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Welcome to the home of the original state organization of libertarians and for libertarians - representing freedom, peace, and opportunity.

Millions of Americans have voted for libertarian candidates in past elections throughout the country, despite the fact that many state governments place roadblocks in our path to keep our candidates off the ballot and deprive voters of a real choice.

Libertarians believe the answer to America's political problems is the same commitment to freedom that earned America its greatness: a free-market economy and the abundance and prosperity it brings; a dedication to civil liberties and personal freedom; and a foreign policy of non-intervention, peace, and free trade as prescribed by America's founders.

LAMA is a member of the Association of Liberty State Parties.

  • What's New

    LAMA Annual State Convention - May 7th 2023

    The Libertarian Association of Massachusetts will be holding its annual state convention on Sunday, May 7th 2023 at the S&S Restaurant in Cambridge. 

    For more information or to buy tickets, please see the events page.

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  • LAMA Rejects the Betrayal of Libertarian Values by the National LP

    It is a core principle of Libertarians to oppose the initiation of violence. That is why the Libertarian Association of Massachusetts has from our beginning been part of every anti-war movement. The dilution of our anti-war stance by the national LP, yesterday, is a betrayal of Libertarian values.

     

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  • Register as a Libertarian

    Massachusetts voters now have the option to register as a Libertarian!

    With the success of LAMA candidate for Treasurer receiving more than 3% of the total vote, Libertarians have achieved major party status and are now listed as one of three part options. 

    To register or change your party affiliation, please visit Online Voter Application (state.ma.us)

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  • LAMA Affiliate Meetings

    The Libertarian Association of Massachusetts is excited to announce the formation of regional affiliates in 2023. If you are interested in becoming involved with advancing liberty, please join one of the scheduled meetings. The affiliates will have monthly Zoom meetings and at least one meeting in person. Affiliates are open to all - you can attend one or all of the meetings to see which one you may be interested in joining.

    • Greater Boston - Inside 95
    • Metro West - 95 to 495
    • Worcester County - west of 495 and Worcester surrounding area
    • Cape Cod

    We are looking for volunteers to help us expand to other areas in the state. 

    For a schedule of all of our events, please see Events - LAMA (lpmass.org)

    To join LAMA, please visit Join - LAMA (lpmass.org)

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  • What's New

    The police are killing black men. Fix it.

    With the release of the abhorrent Tyre Nichols video (which we are deliberately not linking to), showing 5 police officers beating a man in custody to death, we must ask ourselves, as a society that enables the police, some hard questions. Why are we having a hard time implementing the changes that we know will work?

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  • The Myth of Gun Control: How It Fails to Keep Communities Safe

    One of the main arguments against gun control is that it does not effectively reduce crime or gun-related homicides. In fact, some studies have shown that states with strict gun control laws often have higher rates of gun-related homicides than states with more relaxed laws. For example, a study by the Crime Prevention Research Center found that states with the strictest gun control laws, such as California and New York, also had some of the highest rates of gun homicides. This suggests that stricter gun control laws do not necessarily lead to a decrease in gun-related crime.

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  • Why the Left's Approach to Gun Control is Failing

    It is no secret that the issue of gun control has been a contentious topic in the United States for decades. The debate centers around the Second Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to bear arms, and the ongoing problem of gun violence in the country.

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  • Breaking the Chains of Occupational Licensing: How Reform Can Create More Jobs

    Occupational licensing is a form of government regulation that requires individuals to obtain a license to legally perform certain jobs. These licenses are often expensive and time-consuming to obtain, and they can serve as barriers to entry for individuals who wish to enter a particular profession. This is especially true for low-income individuals, who may not be able to afford the costs associated with obtaining a license.

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  • Probation and Parole Overhaul: How We Can Fix a Broken System

    The United States criminal justice system is in dire need of probation and parole reform. The current system, which prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation and reintegration, is not only inhumane but also ineffective in reducing recidivism and promoting public safety.

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  • Upcoming events

    Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 08:00 PM · 4 rsvps
    Zoom in Framingham, MA

    LAMA State Committee Meeting

    Topic: LAMA State Committee OFFICIAL Call

    Public meeting for LAMA members and invited guests.

    Every month on the second Tuesday

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    Sunday, May 07, 2023 at 12:00 PM · $30.00 USD
    S & S Restaurant in Cambridge, MA

    Annual State Convention

    The Libertarian Association of Massachusetts is holding its annual convention to elect a new state committee and update bylaws. The convention is open to all members but you must be a yearly paid member (or the equivalent value of $30 BASIC membership if a monthly member) to vote for the state committee or on bylaws. 

    Parking: Cambridge has free street parking on Sundays. Also accessible by bus from Harvard Square and by walking a bit from Central Square.

    Agenda:

    12 - 1 : Opening ceremony, officer reports, nominations, candidate speeches

    1 - 2   : Lunch (included) and keynote speaker

    2 - 4   : Business - election of the state committee, proposed bylaw changes (if any are submitted), resolutions from the floor, closing ceremony

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