If you describe yourself as socially tolerant and fiscally responsible, you're a Libertarian!
We believe you—not the government—should decide how to run your life, checkbook, retirement, education and family.
Over two months without a state budget. Really?More than just bizarre theater, it's a tragedy that year after year, dysfunctional government in Sacramento can't deliver a budget on time or without using gimmickry to balance it.
It's time for a Revolutionary Return to Common Sense. (Sat, 4 Sep 2010)
No More Cash Cow "Bell"
With the latest revelation that even more city officials were paid over $400K apiece and that a $35 million bond issue is threatening to bankrupt the city coffers, the City of Bell might (Indeed Fear) The Reaper.(Fri, 6 Aug 2010)
California LP Hails Decision Against Prop. 8
The Libertarian Party of California sees today's ruling by the District Court in San Francisco as a victory for equal treatment under law. The Party opposed Proposition 8 and seeks to remove government entirely from licensing personal relationships best left to private institutions.(Wed, 4 Aug 2010)
California Cities' CalPERS Pensions: United, They'll Fall
Several California cities will suffer unfairly from CalPERS convoluted pension rules. Recently disgraced officials from the City of Bell inflated their compensation -- which boosted their pensions, too -- but the cities where these public employees were formerly employed will have to pay most of the astronomical pensions.
Libertarian Party Candidates running for California's Statewide and Legislative offices propose how they'll help voters reform California's public employee retirement system by electing leaders who will make the hard choices necessary to fix the flawed system.Tony For Assembly(Sun, 1 Aug 2010)
Modoc County Can't Pay July Payroll, State Balks at Loan
What libertarian solutions should Modoc's voters demand to put their county government on reliable financial footing? Tiny Modoc County, with less than 10,000 residents in less than 5,000 households and less than one-third private property ownership, could barely meet its July payroll. The state's Pooled Money Investment Board balked at a request for a $12.5 million loan, citing legal complications.(Thu, 22 Jul 2010)
Bell, CA Needs Libertarian Oversight
Elected officials of Bell, California, exemplify California's ruinous public employee extravagances, with an $800K City Manager, $450K Police Chief, and nearly $100K apiece for each of its part-time City Council members -- all in a city of about 40,000 residents whose average income is under $40K a year.(Mon, 19 Jul 2010)
California LP Endorses Proposition 19
The Libertarian Party of California's Executive Committee voted to endorse Proposition 19, the marijuana legalization proposal that Californians will vote on in the November 2nd General Election.(Mon, 19 Jul 2010)
Candidate Miller Warns Against Betting on Failed Leadership
Erich Miller, Libertarian candidate for California's 30th Congressional District (San Fernando Valley), seeks to oust 36-year incumbent Henry Waxman with this clever animated warning.(Sat, 17 Jul 2010)
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