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Rebecca Sink-Burris Announces a Run for At-Large LNC Seat

LPLP Editor

Published: March 25, 2010

Fellow Libertarians,

I am extremely pleased to announce the candidacy of a long-time LPIN activist, candidate and financial supporter for the position of Libertarian National Committee At-Large representative at the upcoming LP Convention at St. Louis.

Rebecca Sink-Burris has been a Libertarian Party member since the 1970′s and has served the LPIN in many capacities including Vice-Chair. She has also run for U.S. Senate and was instrumental in helping us retain our ballot access when she ran for Secretary of State in 2002 gaining will over 4% of the statewide vote when we were required to gain just 2%.

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Help maintain LPIN ballot access

LPLP Editor

Published: March 22, 2010

You need a third choice on your ballot now more than ever!

The LPIN needs 2% of the vote in the 2010 Secretary of State race in order to continue having ballot access for the next four years. By achieving over 10% in this race, the Libertarian Party of Indiana will have the ability to hold a primary and effectively register voters!

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Student and Youth Pricing Significantly Dropped for 2010 Libertarian Party Convention

LPLP Editor

Published: March 22, 2010

It’s important to us to have all the members of your family and young people attend our meetings and conventions. After all, they have to pay for everything anyways, right?

We have significantly lowered the price for those under 24, and for students.

Check it out: http://www.lpin.org/convention

Redistricting – End Gerrymandering

LPLP Editor

Published: March 22, 2010

The Libertarian Party of Indiana supports changing the way that federal and state legislative districts are drawn. Gerrymandering hurts our election process by ensuring that only one party rules in most Indiana Congressional, General Assembly, County, and local races. Voters are served best when they have the ability to vote for more than 1 party! There is a word for that, and it’s not America.

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Health Insurance…or Healthcare…Choose One

LPLP Editor

Published: March 22, 2010

At least as far back as the funeral societies of ancient Greece, humans have formed co-ops or investment groups to manage the kind of losses that happen to people rarely, without warning, or as in the case of a funeral, only once. Early insurance organizations, like modern ones, averaged and distributed the losses to make them less painful.

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2010 Revolution!

LPLP Editor

Published: March 22, 2010

In the 40 years of the Libertarian Party, no election cycle has held the promise of growth like 2010. The last 3 years of reckless and shady dealings in Washington have led Americans to the realization that they are no longer in control of their own lives. Their politicians are no longer looking out for their best interest.

The average American voter wants to take that power back. This year’s growth can change the ability of the Libertarian Party of Indiana to affect more public policy and win more elections for the next 100 years.

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Liberty 101

LPLP Editor

Published: March 22, 2010

A number of people, through choice or misunderstanding, fail to draw a distinction between what are called large “L” Libertarians, small “L” libertarians, and anarchists. While there are similarities, there are also some differences. Anarchists are probably best described as being in opposition of all government. Small “L” libertarians are a little more accepting of a little bit of government, as long as it doesn’t interfere with any individuals rights.

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We Need Candidates To Stand Up for Foundational Principles!

LPLP Editor

Published: March 21, 2010

Dear Fellow Libertarian,I am writing to ask for your help in the 2010 election cycle. Today’s health care vote has motivated me to write this note to you. I believe that it has never been more important than this election cycle to run as many candidates that will unashamedly preaching the foundational principles of our republic.

Click HERE to let us know if you are ready to run or HERE if you want to volunteer.

This is the year for us to make the case to Hoosier voters that the Libertarian Party is the only reasonable solution in this radical political world. In talking to our friends, family, and co-workers, we want to ensure that voters have the desire and the opportunity to mark their ballots for Libertarian candidates next November.

The Old Parties have failed to uphold the public trust, and it is time for the voting public to restore it. Our citizen candidates run small yet effective campaigns. Our Libertarian candidates do not try to promote themselves. They try to work toward a better life for their families, friends, and neighbors.

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The Gun in Your Glove Box and Property Rights

LPLP Editor

Published: March 18, 2010

Every once in a while an issue comes up that pits some rights against others. HB 1065, which is legislation the Indiana State House passed and is now awaiting Governor Mitch Daniels’ signature is one of those pieces of legislation.

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How Does a Libertarian Candidate Get Placed on the Ballot? Does the LP have a Primary?

LPLP Editor

Published: March 17, 2010

The Libertarian Party of Indiana is a unique political party legally in Indiana. It is the only party considered a “minor political party” because it has garnered more than 2% in the Secretary of State race. Because it has not yet achieved 10% in the Secretary of State race, the party does not hold a primary which is reserved for “major political parties.” Primaries are often incorrectly assumed to be elections for the entire voting public. They are actually considered closed party business in the eyes of election law. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents cannot participate in the other’s business. Only Republicans should choose Republican candidates for a general election and the same for Democrats.

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