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The BeaconOctober 1, 2025 |
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What kind of people are we?Some recent Facebook comments left me a little confused about where our community stands. This cartoon hit my feed and felt like rare common ground:
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That “what just happened?” look fits the news cycle too. President Donald Trump recently announced plans for a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the U.S. — even though Hollywood already dominates the global market. It’s unclear how such a tariff would even work in the age of digital streaming, or what it would mean for U.S. films shot abroad. Critics warn the policy could “cook the golden goose” of America’s most successful export industry, while raising more questions than answers. Read more → |
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Quick pulse (30 seconds): Please rate your view of Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom, and the Mises Caucus from 1 (very unfavorable) to 5 (very favorable).
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Run for Statewide Office in 2026
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How to get on the ballot: We’d also like as many candidates as possible for the State Assembly and State Senate. Libertarians probably won’t make it past the top-two primary, but we still need candidates. Special opportunity: We need to monitor races where only one person has filed. In those districts, running a Libertarian as a write-in candidate can be the easiest path to securing a place on the ballot. Even modest campaigns here can have a big impact. Ready to step up? If you’re interested in running, please let us know — we’re here to help with guidance, petitions, and support. |
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Who’s running? So far, one Libertarian has taken out paperwork for statewide office. The rest are wide open—if you’re interested, reply and we’ll help with petitions and costs.
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LPC Working Against Prop 50The Libertarian Party of California urges voters to join us in saying No on Prop 50. This measure threatens to roll back one of California’s most important reforms—independent redistricting—and hand political map-drawing back to Sacramento insiders. Fair elections require fair maps, and Prop 50 undermines both. Learn more about our No on Prop 50 campaign → Read our BlogCould the Golden Age of Libertarianism Be Upon Us?As scandals and economic pain erode MAGA’s moral image, a rare opening may be emerging. Could this be the moment for Libertarians to rise?
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Spotlight: The Most Useless State Agency?Ever heard of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE)? Don’t worry — most people haven’t. After years of scandals and waste, most of its duties were stripped away, yet taxpayers still fund elections, offices, and staff to keep a hollow agency alive. That’s bureaucracy without purpose. Here’s the kicker: all four BOE seats are up in 2026. Imagine Libertarians running on a simple message: “End waste. Abolish the BOE.” Smaller government, lower taxes, accountability — a message every voter can understand. |
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Ways to Support: Join the Libertarian Party of California Today · Register to Vote Libertarian
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Newsletter Editor: Pat Wright
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