Liberal Party USA

Association of Liberty State Parties (2022-2024) At the 2022 Libertarian National Convention members of the Mises Caucus, a paleolibertarian group, staged a takeover of the Libertarian Party and shifted the party in a rightward direction. The caucus got their members elected to sweep leadership positions, including Angela McArdle as chairwoman and Joshua Smith as vice-chairman. The party in New Mexico also highlighted that according to LP bylaws, that there can never be more than two executive positions overturned in a single convention, making the Mises sweep illegal. Liberal Party USA (2024 - Present) After briefly flirting with creating its own national political party, the Keystone Party of Pennsylvania began merger talks with ALSP in mid-2023. A preliminary platform and values statement was drafted by Chris Luchini (ALSP chairman), Kevin Gaughen (Keystone chairman), Brian Doss, Joshua Eakle, Jonathan Casey, and Tyler Harris over the course of several months. Keystone and ALSP had a merger meeting at the Cambria Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee from December 8–10, 2023. Members from all ALSP state parties were in attendance, as well as representatives from Keystone, and also representatives from prospective new state parties that had not yet been formed. At that meeting, the platform and values were workshopped further, a strategy was formulated to create a new nationwide political party, and Joshua Eakle first suggested the name "Liberal Party" for the new organization. During a subsequent Zoom meeting on January 12, 2024, the new organization officially adopted the name "Liberal Party" and named Trisha Butler to serve as the Liberal Party's pro-tem chairwoman until the inaugural convention. This was announced on February 12, 2024. As part of their new affiliation to the Liberal Party USA, the Keystone Party announced that it would be changing its name to the Liberal Party of Pennsylvania. On May 30, 2024, the Liberal Party officially adopted its platform and values statement. Party co-founder, and former leader of the Keystone Party, Kevin Gaughen, announced on Twitter the adoption of the party's official bylaws as well as the addition of three state affiliates in Missouri, Utah, and Wyoming. 2024 United States presidential ticket The party previously announced that it would not have a candidate for the 2024 United States presidential election with the Massachusetts party reporting it would run Libertarian candidates Chase-Ter Maat on their ballot line. Ebke and Butler received only 859 individual votes for 0.00% of the electorate. First national convention The inaugural Liberal Party National Convention was held on December 6–8, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Two new state affiliates, the New Hampshire Classic Liberal Party and the Montana Liberal Party, became affiliated with the party, and the party is currently working on creating 10 new state affiliates. Interim chair Trisha Butler was elected as the first permanent chair. Opposition towards the Trump Administration The party has presented a clear opposition to the policies and governing approach associated with the Second administration of Donald Trump, particularly in areas concerning immigration enforcement. Chair Trisha Butler stated on social media“The federal government is killing Americans in our streets.” in response to the Death of Alex Pretti. == Platform ==

Liberal Party USA supports election reform, particularly ballot access reform and removing first-past-the-post voting, while rejecting any law which would restrict voting. It also supports representation reform, particularly proportional representation. The party also supports reducing the federal government's size and power. In the economic area, the party favors “simpler and less invasive methods of taxation” which would only raise the amount of money needed for a functioning government, along with a balanced budget. The party's platform also argues for anti-corruption laws, the repeal of qualified immunity laws, and more transparency in government. Liberal Party USA believes that, while the environment must be protected, protection “must be balanced with individual and economic freedoms.” It favors class-action lawsuits against polluters. It also supports healthcare reform and “free migration, free trade, and expanded federalism”, while opposing nationalism. Liberal Party USA is strongly supportive of individual rights, including the rights to self-defense and to bear arms and freedom of speech and religion. It also supports bodily autonomy and education as parents see fit without government interference, along with a right to privacy. Liberal Party USA is strongly supportive of LGBTQ+ rights. It also supports ending civil asset forfeiture and decriminalizing victimless crimes, including sex work and gambling. The party also supports jury nullification and ending the war on drugs . In the economic area, the party strongly supports capitalism, with its platform “[rejecting] any unnecessary impositions on the right of individuals or businesses to trade freely and/or to maintain the livelihoods of their choosing.” It strongly supports private property and a decrease in government regulation of the economy, although it believes that addressing harms that arise from social or commercial activity is a legitimate government function. The party opposes land-use regulations. Regarding foreign policy, Liberal Party USA mainly follows the non-aggression principle (it believes that war should only be declared in the event that the United States or any ally is attacked), and believes that only Congress has the power to declare war. It encourages participation in treaties as long as they are of mutual benefit to the United States and to the other parties involved and supports free trade with as little restriction as possible between nations. == Symbols ==

The party is represented by a Bison, it was chosen as the party's mascot because of its association with freedom, life, service, abundance, and unity. It is also rooted in the American Identity embodying strength, respect and resilience. ==List of affiliates==