was streamed enough valid signatures (500) for the other litical season of parades in the Bitterroot volved in growing the Libertarian Party. live and moderated by Barry Smith, Caro- statewide races of auditor, treasurer, and Valley. We will discuss the new Divisional Struc- lina Journal associate editor. secretary of state. The Missoula County Libertarian ture, and go over each Division and the “This event was a perfect example Meanwhile, the paperwork was filed Party recently came out against a Missoula opportunities available in each Division. of how political discourse should be con- in time to allow for a write-in campaign City Council resolution on forming two Are you concerned with the direc- ducted in our nation,”said Brian Irving, for two statewide offices. Bob Bridges new Urban Renewal Districts. These dis- tion Nevada is heading? LPNC communications director. “Both is the write-in candidate for auditor and tricts can be used to condemn private prop- So are we; stop by these events and candidates were respectful, talked about Kevin Knedler is the write-in candidate erty and increase taxes on property owners. learn about all the amazing opportunities the issues, did not attack one another, and for secretary of state. Both need 500 citi- Many of these local laws affect us more available to build the Libertarian Party and presented reasoned and rational arguments zens to write in their names during the LP then state or national legislation does. get Nevada back on track! LPNevada is re- for their positions.” primary on May 6. cruiting leaders and activists for all Divi- “Even on issues where they clearly Anyone wishing to attend the na- Annual awards given at state convention sions. Prior to the Volunteer Fair and Open disagreed, they engaged in a friendly and tional convention in Columbus, Ohio, and Top awards were given to the fol- House, you can view our website (www. open conversation, not free-for-all,” Ir- wishing to be a delegate can contact the lowing people and affiliates: Impact lpnevada.org) and check out these links: state chair, Mike Fellows. ving said. “I’m proud of the candidates continued on page 16... Media Buzz About LP STAFF Upcoming state conventions the Libertarian Party LP Washington State Convention LP Illinois State Convention LP NATIONAL CHAIRMAN Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1 Saturday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 14 “While the major political par- Geoffrey J. Neale Doubletree Hotel in Southcenter Seattle Holiday Inn in Bolingbrook ties strike threatening poses 16500 Southcenter Pkwy., Seattle, WA 98188 205 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR www.lpwa.org lp.org/event/lp-illinois-2014-state-convention and hiss at one another, the Wes Benedict Libertarians have already or- ganized a national convention POLITICAL DIRECTOR LP Idaho State Convention LP Massachusetts State Convention Carla Howell Saturday, June 21 Saturday, Oct. 18 set for late June in Columbus, To Be Announced: Caldwell, ID Tweed's Restaurant Ohio ... OPERATIONS DIRECTOR www.lp.org/event/lp-idaho-2014-state- 229 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605 “‘Democrats and Republicans Robert Kraus convention lpmass.org each got about $18 million of government money for their CANDIDATE AND AFFILIATE SUPPORT SPECIALIST Affiliate News and Events ducted the annual business meeting, who national conventions in 2012,’ Bob Johnston ...continued from page 15 dedicated the convention to honoring the says Wes Benedict, executive life and memory of the late Tonie Nathan, a director of the Libertarian Na- EDITOR & TECHNOLOGY Award to Nathan Eberly; Volunteer Award founding member of the Libertarian Party, tional Committee. DEVELOPER to Bob Bridges and Aaron Harris; Top Gun the party’s first candidate for vice president “‘We Libertarians pay for our Eric D. Dixon award to top county organizations went to of the United States, and the first woman own conventions,' he adds.” MEMBER SERVICES & AFFILIATE Wood County, Butler County, and Guernsey in U.S. history ever to receive an electoral Washington Times, 3/19/2014 RELATIONS MANAGER County. vote. Casey Hansen Local Grass Roots awards went to The convention endorsed a slate of “Recent polling confirms the in- Eric Eberly of Wood County and Mark candidates for public office in 2014,- in crease of Americans turning their SPECIAL PROJECTS Noble of Franklin County. The New Spirit cluding: back on the two older parties and Nick Dunbar Award went to Michael Segrest. • Robert Burke — Governor are registering to vote as either The Ohio LP will be electing a new • Joseph Brost — Lt. Governor MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST independent or as a libertarian Central Committee and Executive Commit- • Andy Craig — Secretary of State Molly Schwoppe if permitted by the government. tee on May 31. • Tom Nelson — Attorney General Increasingly, independent vot- Ohio law provides that the Central • Jerry Shidell — State Treasurer Committee, as elected at the party primary • Joseph Kexel — Congress (1st) ers are more important to politi- on May 6, must meet to decide its leader- • Gus Fahrendorf — Congress (6th) cal campaigns and decide many elections across the country.” ® ship. The new Central Committee must • Rob Taylor — Congress (7th) THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY Examiner.com, 4/3/2014 2600 Virginia Ave. NW, Suite 200 also elect a new Executive Committee. It • Terry Virgil — State Senate (13th) Washington, DC 20037 is the Executive Committee and the ap- • George Meyers — State Assembly (66th) Phone: (202) 333-0008 pointed division directors that run the day- • Jerry Seifert — State Assembly (84th) Fax: (202) 333-0072 to-day operations of the Libertarian Party • Chuck Schilling — State Assembly Website: www.LP.org of Ohio. (97th) For more information on the Ohio Delegates were delighted to have the party, go to www.lpo.org or send an email opportunity to hear the keynote address at the WHAT’S GOING ON to [email protected]. banquet by Gov. Gary Johnson, 2012 Liber- tarian presidential candidate, whose enthu- IN YOUR STATE? siastic remarks about the future of freedom A list of Libertarian events can Wisconsin inspired the crowd to its feet. Slate of 12 candidates endorsed for 2014 The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is be found online at: Wisconsin’s third political party, founded LP.org/event isconsin Libertarians held their as an alternative to the two main political annual state convention Sat- parties. LPWI principles promote a govern- You can get more information urday, April 12, at the Bridge- ment that is fiscally conservative and so- by visiting the website of your W Mark Your Calendars! wood Resort in Neenah. Delegates con- cially liberal. state affiliate. See a list at: Come to Columbus for the LP.org/states What have you missed recently on LP.org? LP National Convention If there is an event you would • Rasmussen Poll shows 53% think neither Democrats nor Republicans represent the June 26–29, 2014 like to see listed on the American people • Libertarian Party says US military needs to get out of Japan Hyatt Regency website, please send details to: • Good news from Oklahoma on ballot access • Libertarian Party bucks trend with 11% increase in voter registration Columbus, Ohio And visit LPcon2014.org for the official • Republican roots of rotten Common Core [email protected] 2014 LP Convention Site OR CALL THE LP HEADQUARTERS AT • Florida campaign shows continued growth of Libertarian votes • Libertarians to run record 37 candidates in Travis County, Texas It’s a Vibrant, Happenin’ Town! (202) 333-0008 • Libertarian Party applauds Ron Paul suing IRS, calls for end of income tax ExperienceColumbus.com