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The ISTEP: A Test That’s not Passing the Test
In the past few weeks we have heard horror stories from throughout Indiana about testing under ISTEP+ — particularly the overload of the computer system and the failure of the testing company’s servers to handle the testing. This caused Indiana to suspend testing after it had begun. State Board of Education members expressed frustration about [...] -
Libertarian Party of Lake County appreciates opponents of the COIT
This week, the Lake County Council voted 4-3 to implement a 1.5% county option income tax. Opponents to this tax were hopeful that the County Commissioners would veto this bill at their meeting Friday morning, but that was not the case. After all his anti-tax comments Commissioner Repay sat quietly allowing Commissioner Scheub’s motion to [...] -
Hauptmann Joins LPIN State Central Committee
(Indianapolis) Two-time Libertarian Party of Indiana State Chairman Joe Hauptmann, of Zionsville, has joined the State Central Committee (SCC) as Director of Outreach and Adviser to the Chair. Hauptmann will serve in this role for two years. The SCC members voted unanimously in support of a resolution to extend an invitation Hauptmann. The appointment takes [...] -
LP Marion County Plans Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Saturday, May 18th
(Indianapolis) The month of May in Indianapolis always offers an opportunity to escape work and politics for a little while. Fast cars, sun and picnics at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway! The Libertarian Party of Marion County announced plans to organize a Pole Day outing for libertarians and friends on Saturday, May 18th. Join fellow [...] -
It’s A Gray Area: Government is not the road out of poverty
The road to success for communities struggling with poverty is generally not hard to find, or even to travel. All it requires is a firm reliance upon yourself instead of government. To drive that point home, candidly ask yourself what government has actually done for you in the last five years. Yes governments make promises, [...] -
Coats, Donnelly Slight Consumers for Increased State Revenue
(Indianapolis) Who says Washington, D.C. lacks a spirit of bi-partisan cooperation these days? When it comes to expanding government, they are truly inseparable. In a 69-27 vote yesterday, Hoosier Senators Dan Coats (R) and Joe Donnelly (D) joined with the majority to move the misnamed Marketplace Fairness Act out of the U.S. Senate into the [...] -
Bell: Why and What
From the archives of Rex Bell’s The Bell Curve. I announced today that I am seeking the Libertarian Party’s nomination for the House of Representatives District 54 seat. A good friend of mine, who is not sympathetic of the libertarian philosophy, asked ” why in the world would you want to do that, and what [...] -
It’s A Gray Area: Lessons from Thatcherism remain relevant
As you know, Margaret Thatcher died April 8 at the age of 87 after serving as Britain’s prime minister from 1979 until 1990. We owe her a debt for at least two reasons, one of them principled, the other cautionary. First and foremost, Thatcher took office at a time when Britain’s economy had become stagnant [...] -
Ruiz: Perception is Reality – A Vision Statement
Perception is Reality: A Vision Statement In 2012 I ran as the Libertarian Party candidate for Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Congressional seat. 9, 326 votes later I have learned some valuable lessons that can be used in the future should I run again. However, more important than lessons that I can use for myself are those [...] -
Gable: Obviously, Pence’s Roadmap Did Not Include Shelby County
As a candidate for Governor, Republican Mike Pence traveled all over Indiana touting two things — a roadmap and putting Hoosiers back to work. I watched the dog and pony show days before the election when Pence traveled to Shelby County to meet with several Republicans. He delivered tired and empty rhetoric such as, “We’re [...] -
Libertarian Party of Lake County opposes the 1.5% County Tax
(St. John, Indiana) The Lake County Council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, May 6th. In April the council approved a 1.5 percent tax on the personal income of Lake County residents and workers by a 4-3 margin. Until now, Lake County has been the only Indiana county without an added income tax. Now [...] -
LPMC Urges Pence Veto of Senate Bill 621
(Indianapolis) The Indiana General Assembly has passed SB 621, a law which would eliminate all At-Large City-County Council seats in Marion County and give the Mayor unrestricted control over the budget. The Libertarian Party of Marion County stands against this legislation. SB 621 has correctly been described as the “power grab” bill. It is an [...] -
Klosinski: Representative Government at Its Finest?
I have always looked at life from a perspective that the individual has the sole right to exercise dominion over their own life including health care needs. Neither the masses nor the government have the right to impose on the individual sovereign right to life. Along with my right to individual sovereignty I accept full [...] -
Cato: Fixing Guest Worker Visas featuring Alex Nowrasteh
Cato: Fixing Guest Worker Visas Union and business negotiators have supposedly reached a deal on the major aspects of the guest worker visa program. Learn more from Alex Nowrasteh, immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. -
Drexler: Asserting Our Libertarian Legislative Agenda
The Indiana General Assembly just wrapped up its legislative session. It was certainly not nearly as exciting as the recent sessions which saw walk-outs over labor issues and heavy handed political maneuvering by the GOP leadership. In fact, this year’s session was pretty uneventful. While the budget and education policy discussions dominated the headlines, motorboats, [...]
About the LPIN
The Libertarian Party is America, and Indiana's, third largest political party, founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political parties. Its vision is for a world in which all individuals can freely exercise the natural right of sole dominion over their own lives, liberty and property by building a political party that elects Libertarians to public office, and moving public policy in a libertarian direction.
The Libertarian Party of Indiana was formed in 1974, and has maintained ballot access since 1994.
LPIN Chairman’s Welcome
Welcome to the official Internet home of Hoosier Libertarians, LPIN.org. Enjoy the time you spend here learning more about the Libertarian Party of Indiana, the third largest political party in Indiana.
I'd like to answer your questions and provide you with more information about the LPIN. Email me at lpinhq@lpin.org and I will respond promptly. Thank you for your continued support of freedom in Indiana.
Dan Drexler
Chairman, LPIN
