SACRAMENTO, California – At the prompting of Santa Clara County central committee member Ed Wimmers, the Libertarian Party of California has adopted a resolution calling for an end to U.S. government involvement in the current war in Europe. The resolution was adopted by a vote of the LPCA’s Executive Committee, meeting immediately after the close…
Suspected Retaliation over SCOTUS Bruen Decision Endangers Innocent Citizens SACRAMENTO, California – Days after the Supreme Court issued a ruling on the “good cause” requirements for concealed carry weapons permits (CCW), the California Department of Justice admitted to a data breach which includes a list of CCW holders in the state. The list included names, birthdates,…
In response to the June 27, 2022 public release of the private information of all Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit holders and denied CCW applicants from the period of 2011 to 2021, registered owners of “assault weapons”, firearm purchasers who completed Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) forms, Firearm Safety Certificate applicants/holders and subjects of Gun…
Bring Political Choice Back to California with ACA 16 SACRAMENTO, CA, US – The Libertarian Party of California’s (LPCA) Executive Committee overwhelmingly passed a motion this past Saturday to support Assemblyman Kevin Kiley’s assembly constitutional amendment, ACA 16, which would overturn the top two primaries in California. The bill was introduced on June 20th to…
“Defend the Guard” Legislation; Keep the Guard Home without Declaration of War SACRAMENTO, California – The Libertarian Party of California calls on state lawmakers to pass legislation barring the deployment of the state’s National Guard in support of combat operations overseas absent a formal declaration of war from the United States Congress. During the Global War…
At the recent LPCA Convention in Long Beach, over the weekend of February 19th-20th, the California delegates cast ballots for our 103 national delegates and 64 alternates. Those ballots have now been tallied and the results can be found here: 2022 National Delegates and Alternates from California Register for the national convention at https://lnc2022.com/
Tonight’s State of the State address, given by Governor Gavin Newsom from Sacramento, was the self-aggrandizing festival of vague talking points that Californians have come to expect from the office. “California does democracy like nowhere else in the world.” And we certainly do—A democracy that is completely out of touch with the needs of its…
Betz Stump, LPC, July 2021 This November, California will see a historic recall election of Gavin Newsom. To initiate a special election, approximately 1.5 million valid voter signatures, or 12 percent of registered California voters, are required. With 2.1 million signatures, Gavin’s recall election garnered over 600,000 more signatures than the minimum. What you may…
Riverside County Supervisor to Speak on State’s Aging Water Infrastructure Castro Valley, CA July 12, 2021 – Jeff Hewitt, Riverside County Supervisor and California Gubernatorial candidate in the upcoming September 14th recall election, will be coming to Westover Winery, in Castro Valley, CA, for an evening BBQ fundraiser Friday, July 16th, 2021 as part of…
Northern Region of Libertarian Party of California Co-Hosts Celebration of Liberty CAMINO, CA (June 15, 2021) – Crystal Basin Cellars, an award winning Camino winery in the Sierra Foothills, is celebrating the end of the state mask mandate by co-hosting a “Mask Burning” celebration with the Northern Region of Libertarian Party of California this Saturday,…
Resolution of the Libertarian Party of California, adopted by the membership at the Party’s 2021 Convention Whereas the WHO, CDC, NIH, FDA, and other unelected bodies and bureaucrats, have major conflicts of interest, have put politics and their own interests above science and common sense, actively opposing existing treatments for disease in favor of delayed,…
The Libertarian Party of California plans an aggressive campaign for Hewitt in the Newsom recall election SACRAMENTO, CA (May 24, 2021) – At the state convention from May 14-16, The Libertarian Party of California endorsed Jeff Hewitt for Governor. A Libertarian and current Riverside County Supervisor, Hewitt brings over 17 years of successful public office…
Late Developing News: Libertarian Jeff Hewitt Announces His Run For Governor In The Upcoming Newsom Recall Election SACRAMENTO, CA (May 4, 2021) – The 2021 Libertarian Party of California Convention gets underway starting Friday, May 14th at 6 pm and ends Sunday, May 16th at 5 pm. It will be held in Tulare County at…
Howard Iten is a retired auto-mechanic and Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. After nearly three decades of serving the Lawndale community with his auto-mechanic business, he likely never thought he’d be in a Federal legal battle at the forefront of government overreach. In Howard Iten v. County of Los Angeles, currently on the…
Are the duopolistic-types worried about the Libertarian Movement? Were Brian Holtz’s Libertarian election signs vandalized by liberty-fearing Republicans or Democrat neighbors? See the YouTube video! Meet Libertarian candidate Brian Holtz, who is serving his fourth term on the Purissima Water District Board of Los Altos Hills, CA. In an interview with The Beacon, Holtz shared…
Speakers Include 2020 Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates, Jo Jorgensen and Spike Cohen SACRAMENTO, CA (APRIL 12, 2021) – In the last year, the Libertarian Party of California has grown its membership by over 12 percent, and the number of registered Libertarians in the state has increased by over 14 percent, making it the fastest growing…
State Party Endorses Terminally-Ill Individuals’ Rights to ALL Medical Options CONTACT: Pete Moulds Communications and Marketing Committee Chair cmc@ca.lp.org; (916) 446-1776 ext. 6 SACRAMENTO, California April 8, 2021 — The Libertarian Party of California has notified Senator Umberg, Chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary that they endorse Senate Bill 380, which would keep and…
Strong Growth in Membership and Planned Expansions Necessitates the New Management Role SACRAMENTO, CA (MARCH 17, 2021) – In the last year, the Libertarian Party of California (LPC) has grown its membership by over 12 percent, and the number of registered Libertarians in the state has increased by over 14 percent, making it the fastest…
As of the end of January, our statewide count of central committee members has reached 1,175 which is most likely a record for the past decade! That’s up 12% from a year earlier, and 23% from two years ago. The graph to the left shows membership growth since 2017. The darker blue line represents central…
Morrow’s First Action as City Councilwoman is to Make All Businesses in Hanford, California “Essential Businesses” SACRAMENTO, CA (DECEMBER 18, 2020) – This week on Tuesday evening, the City of Hanford, California swore in two newly elected council members. One of them, Libertarian Kalish Morrow, won the November 3rd election with over 42% of the…
Wendy Hewitt, Bob Karwin and Kalish Morrow speak out about winning, challenges and the future of libertarianism in California Peter Moulds, LPC, February 2021 Last November, California led the country in electing Libertarians for office. Although California has the largest population of any state, our achievement of six elected Libertarians is well beyond the expected…
Now that we are officially done with 2020, I wanted to take a look back. Although the year was very difficult for many, there were also many positives. I try to look on the brighter side of life, so I wanted to share with you some lowlights, but more importantly, many of the highlights of…
CONTACT: PeteMoulds Communications and Marketing Committee Chair (916) 446-1776; cmc@ca.lp.org SACRAMENTO, CA (OCTOBER 19, 2020) – The Libertarian Party of California has announced its positions on the twelve State of California 2020 Propositions. The positions stated in the voting guide below were recently endorsed by the Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee. Mimi Robson, Chair…
By Joey Marra 1972 A new FCC ruling extends “equal time” provisions to presidential debates. As a matter of practicality, this largely necessitates presidential debates be hosted by a neutral third-party. 1976 The nonpartisan League of Women Voters (LWV) steps in to be that neutral party and to ultimately host the first televised presidential debate…
I’m sure you know, we are less than 2 months away from the 2020 General Election. What you may not know is that the Jorgensen/Cohen 2020 campaign has achieved ballot access in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. and Guam! This means we have a unique opportunity to build on the growth we experienced in…
Libertarian presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen discusses the upcoming election, her vision for a Libertarian presidency, and whether the Libertarian Party is really “the middle ground” with Aaron Abeytia on Radio KMJ.
By Betz Stump, LPC, September 2020 The Beacon readers met many of our candidates in our May issue. In this issue, we’d like to introduce you to additional candidates that you haven’t met and update you on the ones you met before. Kalish Morrow: Hanford City Council District B I am an activist, ran…
One of the most important guiding principles for Libertarians is the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP). This principle is often used as the highest authority for guiding our ethics and morals. For anyone that is not familiar with the NAP, it is the idea that an individual is free to live their life how they wish until…
By Joe Dehn, Santa Clara County Chair, September 2020 Every four years we hear the advice about voting for president — don’t waste your vote! What does this really mean? The starting point in answering this question has to be: What is your vote for? Is its main purpose to say which candidate you prefer?…
Listen to Libertarian Party VP nominee Spike Cohen explain his position on the Covid-19 lockdowns and economic fallout, the libertarian emphasis on freedom from coercion and government overreach, and a promising alternative to the current duopoly on KMJ.
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 22 The Effects of 2019’s Assembly Bill 5 are Crushing California Businesses SACRAMENTO, CA (August, 27, 2020) – The Libertarian Party of California this week announced its position on Proposition 22, supporting the proposal which would mitigate some of the worst effects of California Assembly Bill…
Libertarian Party VP to Speak at Empowerment Park on Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm OAKLAND, CA (August, 31, 2020) – The Libertarian Party of California proudly announces that Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, the 2020 Libertarian Party candidate for Vice President, will speak at a rally in Oakland, California this Thursday, September 3, 2020 at…
Libertarian Party VP to Speak at Huntington Central Park on Sunday from 1 pm to 4:30 pm HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (August, 26, 2020) – The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) proudly announces that Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, the 2020 Libertarian Party candidate for Vice President, will speak at a rally in Huntington Beach, California this Sunday,…
Libertarian Party VP to Speak at Crown Point Park on Saturday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm SAN DIEGO, CA (August, 25, 2020) – The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) proudly announces that Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, the 2020 Libertarian Party candidate for Vice President, will speak at a rally in San Diego, California this Saturday,…
Vice President nominee Spike Cohen is on a bus tour! Come by to learn more about the Libertarian presidential ticket. Spike’s Bus Tour: Spike comes to San Diego, CA Spike’s Bus Tour: Spike comes to Los Angeles, CA Spike’s Bus Tour: Spike comes to Oakland, CA
We have several Libertarian candidates that will be on the November ballot who made it through the March 3rd California Primary, some who won through a write-in campaign. Meet some of these candidates in their own words, and learn more about them through this month’s profile. State Senate District 9: Jamie Dluzak Map of State…
A month ago, a former Maryland Libertarian Party candidate called to let me know that he is going to run for the same race in 2020 as a Republican. I thanked him for having the courtesy to let me know and asked him why he was planning on running as a Republican. He replied that…
There was a video montage made a few years back that showed several shaggy haired homeless people sit down in a hair stylist’s chair. Armed with a comb and shears the stylists got to work and the transformation was nothing short of magical. As hair fell to the ground, the person beneath began to shine…
It is difficult to know what the fallout of the COVID-19 crisis is going to be, especially since the toll in human life is, at this point, unknowable. The response has generally been to quarantine people at home and bring their daily lives, including work, to a dead stop. To mitigate the economic pain this…
CONTACT: Pete Moulds Communication Committee Chair cmc@ca.lp.org; (916) 446-1776 x6 SACRAMENTO, California – The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) condemns the local and statewide mandatory shelter-in-place orders in California and believes that these orders should be relaxed immediately. The LPC believes that in a pandemic of this kind, government needs to employ a balance to…
The 2020 convention attendees really enjoyed themselves. Thank you to our members, candidates, and sponsors for making it such a success!
Before getting into what happened at our convention, I want to invite all those interested to come to our upcoming quarterly Executive Committee Meeting to be held on Saturday, March 14th.The meeting will be held in San Jose at the Fish Market restaurant, located at 1007 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, California 95123, from 9:30…
Next weekend, the Libertarian Party of California will be hosting the 2020 Convention in the West Los Angeles area and you’re invited! The convention will be held at the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton located at 6161 Centinela Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. The convention will take place over President’s Day weekend, February 15-17, 2020 and…
For Immediate Release FEBRUARY 5, 2020 SACRAMENTO, California – The Libertarian Party of California condemns massive roundups by the federal government of Hispanic-Americans and others in a hunt for aliens not possessing required documents. At its most recent meeting, the Party’s Executive Committee passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS the Libertarian Party of California condemns massive…
Dear Libertarian! The Libertarian Party of California is excited to announce that we will begin giving out awards again starting at the 2020 convention. We will be honoring someone chosen by you, our members, with the Karl J. Bray Award for conspicuous and meritorious activism furthering the goals of the Libertarian Party of California. The…
Happy New Year!! I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and you’re ready for the exciting Libertarian events coming up in 2020! There is a lot going on and I want to keep you up to date on how you can get more involved in the Libertarian Party this year. On the…
The Libertarian Party of California will be hosting the 2020 Convention in the West Los Angeles area this year and you’re invited! The convention will be held at the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton located at 6161 Centinela Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. The convention will take place over President’s Day weekend, February 15-17, 2020 and…
The Libertarian Party of California’s Bylaws have completed their work for proposals that will be made at the 2020 Convention in Los Angeles over the President’s Day weekend, February 14-17, 2020. Per the Bylaws the report is required to be completed 70 days prior to the convention and posted to the State’s website 60 days…
For Immediate Release November 26, 2019 The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) believes government policy frequently takes aim at the problem of homelessness, but too often suppresses voluntary localized efforts to address the issue, depriving people of support that would otherwise exist. Government should not impose rules that penalize poverty and homelessness, while simultaneously criminalizing…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2019 In a term marked by gross government overreach and the erosion of individual rights and civil liberties, the Libertarian Party of California believes that Gavin Newsom has failed to properly represent the people of California since his election as Governor in 2018. Because of the above, and the history of mismanagement…
For Immediate Release OCTOBER 10, 2019 SACRAMENTO, California – The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) 2020 Convention https://ca.lp.org/convention/ will be featuring a debate between Libertarian Party Presidential candidates for the 2020 election. The debate will be hosted by Andrew Heaton, Political Comedian https://www.mightyheaton.com/standup/ and moderated by Matt Welch, Reason Magazine Editor-at-Large, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Welch. The LPC state…
We are now well into summer and we have some really exciting events coming up that I want to share! This weekend will be the 10th Annual Southern California Conference which will be held at Geezers in Santa Fe Springs on July 20th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and feature several liberty minded speakers. …
We have some great news to share coming out of our convention, which took place in Concord, California, April 5-7, 2019. The convention was a huge success! All told, we raised approximately $25,000 during the convention and this is the first convention in at least ten years in which the Party had more money in…
If you’ve not already heard, I have some very exciting news. Jeff Hewitt, California’s Region 4 LNC Representative and longtime Libertarian activist, won his election for Riverside County Supervisor! The Riverside County Registrar of Voters certified the election just before the deadline of December 6th, and announced the results on December 7th, that Hewitt won…
Over the last year we have all put a lot of time and energy into the Midterm Elections, and I know that on Wednesday many Libertarians were discouraged, but we shouldn’t be. I have spent the last few days reflecting on this and realize we actually have a lot to be proud of! Nationwide we…
The November General Election is right around the corner and many of you will be receiving your Vote-By-Mail ballots in the next few days. In preparation of the election the Libertarian Party of California discussed the 11 Ballot Initiatives at our last Executive Committee meeting and below is the Party’s recommendations on each of the…
The 2019 Convention planning is well underway and is shaping up to be another great gathering.The 2019 Convention will be April 5-7 and held at the Concord Crowne Plaza; 45 John Glen Drive, Concord, CA 94520. AND this year we want YOU to pick the theme for the event! This is your opportunity to set…
With the November General Election fast approaching, there are a lot of exciting things happening in the Libertarian Party of California that I want everyone to be aware of. Since the beginning of the year the number of registered Libertarian’s voters has increased by 1.2% while the registered Republicans have decreased by 1.2% and the…
Let’s take a look at our favorite Netflix shows that are must watch for Libertarians! 10. Glow Girl Power is back, with this fiction based on fact TV show featuring women ready to do things there way in the world of wrestling. “Don’t tell me what to do” resonates so well in this much binge…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2017 LIBERTARIANS CALL FOR BAIL REFORM Californians charged with minor offenses are often kept in jail awaiting trial because they can’t afford even a small amount of bail. Often, this occurs in cases where there’s no threat to public safety. Libertarians are joining people from across the political spectrum…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2017 LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA JOINS TAXPAYER GROUPS TO OPPOSE SB231 The Libertarian Party of California has joined the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) and several other local taxpayer organizations in OPPOSITION to SB 231 (by State Senator Bob Hertzberg) which would erode the protections afforded to taxpayers under the…
Calif. Libertarian Activist Vol III Issue 1 – APRIL 29, 2017 Volume III, Issue 1 April 29, 2017 The official publication for activists of the Libertarian Party of California IN THIS ISSUE: LPC 2017 Convention: California Libertarians kick off annual convention in Silicon Valley Delegate duty: Tips for a fun, productive convention experience…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 Libertarians Oppose SB562 – “Single Payer” state takeover of health care The California State Senate has passed SB562 to create a “single payer” health care system in California. The single payer would be the State of California, which would take over the entire healthcare system. The Libertarian Party of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2017 LIBERTARIANS OBJECT TO PROPOSED MARIJUANA REGULATIONS The California Department of Food & Agriculture is holding a series of hearings across the state to gather feedback from the public on proposed regulations for the medical marijuana industry. Since Proposition 64 passed in November, there will be continued proposals for regulating…
Our recent State Convention was a huge success! It was held April 28-30 in Santa Clara. More people attended than at any recent convention in memory, and I noted great enthusiasm among those who did. The state LP hosted compelling speakers, including economist David Friedman, Eric Garris of Antiwar.com, and Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock.com….
DAVID FRIEDMAN & PATRICK BYRNE (CEO of Overstock.com) to speak at LPC STATE CONVENTION. DISCOUNT PRICES EXTENDED to April 4 Fellow Libertarians and Friends, I am pleased to announce that David Friedman (economics professor and son of Milton Friedman) and Patrick Byrne (CEO of Overstock.com) are now featured speakers at the Libertarian Party…
The Libertarian Party of California’s 2017 State Convention is coming up fast — April 28 to April 30 at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 (near San Jose International Airport). This will be the gala event of the season, featuring exciting speakers, tasty meal events, party business, and…
The Libertarian Party of California’s 2017 State Convention will convene from April 28 to April 30 at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 (near San Jose International Airport). This will be our first convention in the Bay Area since 2009, and it should be the gala event of…
It’s time to mark your calendars for April 28 to 30, 2017. The Libertarian Party of California State Convention will be held on those dates at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. This is near the San Jose Airport. This is the first LPC convention to be held…
This is just a short message during the holiday season, along with an earnest request for some help. The Libertarian Party of California doesn’t have special interest groups financing it. We depend on freedom-loving individuals like you to help us get our message out. Donate Our recent presidential candidate, Gov. Gary Johnson, brought a lot…
Election 2016 is over, and we are now faced with the upcoming Donald Trump presidency. The Trump Administration is unlikely to promote personal liberty or economic freedom; in fact, it will likely do grave harm to both. We can thank all of the California voters who supported the freedom-loving candidate, Gov. Gary Johnson. As of…
Only 16 days to go until Election Day, and what an election season it has been! I’ve been a Libertarian Party activist since 1979 and have never seen the kind of attention and support that our presidential candidate, Gov. Gary Johnson, has gotten. Sadly, Gary was denied a place in the presidential debates, but given…
Volume II, Issue 3 November 6, 2016 The official publication for activists of the Libertarian Party of California IN THIS ISSUE: Election 2016: Libertarians offer chance for smaller government in San Mateo County ‘healthcare’ district In-depth review of Sequoia Healthcare District closure opportunity Anton for Assembly wins newspaper endorsement, Republican attention Roberts offers…
Volume II, Issue 2 October 6, 2016 The official newsletter for activists of the Libertarian Party of California IN THIS ISSUE: Election 2016: Thiemer for City Council offers value to Fairfield residents Starr deploys two campaigns at once in Oxnard Recommendations on statewide ballot measures Robson challenges state senator in two-way race Baron…
The Johnson/Weld ticket is receiving unprecedented levels of media coverage and public interest. I will talk about that in a moment. But right now, we need 55 California Libertarians to sign up to be electors for Johnson and Weld in California. California has 55 electoral votes. Whichever presidential candidate wins the popular vote in California…
The State Executive Committee met on August 6, and one of the agenda items was to take positions on the November ballot propositions. Proposition 51 – NO – School bonds Proposition 52 – NO – State fees on hospitals Proposition 53 – YES – Voting on revenue bonds Proposition 54 – YES – Legislative transparency…
I have been a Libertarian Party member and activist since 1979 and have never seen the kind of attention we have been receiving since Gov. Gary Johnson won our party’s presidential nomination at the end of May. Gary Johnson and his running mate, Gov. Bill Weld, are the most qualified ticket that the LP has…
Message to Registered Libertarian Voters 6-20-16 Dear Fellow Libertarian, This is a great time to be a Libertarian. Whether you’ve been registered Libertarian for 30 years or only 30 days, you know that this year, instead of getting the usual cold shoulder from the media, we are being noticed and called out as an alternative…
Message from the Chair 5-22-16 This is an exciting time for the Libertarian Party. As you have probably seen in various media outlets, there is great interest in our party’s presidential nominee unlike any we have seen before. Is it possible for the Republicans and Democrats to be on the verge of nominating such distasteful…
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR – April 7, 2016 The recent LPC state convention was an outstanding event, with good attendance and an exciting program. The presidential candidate forum drew a large audience to hear 10 Libertarian hopefuls vie for the top spot, to be decided at the LP national convention. This will be May 28…
The Libertarian Party of California State Convention is coming up soon, on April 1 – 3, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. This is expected to be the gala Libertarian event of the Spring. You are invited to attend. And bring your friends and family as…
Fellow California Libertarians, I have a lot of good news to report! The Libertarian Party of California state convention will be held April 1 – 3 at the Hilton at Los Angeles Airport, near LAX. The contract has been signed, and our convention committee headed by Mark Hinkle is in the process of bringing an…
Dear California LP Members, I want to keep you updated about what’s going on in the Libertarian Party of California. The 2016 state convention will be held on April 1, 2, & 3 at the LAX Hilton Hotel near Los Angeles International Airport. We are lining up an exciting array of speakers and…
The Executive Committee has appointed a Program Committee that is tasked with the following mandate: “The party program shall consist of up to five planks which state interim measures and practical policies, designed to implement the party position on issues of interest to California. The program shall not conflict with the Statement of Principles…
I want to bring everyone up to date on what the Libertarian Party of California is doing these days. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Janine Kloss as Executive Director of the LPC. Janine has been quite active in building the LP of Sacramento County, and I look forward to her assisting…
Here are the members of the new Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of California. They were voted into office at the 2015 convention, held in Las Vegas, NV on May 31, 2015. All photos are by Alan Pyeatt. Chairman Ted Brown Ted has been involved with the Libertarian Party for over 30…