Libertarians in the News

Here you can find some of the media mentions of the Libertarian Party. As our influence grows, the media takes notice and reports on our activities. The list below is not comprehensive and some of the links are no longer valid due to the changing policies of various media outlets.

Libertarians in the News

News Media

Year: 2009

Fenton Libertarian announces run for 5th District congressional seat

28-Dec-09

Yes

Reduce health care costs by raising supply, by Mark Byrnes

20-Dec-09

Yes

Peace Protestors Oppose Presidents Plan (Scotty Boman on Fox 2 story)

17-Dec-09

Yes

Libertarian Mark Byrne et al re: Afghan escalation

03-Dec-09

Yes

Republicans need to get more libertarian for votes

Central Michigan Life

28-Oct-09

Yes

To The Point: 19th District candidates. Four candidates for open seat

Wood TV 8, G. Rapids

26-Oct-09

Yes

Federal jury finds tax protestor guilty

26-Oct-09

Yes

Mark Byrnes best for Port Huron City Council

25-Oct-09

Yes

Libertarian senate candidate Greg Merle sets sights high

Battle Creek Enquirer

18-Oct-09

Yes

Big Rapids candidates (L: Tom Hren) for city commission interviewed

Big Rapids Pioneer

18-Oct-09

Yes

Mark Byrne message to the voters: Reelect this Port Huron City Council

17-Oct-09

Yes

Out of control - Gregory Creswell

14-Oct-09

Yes

Mark Byrne contributes innovation to PH city charter

30-Sep-09

Yes

Greg Merle running in special election

30-Aug-09

Yes

Port Huron privatizes city entertainment complex management

26-Aug-09

Yes

Council lights way for change. Councilman Mark Byrne voted against the measure.

11-Aug-09

Yes

Libertarian Port Huron Councilman Mark Byrne works to enable clean energy

28-Jul-09

Yes

PORT HURON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ANSWER: What should be done to pay the debt from the sewer separation project?

27-Jul-09

Yes

PORT HURON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ANSWER: What strategy should the city employ for economic development?

26-Jul-09

Yes

Shift would elect mayor separately: Past and present Port Huron officials weigh in on how city charter should change

01-Jul-09

Yes

Mark Byrne leads fight in Port Huron for lean city budgeting

31-May-09

Yes

Libertarian Byrnes votes agains "Orwellian" cameras in Port Huron

28-May-09

Yes

City Council to vote on budget in Port Huron

26-May-09

Yes

Five-Way Race for State Senate Seat

Battle Creek Enquirer

17-May-09

Yes

Libertarian Merle in the Race for 19th Dist. State Senate

13-May-09

Yes

Libertarians' offer cuts nation's budget needs

05-May-09

Yes

Not Waiting for Government

13-Apr-09

Yes

Disagree with Obama? Gov't has eyes on you

13-Apr-09

Yes

Granholm: State budget in dire shape

13-Apr-09

Yes

'Joe the Plumber' to headline Tax Day protest

13-Apr-09

Yes

Angry guy dressed as Founding Father ready for the tea parties

11-Apr-09

Yes

Now Is the Time to Put Aside Childish Things

06-Apr-09

Yes

Medical marijuana program sign-up is today

Lansing State Journal

06-Apr-09

Yes

Should we Kill the Fed

03-Apr-09

Yes

Indy Libertarians blast GOP tax hikes, bailouts

02-Apr-09

Yes

Campaign for Liberty employee held by Missouri TSA agents - Freedom Watch

02-Apr-09

Yes

Leaving Michigan Behind: Eight-year population exodus staggers state

02-Apr-09

Yes

The Ayn Rand Interview, 1959

28-Mar-09

Yes

Missouri retracts report linking militias, 3rd party candidates

27-Mar-09

Yes

Don't count out 'mandatory' service yet

26-Mar-09

Yes

YouTube star summoned to White House?

26-Mar-09

Yes

Sewer rates may force business to move

25-Mar-09

Yes

Libertarian candidate tossed off 20th District ballot

25-Mar-09

Yes

Dems and White House Deliver Ultimatum to the Republicans

20-Mar-09

Yes

More Tickets in Hard Times: Cities searching for revenue look to their police departments as a way to cash in.

20-Mar-09

Yes

Protestors storm Ottawa County Sheriff

Central Michigan Life

18-Mar-09

Yes

Missouri report on militias, terrorists draws criticism

14-Mar-09

Yes

Port Huron City councilman Mark Byrne in the news

06-Feb-09

Yes

Port Huron incumbents (incl Libertarian Mark Byrne) will be hard to beat

06-Feb-09

Yes

Tax reform idea wins support (Port Huron City Councilman Mark Byrne)

06-Feb-09

Yes

Year: 2008

Allitta mentioned and Tom Hren quoted in an article in the Ferris State University Torch newspaper

Ferris State University Torch

18-Nov-08

Yes

Young voters shake things up..."Robert Roddis, the candidate nominated by the Libertarians, drew off 11% of the vote"

Detroit Free Press

06-Nov-08

Yes

DECISION 2008: Dingell faces challengers for congress (Greg Stempfle interviewed toward end of column)

Southgate News-Herald

02-Nov-08

Yes

2nd CD Candidate Dan Johnson Interview

Wood TV 8, G. Rapids

30-Oct-08

Yes

3rd CD Candidate Dr. Erwin Haas Interview

Wood TV 8, G. Rapids

30-Oct-08

Yes

6th CD Candidate Greg Merle Interview

Wood TV 8, G. Rapids

30-Oct-08

Yes

7th CD Candidate Ken Proctor Interview

Wood TV 8, G. Rapids

30-Oct-08

Yes

Lewis challenges Hilton for Gaines supervisor role

Southeast Advance

29-Oct-08

Yes

Grow pushes libertarian ideals in congressional candidacy

Petoskey News-Review

29-Oct-08

Yes

3 of 4 in congressional race are Ottawa County men

Grand Haven Tribune

29-Oct-08

Yes

DECISION 2008: Several challenge incumbent Kilpatrick in 13th District

Southgate News-Herald

29-Oct-08

Yes

Libertarians mentioned in discussion of graduation rules

Detroit Free Press

24-Oct-08

Yes

"Libertarian candidate protests Senate debate," by Tony Tagliavia. About Scotty Boman's Protest.

WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)

19-Oct-08

Yes

Two of Six U.S. Senate Candidates Debate in Grand Rapids, WZZM Update (includes coverage of protest by Boman suporters)

19-Oct-08

Yes

Ken Proctor another option for 7th District voters

Battle Creek Enquirer

30-Sep-08

Yes

WXYZ-TV Poll includes Libertarians. LP leads minor parties.

25-Aug-08

Yes

Libertarian presidential candidate visits Michigan

Chicago Tribune

07-Aug-08

Yes

[PH Libertarian] Byrnes pushes to sell vacant property

02-Aug-08

Yes

Detroit News endorses Andy LeCureaux

28-Jul-08

Yes

Bob Barr presidential campaign heats up in Blue Water Area

27-Jul-08

Yes

Mary Ruwart endorses Scotty Boman for U.S. Senate

Austin Cassidy's Independent Political Report

23-Jul-08

Yes

City charter changes in voters' hands

15-Jul-08

Yes

Presidential candidates not protecting freedom. Op Ed by Mark Byrn about FISA Boman and Barr

15-Jul-08

Yes

Libertarians get positive article in Time Magazine

14-Jul-08

Yes

LeCureaux, Micola are top candidates for 27th House primary

Mirror Newspapers

09-Jul-08

Yes

Boman08 Banner in Article by STEVE SCHRADER: "DEVRIES LENDS HAND TO HOMETOWN"

Detroit Free Press

24-Jun-08

Yes

"Ron Paul Libertarian for U.S. Senate in Michigan" about Scotty Boman

Austin Cassidy's Independent Political Report

30-May-08

Yes

Reason Blog article: "Live from the LP Convention: U-N-I-T-Y" features LPM Members

25-May-08

Yes

Michigan imposes its dirty little secret property tax

31-Mar-08

Yes

Mike Gravel: Libertarian for President. Article in "The Nation," by John Nichols

27-Mar-08

Yes

Judge: State voting lists can't go just to major parties. By David Ashenfelter

Detroit Free Press

26-Mar-08

Yes

Judge grants preliminary injunction in primary records case [LPM among Plaintiffs]. By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN

Associated Press

27-Feb-08

Yes

Times Herald article: "Byrne lights up council" By NICHOLAS DESHAIS. Freshman councilman earns reputation for rewriting laws

12-Feb-08

Yes

"Security outside court slammed" by Delores Flynn. Features Dan Wilson of Parents for Children. Family support group calls for added protection at Lincoln Hall of Justice to reduce car burglaries.

06-Feb-08

Yes

Lansing City Pulse. "The other sides" by Neal McNamara. Bob Broda and Capital area Libertarians quoted at MTPC’s “Michigan Voters Bill of Rights.”

City Pulse (Lansing)

16-Jan-08

Yes

Berman, Laura. "Paul eyes the cranky Mich. vote", LPM officer Scotty Boman quoted

03-Jan-08

Yes

Boman, Scott. "Why Michiganders Should Vote for Ron Paul in Primary"

Muslim Observer

03-Jan-08

Yes

Year: 2007

David Paul cheers on brother from Ottawa Co. home, Interview by TONY TAGLIAVIA. WOOD-TV

WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)

17-Dec-07

Yes

James Feagin (Jim) Montgomery. Obituary

17-Dec-07

Yes

Be careful about fixing Mich. drivers licenses, by Tim O'Brien

13-Dec-07

Yes

Free Press "Politically Speaking" refers to Third Party Coalition goals

Detroit Free Press

14-Nov-07

Yes

To push gun rights, group offers a gun voucher.. supported by Libertarian Party

11-Nov-07

Yes

Bill Hall interview, Med Marijuana, WOOD Radio

WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)

17-Oct-07

Yes

LPM Supports Recall Efforts

WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)

15-Oct-07

Yes

The only candidate by Richard Ask

Traverse City Record -Eagle

24-Sep-07

Yes

MTPC Founding representative Scotty Boman is cited in "Good COPS, bad COPS, and don't forget Dingell's iPhone" by Staff writers Chris Christoff, Kathleen Grey, Todd Spangler, and Dawson Bell.

Detroit Free Press

04-Jul-07

Yes

Obituary for Bette J. Erwin-Sprague.

Detroit Free Press

02-Jan-07

Yes

Year: 2006

A friend to Hazel Park loses battle with lymphoma

27-Dec-06

Yes

Western Herald- WMU alum running for Lt. Governor

01-Nov-06

Yes

Monroe man seeks state school board seat.

20-Oct-06

Yes

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