Posted by Mary Ruwart at Libertarian Party blog:   I just posted the following article at LibertyforAll.net.  You can read it in its entirety at  at http://www.libertyforall.net/?p=4752.  Enjoy!     “Since the FDA only has jurisdiction over compounds involved in ‘interstate commerce,’ they have no jurisdiction over our kitchens—yet.  Should my client lose this case, however, [...]

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In an agreed judgment [PDF] issued yesterday by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division, Judge Richard A. Schell returned control of Cannex Therapeutics to Steve Kubby and associates. The judgment notes that stock certificates allegedly issued for the purchase of Cannex Therapeutics, LLC by Cannabis Science, Inc., f/k/a Gulf [...]

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The last day of the National Convention consisted of the last officer elections and, after the convention was adjourned, a meeting of the new Libertarian National Committee. The election for the five open at-large seats on the LNC were held early this morning. Nominated candidates were: Dr. Tom Stevens, Wayne Root, Kevin Knedler, John Jay [...]

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The Libertarian Party National Convention Fundraising Banquet is held at every party convention–so it is held every two years. The average amount of money raised at these events on non-presidential years is around $30,000. This year’s fundraising, run by Libertarian National Committee at-large member Mary Ruwart, netted $54,905. If anyone has records of past year’s [...]

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From The Liberator Online published by the Advocates for Self-Government Dr. Mary Ruwart is a leading expert in libertarian communication. [IPR note: She is also an at large member of the Libertarian National Commitee, and is believed to be running for reelection to that position.] In this column she offers short answers to real questions [...]

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Posted by Thomas Sipos at Libertarian Peacenik. The opinions expressed are those of the original author, and reproduced here for the purpose of discussion. IPR as a blog/site takes no position in Libertarian or other party internal battles, although individual authors have our own opinions. Based on recent history, delegates to the Libertarian Party’s 2010 [...]

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An article today at LibertyForAll.net by Dr. Mary Ruwart, an at-large representative on the Libertarian National Committee: This term, LNC Treasurer Aaron Starr instigated attacks on At-Large reps that consumed more LNC time than any other single activity.  I urge delegates to say “No!” to such divisive behavior by refusing to return him to the [...]

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Dr. Mary Ruwart is an at-large member of the Libertarian National Committee and finished 2nd in the race for the 2008 LP presidential nomination.  2008 LP VP nominee Wayne Root finished 3rd in that race, and is running for LNC Chair.  Dr. Ruwart’s review of Root’s book Conscience of a Libertarian was posted  yesterday at [...]

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Press release from the Libertarian Party of Texas: AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 23, 2010 – Kinky Friedman, G. Edward Griffin, and 2004 Presidential candidate Michael Badnarik will be the headline speakers at the next Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention scheduled for June 11th to June 13th at the Holiday Inn Midtown in Austin. Libertarians will select their [...]

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From the Advocates for Self-Government online newsletter. Mary Ruwart was a close runner-up for the Libertarian Presidential nomination in 2008 and currently serves on the Libertarian National Committee. QUESTION: How do we get ourselves out of the national debt hole that has been dug for us, so we can move toward a truly libertarian society? [...]

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Press release from LPHQ posted at LP.org: For Immediate Release Friday, December 25, 2009 How Liberty Makes Health Care Virtually Universal by Mary J. Ruwart, Ph.D. Everyone knows that health care costs are soaring every year, making medical bills and insurance unaffordable for many. No relief is in sight with the health care bills being [...]

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Sent to IPR by an anonymous source who is not currently on the LNC. Minority Report of the Donor Confidentiality Committee By Mary J. Ruwart, Ph.D. Executive Summary The Donor Confidentiality Committee was formed to propose policy to protect the confidentiality of donor information and to prevent further instances of the negligence which resulted in [...]

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2008 Libertarian Party V.P. nominee Wayne Root‘s book Conscience of a Libertarian is climbing in its Amazon sales rank. It is currently #4 in Philosophy > Politics #5 in Politics > U.S. #1 in Law > Taxation #1 in Law > Business #24 in Politics Here are current Amazon sales rankings for books written by [...]

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The Libertarian Blog is reporting that Mary Ruwart won a book of the year award, an honor bestowed upon Dr. Ruwart by the Freedom Book Club. Dr. Ruwart was one of the leading candidates for the Libertarian Party presidential nomination in 2008, but lost on the final ballot to former Congressman Bob Barr. “Ruwart’s book [...]

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by Mary J. Ruwart at Liberty For All. Ruwart was the 2008 runner up for the Libertarian Party nomination, and a past Libertarian candidate in several elections. Posted to IPR by Paulie. Disclaimer: I voted for Ruwart on every ballot after my candidate, Steve Kubby, was eliminated, and recommended other delegates to do so as [...]

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Mary Ruwart was a close runner-up for the 2008 Libertarian Presidential nomination. She is currently an At Large representative on the Libertarian National Committee. http://www.libertariansolution.com/audio/show.php?id=13 We were honored to have Dr. Mary Ruwart, author and Libertarian Presidential candidate, as our guest on the program. Our discussion focused mainly on the ideas of charity; whether or [...]

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Via vice-presidential contender Michelle Shinghal’s blog comes an early look at one potential Libertarian cabinet: Keaton has been quite the busy bee so she’s asked me to announce our cabinet. Obviously we realize that this step is usually taken after winning not only a party nomination but the White House but we feel that you [...]

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From the desk of George Phillies The following and many other things have recently poured across my transom. Apparently members of the LNC are really unhappy with each other. My comments precede the Cory memo in the following text. The memo authenticity I am inclined to believe but cannot verify. I am fairly sure his [...]

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As reported earlier, the LNC is in a deadlock between two resolutions responding the Snubgate. Mary Ruwart’s resolution would apologize to Ron Paul, whereas party Treasurer Aaron Starr’s resolution expresses “disappointment” in Paul, insults the other third-party candidates, and “invites” Paul to endorse Barr/Root. Below is the text of the Starr motion: The Libertarian National [...]

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An inside source says that the grassroots effort to replace Bob Barr as the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee, in response to “Snubgate,” has been rejected by the LNC, with not a single person on the 17-member body willing to make the motion. Instead, LNC at-large rep Mary Ruwart supports a resolution to “apologize” to Ron [...]

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