Politics
A Moment on the Libertarian Convention Floor With William Weld
The former Massachusetts governor is "good friends" with Mitt Romney, but reluctant to reach out to GOP pals until he knows his Libertarian campaign has traction.
Meet the Libertarian Party's VP Candidates
A former Republican governor jousts with a wide and diverse range of Party stalwarts. Do the Libertarians want someone like them, or someone the outside world might be more apt to take seriously?
John McAfee's Dark Afternoon of the Soul at the Libertarian National Convention
Contemplating a nation, and a Libertarian movement, in mortal crisis, the antivirus pioneer plans to win even if he loses.
Food Policy and the 2016 Presidential Election
Farm subsides, GMO responses, and regulatory overreach should prompt some discussion.
The Increased Interest in the Libertarian Party Is Real
More are searching for information compared to this same time in previous election years.
Will The Libertarian Party Seize Its Moment?
Dissatisfaction with the major parties' presidential nominees are boosting interest in this weekend's Libertarian Party convention.
Trump Is Emboldening the Illiberal Hindu Fringe in India
America may survive a Trump presidency. But will the rest of the world?
Gary Johnson Booed at Libertarian Party Convention for Calling William Weld 'the original libertarian'
Former Republican governor's praise for former Republican governor comes under fire from current Libertarians
The Libertarian Party's National Committee Chair Race: Meet the Contenders
Selecting a leader for the Libertarian National Committee will happen this weekend.
Three Reasons the Libertarian Party Could Do Unusually Well—and Three Reasons It May Want to Contain Its Excitement
What can America's largest third party expect from this election?
'Ethics' Commissions About Politics More Than Oversight
Can't rely on government to oversee itself.
What's the Libertarian Party's Problem with Isolationism and Ladies?
Matt Welch (and Austin Petersen) talk up the promise of L.P. politics on SoCal public radio
Tune In To Nick Gillespie Talking LP Chances, Katie Couric's Duplicity at 4:40 P.M. ET
Appearing on The Ed Morrissey Show.
Is Bernie Sanders Really Going "Scorched Earth" on Hillary Clinton or Is She Just a Terrible Candidate?
Democratic elites blame Sanders' protracted campaign for damaging Clinton, but she's her own worst enemy.
Are People Confused About What the Label 'Transgender' Signifies?
Measuring the number of LGBT Americans is a challenge.
Sanders Closing in on Clinton in California, But Poll Numbers May Not Mean Actual Votes
The Golden State's complex primary system may not benefit him, but the fight will help state-level Democrats.
Libertarian Complaints that Gary Johnson Didn't Handle his 2012 Campaign Finances Correctly
A book-length critique from longtime Libertarian George Phillies argues the party didn't know the truth about campaign debt, and that Johnson spent too much on staff and not enough on "outreach." Gary Johnson responds.
Gary Johnson's New Mexico Fiscal Record, Denounced, Defended, and Debated
The Libertarian presidential contender was better on taxing then spending, but the power of the veto can only go so far when you are governor and the legislature ultimately controls the purse.
Inspector General Report Makes Clear That Hillary Clinton's State Department Email System Broke Government Rules
Clinton's campaign insists that her exclusive reliance on a private email server was allowed. It wasn't.
600+ Writers Sign #NeverTrump Letter Because Dictatorship
The problem isn't that the letter goes too far. It's that it doesn't go far enough.
Austin Petersen Catches More Endorsements from the Media Right for His Presidential Campaign
Mary Matalin and Erick Erickson on board for the Libertarian who thinks he can best sell the Party to conservatives.
Getting the Libertarians Into Presidential Debates Via Lawsuit
The Commission on Presidential Debates and the Federal Elections Commission are both being sued for their roles in keeping third parties out of presidential debates.
Nick Gillespie Talking Gary Johnson, William Weld, Pot Prohibition Tonite at 8 PM ET
Sits down with Kennedy to discuss why Libertarians are winning & why New York's top cop is all wrong about marijuana and violence.
Sen. Rand Paul Hoping the Prospect of President Trump Might Push Congress to Reclaim War Powers
Plans to propose requirement for new military authorization to fight ISIS.
Bernie Sanders Didn't Drop Out, Now He Gets a Bigger Say in Democratic Platform
Ignoring calls to quit for the sake of "party unity," the democratic socialist gets to leave a bigger mark on the Democrats.
What Do Women Want? Hillary Clinton, Not So Much.
There's no mystery about why women are lukewarm on a backward-looking, mediocre pol: Gender is thankfully not as big a deal as it used to be.
How Gun Politics Could Hurt Hillary
Matt Welch talks 2016 politics on tonight's Kennedy at 8 p.m. ET
Va. Gov. Terry McAuliffe Under Federal Investigation for Campaign Contributions, Role With Clinton Foundation: Report
Investigation has been underway for at least a year.
Poll of Libertarian Party Members Shows Gary Johnson with Majority Support for Presidential Nod
But with only 10 percent of polled actual delegates, the future of the Party remains uncertain.
Bernie Sanders Encourages Californians to Legalize Marijuana This Fall
Ballot initiative in the works.
Is It Time to Abolish Three Strikes?
"The Return" follows newly released inmates into the outside world.
Who Will Be the Third Man?
The Libertarian Party wrangles over a presidential candidate in a weird election year
California Senate Makes Multiple Moves to Restrict Gun Rights
Detachable magazines, ammunition purchase without background check, and magazines holding more than 10 bullets among many things the California Senate wants to outlaw.
Weiner: A Horror-Comedy Documentary About Ambition in Electoral Politics
Forget the salacious gossip, Weiner is about the nightmare of defining your life in a popularity contest.
