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Book Review Libertarian review that highlights books on individual freedom, limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility. It critiques works from diverse genres, promoting independent thought and offering insights into libertarian ideas and their real-world impact. Robert W. Poole’s Cutting Back City Hall offers a roadmap perfectly aligned with the Libertarian Platform’s vision of reducing government spending, eliminating taxes, and improving the quality of services. Poole demonstrates how local governments have monopolized services that could be better managed through privatization, voluntary efforts, and market-driven solutions. His work shows us how to take back control of essential services, empower communities, and eliminate wasteful … Continue reading Cutting Back on Govt with Volunteerism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFranklin County Libertarian Party Endorses Mike Mains for Harrison City Council in 2025 Columbus, OH – 3/18/2025 – The Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio is proud to endorse Mike Mains in his campaign for Harrison City Council in the upcoming 2025 general election. Though not a member of our own county, Mike is a dedicated Libertarian who has consistently demonstrated his commitment to defending individual freedoms, reducing government overreach, and ensuring that hardworking residents keep more of their own money. Mike Mains is a fierce defender of liberty, with a track record of standing against tax increases and wasteful spending. His steadfast commitment to fiscal … Continue reading Franklin County Libertarian Party Endorses Mike Mains for Harrison City Council in 2025

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Franklin County needs energetic people to run for office! Libertarian elected officials get to make policy that reduces the scope of government and increases personal liberty. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Driving Park Branch 1422 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43205 We encourage first-timers to run for local offices in odd-numbered years. You must file a declaration of candidacy with the Franklin County Board of Elections, with completed petitions containing the number of signatures required for the office you are seeking. Local offices include city and village council, township trustees, and school board members. With a term or two of local office, … Continue reading Candidate Training

Candidate TrainingTues, Jan 14, 6pm – 7:30pm New Albany Library – Meeting Room 2 200 Market St, New Albany Join Franklin County Libertarians to cover campaign training and planning for the May 2025 primary election and beyond. IMPORTANT DATES Primary Election Day ………………………………………………………………….. May 6, 2025 Filing Deadline (90 days)…………………………………………………. 4:00 p.m., February 5, 2025 Filing Deadline for Write-In Candidates (72 days)* ………….. 4:00 p.m., February 24, 2025 Independent Filing Deadline (Hilliard and Reynoldsburg) …………. 4:00 p.m., May 5, 2025 UPCOMING ELECTIONS FRANKLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Judge, full term commencing 1-1-2026 …………………………………………………… Jodi Thomas  Judge, full term commencing 1-2-2026 ……………………………………………… … Continue reading 🚨 RESCHEDULED – Candidate Training 🚨

Franklin County needs energetic people to run for office! Libertarian elected officials get to make policy that reduces the scope of government and increases personal liberty. We encourage first-timers to run for local offices in odd-numbered years. Because the Libertarian Party lacks ballot access in Ohio, candidates running this year will run either for non-partisan offices or as independents. To run, you must file a declaration of candidacy with the Franklin County Board of Elections, with completed petitions containing the number of signatures required for the office you are seeking. Local offices include city and village council, township trustees, and … Continue reading Check Out the new Candidate Quick Start Video

Section 1: Purpose The purpose of this amendment is to streamline local governance in the State of Ohio by eliminating the township form of government and redistributing its powers, responsibilities, and resources to counties and municipalities. This change aims to reduce redundancy, enhance governmental efficiency, and improve service delivery to Ohio residents. Section 2: Elimination of Townships (A) Effective [insert date], the township form of government is hereby abolished in the State of Ohio. (B) All legal, administrative, and fiscal functions currently exercised by township governments shall be reassigned to counties and municipalities in accordance with this amendment. Section 3: … Continue reading Amendment Proposal: Elimination of Townships and Reallocation of Their Powers and Responsibilities

Townships in Ohio should be eliminated because they create unnecessary layers of government and waste taxpayer money. There are 1,308 townships in Ohio, each with its own set of officials, services, and budgets. This results in a fragmented and inefficient system that causes confusion, duplication, and excessive spending. Consolidating townships into counties or cities would simplify governance, cut costs, and improve the delivery of services to citizens. One of the main problems with townships is the duplication of services. Often, the same services are provided by both the township and the county, such as road maintenance, emergency services, or zoning. … Continue reading Eliminating townships in Ohio to reduce govt

Book Review Libertarian review that highlights books on individual freedom, limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility. It critiques works from diverse genres, promoting independent thought and offering insights into libertarian ideas and their real-world impact. How Libertarian Activists Can Use Surrounded by Idiots Thomas Erikson’s book, Surrounded by Idiots, is about understanding personality types and learning how to communicate effectively with others. By dividing people into four color-based personality groups—Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue—Erikson shows how to adapt your communication style to better connect with others. For libertarian activists, this framework can be a powerful tool to engage with the community … Continue reading Surrounded by Libertarians

Book Review Libertarian review that highlights books on individual freedom, limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility. It critiques works from diverse genres, promoting independent thought and offering insights into libertarian ideas and their real-world impact. Rudolf Flesch’s book Why Johnny Still Can’t Read (1981) exposes the failures of America’s education system in teaching kids to read. It builds on his earlier work, Why Johnny Can’t Read (1955), and argues that schools continue to use ineffective teaching methods, leaving millions of children unable to read properly. Flesch places the blame on government control, bureaucratic stubbornness, and special interests, calling for parents to take back … Continue reading Why Johnny Still Can’t Read: A Libertarian Take

What if Ohioans could keep all the money they earned? Without taxes, life could be simpler, cheaper, and more free. Every paycheck would belong entirely to you, with no deductions for government programs or services. Let’s explore how Ohioans could thrive without the burden of taxation. Keeping Your Money When the government takes a part of your income, it decides how to spend it. This might sound necessary, but in a world without taxes, you would choose how to use your hard-earned money. Want better schools for your kids? You could pay for the education that fits their needs. Want … Continue reading Imagine a World Without Taxes: Freedom and Prosperity for Ohioans

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