Elizabeth Melton

“A bureaucracy never dismantles itself.”—Daniel Hannan, British MP   Those who possess a mindset of freedom have a horrible reputation with social progressives when it comes to matters of compassion. “A voluntary society would never work!” they exclaim. “What about

“Privacy is dead,” is a common mantra used by proponents of the surveillance state to drive home the message that resistance is futile. In fact, many have completely acquiesced to the idea of a privacy-free world. Privacy is in many

 “We, the Libertarian Party of Georgia, seek a world of liberty: a world in which all individuals are sovereign over their own lives and are not forced to sacrifice their values for the benefit of others.” As our members know

On November 28, the Senate Certificate of Need Reform Study Committee held its fourth and final meeting, reaching the conclusion that Georgia certificate of need (CON) laws are not only irrelevant, but harmful. For those unfamiliar with these laws, they

There are no elected Libertarians in Georgia — yet. Ridiculous ballot access restrictions all but ensure this. The psychological games of “you’re wasting your vote” and “you’re helping to elect the worst candidate” help our opponents maintain their ineffective positions

This article was contributed by LP Georgia member, Colby Eggleston. The preamble to the Declaration of Independence ably laid out the bare rights to which all men (and women) are entitled.  These were succinctly enumerated as life, liberty, and the

Nancy Lord, M.D., J.D. February 8, 1952 – February 14, 2022 Nancy Lord was The LP vice-presidential candidate in 1992, when Perot and the incumbent elder Bush lost to Clinton – and one of the most remarkable people to ever

This article was contributed by LP Georgia member Johnathon Harris Why are we so interested in talking to the wrong crowd about things that bother us? I am a former coach, and I usually looked to other coaches in my

The narcissism of small differences is a social phenomenon that describes a situation in which groups which are closely allied are more likely to engage in feuds, ridicule, and violence over minor differences of belief and opinion than they are

Commissioner of Agriculture – David Raudabaugh Marietta businessman David Raudabaugh understands the advantages that cannabis can bring to Georgia agriculture. As head of the Cannabis Hemp Education Research Company (CHERCO.org) and founder of multiple cannabis-focused companies, he is already working

Public Service Commission District 2—Colin McKinney Dr. McKinney is an emergency room physician, an expert working in fast-paced, heavily regulated environments. He intends to use that experience to tackle the complex, technical issues surrounding energy policy in Georgia, via the

Attorney General—Martin Cowen Martin Cowen, an attorney and former associate probate judge, will be running for Attorney General on a libertarian platform of justice reform and medical freedom. By ending qualified immunity, no-knock raids, civil asset forfeiture, and the war

Governor – Shane Hazel Well known for his podcast, Radical, Shane Hazel is a 2020 Senate candidate, family man, and former Marine. Hazel believes an executive role in government should focus on protecting the natural rights of individuals. His priorities