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Being a Libertarian is a curious thing. It's the up and coming party in the world of politics, yet many people misunderstand the political philosophy. These misunderstandings aren't due to a lack of activity on the net, as The Humble Libertarian offers us the top 100 libertarian blogs and websites as a reference.

Websites like CATO are large and popular flagships of libertarian thinking, yet smaller websites like Libertarian Logic show that libertarian thinking is coming from individuals as well.

Members of the traditional major political parties are recognizing the benefit of returning to values associated with individual freedom. For example, there are any number of organizations and individuals running for office that identify themselves as Liberty Republicans.

One of America's founding fathers was George Washington, and he told us that "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth." Many around the country like Libertarian Papers are trying to transplant and nurture core American values into our political discussion, and some are asking if the time is right for libertarianism.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “libertarian”

 

• LP: Libertarian George Brown calls for end to corporate income tax, reducing power of government unions in PA House race

  
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  The following was posted on lp.org on May 20th:  George Brown, LP Pennsylvania 2013 Candidate for State Representative High taxes and corruption are strangling Pennsylvania’s economy, but Libertarian George Brown hopes to fix that in his campaign for an open seat as state representative in ...
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• Libertarian New Jersey State Senate Candidate Don Dezarn on Adam Kokesh’s Arrest

  
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  On May 18th, Adam Kokesh, libertarian activist, veteran, radio and TV host was arrested at “Smoke Down Prohibition V” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was a rally in support for maurijuana legalization. Kokesh was arrested before he could even smoke. He is currently being held in a detention center. Fans on ...
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• Libertarian Party of Virginia Candidates Update

  
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  The Libertarian Party of Virginia (LPVA) is running eight candidates in the Novemeber 5, 2013 elections. They are listed below:   Robert Sarvis – Governor ( website ,  Facebook ,  Twitter )   Jonathan Parrish – House of Delegates, District 23 (website,  Facebook ,  Twitter )   Patrick ...
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• Darryl W. Perry: Corruption in the DOJ & IRS

  
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  Darryl W. Perry is a writer whose articles are published in several publications, including the monthly newspaper  The Sovereign .  He is a co-host on a radio show on Liberty Radio Network. He is the owner and managing editor of Free Press Publications (FPP.cc). Perry is a co-founder and co-chairman of the New ...
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• New Jersey Libertarian Party Candidates Update

  
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  Currently, in the November  5, 2013 elections in New Jersey, the New Jersey Libertarian Party has eight candidates running. Kenneth Kaplan for Governor Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenneth-Kaplan-for-Governor/375091632612317   Steven J. Uccio for State Assembly, 14th district Facebook ...
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• WWEs Kane May Primary Sen. Lamar Alexander

  
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  Glenn Jacobs, perhaps better known as the wrestler “Kane” from WWE , may be considering a primary challenge to Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Jacobs, who identifies philosophically as a libertarian and supported both of Ron Paul’s presidential campaigns, has made waves recently by challenging Tennessee Lt. Gov. ...
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• Sweatshops the “Best Available Alternative”? But Who Decides What Alternatives are Available?

  
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  Of all the self-styled libertarian commentaries attempting to put the Bangladesh garment factory tragedy in “perspective,” Benjamin Powell’s is probably the worst (“ Sweatshops In Bangladesh Improve The Lives Of Their Workers, And Boost Growth ,” Forbes , May 2). In Bangladesh, Powell writes, “some 4,500 ...
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• "The message of ‘spend, spend, spend’ on military spending doesn’t make sense. We have a huge..."

  
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  “The message of ‘spend, spend, spend’ on military spending doesn’t make sense. We have a huge national debt, and the biggest threat to our country is to let that national debt grow. Eventually, when we have a situation when we need military spending, when we actually need the money to go to our military to ...
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• Adam Kokeshs arrest

  
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  I am not an advocate of using institutionalized kidnapping- euphemistically called " arrest " when committed by people who work for "government"- to remove "undesirables" from society.  But when that kidnapping is used against a person who wasnt doing anything wrong it is even more disgusting. It doesnt matter ...
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• So… We Are Rating the University of Delaware By Common Core

  
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  The educational department of the University of Delaware is ranked 35th in the nation… That is at least out of 5000 accredited teaching schools… Not only that, they are 35th in the top ranked educational teacher training country in the entire world… Apparently there is no educational crises in America when it ...
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• LP Facebook Post: “Libertarians aren’t necessarily conspiracy theorists or gun-toting lunatics”

  
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  Posted on the Libertarian Party’s Facebook page on May 19th: Libertarians aren’t necessarily conspiracy theorists or gun-toting lunatics. We’re mostly good people who enjoy freedom. #VoteLP Follow the Libertarian Party on Twitter https://twitter.com/LPNational Some reactions from Facebook: George ...
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• Cordial and Sanguine, Part 55: Istanbul Redux

  
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  [cross-posted at BHL ] An outline for my upcoming talk in Istanbul.
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• The Latest ‘Brown Scare’

  
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  Read Ross Douthat on the overhyped fears about the Tea Party and how such sentiments probably contributed to the IRS targeting conservative and libertarian groups for unfair scrutiny: Read more here: The Latest ‘Brown Scare’
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• 12 May 2013. A Word on Certain Loud Republican Circles Amongst Us

  
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  Birds of a feather flock together… and they’re GOOD birds, not shitbirds. ______________________________ I say the following… so, don’t instigate a witch-hunt of those who hate the immoral and pernicious pabulum dispensed by the Republican Party . It’s time for Christ’s Church to disassociate ...
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• The Philosophy of #Liberty

  
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  In eight minutes, youll understand liberty. Visit http://freekeene.com
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• Personal Freedom Party Holds New York City Convention; Sam Sloan Nominated For Mayor, Kristin Davis Nominated For Comptroller & Thomas Robert Stevens Nominated For Public Advocate

  
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  The following was published on Tom Stevens’ blog, Liberty Lion, on May 12th. The Personal Freedom Party held its New York City Nominating Convention on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Boulder Creek Steakhouse located at 134-15 20th Avenue, College Point, Queens, New York. Sam Sloan, a resident of the Bronx, was ...
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• NYLP Board Tries To Void Results Of NYC Nominating Convention; Queens LP Objects

  
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  The following was published on Dr. Tom Stevens’s website, Liberty Lion, on May 11th: A properly noticed New York City Libertarian Party Nominating Convention was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the New York Irish Center located at 10-40 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, New York. At that convention, 50+ ...
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• Jason Sorens of Free State Project Speaks at New York Libertarian Party Convention

  
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  Jason Sorens, Founder of the Free State Project and Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo, Spoke to the NY LIbertarian Party Convention. Speech starts after LPNY introduction, by LPNY Chair Mark Axinn @ 7:00  minutes in. April 27, 2013, at the Rhinecliff Hotel, Rhinecliff NY
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• Labortarian Libertopian Labor Day

  
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  The Molinari Institute is having a fundraiser to pay for literature, speaker travel, and student scholarships at Libertopia 2013; details here .
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• The Case Against Gun Background Checks

  
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