Volume 3, Issue 15 | December 2023

The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.” ― Jay Leno

In this Issue... 

In our December 2023 issue, Ryan steps back and defers to the candidates who filed to run in 2024. We have 46 candidates running for 44 seats at every level of the government, and we are ecstatic. The first article covers who filed for what offices and what comes next. We also hear from Shannon Bray, one of the two potential candidates vying to be the Libertarian nominee for NC Governor. 

In our other feature articles, Rob Yates looks at the meaning of Christmas through a freedom lens, and Joshua Glawson reflects on the tendency of North Carolina to default to statism masked as freedom. Justin gives a first-time buyer guide to purchasing a firearm, and we round things out with an ask for help, a chance to buy some LPNC merch, Liberty iNC season 3, and some convention-related announcements.

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.

• It's Time to Win Some Elections, by: Rob Yates
• Christmas as an Act of Defiance, by: Rob Yates
• Freedom, Personality, and Diversity in North Carolina, by: Joshua Glawson
  

County Corner

The North Carolina annual state fair is one of the LPNC's most anticipated events each year, and always brings both fun and success. This year was no different. 

Candidate Spotlight

Shannon Bray lays out some of his vision for NC if he becomes governor.

2A Talk

All things second amendment from the LPNC's 2A issues liaison, Justin Hinckley. This month, Justin gives some basic rules for first-time firearm buyers.

Cheers to Rebellion!

Convention is right around the corner

Join us in Clemmons the weekend of February 16th-18th for the 2024 LPNC Convention. Everyone wants to live their own life their own way, for their own needs, and according to their own values. It's time we push back against the ever-encroaching imposition of the state in our lives. Come celebrate with us, and raise a glass to freedom.

We'll be meeting at the Village Inn Hotel and Event Center for a weekend of business, enlightening speakers, and fun! Tickets include all convention activities, plus a catered Gala on Saturday. We will also have a Friday evening reception from 7pm-11pm.

Full December Edition

Liberty iNC - Season 3

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

 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.

Volume 3, Issue 14 | November 2023

Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. ― Ernest Benn

In this Issue... 

In our November 2023 issue, Ryan pauses to thank the people that keep the party moving forward - the candidates, the volunteers, the donors, the voters, and all Liberty warriors who give of themselves with no expectation of a reward. We put out a call for candidates for next year; even though this election just ended, filing for 2024 is right around the corner. And we take a moment to celebrate the joy of the 2023 campaign season.

Joshua Glawson calls into question who is allowed to counterfeit money. Rob Yates reflects on running for office. Justin Hinckley debunks some of the most egregiously spread and accepted myths about mass shootings. And we have a lot coming up, including conventions, town halls, delegates, and more, all in this issue.

Columns

From the Chair

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

2024 Candidates Filing Starts Soon

Get Ready for the 2024 Election Season!

The 2023 elections are now behind us, but 2024 has even more opportunities for Libertarians. In the 2024 election season we have the opportunity to run a multitude of candidates for the state legislature. State Legislature races have a filing fee of only $140 and gives candidates the opportunity to message at forums and on surveys. There are also opportunities to run in statewide races and congressional races. The filing fee in these races is approximately 1% of the annual salary. 

The LPNC will provide space on their webpage for all candidates, and have a MatterMost channel for candidates to coordinate and discuss surveys. The LPNC will also assist candidates with other issues they may have.

If you are interested in running and live in an affiliated county then please contact your county Executive Committee and copy [email protected]. If you are an unaffiliated county please email [email protected] by December 1 so we can coordinate on filling in gaps in the candidates slate.

• The candidate filing period for the statewide 2024 primary elections begins at noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, and ends at noon Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. 
• The NCSBE filing information is here. 

The NC State Legislature has redrawn the districts.  Current maps can be found here

Candidate Spotlight - 2023 Seen on the Trail

Featured Articles

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

• Some Thoughts on Running for Office, by: Rob Yates
• Counterfeit Laws are for You, Not Uncle Sam, by: Joshua Glawson
  

Becoming a Delegate for State and National Conventions

If you are not registered to vote with another political party then you are eligible to become a member of the LPNC. You can look up the criteria to be a member at: Join the Libertarian Party of North Carolina (lpnc.org)

NC residents who have been a member of the party for 30 days are eligible to be delegates or alternates to the NC State Convention February 17th. 2024 LPNC Convention

The NC convention will elect delegates to the national convention in DC.  Libertarian National Convention 2024 | Libertarian Party (lp.org)

If you have questions about this process please contact [email protected].

Liberty iNC - Season 3

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

2A Talk

Full November Edition

 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.