Welcome to the Arkansas Legislative Spotlight on Liberty, Blog Post Series. This is the first in a series of blog posts we plan to post over the course of the legislative session in which we highlight some bills that are …
After running an incredible campaign, educating hundreds of thousands of Arkansans about the libertarian philosophy and the LPAR, our esteemed gubernatorial candidate Frank Gilbert earned 16,217 votes on Tuesday. I hope you will help me congratulate Frank on a well-fought …
Victory for the AR Libertarians! Election by the numbers Read More »
While we wait on the last county to report it’s election totals, I wanted to take a moment of your time to give some amazing Arkansans the thanks they so truly deserve. Without our candidates, the LPAR would cease to …
This is a question I have heard over and over since Frank Gilbert announced his candidacy last year. To be honest, it is one of my favorite questions to hear a voter ask. The answer is always “yes.” Frank has …
We have seen an historical pattern playing out in the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare). Democrats enact a Big Government program, with Republicans first voicing opposition, then acquiescing, and, finally, embracing it. Libertarians, on the …
I respect the hard work and expansive spirit that made Coleman for Governor the most interesting and exciting thing to come out of the Arkansas GOP in my lifetime. But the truth is, I would cherish that work ethic and …
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2014 Contact: Frank Gilbert 501 317-5087 or Toll Free 855 662-8551 arkliberty@gmail.com Libertarian candidate for Governor, Frank Gilbert, has accused several Arkansas television stations of bias and failure to serve the public interest. KATV in Little Rock, KAIT in …
Gilbert for Governor News Release – AR TV Biased? Read More »
Immigration policy reform has been a subject of much debate in the United States for many years. The range of opinions has included those who want a more open border policy and those who want a much more restrictive policy. …
In Plato’s treatise, “The Republic,” several different practical forms of government are discussed, including a criticism of democracy. During Plato’s lifetime, the Greek city-state of Athens had already practiced a direct-democracy style of government for many generations, and Plato had …
All libertarians argue for cutting taxes, but they don’t always agree on how or how much. My preference would be to eliminate all taxes and let Americans make voluntary donations to any government programs they would like to see continued. …
Of all the money spent by governments on this planet for military expenditures, 40% of it is spent by the United States government. The only two nations considered to be potential adversaries, Russia and China, spend 12% of that total—combined; …
I’d like to encourage all Libertarian Party of Arkansas members to be active campaigners for the many Libertarian candidates we have on the ballot in Arkansas this year. It took a lot of hard work and money to achieve ballot …
Many people are anxiously awaiting the Supreme Court decision on the Sebelius v Hobby Lobby case. But in reality, the case was already decided back in 2010 with the Citizens United decision. The Hobby Lobby case centers around the First …
Sebelius v Hobby Lobby was decided in 2010… with Citizens United Read More »
Sometimes it can be difficult to explain libertarian ideas to people who are unfamiliar with them, so it is always nice when people come up with simple, easily-understood explanations that we can share with our friends. My friend, Ken Schoolland, …
For those who follow the news or participate in social media networks, it has been hard to miss the numerous stories about the killing or assault of innocent citizens (or at least, non-dangerous citizens) by police. What were once written …
The “Non Aggression Principle” (or NAP) is an ethical doctrine that states that aggression is wrong, aggression being defined as the initiation of physical force or fraud against persons or property, or the threat of the same. In order to …
The Non Aggression Principle, as I understand it Read More »
Every couple of years, voters hire representatives to do the job of protecting the interest of the people. It has been common practice to elect lawyers and business owners, in the hopes that they have answers that the “average” person …
We the Employers need to adopt new hiring criteria Read More »
Since joining the Libertarian Party, I have been asked numerous questions by friends, family, and strangers. Usually the first question is, “What the hell is a Libertarian?” My favorite one is, “Aren’t they the ones that want to legalize weed?” …
We Are Libertarians We are not “Republican-light.” We are not “Democratic-light.” We are Libertarians. It is tiresome to continually be asked why we would want to run a Libertarian candidate against a “good Republican” or “a good libertarian leaning Republican.” …
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated 26 candidates, the largest number in its history, for the 2014 election ballot at its state convention, held this weekend in Little Rock. Heading the state Libertarian ticket is Frank Gilbert, running for Governor …
A fantastic article by Steve Brawner, and independent journalist in Arkansas. Third option for voters now on the menu At the Cotham’s in the City restaurant near the Capitol, two potential candidates for governor are eating lunch at the same …
LPAR in the news – “Third option for voters now on the menu” Read More »
It’s an exciting time for the LPAR and we invite you to celebrate with us! On October 15th, members of our Executive Committee will be heading to the Capitol to turn in 16,000+ signatures from our ballot access petition drive. We …
We are excited to announce the 2013 LPAR State Convention to be held on April 27th at the Comfort Inn and Suites Downtown Little Rock (707 Interstate 30). This year, our convention will be in two parts: a business session and …
Join us in Little Rock as we march to END THE FED with Christina Tobin and Adam Kokesh! END THE FED Arkansas and the Libertarian Party of Arkansas have come together to sponsor the 2012 End the Fed March and …
End the Fed Arkansas Rally – Little Rock! RSVP HERE! http://www.facebook.com/events/163591980431439/ We invite everyone in Arkansas from every political and ideological persuasion to join with us to take back control of our monetary and banking systems. This is an issue that …
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