2026 Convention Recap
2026 LPC Annual Convention Recap Meeting Minutes Thank you to our members, candidates, and sponsors for making the Libertarian Party of California Annual Convention such
A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap, Nixon’s Price Controls, and the Law of Unintended Consequences
A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap, Nixon’s Price Controls, and the Law of Unintended Consequences Written by Pat Wright Vice Chair, Libertarian Party of California
Libertarianism and MAGA – Differences and Similarities
Many MAGA supporters see Donald Trump’s populism as libertarian, but his record tells a different story. While he speaks of freedom, his governing style—using power to reward allies and punish critics—embodies the very authoritarianism libertarians reject. This piece contrasts Trump’s “America First” nationalism with the libertarian belief in voluntary exchange, limited government, and individual liberty.
Tyrants, Cowards, and the Fragile State of Courage
Tyrants, Cowards, and the Fragile State of Courage Tyrants, Cowards, and the Fragile State of Courage By Pat Wright · Analysis Case study: the populist
When Everyone’s Taxed Too Much, Nobody Builds Anything
When Everyone’s Taxed Too Much, Nobody Builds Anything When Everyone’s Taxed Too Much, Nobody Builds Anything A Libertarian Response to the Inheritance Tax Debate The
Another Nanny State Law to Drive Up Rental Costs
California’s new “fridge law” (AB 628) will require every landlord to provide tenants with a refrigerator and stove starting January 1, 2026. Supporters call it a victory for renters’ rights — but Libertarians see it as another costly mandate that reduces freedom of contract and pushes rents higher. In most states, appliances are optional amenities decided by lease, not law. Once government dictates what a home must include, where does it stop?