DuPage Libertarians

How to Prevent Tyranny

Josh Hanson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:25:15 +0000

The history of human government is one of murderous, tyrannical control by madmen in all times, in all places, and in all political systems. The fact that the United States has avoided this state for so long is an anomaly, and we should never allow ourselves to assume that “it could never happen here”. Power attracts the worst of society, as decent people have no desire to restrict the peaceful activities of others. As the United States continues to ignore Constitutional restrictions on the power of government, dangerous precedents are being set for the madmen of tomorrow. The time to put an end to tyranny is not after it exists; it’s before it ever appears.

DuPage Libertarians Elect New Officers for 2012

Josh Hanson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:45:41 +0000

The DuPage Libertarians have elected their new officers for 2012, and we’re pleased to welcome a new member to the board in Brian Lambrecht. We’re excited to hear your ideas for the new year, so don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know what you have in mind!

Chair: Josh Hanson
Vice Chair: Jim Waldron
Treasurer: Todd Zimmerman
Secretary: Brian Lambrecht

DuPage Libertarians January Meeting

Josh Hanson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:56:31 +0000

Tuesday, January 17, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM (Arrive by 6:30 if you would like to eat before the meeting)

Location: IHOP – 167 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL. Click here for a map.

Details: 2012 is a BIG year for the DuPage Libertarians! Access to the ballot this year will be much easier than in the past, and we’re gearing up to make a big impact! Join the DuPage Libertarians as we elect our new leadership for the coming year.

If anyone is interested in running for one of the four open positions, please e-mail DuPageLibertarians@gmail.com or call 630-200-9527.

Open Positions:

Chair

Vice Chair

Treasurer

Secretary

Please note that only those who have paid their membership dues ($24/year) are eligible to vote. If you have not yet paid your dues, you may do so by clicking the “donate” button at the top right corner of our site, or just bring your dues to the meeting.

Happy Bill of Rights Day!

Josh Hanson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:12:34 +0000

Today, December 15th, is Bill of Rights Day. Too bad our rulers have run that document through the shredder. The Cato Institute has put together a short video showing how our rights are being casually disposed of by those in power.

For more specifics on the loss of our liberties, see the following articles posted today on some other libertarian websites of note:

“Today is Bill of Rights Day” (Cato Institute)

“Bill of Rights. FTW!” (Tenth Amendment Center)

“The Bill of Rights vs the FDA and the NDAA” (Tenth Amendment Center)

“Happy Bill of Rights Day” (Mercatus Center)

Now Accepting Nominations!

Josh Hanson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:44:04 +0000

The DuPage Libertarians will be electing our officers for 2012 at our January meeting. If you’re interested in throwing your hat in the ring for one of the positions below, please e-mail DuPageLibertarians@gmail.com or call 630-200-9527.

Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary

DuPage Libertarians Holiday Dinner

Josh Hanson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:07:33 +0000

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Time: Arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 PM

Location: John & Tony’s – 27W371 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 Click here for a map.

Another year has come and gone, and we felt that it was time to get together and close out the year with some good times with good friends. If you’re one of the many good libertarians in DuPage County that we haven’t seen in a while, I hope you’ll come out and spend a fun-filled evening with us.

Join the DuPage Libertarians for our holiday dinner at John & Tony’s and get to know what we’ve been up to this year, and what we have in mind for the next. The state of Illinois has given us a bit of a Christmas gift in that our signature requirements to get on the ballot are MUCH lower this year, and as a result, we are very excited about the campaign opportunities we will have in 2012!

DuPage Libertarians November Meeting

Josh Hanson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:31:27 +0000

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM (Arrive by 6:30 if you would like to eat before the meeting)

Location: IHOP – 167 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL. Click here for a map.

Details: The DuPage Libertarians have been given a gift of sorts by the State of Illinois. Signature requirements for Congressional candidates are MUCH lower this time around (some are roughly one-third the previous requirements) and therefore we have a far easier route to getting our candidates on the ballot. Come out and learn how to get involved!

Adopt-A-District Training – November 17th

Josh Hanson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:24:21 +0000

Libertarians can have a big impact when we get involved in local politics. The only problem is that it can sometimes be difficult to know just how to get involved. For those wanting to increase their level of activism, allow me to recommend the Illinois Policy Institute‘s free Adopt-A-District training on November 17th in Darien.

On the agenda:

Legislator Vote Card: Identifying good legislators?
The Political Vise: A Strategy for Legislative Success
Understanding the Legislature and How a Bill Becomes Law
How to Successfully Interact with Legislators and Their Staff
Top Ten Tips to A Successful Capitol/Legislator Visit
Persuading the Public through Letter to the Editor
Stepping Up: Preparing for the Next Generation of Leaders in Illinois

I hope to meet plenty of new libertarian friends at this event! Click here to register!

DuPage Libertarians’ Chair Receives Award from the Libertarian Party of Illinois!

Josh Hanson — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:50:24 +0000

A big congratulations to Matt Skopek, Chair of the DuPage Libertarians, as he received the Libertarian Party of Illinois’ “Outstanding Young Libertarian Award” this weekend! We’re lucky to have Matt here in DuPage County. Be sure to congratulate him next time you see him at one of our meetings!

DuPage Libertarians October Meeting

Josh Hanson — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:37:07 +0000

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM (Arrive by 6:30 if you would like to eat before the meeting)

Location: IHOP – 167 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL. Click here for a map.