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Thanksgiving and the Forgotten Triumph of Liberty
Every November, Americans gather to give thanks—for family, for food, for freedom. But buried beneath the sentimental retellings and schoolroom myths lies a powerful truth about Thanksgiving that rarely gets the attention it deserves.
3 days ago2 min read
Freedom vs. Fear: Pennsylvania’s Break from the Climate Cartel
Pennsylvania just broke free from the climate cartel. Behind the green slogans lies a machine of regulatory capture, rising costs, and creeping socialism dressed as environmental concern.
Nov 133 min read
The Hostage State: How Both Legacy Parties Hold the USA Captive to Corruption
Omnibus bills, trillion-dollar scams, and the illusion of choice in a government that never votes on honesty or restraint.
Oct 234 min read
Mandy Steele's Gun Control Distraction: The Real Culprits Behind Chief McIntyre's Murder
The PA House devolved into an expletive filled shouting match at the Capital on October 1 following a speech by local House Rep, Mandy Steele . Steel made an impassioned speech that heavily cited the murder of Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntyre by a career criminal sporting using a pistol illegally altered to allow for automatic fire. (Brackenridge is among the communities Steele represents, providing political incentive.) Steele concluded her comments with the state
Oct 28 min read
Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Leave Expansion: Another Blow to Voluntary Labor Contracts and Pittsburgh's Sagging Business Climate
On June 4th, the Pittsburgh City Council voted to expand the city’s paid sick leave mandate to cover businesses with as few as one employee. This move might sound modest, even well-meaning. In practice, it’s another case of the state inserting itself into voluntary arrangements, making it illegal for employers and employees to negotiate the terms of labor on their own terms. By mandating paid sick leave, the city has removed the ability of workers to offer their labor under
Jun 114 min read
Government Broke Healthcare and Now Rushes to Protect us from the Consequences
Governor Shapiro blames private equity for hospital closures, but the deeper problem is the system he defends. Cheap Fed money and decades of government distortion created the conditions for healthcare consolidation. Now, the same politicians who broke the system offer a crutch—while pretending to fix what they quietly enabled.
May 152 min read
Energy Tyranny in the Keystone State? The Libertarian Case Against Shapiro’s AI-Data Grab
🔥 Editorial | April 30, 2025 Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has once again tipped its hand in favor of bureaucratic overreach and globalist agendas. Under the guise of "monitoring energy use" for artificial intelligence and data centers, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has begun laying the groundwork for yet another layer of crony influence. And let's not kid ourselves—this has nothing to do with energy “efficiency” or “sustainability.” It’s about d
Apr 303 min read
LP Allegheny County Statement on the April 22 Pittsburgh Democrat Mayoral Debate
As candidates Ed Gainey and Michael Lamb sparred on stage , the people of Allegheny County were once again subjected to the tragicomedy...
Apr 235 min read
The Libertarian Party Of Pennsylvania Has Historic 2022 Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARRISBURG, PA – In the 2022 midterm election cycle, the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania fielded more legislative...
Nov 10, 20221 min read
LPPA Candidate Rally- 10/24/22
This is the full video of the LPPA Candidate Rally held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building on October 24th 2022. To find out more...
Oct 23, 20221 min read
Pittsburgh Public School Costs
Saw this letter in yesterday's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, by our own second-generation Pittsburgh libertarian, Danny Alman (son of Leo)....
Aug 7, 20221 min read
The Libertarian Party Of Pennsylvania Fields Most Candidates In Decades
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Harrisburg, PA, August 8, 2022 – The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania has fielded the most legislative candidates...
Aug 7, 20222 min read
Wilkinsburg Annexation
Colin Dean, a friend of the Libertarian Party, brought the following to our attention. This may be of interest to libertarians because...
Jul 23, 20222 min read
LPAC Social Media Update
We've revamped our social media presence on both Twitter and Facebook (FB) as part of our strategy to grow the party and build political...
Feb 19, 20222 min read
LPAC Is Growing!
LP Allegheny is in full motion advancing our 1 and 3 year business plan. A small but energetic group of local volunteers is working diligently on building the LP to create meaningful political change. We are at an exceptional time in American history. Satirical films like "Idiocracy" increasingly seem to be playing out at the Presidential Election level between Democrat and Republican candidates. Sure, libertarians have known it was only a matter of time, but now the overw
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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