Libertarian Party of California Press Releases
The Libertarian Party of California has issued press releases on many subjects over the years. Topics have included campaigns, election results, positions on ballot propositions, positions on proposed legislation, and upcoming events.
1981
- February 1981 - Libertarians Elect New Chair
- February 1981 - Libertarian Party Selects State Director; Opens State Office in Oakland
- 23 March 1981 - Libertarians Criticize El Salvador Aid
- 1 August 1981 - Libertarians Call for Halt to State Anti-Medfly Program[1]
- September 1981 - Libertarians Call for Overhaul of Nuclear Industry
- October 1981 - Libertarians Join Fight Against 1981 Redistricting Plan
- 11 November 1981 - Libertarians Label Deukmejian Enemy of Privacy
- 10 December 1981 - Libertarians Hit Police Libel Suit Against Gay Paper
- 10 December 1981 - Libertarians Call for End to Commute Subsidies
- 21 December 1981 - Libertarians Criticize Video Game Laws
1998
- 7 May 1998 - Libertarian Party of California hires Executive Director
- 8 May 1998 - Libraries restricting free speech?
- 14 May 1998 - Car tax needs to be scrapped, says Libertarian Party of California
- 28 May 1998 - "Work-To-Welfare" on horizon for Indian tribes
- 15 July 1998 - LP thanks legislature for budget deadlock
- 28 July 1998 - Don't declare "war on parking meters"
- 29 July 1998 - LP selects Anaheim for 2000 national convention
- 10 August 1998 - Bestselling author's arrest a wake-up call to Californians
- 28 August 1998 - Pork-filled state budget a 'Titanic' for taxpayers
- 3 September 1998 - $9.2 billion school bond measure a "tragedy" for children
- 30 September 1998 - Parents should be "frightened" if Prop. 10 passes
- 15 October 1998 - Libertarian candidates endorsed by Gun Owners of California -- over Republicans
- 21 October 1998 - Libertarians fastest-growing party in California; Democrats, Republicans stagnant
- 26 October 1998 - Libertarian Party gives 6 reasons to vote "No" on Prop. 6
- 27 October 1998 - Libertarian candidates rate high on ferret freedom survey
- 30 October 1998 - Voter registration update: Libertarians jump almost 11% in one month
- 4 November 1998 - Libertarian candidates win local races, Green and Republican challengers defeated
- 4 November 1998 - Libertarians receive over one million votes statewide
- 13 November 1998 - Two more Libertarians elected to office in California
- 16 December 1998 - Davis salary reversal highlights need for 'public pay equity,' Libertarians say
- 21 December 1998 - 'Big Brother Bank' coming to a neighborhood near you, Libertarians warn
- 23 December 1998 - Cypress CEO T.J. Rodgers, author John Lott among added speakers at Libertarian convention
1999
- 19 January 1999 - Libertarian Party joins Prop. 10 lawsuit
- 20 January 1999 - Former Libertarian candidate arrested; party condemns police action
- 21 January 1999 - Libertarian candidate and wife freed from jail; party urges Lockyer to investigate
- 29 January 1999 - Libertarians 'disappointed' with Lockyer, call for meeting to discuss Kubby case
- 9 February 1999 - Libertarians form Prop. 215 Blue Ribbon Committee in wake of Kubby arrests
- 10 February 1999 - Steve Kubby, Jesse Ventura campaign manager added to Libertarian convention roster
- 12 February 1999 - Libertarian state convention kicks off today in San Jose
- 15 February 1999 - Steve Kubby wins prestigious 'Sons of Liberty Award' at Libertarian state convention
- 16 February 1999 - Libertarians elect new state officers at party convention
- 9 March 1999 - Libertarians vow action, blast prosecutors as Kubby case heads for trial
- 12 March 1999 - Justice Department agent key witness against Kubby; Libertarians cry foul
- 17 March 1999 - Pay raises for legislative leaders 'highway robbery,' Libertarians charge
- 31 March 1999 - Green Party victory another sign of two-party collapse, Libertarians say
- 1 April 1999 - Legislature to deregulate hair braiding -- and Libertarians aren't fooling
- 13 April 1999 - Libertarians give "F" grades to proposed student graduation requirements
- 26 April 1999 - Libertarians launch Prop. 215 web site inspired by Kubby arrests
- 4 May 1999 - 'Private' mailboxes no longer private under new rules, Libertarians say
- 14 May 1999 - Libertarians unveil lavish spending plan for budget surplus
- 4 June 1999 - Lawmakers "asleep at the switch" voted to violate personal privacy, Libertarians charge
- 9 June 1999 - Who would spend $99,000 per year for a janitor? Governor Davis would
- 18 June 1999 - Libertarians fight 'third party killer' ballot access bill
- 24 June 1999 - Libertarians stop 'third party killer' ballot access bill -- for now
- 13 July 1999 - R.I.P. to 'third party killer' bill, thanks to Libertarian lobbying efforts
- 19 July 1999 - Libertarians set ambitious goal: 200 candidates in 2000
- 20 July 1999 - Outraged Libertarians blast court decision in Kubby trial
- 2 August 1999 - Libertarians endorse assault weapons referendum campaign
- 6 August 1999 - Third parties unite, support same-day voter registration
- 1 September 1999 - Five reasons why proposed changes to medical marijuana law are wrong
- 22 September 1999 - Libertarians endorse initiative to amend 'Three Strikes'
- 28 October 1999 - Repeal of tobacco tax will help children and working poor, Libertarians say
- 2 November 1999 - Plan to loan city dollars to movies is more than a phantom menace, Libertarians say
- 5 November 1999 - Prop. 215: three years later but law still ignored, Libertarians say
- 12 November 1999 - Forget ATMs: here are some fees that Libertarians say should really be banned
- 23 November 1999 - Libertarian voter registrations up while statewide numbers are down
- 27 December 1999 - Libertarians accuse Prop. 26 backers of deceiving voters
- 29 December 1999 - Libertarians announce positions on March ballot initiatives
2000
- 19 January 2000 - Libertarians warn Cal-OSHA: "Stay out of our homes"
- 20 January 2000 - White House, Congress, TV networks all at fault over drug-ad deal, Libertarians say
- 15 February 2000 - Libertarians to gather in San Diego for state convention this weekend
- 18 February 2000 - Libertarian state convention kicks off today in San Diego
- 6 March 2000 - 114 Libertarians on primary ballot tomorrow
- 15 March 2000 - Why are gas prices so high? Ask our government, Libertarians say
- 31 March 2000 - Libertarians: oil company excess profits tax is 'government extortion'
- 6 April 2000 - Here we go again: Libertarians denounce 'Son of Prop. 26' effort
- 7 April 2000 - Get a license, register with military? New DMV proposal is unnecessary and onerous, Libertarians charge
- 6 June 2000 - TaxTheNet.com? Libertarians oppose new Internet tax bill
- 9 June 2000 - Tax dollars for movies: Libertarians give thumbs down to new proposal
- 14 June 2000 - Libertarians attack state plan to interrogate five year olds
- 15 June 2000 - Libertarians mourn passing of medical marijuana activist Peter McWilliams
- 26 June 2000 - Libertarians praise Supreme Court blanket primary decision
- 27 June 2000 - Libertarians condemn 'convention welfare' for Democrats
- 11 August 2000 - Reform Party chaos was "inevitable," Libertarians say
- 29 August 2000 - Libertarians announce slate of 295 candidates on November ballot
- 29 August 2000 - Libertarians: Supreme Court medical marijuana decision a "death sentence"
- 30 August 2000 - Women, the poor: biggest victims of gun licensing law, Libertarians say
- 7 September 2000 - Six Libertarians win local office "elections" -- two months early
- 12 September 2000 - Libertarians warn Hollywood: History shows regulation a real threat
- 20 September 2000 - Libertarians announce positions on November ballot measures
- 22 September 2000 - Latest victim of War on Drugs: 11-year-old murdered in raid
- 5 October 2000 - Libertarian voter registrations surge to all-time high
- 13 October 2000 - Government report proves Prop. 32 is unnecessary, Libertarians show
- 27 October 2000 - California Libertarians suggest: raise minimum wage to $100 per hour
- 31 October 2000 - What will you do with your $31? California Libertarians call sales tax cut 'phony' tax relief
- 1 November 2000 - Libertarians outscore Republicans in Gun Owners of America candidate surveys
- 6 November 2000 - 289 chances to vote for smaller government tomorrow
- 8 November 2000 - Six Libertarians elected to office, Browne outpolls Buchanan in California
- 13 November 2000 - Election Update: One More Win, Three Other Races Close
- 28 November 2000 - Election Update: One More Election Night Win
- 20 December 2000 - Libertarians Call for Special Legislative Session on California Electricity Crisis
- 21 December 2000 - Libertarians: Kubby verdict a 'mixed blessing,' but Drug War goes on
2001
- 26 January 2001 - Experts agree with Libertarians: Electricity is not 'deregulated'
- 2 February 2001 - Libertarians attack electricity plan, predict worsening problems
- 7 February 2001 - Power Line Purchase Plan Just Another Pernicious Proposal by Politicians
- 14 February 2001 - Fiscal report card: Davis gets 'F,' Libertarians urge 'expulsion'
- 14 February 2001 - Libertarians to gather in San Jose for state convention this weekend
- 20 February 2001 - Libertarians elect new state officers at party convention
- 21 February 2001 - Libertarians champion alternative voting system to 'prevent more Floridas'
- 2 March 2001 - Libertarians hail outcome of Steve Kubby sentencing
- 8 May 2001 - Feds face "shortage" of ideas, courage on California energy mess, Libertarians say
- 9 May 2001 - Libertarians ask: should radios and air conditioning in cars be outlawed?
- 14 May 2001 - Fight for medical marijuana will continue despite U.S. Supreme Court, Libertarians say
- 15 May 2001 - Threats to seize power plants reckless, irresponsible, Libertarians charge
- 22 May 2001 - Is California becoming the next East Germany? Libertarians think so
- 29 May 2001 - While Bush and Davis chat, California burns -- through $180,000
- 14 June 2001 - Libertarians to hold 'Drug War Victim Vigil' Saturday in L.A. and S.F.
- 5 July 2001 - California Libertarians back bills to curb the greediest energy gouger: government
2017
- 18 May 2017 - Libertarian Party of California Opposes AB64 Additional Marijuana Regulations
- 5 June 2017 - Libertarian Party of California Opposes SB562 Single Payer Bill
- 28 June 2017 - Libertarian Party Of California Joins Taxpayer Groups To Oppose SB231
- 18 August 2017 - Libertarian Party of California Calls For Bail Reform
- 18 September 2017 - Libertarian Party of California Opposes SB568 Changing Election Dates
- 11 December 2017 - Libertarian Party of California Endorses Seven Statewide Candidates
2019
- 10 October 2019 - Libertarian Party of California to Hold Presidential Debate at Upcoming Convention
- 21 October 2019 - Libertarian Party of California Backs Recall of Governor Newsom
- 26 November 2019 - Libertarian Party of California Wants to Stop the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness
2020
- 5 February 2020 - Libertarian Party of California to Hold Presidential Debate at Upcoming Convention[2]
- 5 February 2020 - Libertarian Perspective on Immigration Reform
- 28 April 2020 - LPC Opposes Governor Newsom's Shelter-In-Place Orders
- 25 August 2020 - VP Candidate Spike Cohen Stumps in San Diego
- 26 August 2020 - VP Candidate Spike Cohen Stumps in Huntington Beach
- 31 August 2020 - VP Candidate Spike Cohen Stumps in Oakland
- 27 August 2020 - LPC Announces Support for California Proposition 22
- 19 October 2020 - Libertarian Party of California Announces Its Positions on State Propositions
- 18 December 2020 - Kalish Morrow Newly Elected Libertarian City Councilwoman is Sworn In and Begins Her Business-Friendly Plan
2021
- 17 March 2021 - The Libertarian Party of California Announces the Appointment of Tim Ferreira as Executive Director
- 8 April 2021 - Libertarian Party of California Endorses Senate Bill 380 End of Life Options Act
- 12 April 2021 - Fast Growing Libertarian Party of California Holds Its 2021 Convention Next Month in Visalia
- 4 May 2021 - Fast Growing Libertarian Party of California Holds Its Convention in Visalia
- 24 May 2021 - Jeff Hewitt Announces His Run for Governor
Notes
- ↑ Records suggest that this was released multiple times or that the distribution was spread over a significant span of time; it appears with a date of 21 June 1981 in a list of releases and there is copy marked 21 July 1981.
- ↑ This appears to have been another distribution of the same text originally released 10 October 2019.
Source Notes
Releases from 1981 are from a paper file in a collection at the Hoover Institution.
Releases from 1998 to 2001 were posted contemporaneously on the LPC web site, on the page at: http://www.ca.lp.org/rel/.
Releases from 2017 to 2021 were posted contemporaneously on the LPC web site, on the page at: https://ca.lp.org/category/press-release/, which for a time had links to individual releases on the einpresswire.com site, from which PDFs were offered as a download format, but then switched to have links to pages on the LPC site.