Tar Heel Libertarian August 2023

Volume 4, Issue 11 | August 2023

"War is the extreme expression of division between people… but people are beguiled into this catastrophic trap by countless tiny steps of division. It begins way back in the virtuous little dissociations of oneself from the weaknesses that are all too evident in one’s neighbor." ― Philip Britts, Water at the Roots: Poems and Insights of a Visionary Farmer

In this Issue... 

In our August 2023 issue, we start by highlighting the first group of our 2023 candidates. Ryan opines on the summertime and the Liberty candidates, and then we introduce you to five Libertarians running for local office in North Carolina who need your support. 

Communications Director Rob Yates finishes his reflection on a year in the role. Joshua Glawson looks at some of the biggest areas of concern in NC and offers Libertarian solutions. Mike Ross ruminates on the recent Gubernatorial debate between him and Shannon Bray, and Thomas Hill shares his experience at an event in South Carolina feeding the hungry. Brunswick Chair Jennifer Bias tells us about a beach affiliate, Justin Hinckley exposes more anti-2A tyranny and puts out a call to action, and we spotlight a ranked choice voting event later this month. 

Columns

From the Chair

Monthly message from the Chair of your Libertarian Party of North Carolina Executive Committee.

Meet the Candidates

Featured Articles

Timely ruminations, calls to action, extraordinary insights, and so much more in the articles featured in the Tar Heel Libertarian.

LP in NC

Members of your LPNC are doing big things around the state, and we capture it all right here. Check out Shannon Bray on Timcast, Mike Ross on Black Talk Radio, and David Hoesly in the Gaston Gazette. 

Liberty iNC

Your rights, all the time. Nothing more, nothing less, no exceptions. Simple as that.

Find all episodes here. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Google Pods, and Prime.

2A Talk

All things second amendment from the LPNC's 2A issues liaison, Justin Hinckley. This month, he dismantles a silly, old analogy.

Chair Chats

This month, we catch up with Jennifer Bias, Brunswick County Chair.

Better Ballot North Carolina Event

Full August edition

PDF copy here as well

Advertise with the Tar Heel

Have a business, blog, podcast, product, or service that you are interested in advertising to fellow libertarians? Reach out here for inquiries about ad space.

Support your Fellow Libertarians

The Tar Heel is honored to promote the endeavors of LPNC members. Check out Fox Knob Farm, for Libertaria-owned, heritage breed pastured pork. And then tune in to Dr. Dan's Freedom Forum Radio to set the mood for your delicious meal from Fox Knob.    

 Get Involved

Do you oppose the initiation of force to achieve political or social goals? Do you challenge the cult of the omnipotent state and wish to defend the rights of the individual? Are you already Libertarian, but you want to do more and you aren’t sure how? We are entirely dependent on the hard work and sacrifice of our dedicated volunteers. Here's your chance to join the team. Every little but makes a huge difference.

Managing Editor - Rob Yates, LPNC Communications Director

Staff Writer - Joshua D. Glawson, LPNC Strategic Communications Adviser

2A Editor - Justin Hinckley, LPNC Second Amendment Issues Coordinator

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Libertarian Party of North Carolina Announces Several Libertarian Candidates for 2023 Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 24, 2023 (RALEIGH) – The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) is excited to announce 14 Libertarian candidates will be on ballots around the state in this year's fall elections. The group of candidates is dynamic, with a mix of first-timers and seasoned campaign veterans, and the range of offices is broad, including mayor, town board, and city council races.

LPNC Chair Ryan Brown said, “We’re excited with how many people stepped up to run for office, but we’re even more excited about the people who are running. People are sick of watching their livelihood and Liberty be attacked by politicians who often don't feel the pain they are causing others. None of the Libertarians running this year ever wanted to be a politician when they grew up. They’re moms and dads, teachers, lawyers, just normal people like us, but they can’t sit back and do nothing any longer. I am proud to be associated with them, and I’m happy that the state party can offer them so much support.”

LPNC Secretary and Political and Policy Director Dee Watson said, “These candidates represent the end of the first phase of work we have been doing to put an infrastructure in place to recruit, train, and support candidates at every level around the state. But they represent the beginning of implementing our long-term strategy. It’s so exciting to see this vision taking shape, and especially with such a solid group.”

LPNC At-Large Executive Committee Member and Candidates Coordinator Christina Aragues said, “Now the work really begins, but it’s the fun part, too. We have put together excellent resources for candidates, and there’s a ton of knowledge and experience to support the tools we can provide. I can’t wait to watch this election season develop.”

The LPNC will spend the next week working with each candidate to personalize the infrastructure, offer support, and fine tune strategies. All announcements, including events, will be published on the LPNC website and advertised in the newsletter.

https://www.lpnc.org/tags/2023_elections

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Libertarian Party of North Carolina
Libertarian Party of North Carolina (lpnc.org)

Ryan Brown
LPNC Chair
Libertarian Party of North Carolina
[email protected]

Rob Yates
Communications Director and Acting Press Secretary
Libertarian Party of North Carolina
[email protected]

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Tar Heel Libertarian - July 2023

Volume 3, Issue 10 | July 2023

"God save the Queen, man." ― Joe Biden, current U.S. President

In this Issue... 

In our July 2023 issue, we look forward and look back. Ryan shares an old reflection on being Libertarian from the Tar Heel in the 70s, and then asks that everyone get involved with campaign season. This is a common theme with registration only open for another week, and everyone who is running in need of support, volunteers, and donors. As a bonus this month, Art by Karla has allowed us to run her comic on the disgusting Gastonia city government.

Communications Director Rob Yates continues to reflect on a year in the role. Trevor Miles points out the utter tyranny of the Border Patrol and the wayward Supreme Court case supporting that tyranny, and offers solutions. Deborah Reese, proud co-owner of Fox Knob Farm, highlights the issues the state has created for local farmers. And 2A Issues Coordinator Justin Hinckley delivers his best article yet. We round it off with LP in NC and an updated Liberty iNC catalogue.

Columns

From the Chair

Monthly message from the Chair of your Libertarian Party of North Carolina Executive Committee.

Featured Articles

Timely ruminations, calls to action, extraordinary insights, and so much more in the articles featured in the Tar Heel Libertarian.

LP in NC

Members of your LPNC are doing big things around the state, and we capture it all right here. Chek out Mike Ross on Dr. Dan's Freedom ForumRadio, David Hoesly in the Gaston Gazette. 

Running for Office this Year?

We need candidates. It's time to register. We are here to help!

Liberty lovers! If you want to register to run for political office this year, 2023, it is almost time to do so.

Click here to see registration dates and other details.

Then reach out to let us know you're running. You might be surprised how much success you can have.

We need candidates. We have resources to help. But you won't know if you don't try.

Liberty iNC

Your rights, all the time. Nothing more, nothing less, no exceptions. Simple as that.

Keep an eye out for a new episode each week.

Seeking new affiliate team members!

The LPNC affiliate team is seeking regional liaisons to assist counties or regions in becoming official affiliates of the LPNC. Liaisons are responsible for following up with local organizers, as well as keeping open communication with those already active. They serve as coordinators between local groups and the LPNC; offering guidance, sharing information and resources, and updating contact information. They should be organized, with strong communication skills, and the willingness to attend virtual, bi-weekly meetings and work collectively to give updates, resolve issues, and find new opportunities.

Meetings are every other Monday at 8 PM.

Please e-mail Kimberly Acer at [email protected] if you are interested!

2A Talk

All things second amendment from the LPNC's 2A issues liaison, Justin Hinckley. This month, he dismantles a silly, old analogy.

Full July edition

PDF copy here as well

Advertise with the Tar Heel

Have a business, blog, podcast, product, or service that you are interested in advertising to fellow libertarians? Reach out here for inquiries about ad space.

Support your Fellow Libertarians

The Tar Heel is honored to promote the endeavors of LPNC members. Check out Fox Knob Farm, for Libertaria-owned, heritage breed pastrued pork. And then tuen in to Dr. Dan's Freedom Forum Radio to set the mood for your delicious meal from Fox Knob.    

 Get Involved

Do you oppose the initiation of force to achieve political or social goals? Do you challenge the cult of the omnipotent state and wish to defend the rights of the individual? Are you already Libertarian, but you want to do more and you aren’t sure how? We are entirely dependent on the hard work and sacrifice of our dedicated volunteers. Here's your chance to join the team. Every little but makes a huge difference.

Managing Editor - Rob Yates, LPNC Communications Director

Staff Writer - Joshua D. Glawson, LPNC Strategic Communications Adviser

2A Editor - Justin Hinckley, LPNC Second Amendment Issues Coordinator

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Tar Heel Libertarian - June 2023

Volume 3, Issue 9 | June 2023

"There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws." ― Ayn Rand

In this Issue... 

In our June 2023 issue, we have our best collection of articles since we started back up last September. Josh shows how insane control is in some of our institutions through an overheard conversation. Eric Rowell exposes police eschewing accountability, Justin tears apart tired analogies in 2A Talk, and Rob reflects on a year as Communications Director. We have a guest OpEd on term limits from the Forward Party, the text from a speech Jared Wall gave at the Mises Club Carolinas recent event, and a fascinating discussion with Bryce Acer in Chair Chats.

We have some hugely important events coming up soon and a new podcast. We remind you that it is about tie to decide if you want to run for office. And we have one of the most poignant and pointed takedowns exposing the direct impact ofwell-intentioned state tyranny, in our discussion with Tate Mayo, Libertarian and Mayor Of Tarboro, NC. 

Columns

From the Chair

Monthly message from the Chair of your Libertarian Party of North Carolina Executive Committee.

Featured Articles

Timely ruminations, calls to action, extraordinary insights, and so much more in the articles featured in the Tar Heel Libertarian.

LP in NC

Members of your LPNC are doing big things around the state, and we capture it all right here. Chek out Mike Ross on Dr. Dan's Freedom ForumRadio, David Hoesly in the Gaston Gazette. 

Running for Office this Year?

We need candidates. It's time to register. We are here to help!

Liberty lovers! If you want to register to run for political office this year, 2023, it is almost time to do so.

Click here to see registration dates and other details.

Then reach out to let us know you're running, at [email protected]. You might be surprised how much success you can have. Our interview in County Corner is with Tate Mayo, elected mayor of Tarboro, NC, and Libertarian success story.

If you need some more insight, check out Season 3, Episode 3 of Liberty iNC, where Larry Sharpe specifically talks about running for office as a Libertarian. 

We need candidates. We have resources to help. But you won't know if you don't try.

Liberty iNC

Your rights, all the time. Nothing more, nothing less, no exceptions. Simple as that.

Welcome back to the third season of Liberty iNC, your Liberty-lynchpin, constitutional-crossroads, posh-porcupine-perspective podcast. This season, we have an extraordinary lineup of guests that some people are saying might be the best lineup in the whole history of podcasting, which we can neither confirm nor deny.

If you like it, let us know at [email protected]. And if you don’t like it, let us know then too. We welcome feedback, critiques, ideas, and suggestions. And if it's something you think might interest you in helping out, we have plenty of interesting stuff to do.

Keep an eye out for a new episode each weekend.

Events

Rally to Save Faith, Hope and Love

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Saturday, June 17, 12 Noon.

Come make your voice heard and stand up for Pastor Moses Colbert against the tyrants in Gastonia! We have said so much about this terrible situation. If you aren't convinced now, we have nothing more to say. It is time to make our voices heard. Come to the Rally to Save Pastor Moses' Faith, Hope, and Love ministry.

NC Stop Torture Now

The Libertarian Party of NC (LPNC) supports North Carolina Stop Torture Now (NCSTN) as an organization. NCSTN is holding an event which is also sponsored by LPNC.

WHAT: Vigil for Torture Accountability

WHERE: Johnston Regional Airport, home of Aero Contractors, the CIA's "torture taxi" airline

WHEN: Monday, June 26, 2023, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

WHY: June 26 is UN International Day in Solidarity with the Victims of Torture. The U.S. has never held itself accountable for its program of systematic kidnapping and torture in the so-called "war on terror." North Carolina has never acknowledged its vital role in providing pilots and planes to kidnap people and haul them to torture chambers. The CIA used Aero Contractors, its proprietary aviation company headquartered at the Johnston County Airport, for at least 49 of these kidnappings.We insist that the state investigate Aero Contractors, which may still be carrying out human rights abuses using public infrastructure.

PLAN: On June 26, 2023, we will join thousands of people across the U.S. and around the world in demanding that the U.S. close Guantanamo and hold itself accountable for the terrible acts of disappearance and torture it has committed. We will rally from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at the corner of Highway 70 and Swift Creek Road, just outside the Johnston County Airport. Then we will process with banners along Swift Creek Road to Aero Contractors' gates at the south edge of the airport.

For more information, send email to [email protected].

Seeking new affiliate team members!

The LPNC affiliate team is seeking regional liaisons to assist counties or regions in becoming official affiliates of the LPNC. Liaisons are responsible for following up with local organizers, as well as keeping open communication with those already active. They serve as coordinators between local groups and the LPNC; offering guidance, sharing information and resources, and updating contact information. They should be organized, with strong communication skills, and the willingness to attend virtual, bi-weekly meetings and work collectively to give updates, resolve issues, and find new opportunities.

Meetings are every other Monday at 8 PM.

Please e-mail Kimberly Acer at [email protected] if you are interested!

Chair Chats

Each month, the Tar Heel sits down with the Chair of a county affiliate. We discuss our personal stories, humble Libertarian roots, the latest developments in that county, and what we can expect in the future. In June, we hear from Bryce Acer, Pender County Chair, about how they've had so much success in their activism, and how they plan to build on that momentum.  

Candidate Spotlight

Governor candidate Mike Ross on his experience at the Carthage Buggy Festival, and how important it is to connect with people. 

2A Talk

All things second amendment from the LPNC's 2A issues liaison, Justin Hinckley. This month, he dismantles a silly, old analogy.

County Corner

A fascinating interview with Tarboro, NC Mayor, Libertarian Tate Mayo

Full June edition

PDF copy here as well

Advertise with the Tar Heel

Have a business, blog, podcast, product, or service that you are interested in advertising to fellow libertarians? Reach out here for inquiries about ad space.

Support your Fellow Libertarians

The Tar Heel is honored to promote the endeavors of LPNC members. Check out Fox Knob Farm, for Libertaria-owned, heritage breed pastured pork. And then tune into Dr. Dan's Freedom Forum Radio to set the mood for your delicious meal from Fox Knob.    

 Get Involved

Do you oppose the initiation of force to achieve political or social goals? Do you challenge the cult of the omnipotent state and wish to defend the rights of the individual? Are you already Libertarian, but you want to do more and you aren’t sure how? We are entirely dependent on the hard work and sacrifice of our dedicated volunteers. Here's your chance to join the team. Every little but makes a huge difference.

Managing Editor - Rob Yates, LPNC Communications Director

Staff Writer - Joshua D. Glawson, LPNC Strategic Communications Adviser

2A Editor - Justin Hinckley, LPNC Second Amendment Issues Coordinator

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