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 LPC’s Executive Committee, meeting immediately after the close…
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Libertarian Party of California Demands California Attorney General Held Accountable for Gun Owner’s Data Breach
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,…
CCW Resolution
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…
Libertarian State Party Calls for an End to the Top-Two Primary
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…
California Libertarians Call for Accountability of War Powers
“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…
Jeff Hewitt KMJ interview
TALES FROM THE NEWSOM RECALL TRENCHES
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…
California Gubernatorial Candidate, Jeff Hewitt, to visit Bay Area and Oroville for Fundraisers and Dam Tour
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…
LOCAL WINERY HOSTS MASK BURNING CELEBRATION
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,…
Libertarian Party of California 2021 Convention Resolution
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,…
JEFF HEWITT ANNOUNCES HIS RUN FOR GOVERNOR ON THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY TICKET
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…
FAST GROWING LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA HOLDS ITS CONVENTION IN VISALIA
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…
ARE THE WHEELS COMING OFF OF GOVERNMENT-MANDATED COVID “RELIEF”?
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…
LIBERTARIAN BRIAN HOLTZ SHARES WIT AND WISDOM
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…
FAST GROWING LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA HOLDS ITS 2021 CONVENTION NEXT MONTH IN VISALIA
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…
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA ENDORSES SENATE BILL 380: END OF LIFE OPTIONS ACT
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…
THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF TIM “TJ” FERREIRA AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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…
California State Memberships Rise
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…
KALISH MORROW NEWLY ELECTED LIBERTARIAN CITY COUNCILWOMAN IS SWORN IN AND BEGINS HER BUSINESS-FRIENDLY PLAN
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…
Message from the Chair 1/2/2021
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…
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES ITS POSITIONS ON STATE PROPOSITIONS
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…
An Interesting History of Presidential Debates
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…
VIDEO: VP Candidate Spike Cohen at Huntington Beach, CA
Message from the Chair: The Libertarian Party Needs You!
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…
Jo Jorgensen interview on Radio KMJ
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.
California Candidate Updates
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…
The COVID-19 Lockdown: A Gray Area for the Non-Aggression Principle?
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…
My Thoughts on the Myth of the Wasted Vote
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?…
Spike Cohen interview by Aaron Abeytia of Radio KMJ
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.
LPC ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 22
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…
VP CANDIDATE SPIKE COHEN STUMPS IN OAKLAND
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…
VP CANDIDATE SPIKE COHEN STUMPS IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
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,…
VP CANDIDATE SPIKE COHEN STUMPS IN SAN DIEGO
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,…
Spike’s Bus Tour
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