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.

Volume 3, Issue 13 | October 2023

“The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.” ― Elie Wiesel

In this Issue... 

In our October 2023 issue, Ryan opens with a plea for peace and a call for Liberty, as we all mourn collectively for lives lost in Israel, Gaza, and around the world to war. We take a look at two more of our 2023 candidates who appeared on Liberty iNC. We make our first official public announcement about 2024 NC State Convention. And we get a summary of two events that took place recently. 

Joshua Glawson keeps his hot streak going with a look at the Liberty that stems from the founding of North Carolina, and also gets recognition for his writing. Rob Yates defends Columbus Day. Justin Herbe rides along with the police. And Andy Stevens provides his rebuttal to Justin Hinckley's argument last month, as the battle for self-defense supremacy rages on. 

Columns

From the Chair

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

Meet the Candidates

See two of our candidates on Liberty iNC this week.

Featured Articles

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

• I Hope You Said Happy Columbus Day, by: Rob Yates
• Liberty in North Carolina - A History, by: Joshua Glawson
• My Police Ride Along, by: Justin Herbe

LP in NC

Members of your LPNC are doing big things around the state, and we capture it all right here. Joshua Glawson makes a top writers list. And check out Susan Hogarth's Podcast with Liberty Dad that looks at the great work affiliates are doing around the country.

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.

2024 LPNC State Convention

Join us in 2024 and let freedom flourish!

2A Talk

County Corner

Meet the Candidates Event and Freedom Fire Fest Recaps. 

Full October 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.

Volume 3, Issue 12 | September 2023

"The Second Amendment is timeless for our Founders grasped that self-defense is three-fold: every free individual must protect themselves against the evil will of the man, the mob and the state." ― Tiffany Madison

In this Issue... 

In our September 2023 issue, Ryan opens with a message of hope for where we are headed, while calling out the huge impact of state overreach on our daily lives. Following this, we get to meet Chelsea Kurtz, another one of our 2023 candidates who is fighting for your Liberty and needs your help. We share a couple of upcoming events that you can participate in, meet people, learn, teach, and advance the cause of Liberty.

Joshua Glawson notes N.C.'s decidedly anti-freedom history, and lauds the recent Cherokee decisions to move things back in the direction of Liberty. Rob Yates calls for a nuanced approach to uniparty candidates currently gaining traction on Liberty messaging. Trevor Miles reflects on the job of cop from the perspective of a Libertarian. We get to know Union County LP Joe Garcia a little better. Justin Hinckley takes a strong position in a home defense debate. And we share Susan Hogarth's new joint podcast on positivity. 

Columns

From the Chair

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

Meet the Candidates

We have two big events coming up.

Don't miss these opportunities to get involved, meet Liberty-minded people, and have a great time.

NC State Fair 2023

Thu Oct 12, 2023 - Sun Oct 22, 2023

The NC State Fair is a major outreach event for the LPNC and our candidates. As thanks for helping out, we will give away a COMPLIMENTARY TICKET to enjoy the Fair! Come help table and talk to people about Liberty. It is one of our most anticipated events, as volunteers always have a great time.

Sign up here.

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Freedom Fire Fest 2023

Come one, come all, and celebrate freedom in North Carolina at the second annual Freedom Fire Fest, hosted by the Cape Fear Libertarian Party. Socialize with like-minded people who are working for the same Liberty in our state as you. Meet local candidates, share ideas, participate in discussions, and then join in the festivities. The first Freedom Fire Fest was a blazing success!

Don't look back and wish you had been there!

Freedom Fire Fest Details and RSVP here

Featured Articles

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

• Big Moves for Liberty in North Carolina, by Joshua D. Glawson
• Policing in America - A Libertarian Perspective, by Trevor Miles
• Why Libertarians should be supporting Vivek Ramaswamy and RFK Jr, by Rob Yates

LP in NC

Members of your LPNC are doing big things around the state, and we capture it all right here. Check out Susan Hogarth's New Podcast with Liberty Dad that looks at the great work affiliates are doing around the country. 

• Susan's new weekly podcast

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 takes a side in a home defense debate.

Chair Chats

This month, we catch up with Joe Garcia, Union County Chair.

Full September 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.