Is it Time for the LP to Take a Moderate, Populist Approach? by Robert Capozzi. Argues that our market position should not only be more moderate, but also be more populist.

Models, Maps and Visions of Tomorrow by David Brin. Most libertarians know - far better than others - that the hoary old left-right political spectrum is worse than useless. Alas, some of the “better alternatives” only serve to muddy the waters. Here, scientist and science fiction author David Brin suggests a few new models that may be helpful... if taken with a grain of salt.

This is part 1 of “Political Totemism and the Danger of Metaphors.”

The Late Great Libertarian Bait and Switch by Carl Milsted. There are two definitions of the word "libertarian" out there. They are not consistent. One gets used to recruit and pump up our numbers. The other gets used internally. This constitutes a bait and switch.

Preparing for the [Libertarian] Revolution by Lois Kaneshiki. Many Libertarians and LP candidates are woefully ignorant of what actually happens in government, even at the local level. They don't attend meetings or do much of anything else to actually know the opposition and how the system really works.

The Other Foe of Free Enterprise by David Brin. Part IV of Political Totemism and the Danger of Metaphors. Socialism is not the only enemy of individualism, freedom and open-market enterprise. There are older, more dangerous foes that are all-too-often ignored by libertarians. History shows that freedom-lovers need to watch all parts of the horizon, not only the one small zone we were taught to worry about. In doing so, we will also gain credibility that can translate into political success.

Incremental Freedom by S. Michael Moore. Not being incremental carries a large price. Compares sound political strategy with sound investment strategy.

What it Takes to Win by Carl S. Milsted Jr.. Looks at why third parties usually fail in the United States, and then points out an inviting loophole. This article was originally published in the February 2005 issue of LP News.

A Two-Pronged Strategy for the Libertarian Party by Bill Woolsey. A ten year strategy for getting Libertarians elected, starting from the bottom up.

Greetings from Ayn Rand by Garry Myers. What if Ayn Rand had gone into the greeting card industry? Imagine the artistic potential of applying Objectivism and the moral system of rational self-interest to a field notorious for being whimsical and/or maudlin…

Vermont s 10/10/10 Plan by Hardy Machia. In July of 2005, the Vermont Libertarian Party implemented a plan to achieve state house victories in 2006. The details are included in two fund raiser included.

Rothbard vs. Real Politics by Carl Milsted. Murray Rothbard advocated that Libertarians should never advocate compromise or incremental measures, that to do so is to legitimize the other side. The LP has tried his approach; it has been a disasterous experiment. Here is why. (Originally published at libertyforall.net)

Platform Change: Never Mind the What, Focus on the How! by Kristan Overstreet. It isn't enough to make proposals for change. As a caucus, we need to have some plan to make sure the changes get made.

There is More to do Than Changing the Platform by Myron Pauli. Even if we have a good platform, candidates can still fail.

Atomic Libertarianism by Carl Milsted. Some government cuts have some serious side-effects. Others can be done to near term benefit. We ought to concentrate on the latter. (Originally published at libertyforall.net.)

Harnessing the Power of the Internet by Stephen Bach. The Libertarian Party could make better use of the Internet. Here are some possibilities.

Changing State Government from the Bottom Up by Joseph Swyers. As a small city councilman I learned what is possible for libertarians to change from the bottom up. The LP and nearly all Libertarians waste effort with national and state campaigns and ignore the much easier ways to get political change started—at the local level. This essay was originally posted on The Free State Project site in 2002 when I was a city councilman in Leadville, Colorado (pop. 2,800)

The Case for Changing the Name of the Libertarian Party by John McDivitt. This brief "thought piece" is designed to stimulate thinking and discussion on another subject area which might be an impediment to the electoral progress of the politics of liberty.

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