Link to the July Michigan Libertarian
Libertarian Gubernatorial Debate scheduled for Wednesday, July 11th
Grand Rapids, MI -Another Debate has been scheduled between the Libertarian Party of Michigan gubernatorial candidates. The moderator will be Rick Albin, political reporter for WOOD TV 8 in Grand Rapids. We are doing all we can to drum up media coverage and attendees. Please alert all of your local news broadcasters and news publications about this event, and make an effort to attend this professionally-staged debate. Free parking is available in the GVSU lot.
Wednesday, July 11th at 7 PM – 9 PM
GVSU Seidman College of Business Management Department
50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Hosted by Libertarian Party of West Michigan
James Weeks II Selected as Chair of LPM Platform Committee
By Greg Stempfle
Kalamazoo, MI – At their Sunday June 3 meeting in Kalamazoo, the Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee (LEC), selected James Weeks II to chair of the 2018 Libertarian Party of Michigan (LPM) Platform Committee. Weeks, who serves as chairman of the Libertarian Party of Livingston County, previously chaired the Committee in 2015.
If you would like to serve on the Platform Committee or have any suggested amendments to the LPM platform please message James Weeks II or email him at j.weeks@riseup.net.
Delegates to the August 25th LPM State Convention in Romulus will vote on the proposed changes. The current platform of the LPM can be found here:
https://michiganlp.org/platform/
LPOC Holds Outreach Booth at Ferndale Pride
By Ben Carr
Ferndale, MI – The Libertarian Party of Oakland County had a very successful outreach event at Ferndale Pride. Interaction was highly positive and we found many potential Libertarians through the World’s Smallest Political Quiz. The booth was run by the Chair, Gregory Stempfle. He was assisted by Vice-Chair, Ben Carr, as well as Anthony Croff, Jeff Wood, Drew Frydrych, and Mike Saliba. While not in attendance, Lisa Lane Gioia, Jeff Pittel, Tony Piccoli, and Scott A Boman, all contributed items for the event. Our thanks to all the members of the LPM who helped make our event a success.
Straights Area Libertarian Party Modifies Date To Fulfill State Legal Requirements
Cheboygan , MI – The Straights Area Libertarian Party (SALP) will have its Affiliate Convention on Saturday 8/18 at 3:00 PM, Great Lakes Grill at 817 E State St. Cheboygan, MI 49721. For Updates visit: www.fb.com/StraitsAreaLP
James Hudler Awarded Honorary Life Membership In New Orleans
New Orleans, LA – On July third, the 2018 National Libertarian Party Convention delegates unanimously voted to award founding Libertarian Party of Michigan member, Dr. James “Jim” Hudler an honorary life membership in the national Libertarian Party. The motion was initiated by Michigan’s Political Director, Greg Stempfle.
Our America Initiative Mobilizes To Stop The Duopoly
By Scotty Boman, OAI Michigan Director
Our America Initiative’s latest project is directed to stopping the duopoly.
This terminology requires no translation to people involved in alternative party politics, but it refers to the exceptional dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties in this nation’s political landscape.
If you encounter abusive, biased or obstructionist actions to shut out candidates of alternative parties, such as the Libertarian party, register a complaint here. To support this effort, one can contribute here, or promote the Stop The Duopoly Money Bomb.
