Oklahoma Libertarian Party Organizes Protest to Abolish the Death Penalty
The Oklahoma Libertarian Party will rally at the State Capitol on Saturday, October 23rd at 1pm to protest the Death Penalty. Libertarian gubernatorial vandidate Natalie Bruno and OKC Mayoral Candidate Jimmy Lawson will be featured speakers. Read the Black Wall
The OKLP Pushback Against President Biden’s Vaccine Mandates
On Saturday, September 11th, OKLP members and other concerned Oklahomans met at the OKC Federal Building for a “Rise Up Against the Mandates” rally in protest of President Biden’s “Pathway Through the Pandemic” mandates and the threat those measures pose
Oklahoma Libertarian Party Issues Resolution Opposing Medical Tyranny
Adopted 12 September 2021 WHEREAS state and local governments used the COVID-19 pandemic to force shutdowns and mandates that destroyed businesses all over Oklahoma, and WHEREAS these mandates have shown no measurable benefit in slowing the spread of the virus,
Natalie Bruno, Libertarian, Submits Filing for Oklahoma Gubernatorial Campaign
“Marketing executive Natalie Bruno of Edmond has filed paperwork to seek the Libertarian nomination for governor in the 2022 election.” Read the Press Release by Will Daugherty, as reported by KTVN here. Learn more about Natalie Bruno’s campaign at https://www.electnataliebruno.com/
Racism Should Have No Place in Law Enforcement
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday of killing George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Cherokee County Libertarian Party Chair Shannon Grimes was among the party leaders and law enforcement officials who spoke with the Tahlequah Daily
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects OKC Petition to Revive Panhandling Ordinance
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused Oklahoma City’s petition for a hearing in the City’s efforts to have a ruling from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on a panhandling ordinance reversed. That ruling, a victory for plaintiffs including
Oklahoma Lawmakers Support a Bipartisan Bid to Save Childhood
Oklahoma House Bill 2565 narrows the definition of neglect, making it easier for parents to send their children out to play without worry that they will be charged with a crime. Read the bill here. Opinion piece in The Oklahoman
Oklahoma House Passes Bill That Would Limit Number of Medical Marijuana Businesses
“House Bill 2272 would put a temporary limit on the number of medical marijuana business licenses for dispensaries, growers and processors in the state.” KGOU Article by Katelyn Howard. Read HB2272 here. Photo by Matthew Brodeur on Unsplash. Join the OKLP and
OKLP Recognizes Work of Candidates, Activists, and Volunteers
On this, the 15th day of November, in the year 2020: WHEREAS, 2020 was a Presidential year, with Jo Jorgensen as the Libertarian Party candidate for this position, and, WHEREAS, 2020 also gave all Oklahomans a full slate of Libertarian
Canadian County Libertarian Party Petitions to Allow Alcohol Sales on Sundays
“The Canadian County Libertarian Party is collecting signatures on a petition in an effort to let voters decide if liquor sales should be allowed on Sundays. […] The proposed measures include allowing liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sundays and
OKLP Wins Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Case in McCraw, et al v. City of Oklahoma City
On Aug. 31st the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in McCraw, et al. v. City of Oklahoma City, upholding free speech by overturning a city ordinance that banned people from standing in medians of
City of Bethany Passes Ethical Face Mask Resolution
“The City Council voted Tuesday night on a resolution that encourages the use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Notice from The City of Bethany. Photo by Megan Rossman.
Choctaw City Council Passes Resolution Concerning Face Coverings
“The council voted 6-1 in favor of the action, with Ward 1 Councilman Chad Williams voicing the only opposition, despite the public comment portion of the meeting being predominantly residents speaking against any such mandate.” Article by Ryan Horton. Image
Supreme Court Rules Eastern Oklahoma Land Is Tribal Territory
“The justices ruled 5-4, declaring that Congress never diminished or disestablished the land as a reservation.” Article by Brooklyn Wayland and Nina Golgowski
Black gun owners plan pro-Second Amendment walk in Oklahoma City on day of Trump rally
A peaceful pro-Second Amendment walk from the Ralph Ellison Memorial Library to the Governor’s mansion is scheduled for 2pm on Saturday, June 20th, ahead of President Trump’s rally in Tulsa. “The demonstration […] is intended to bring attention to the
Trump Has Military Poised to Intervene in Burning Cities, Whether Governors Want It or Not
“In a period of less than 72 hours, National Guard units in 15 states and the District of Columbia mobilized over 7,000 troops in response to protests and demonstrations across America, the largest deployment of military forces in what are
Libertarian Candidate Jo Jorgensen Enters the Presidential Race
“This week, Jo Jorgensen, a psychology lecturer at Clemson University, won the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination.” Article by John Stossel.
OKLP “Route to Liberty” Convention Coming in June!
As the state of Oklahoma begins to open up again, the OKLP is preparing for its state convention on June 27th and 28th. Taking place at the Stokely Event Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this convention will be unlike any we’ve