The High Cost of Government Spending and Overregulation: How It's Affecting You and Your Wallet
The role of government in the economy is a complex and controversial topic. While many believe that government intervention is necessary to ensure stability, promote growth, and address social and economic inequalities, others argue that excessive government spending and regulation can be highly detrimental to the economy and the average citizen's everyday way of life. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the argument that government spending and overregulation harm the economy, with a focus on a libertarian conservative perspective.
Why a Constitutional Carry Bill Without Open Carry is a False Promise-carry-is-a-false-promise
Constitutional carry, also known as permitless carry, is a hot-button issue in the world of gun rights and politics. The basic idea behind constitutional carry is those law-abiding citizens shouldn't have to obtain a government-issued permit to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms. However, many so-called "constitutional carry" bills that have been introduced in recent years have come with significant limitations, such as restrictions on open carry. In this article, we'll argue that a constitutional carry bill without the ability to open carry is not truly a constitutional carry bill and that such restrictions violate the principles of individual freedom and liberty that are at the core of conservative and libertarian ideologies.
The Cost of the War on Drugs and Why It's Time to Stop
he War on Drugs is a term that's been used to describe the U.S. government's efforts to combat the illegal drug trade since the 1970s. Despite the government's best efforts, the War on Drugs has been an unmitigated disaster. Not only has it failed to significantly reduce drug use or drug-related crime, but it's also resulted in a host of unintended negative consequences, including increased crime, the rise of organized drug cartels, the erosion of civil liberties, and the overcrowding of prisons. In this article, I'll argue why it's time to end the War on Drugs and embrace a more libertarian conservative approach to drug policy.
Libertarians regain major party status
From the Eagle Tribune:
BOSTON — The state’s Libertarians are expected to regain their major party status after placing second in a statewide race in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
State election law requires third parties get 3% of the vote in a statewide race to be recognized and have their candidates listed on the next ballot.
In the state treasurer’s race, Libertarian candidate Cristina Crawford picked up nearly 23% of the vote — more than 508,000 votes — in a two-way race against incumbent Treasurer Deb Goldberg, a Democrat who won a third term. There was no Republican candidate in the race.
Libertarian leaders say the strong results mean they will once again be recognized by the Secretary of State’s office as a major political party, along with Democrats and Republicans, and suggest the support Crawford received means voter dissatisfaction is driving more people to the third parties.
2022 Election Results
Congratulations to our LAMA endorsed candidates!
| Race | Candidate(s) | Total Votes | Percentage |
| Governor / Lt. Governor | Kevin Reed, Peter Everett | 38,425 | 1.6% |
| Treasurer | Cris Crawford | 508,410 | 23.4% |
| Auditor | Dan Riek | 47,465 | 2.0% |
| District 6 Congress | Mark Tashjian | 5,719 | 1.9% |
A special thanks to Cris for meeting the 3% requirement to get us major party status!
Finding supporters at the Harvard Flea Market
Thanks to our LAMA Chair and Harvard resident, Don Graham, we had a successful booth today at the Harvard Flea Market. Kevin Reed, Cris Crawford, and I met and spoke with many people who were very happy to have a Libertarian alternative to the duopoly candidates this November.
Massachusetts Libertarians In The News
Libertarians hope to regain major party status
The Eagle Tribune
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- Sep 30, 2022
BOSTON -- The state's Libertarians lost their major party status in the 2020 elections, but they’re counting on a crop of statewide candidates in November to help expand the party’s base and regain its official designation.
Libertarians have fielded candidates in the wide open race for governor and lieutenant governor, state treasurer, auditor and a North Shore congressional seat in the Nov. 8 elections.
Topping the Libertarian ticket is gubernatorial candidate Kevin Reed and his running-mate for lieutenant governor, Peter Everett. They will face Democrat Maura Healey and her running-mate, Kim Driscoll, and Republican Geoff Diehl and his pick for lieutenant governor, Leah Allen, in November.
Read the rest of the article at The Eagle Tribune
2022 Massachusetts Libertarian Candidates
The Libertarian Association of Massachusetts is excited to announce that the candidates that were endorsed by the delegates at the April 23, 2022 LAMA convention, have submitted the required number of certified signatures and will be on the November ballot.
Congratulations to the candidates, and thanks to the volunteers and donors who have worked the past few months to make this happen. This gives not only libertarians a chance to support candidates who share their views, but also independents and other voters who are looking for something better than what the two major parties offer Massachusetts voters.
Here are your 2022 Massachusetts Libertarian candidates:
- Governor - Kevin Reed. Website: https://www.libertycantwait.com
- Lt. Governor - Peter Everett. Website: https://www.everettcommittee.com
- Treasurer - Cristina Crawford. Website: https://criscrawford.com
- Auditor - Daniel Riek.
- Congressional District 6 - Mark Tashjian. Website: https://marktashjian.com
Update (October 2022) - The above candidates who run for political office in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and who are not registered in either of the two recognized major parties may run as an Independent under any political designation.
LAMA State Committee Resolution to Disaffiliate
The LAMA state committee unanimously passed the following resolution to disaffiliate from the Libertarian National Committee on June 5, 2022:
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