More than a half century after LBJ declared his “War on Poverty,” government anti-poverty programs, however well-intentioned, continue to undermine the real growth of wealth in American communities. Libertarians are sometimes criticized for not “caring about the poor,” but using …
4 Ways The War on Poverty Became a War on Poor People Read More »
June 5, 2019 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA – After months of lobbying and public statements by Libertarian Party spokespersons and other members of the community, Athens-Clarke County Mayor and County Commission voted unanimously to eliminate cash bail and …
Libertarian Party of Georgia Heralds Victory in Athens-Clarke Cash Bail Reform Read More »
A couple of weeks ago, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners passed ordinance 18-0695, which claims to reform the use of cash bail. However, the law doesn’t really change the way the county uses cash bail at all. This means people …
Atlanta passed an ordinance ending most money bail practices in February thanks to the diligent work of our grassroots and policy communities. The ordinance included a provision requiring a 6-month review meeting with public input. That meeting is currently scheduled …
CALL TO ACTION – Continue Policy Ending Cash Bail in Atlanta Read More »
What happened: In a surprising victory for individual liberty, the Atlanta City Council voted Monday to end pretrial detention for nonviolent crimes, releasing citizens accused of misdemeanors with a signature, rather than requiring a large cash bail. The ordinance recognizes that …
Congratulations, Atlanta: Eliminating Cash Bail is a Major Victory for Individual Rights Read More »
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