C Michael Pickens is currently the Northern Vice-Charmain for the California Libertarian Executive Committee.

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Antiwar is the Health of the Anti-State Movement   This was a nomination speech for R. Lee Wrights at the Libertarian National Convention this past weekend.   Less Antman is a long-time activist for the Libewrtarian party and for the cause of peace.  He lives in San Diego County, California, and is a CPA.

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Libertarians have “tremendous power” to roll back big government even without electing anyone, writes Dr. Mary Ruwart on LibertyForAll.net. As libertarians, we have tremendous power. However, we are so focused on winning elections that we tend to neglect our real strength. We’re frustrated by the “wasted vote syndrome,” but do little to counter it, even [...]

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Here is video of Gary Johnson speaking at the fundraiser in Las Vegas on April 9th, 2012.

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This article was posted today in The Nor-Cal Paper   In the State of California, using marijuana for medical purposes is perfectly legal. People suffering from cancer, AIDS related side effects, and Huntington’s disease, among others, rely on medical marijuana to ease their pain. Yet, the proposed legislation within Assembly Bill 2552 would bar these [...]

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Found on Facebook   I have just received word that due to ‘scheduling constraints’ there will be no debate between national chair candidates. Those of you around in 1998 will recall that the chair debate was decisive in determining who was the next national chair — with disastrous consequences for our party. We have had [...]

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March 24, 2012 Reported last night in the Examiner, by Craig Schlesinger “A few short minutes ago, the Libertarian Party of Tennessee held a presidential straw poll at their annual state convention. Lee Wrights won with 49% of the vote, and Gov. Gary Johnson finished second with 24%. This space will carry more in-depth coverage [...]

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For those who have been following the drama of the Libertarian Party in Oregon, this article will present a response to an article from January 18th, 2012, called “LP Oregon: Reeves Group sues Wagner Group”.  There have been many articles posted here on IPR re: the events since March of 2011; my suggestion to anyone [...]

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There has been much discussion on this site and elsewhere about the floor fee for the upcoming national convention of the Libertarian Party. There is a low-end offering for $94.00, which includes only the ability to attend business meetings. The next level costs $295, assuming it’s purchased early enough (or it will be $395.00). You [...]

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Following are videos of the speeches given by 6 of the candidates for the 2012 presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party. The candidates spoke in alphabetical order, and the location was the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel, on March 4, 2012.  They were filmed by Joe Dehn.  You can find them on Mr. Dehn’s You [...]

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Source: Free State Project (from e-mail sent March 5) The FSP runs entirely on generous donations from people like you. Please give today! Your financial contribution goes directly toward achieving our goal of Liberty in Our Lifetime. Your support will help us: Increase our advertising efforts (e.g. Peter Schiff radio show costs $3,500 for 3 [...]

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On January 23, 2012, Ron Paul Radio started broadcasting as a source of information and discussion for the principles of liberty as taught by Congressman Ron Paul. It currently has 22 hosts and twenty different programs, discussing monetary policies, civil liberties, non-interventionism in foreign policy and other topics which pertain to the events and issues [...]

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Information provided by Alan Pyeatt, At-Large Member of CA Libertarian Party   Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson is scheduled to be a guest on KRXA-AM radio on Saturday, February 18. Johnson will appear on The Propaganda Hour, hosted by Savva Vassiliev  and Mike Pickens from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Pacific time. KRXA is [...]

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“Taxes are far higher than America, yet the countries of Europe are desperately broke. Bankrupt, Insolvent. Panic is setting in. Greece is burning. It may become the worst economic crisis in modern history. And it’s all about big spending and high taxes.

Yet President Obama continues to claim in every speech that taxes on the rich are too low and we therefore desperately need to raise taxes.”

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BURNET, Texas (Feb. 9) – Ken Schoolland, a long-term board member of the International Society for Individual Liberty and associate professor at Hawaii Pacific University, has endorsed Lee Wrights for President and joined the campaign as economic advisor. In libertarian circles Schoolland is best known as the author of the animated video “The Philosophy of [...]

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February 1, 2012 is the last day for early-bird pricing for this year’s California Libertarian convention, to be held March 2 through 4 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Ventura. Here are the speakers scheduled: Peter Schiff As CEO and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital, Peter Schiff is one of the most in-demand [...]

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Former New Mexico Governor and current presidential candidate Gary Johnson will be joined Monday, January 30, by nationally-known Libertarian leader and commentator Wayne Allyn Root for a live on-line Town Hall.

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“Mr. Krugman, please stop lying about capital gains.” – Wayne Allyn Root

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“America may hate politicians, they may hate Congress, they may even give Obama among the lowest ratings in modern history at this point in a Presidency. But the media has now sunk to even lower depths than the politicians.” – Wayne Allyn Root

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Press release–January 18, 2012 For further information, please call (405) 310-8533 NORMAN, OKLAHOMA — The RJ Harris 2012 Presidential Campaign is pleased to announce that RJ will be attending the Manhattan NY Libertarian Party Convention and Debate this Saturday January 21, 2012 and sharing the stage with a host of excellent Libertarian Statesmen. The rising [...]

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