The 2026 to 2027 Ohio state budget (House Bill 96) is worth $60 billion. It has been promoted using buzzwords like “tax reform,” “property tax relief,” and “community investment.” These phrases sound promising, but a closer look reveals something else. Libertarians see the budget as another example of too much spending, too much taxation, and […]
Libertarian Take: What’s Really in Ohio’s 2026–2027 Budget Read More »
Many people believe we need taxes because people can’t be trusted to pay for government services on their own. They worry that if we let people choose what to pay for, nobody will pay at all. But this idea is based more on fear than facts. Even in places where people don’t fully trust each
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Eitan Hersh’s Politics Is for Power challenges modern political engagement, arguing that too many Americansmistake passive consumption of political media for actual political involvement. Instead of treating politics asentertainment, Hersh urges readers to get involved in grassroots organizing and real-world political action. Hiscore message—that politics is about building power through sustained, local engagement—offers valuableinsights for
Banning the sale of an entire class of products isn’t “for people who CHOOSE to change” as those attempting to ban gas stoves are saying. They’re forcing everyone to change by attrition. As old ones wear out, people won’t have a choice but to change to electric. Eventually parts will become scarce and repairs prohibitively
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A warm and heartfelt hello from the executive committee of The Libertarian Party of Ohio. We met for our October session, and wanted to send out an update on our unified vision for the political direction of the party in the buckeye state. We have a real battle on our hands with re-gaining ballot access
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