Libertarians in the News

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Title	News Media	Date
Ballot Meridian 2018 General: State Board of Education Debate.	HOM-tv	26-October 2018
Detroit: MorningSide, part 1. Faith not tested can’t be trusted.	Out of the Blocks 88.1FM Baltimore	5-June 2018
Public Safety, Personal Experiences.	National Public Radio	28-November 2018
Feedback with Broughton.	WHPR TV33	9-July 2018
Feedback with Broughton.	clickondetroit.com. WDIV	18-December 2018
U.S. Senate candidate wants to buy guns for homeless people.	Michigan Public Hourly News	14-March 2018
Arm Homeless People With Shotguns and Ban TSA, Senate Candidate Says.	Newsweek	16-March 2018
US Senate candidate proposes arming homeless people with shotguns.	The Guardian	15-March 2018
Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate wants to give guns to homeless people.	MLive	15-March 2018
Senate candidate wants to arm the homeless.	Fox 2 Detroit	14-March 2018
	The Telegraph	16-March 2018
The Senate Candidate Who Wants to Arm the Homeless Explains Himself.	VICE MEDIA GROUP	16-March 2018
Arm homeless with shotguns to reduce crime, US Senate hopeful says.	Fox News	16-March 2018
The Senate Candidate Who Wants to Arm the Homeless Explains Himself.	The Blaze	19-March 2018
Nassar scandal drives interest in Michigan State University board election.	Lansing State Journal	14-May 2018
Libertarian candidates for governor to visit Cheboygan May 20.	Cheboygan Daily Tribune	20-May 2018
Skubick: Longshot candidates stay on the campaign trail.	WLNS News 6	26-June 2018
Two Michigan Libertarian governor candidates walk into a bar…	Bridge Magazine	15-Jun-2018
Redford’s Tatar Making Bid For Governor’s Office As Libertarian.	The Redford Sentinel	11-Jun-2018
Look out for this wild card in Michigan’s midterm election.	Detroit Free Press	10-June-2018
Protesting son of former Royal Oak mayor arrested at police run event.	The Oakland Press	4-June-2018
Congressional candidate arrested at police run in Royal Oak.	Detroit Free Press	3-June-2018
Man arrested for protesting ‘police violence’ during Royal Oak police charity event.	WXYZ News 7	2-June-2018
A Libertarian primary for the first time in Michigan history.	Michigan Radio	21-May-2018
Here’s who’s running to be Michigan’s next governor.	The Detroit News	21-May-2018
Lamonte joins field for State Senate seat.	Ludington Daily News	14-May-2018
Fruitport’s Colonel Max Riekse & Strong Trump Supporter Runs for State Senate.	Fruitport Area News	14-May-2018

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2017

Title	News Media	Date
Banging pots and pans in the street, protesters condemn GOP tax bill.	Kalamazoo News	13-December 2017
The Other Conyers Bombshell That Was An Open Secret: A Top Congressman’s Deteriorating Mental Health by Peter Hasson	The Daily Caller	29-November 2017
To The Point: Lt. Gov. Calley, MI governor candidate Gelineau Edited-down version	WOOD TV8	3-December 2017
Bill Gelineau Interview	Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)	27-November 2017
Libertarians protest roadside drug-testing program by Leah Graham.	The Michigan Daily	26-November 2017
Get Up Stand Up! Malik Shabazz & Panel of 4	WHPR TV-33	14-November 2017
Democrats Tenisha Yancey, Sara Cambensy win state House seats by Ann Zaniewski and Kathleen Gray	Detroit Free Press	7-November 2017
Detroiters to elect members of police board by George Hunter	Detroit News	29-October 2017
Top Michigan governor candidates have more than $10M to spend by Paul Egan	Detroit Free Press	25-October 2017
Who’s Running for Detroit City Council and Police Commissioner? by Laura Herberg & Pat Batcheller	WDET 101.9 FM	8-October 2017
The Brandon Brice Show (Scotty Boman on the panel)	WDTK The Patriot 101.5 FM 1400 AM	17-September-2017
Get Up Stand Up with host Billy Jones & guest Scotty Boman.	WHPR TV33	11-September-2017
Attorney Dana Nessel, known for defense of same-sex marriage, jumps into AG’s race by Kathleen Gray	Detroit Free Press	15-August-2017
Yancey, Corcoran and Creswell win District 1 primaries by Brendan Losinski	C&G Newspapers	9-August 2017
Board Member, Business Owner Advance in State House Election	U.S. News & World Report	9-August 2017
Michigan voters to choose 2 new House reps to fill vacant seats left by Banks, Kivela. Kathleen Gray	Detroit Free Press	8-August 2017
Primary Candidates for Michigan’s District 1.	WDET 101.9 FM	3-August 2017
Will a convicted felon replace a convicted felon in Lansing? by M.L. Elrick.	WJBK TV Fox 2 DETROIT	1-August 2017
Public speaks against privatizing Bay City bridges	Bay City News	27-June 2017
Greg Creswell running in first-ever LP Michigan primary By Bob Johnston	LP News	2-June 2017
FELONY CHARGES VS. MARYANNE GODBOLDO DISMISSED DUE TO BRAIN TRAUMA FROM 5 YRS. LEGAL PERSECUTION by Diane Bukowski	VOICE OF DETROIT: The city’s independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought	9-February 2017
Guests on Expose’ John Tatar and Ron Sassak on Smart meters	W33BY (WHPR Studio)	10-January 2017

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2016

Title	News Media	Date
Libertarians to America: Don’t Blame Us for Trump	The Daily Beast	11-November 2016
Libertarians qualify for 2018 Michigan primary	The Detroit News	10-November 2016
Gary Johnson on Clinton email investigation	The Detroit News	28-October 2016
In Lansing, fear, faith, frustration as election nears	Lansing State Journal	27-October 2016
Michigan education board candidates share ideas on improving schools	Detroit Free Press	27-October 2016
11 candidates vying for 2 spots on State Board of Education	MLive	24-October 2016
‘Detroit News’ Endorses Libertarian Candidate Gary Johnson (All Things Considered)	National Public Radio	29-September 2016
Endorsement: Libertarian Gary Johnson for president	The Detroit News	29-September 2016
Finley: Let Gary Johnson debate	Detroit News	17-September 2016
Gary Johnson’s cousin runs for Congress in 1st District	Detroit News	14-September 2016
Libertarians poised to see influence in Michigan grow	Detroit News	14-September 2016
Gary Johnson: Lower taxes, no auto bailouts	Detroit News	14-September 2016
Gary Johnson plans ‘surprise’ in presidential race	Detroit News	26-August-16
Small groups protest outside Donald Trump’s Michigan rally	Detroit Free Press	19-August-16
Diane Bostow on the Norm Jones Show	Norm Jones Radio	15-July-16
Scotty Boman on the Norm Jones Show	Norm Jones Radio	26-June-16
Libertarians Call for Independent Investigation Into Flint Water Crisis, “All levels of government were responsible”	Independent Political Report	11-January-16
Guest Column: Reminiscence: Dale Haviland (1929-2015) VIP, RIP	The Coffeecoaster	11-January-16
Michigan’s A.G. Declines to Explain Whether State Can Prosecute Those Who Perform Purely ‘Private’ Marriages	Reason	11-January-16
Libertarian takes run at state rep seat	The County Press	6-January-16
Libertarian appointed to Arizona Supreme Court	Independent Political Report	06-January 2016
Michigan Libertarians Support Freedom of Marriage Ceremonies	Independent Political Report	05-January-16
Pastor Sues Michigan over Right to Administer Purely Private Marriages	Reason	04-January-16
Minister Wants to Marry Couples Without State Licenses	Dearborn Patch	02-January-16
State shouldn’t have say in marriage ceremonies, even polygamist ones, Detroit pastor says	MLive	02-January-16
Minister seeks right to marry couples without license	the Detroit News	01-January-16

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2015

Title	News Media	Date
Doreen Hendrickson: Meet The IRS Whistleblower Ignored By Corporate Media	Pontiac Tribune	30-July-15
Wayne County Community College District Professor Convicted Of Trespass On His own Campus	The Fifth Column	07-June-15
Scotty Boman interview on “Stand Up Now” with Cynthia A. Johnson	WMKM 1440 AM	21-May-15
Scotty Boman Starts “GoFundMe” Campaign To Appeal Alleged False Conviction	Independent Political Report	20-April-15
Michigan Minister Seeks to Overturn Law Punishing Pastors for Conducting Gay or Polygamous Wedding Ceremonies	Christian Post	15-January-15
Crime to conduct same-sex or polygamous marriage ceremony?	Washington Post	14-January-15
Minister sues Mich. for right to marry same-sex couples	The Detroit News	13-January-15

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2014

Title	News Media	Date
‘Voters need another choice’ says former Portage City Manager Michael Stampfler on state House bid	WHMI Radio	3-June-14
Small Turnout at Brighton Free Speech Rally	WHMI Radio	2-June-14
Obscenities at rally for teen ticketed for cursing	WNEM Radio	2-June-14
Protesters Swear They Have a Right to Free Speech	WMAL Radio	2-June-14
Families warned to stay away from Brighton park for protest	WDIV TV News	30-May-14
Officials Fret ‘Effing BS’ Protest May Be Profanity Free-for-All	Fenton Patch	30-May-14
Protesters Swear They Have a Right to Free Speech	KMBZ Radio	30-May-14
Protesters Swear They Have a Right to Free Speech	WXYZ Scripps TV Station Group	30-May-14
Protesters Swear They Have a Right to Free Speech	East Idaho News	30-May-14
Protesters Swear They Have a Right to Free Speech	ABC NEWS	30-May-14
Foul language feared at Brighton rally supporting cursing teen	Detroit Free Press	30-May-14
Teen Fined For Swearing Inspires Michigan Politician’s ‘F**ing Bullsht’ Rally For Free Speech	The Inquisitr News	22-May-14
Support for cursing teen is off-base	Livingston Daily	22-May-14
ACLU: Even Brighton teen’s cursing at playground is protected	Detroit Free Press	22-May-14
ACLU: Brighton teen’s cursing at playground is protected	Lansing State Journal	22-May-14
‘Effing BS’ Could be Highlight of Political Silly Season	Patch Media	22-May-14
Candidate Plans Free Speech Rally for Teen Cited After Swearing	WHMI	22-May-14
“This is fucking bullshit” Rally	ADAM VS THE MAN	21-May-14
Rally planned against ‘offensive’ Brighton police actions	Livingston Daily	21-May-14
Lorence Wenke selected as Libertarian Party candidate for 20th District state Senate election	MLive	21-May-14
Michael Stampfler, former Portage city manager, announces run for 61st District state representative seat	WHMI Radio	20-May-14
Michigan Libertarians nominate candidates at state convention	Examiner.com	20-May-14
Michigan Suburb Tickets People For Swearing, Fine Is $200	CBS Detroit	19-May-14
State’s Libertarians hope to tap into voters’ discontent	Livingston Daily	18-May-14
Libertarians hold party convention in Howell	Lansing State Journal	17-May-14
Lorence Wenke, Libertarian candidate, hurts state Rep. Margaret O’Brien’s chances in Senate race, Congressman Fred Upton says	MLive	14-May-14
Michigan Republican Lorence Wenke quits over gay rights to run as Libertarian	Gay Star News	30-April-14
GOP Michigan State Rep Bolts Party Over Gay Rights; Joins Libertarians	Reason Foundation	29-April-14
Lorence Wenke leaves Republican party to run as Libertarian for Michigan Senate	WKZO	29-April-14
Citing GOP opposition to gay rights, state Senate candidate Lorence Wenke leaves Republican Party	MLive	26-April-14
Wenke Goes Libertarian in State Senate Race	WMUK	25-April-14

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2013

Title	News Media	Date
Mayor, City Council unopposed in Hazel Park election	Daily Tribune	28-Oct-13
6 Kentwood city offices on the ballot, and how much the jobs pay	MLive	26-Oct-13
Fox Run Presents Novi Candidate Forum	Novi Patch	22-Oct-13
You Decide: Novi 2013 Candidate Guide	Novi Patch	22-Oct-13
Novi election could bring familiar, new faces to city government	The Oakland Press	17-Oct-13
Libertarian candidate Pat Clawson scales back campaign for 49th District state House race	MLive	10-Oct-13
Newcomer Candidate Seeks Novi City Council Seat	Novi Patch	4-Oct-13
Novi Mayoral Seat Up for Re-Election This Fall	Novi Patch	26-Aug-13
Libertarian candidate Pat Clawson joins race for 49th District state House seat	MLive	7-Aug-13
Primary election: Sharon Brinks, Stephen Kepley advance in Kentwood mayor race	MLive	6-Aug-13
Detroit Clerk Candidate Assaulted, Wounded, By WCCCD Police	Right Michigan	2-Aug-13
Candidate Says He Was Assaulted By Campus Safety Officers	Watchdog Wire Michigan	2-Aug-13
WCCC professor, city clerk candidate claims he was assaulted by school security officers	The Detroit News	1-Aug-13
Police assault, bind clerk candidate for 3.5 hours in Detroit	Motor City Muckraker	31-July-13
Candidate Boman Assaulted, Injured by WCCCD Police	Independent Political Report	31-July-13
“Feedback” with Theo Broughton	WHPR TV-33	29-July-13
I AM Detroit–With Dr. Fleming	Detroit Political Radio	24-July-13
George Moss	Flint Talk Radio	22-July-13
Jackie Taylor Show	WHPR TV-33	20-July-13
I AM Detroit–With Dr. Fleming	Detroit Political Radio	11-July-13
Expose’	WHPR TV-33	10-July-13
“Live and Let Live” – with host Gary Johnson	Logos Radio Network	7-July-13
Libertarian Party of Michigan 2013 Convention Report	Independent Political Report	4-July-13
Scotty Boman: Detroit Primary Election Ballots Delayed Over A Week By Mysterious Court Case	Independent Political Report	28-June-13
Scotty Boman: Clerk Winfrey Fails To Remove Duggan In Spite Of Court Ruling	Independent Political Report	24-June-13
LP: Libertarian candidate for Detroit city clerk aims to empower voters with transparency, fairness	Independent Political Report	22-June-13
Libertarian Party of Michigan State Convention Held in Grand Rapids	Independent Political Report	20-June-13
Libertarian candidate for Detroit City Clerk Scotty Boman Sounds off on Mayoral Candidate’s Removal from Ballot	Independent Political Report	18-June-13
Libertarian candidate for Detroit City Clerk Scotty Boman to participate in forum	Independent Political Report	7-June-13
Three file to run for mayor, six apply for three city council seats	The Novi Information Network	21-May-13
Scotty Boman collects double required petition signatures for City Clerk	Independent Political Report	13-May-13

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2012

Title	News Media	Date
Libertarians Show Some Political Clout In Michigan	Interlochen Public Radio	11-Nov-12
Pot proposal passes in Detroit, but council leader Pugh calls it a ‘waste of our time’	Detroit Free Press	8-Nov-12
ELECTION 2012: ALLEN PARK: City’s proposal 2 passes, won’t be enforced; millage request fails	The News Herald	7-Nov-12
Detroit voters back Proposal M legalizing some marijuana possession	Fox 2 News	7-Nov-12
Detroit Marijuana Proposal Results: Prop M Passes, Will Partially Decriminalize Pot	Huffington Post	7-Nov-12
#135 Election Night Coverage with AVTM Live!/Chris Goldstein, Christina Tobin, Scotty Boman & Don Rasmussen	ADAM VS THE MAN	6-Nov-12
11-2-12: Scott Boman, Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. Senate from Michigan	The New WHFR Journal	2-Nov-12
Detroit’s Proposal M would legalize pot possession in some cases	Fox 2 News	2-Nov-12
ELECTION 2012: ALLEN PARK: If passed, city’s Proposal 2 may head to courts	The News Herald	1-Nov-12
Graphic: How Michiganders would vote for president, Senate, Proposals 3, 5	Detroit Free Press	31-Oct-12
LSJ Ingham County Board endorsements, posted by V. Dragonetti in LPM	Lansing State Journal	24-Oct-12
Hoekstra senate campaign says third-party candidate not invited to one-man debate	MLive	18-Oct-12
The non-campaign for Proposal M	Metro Times	17-Oct-12
Liberty Town Hall Episode 5	M33 Access	15-Oct-12
Libertarian Scotty Boman Polling at 7% in Michigan Senate Race Link to Gravis Marketing poll results here.	Liberty Daily	13-Oct-12
Building Bridges program with WTPN with their guest Scott Boman, Liberty Candidate for U.S. Senate, Michigan	A9 TV Istanbul Turkey & WTPN	12-Oct-12
Nick Sundquist: Candidate offers Libertarian platform in Muskegon County’s 91st State House District	Michgan Live (Mlive)	9-Oct-12
Marijuana proposal on Detroit’s November ballot	MLive	9-Oct-12
How Many Voters Will Miss The Bottom Of The Ballot?	Michigan Capitol Confidential	6-Oct-12
Profile: Scotty Boman	WOOD TV 8	1-Oct-12
LPM continues to fight SOS blockage of lead candidates		30-Sep-12
Live and Let Live	Logos Radio Network	23-Sept-2012
Libertarians lose again in fight for spot on Michigan ballot, file appeal	Michgan Live (Mlive)	20-Sep-12
Free and Equal to sponsor presidential debate for all Oct. 23	Independent Examiner	20-Sep-12
Capital City Recap interviews LPM Chair Denee Rockman-Moon	WILS 1320 AM	20-Sep-12
Libertarians face long road to ballot box	Livingston Daily	19-Sep-12
Lewis campaign and supporters will protest debate barring in 42d House district	Brighton Patch	18-Sep-12
EPISODE # 19, WTPN presents Building Bridges (Guest: Scotty Boman)	WTPN	18-Sept-12
Johnson thwarts GOP ballot challenge in PA	Independent Examiner	17-Sep-12
Libertarians: Gary E. Johnson should replace Gary Johnson on Michigan presidential ballot	Michgan Live (Mlive)	13-Sep-12
Libertarians protest being left out of Livingston County debate	Livingston Daily	12-Sep-12
Scotty Boman on “Ground Wars” with The Minister of Truth Derrick Grayson	Freedom Broadcasting Network	20-Aug-12
Candidates shun two major parties	Livingston Daily	19-Aug-12
The Two Gary Johnsons	Reason Magazine	19-Aug-12
Libertarian Johnson plans first Media Buy	Independent Examiner	26-Jul-12
What’s next for third parties after Gary Johnson?	Washington Times Communities	20-Jul-12
Gary Johnson: It’s not just a two man race	Miami Herald	19-Jul-12
Johnson polls 5% nationally, higher out west	Independent Examiner	18-Jul-12
Libertarian Candidate for 8th District Mirrors GOP on ‘Obamacare’	WHMI 93.5 Radio Livingston County	13-Jul-12
Libertarian Party publishes list of 2012 candidates	Independent Examiner	2-Jul-12
Gary Johnson comments on Obamacare ruling	Independent Examiner	2-Jul-12
LPM and Johnson campaign file suit to place Johnson on ballot	Michgan Live (Mlive)	26-Jun-12
LPM chair interviewed on WXYT AM via Doc Thompson re: Gary Johnson exclusion	CBS Detroit Doc Thompson WXYT 1270 AM	15-Jun-12
Michigan Republican hacks seek to block Governor Gary Johnson from ballot	Stone Zone	14-Jun-12
Mitt fears Johnson in Michigan	Talking Points Memo	12-Jun-12
Libertarian Party plans to sue Michigan Secretary of State for ballot access	Michgan Live (Mlive)	12-Jun-12
Michigan Libertarian Party to sue over Gary Johnson’s absence from November ballot	Reason Magazine	12-Jun-12
Scotty Boman: LP candidate for US Senate in Michigan	The Delaware Libertarian	4-Jun-12
Michigan’s Scotty Boman Captures Libertarian Nod for U.S. Senate	Uncovered Politics	4-Jun-12
Political Insider: Party-switcher Boman returns to Libertarian party	Detroit News	24-May-12
ALLEN PARK: Group wants voter approval for all city borrowing	News Herald	8-May-12
Senate hopeful: Recall Levin (Marisa Schultz, Detroit News)	Detroit News	1-May-12

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2011

Title	News Media	Date
Help fight Obamacare in Michigan		2-Dec-11
How Any State Libertarian Party Can Win the State-Wide Vote	LP News	5-Nov-11
Libertarian Presidential candidate Carl Person comments on Obama ‘jobs program’		######
Libertarian attorney general candidate disputes federal drug ruling	Grand Rapids Press	24-Jun-11
Erwin Haas quoted on “Would combining Kent County, Grand Rapids governments save money?”	Grand Rapids Press	23-Jun-11

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2010

Title	News Media	Date
3rd Party Candidates Debate	WLNS	29-Oct-10
Third party candidates vying for 2nd congressional	Holland Sentinel	28-Oct-10
Third-party gubernatorial candidates air views on public access television	Metro Times	27-Oct-10
2010 Third Party Gubernatorial Debate	Other	26-Oct-10
Libertarian Party candidate, frequent MLive commenter feels ‘militantly ignored’ in run for Lt. Governor	Grand Rapids Press	26-Oct-10
Just 2 can win spot on Michigan Supreme Court	Detroit Free Press	24-Oct-10
Jobs a main concern for three candidates vying for 97th House District seat	Bay City Times	23-Oct-10
Kildee fights to keep seat as GOP’s Kupiec and third party candidates aim to unseat 17-term Democrat	Saginaw News	23-Oct-10
As race for district Senate seat enters final stretch, veterans battle it out	Muskegon Chronicle	23-Oct-10
Third Parties Fight to Get Noticed	Other	22-Oct-10
Bill Hall’s Libertarian activist checklist	Other	21-Oct-10
Third Party Governors’ Debate	Other	21-Oct-10
Where 7th District hopefuls stand on four issues	Adrian Daily Telegraph	18-Oct-10
Third-party candidates weigh their chances as election approaches	Livingston Daily	15-Oct-10
Election to revamp Macomb County government	Detroit News	13-Oct-10
8th District: Libertarian Loel Robert Gnadt focuses on taxes	News-Herald, Downriver	12-Oct-10
Libertarian Clint Foster challenges Dave Camp in 4th Congressional District	Saginaw News	10-Oct-10
Libertarian Bob Willett seeks to replace Brian Calley in 87th District	Kalamazoo News	7-Oct-10
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Ken Proctor’s campaign for Michigan economy	Oakland County Independent Examiner	3-Oct-10
Scotty Boman in Chicago Tribune Article	Chicago Tribune	2-Oct-10
Libertarian Clegg challenges Republican in 88th district State Rep race	Kalamazoo Gazette	1-Oct-10
Salvette participates in Ann Arbor City Council debate	Ann Arbor News	28-Sep-10
Mark Byrne: Ten Years of Tax Education in Port Huron	Times Herald	28-Sep-10
Our vote is a right and a resposnsibility	Times Herald	8-Sep-10
Restaurant owner runs for Congress as Libertarian	Kalamazoo News	5-Sep-10
Job creation, economy highlight race for 97th District House seat	Bay City Times	17-Jul-10
University of Michigan’s Mary Sue Coleman should quit firm’s board, students say	Detroit Free Press	15-Jul-10
A University President’s Outside Board Membership	New York Times	13-Jul-10
Libertarian candidate Rogers announces election bid	Rockford Squire	2-Jul-10
Pat Clawson running for Michigan Senate	RBR	3-Jun-10
New proposal would legalize marijuana in Detroit	WXYZ-TV	3-Jun-10
FORMER NETWORK TV REPORTER RUNS FOR MICHIGAN STATE SENATE	Flint Talk Radio	1-June-13
LPM Chair Salvette weighs in on text msg ban in Freep	Detroit Free Press	6-May-10
Detroiters may vote on legal marijuana, proposal heads for ballot	Detroit Free Press	6-May-10
Crusader for pot reform is no stereotypical stoner	Detroit Free Press	6-May-10
LPM provides input against Grand Rapids tax hike	WZZM TV 13	5-May-10
Byrne: Port Huron officials make it harder for residents to stay	Times Herald	4-May-10
LPM Candidates Training Workshop Rocks		17-Apr-10
“Wary Michigan residents say census treads on privacy” by Jennifer Chambers (Emily Salvette quoted)	Detroit News	26-Mar-10
Video: Embezzler Who Got MI Tax Credit Faces Charges – WDIV Detroit	WDIV TV4	19-Mar-10
Convicted Embezzler Given Mich. Tax Break Arrested. KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN, Associated Press Writer	WDIV TV4	18-Mar-10
MI Senate To Investigate Tax Credits	WDIV TV4	18-Mar-10
Anti-tax snowmen greet lawmakers	Detroit Free Press	23-Feb-10
Lakeshore Tea Party forum draws crowd incl. L-Rich Hemstreet	Grand Rapids Press	10-Feb-10

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2009

Title	News Media	Date
Fenton Libertarian announces run for 5th District congressional seat	Flint News	28-Dec-09
Reduce health care costs by raising supply, by Mark Byrnes	Times Herald	20-Dec-09
Peace Protestors Oppose Presidents Plan (Scotty Boman on Fox 2 story)	WJBK TV Fox 2	17-Dec-09
Libertarian Mark Byrne et al re: Afghan escalation	Times Herald	3-Dec-09
Republicans need to get more libertarian for votes	Central Michigan Life	28-Oct-09
To The Point: 19th District candidates. Four candidates for open seat	Wood TV 8, G. Rapids	26-Oct-09
Federal jury finds tax protestor guilty	Detroit News	26-Oct-09
Mark Byrnes best for Port Huron City Council	Times Herald	25-Oct-09
Libertarian senate candidate Greg Merle sets sights high	Battle Creek Enquirer	18-Oct-09
Big Rapids candidates (L: Tom Hren) for city commission interviewed	Big Rapids Pioneer	18-Oct-09
Mark Byrne message to the voters: Reelect this Port Huron City Council	Times Herald	17-Oct-09
Out of control – Gregory Creswell	Metro Times	14-Oct-09
Mark Byrne contributes innovation to PH city charter	Voice, The	30-Sep-09
Greg Merle running in special election	Jackson News	30-Aug-09
Port Huron privatizes city entertainment complex management	Times Herald	26-Aug-09
Council lights way for change. Councilman Mark Byrne voted against the measure.	Times Herald	11-Aug-09
Libertarian Port Huron Councilman Mark Byrne works to enable clean energy	Times Herald	28-Jul-09
PORT HURON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ANSWER: What should be done to pay the debt from the sewer separation project?	Times Herald	27-Jul-09
PORT HURON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ANSWER: What strategy should the city employ for economic development?	Times Herald	26-Jul-09
Shift would elect mayor separately: Past and present Port Huron officials weigh in on how city charter should change	Times Herald	1-Jul-09
Mark Byrne leads fight in Port Huron for lean city budgeting	Times Herald	31-May-09
Libertarian Byrnes votes agains “Orwellian” cameras in Port Huron	Times Herald	28-May-09
City Council to vote on budget in Port Huron	Times Herald	26-May-09
Five-Way Race for State Senate Seat	Battle Creek Enquirer	17-May-09
Libertarian Merle in the Race for 19th Dist. State Senate	Jackson News	13-May-09
Libertarians’ offer cuts nation’s budget needs	Times Herald	5-May-09
Not Waiting for Government	Other	13-Apr-09
Disagree with Obama? Gov’t has eyes on you	Other	13-Apr-09
Granholm: State budget in dire shape	Detroit News	13-Apr-09
‘Joe the Plumber’ to headline Tax Day protest	Detroit News	13-Apr-09
Angry guy dressed as Founding Father ready for the tea parties	Other	11-Apr-09
Now Is the Time to Put Aside Childish Things	Other	6-Apr-09
Medical marijuana program sign-up is today	Lansing State Journal	6-Apr-09
Should we Kill the Fed	Other	3-Apr-09
Indy Libertarians blast GOP tax hikes, bailouts	Other	2-Apr-09
Campaign for Liberty employee held by Missouri TSA agents – Freedom Watch	Other	2-Apr-09
Leaving Michigan Behind: Eight-year population exodus staggers state	Detroit News	2-Apr-09
The Ayn Rand Interview, 1959	Other	28-Mar-09
Missouri retracts report linking militias, 3rd party candidates	KansasCity.com	27-Mar-09
Don’t count out ‘mandatory’ service yet	Other	26-Mar-09
YouTube star summoned to White House?	Other	26-Mar-09
Sewer rates may force business to move	Other	25-Mar-09
Libertarian candidate tossed off 20th District ballot	Other	25-Mar-09
Dems and White House Deliver Ultimatum to the Republicans	Other	20-Mar-09
More Tickets in Hard Times: Cities searching for revenue look to their police departments as a way to cash in.	Car and Driver	20-Mar-09
Protestors storm Ottawa County Sheriff	Central Michigan Life	18-Mar-09
Missouri report on militias, terrorists draws criticism	KansasCity.com	14-Mar-09
Port Huron City councilman Mark Byrne in the news	Times Herald	6-Feb-09
Port Huron incumbents (incl Libertarian Mark Byrne) will be hard to beat	Times Herald	6-Feb-09
Tax reform idea wins support (Port Huron City Councilman Mark Byrne)	Times Herald	6-Feb-09

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2008

Title	News Media	Date
Allitta mentioned and Tom Hren quoted in an article in the Ferris State University Torch newspaper	Ferris State University Torch	18-Nov-08
Young voters shake things up…”Robert Roddis, the candidate nominated by the Libertarians, drew off 11% of the vote”	Detroit Free Press	6-Nov-08
DECISION 2008: Dingell faces challengers for congress (Greg Stempfle interviewed toward end of column)	Southgate News-Herald	2-Nov-08
2nd CD Candidate Dan Johnson Interview	Wood TV 8, G. Rapids	30-Oct-08
3rd CD Candidate Dr. Erwin Haas Interview	Wood TV 8, G. Rapids	30-Oct-08
6th CD Candidate Greg Merle Interview	Wood TV 8, G. Rapids	30-Oct-08
7th CD Candidate Ken Proctor Interview	Wood TV 8, G. Rapids	30-Oct-08
Lewis challenges Hilton for Gaines supervisor role	Southeast Advance	29-Oct-08
Grow pushes libertarian ideals in congressional candidacy	Petoskey News-Review	29-Oct-08
3 of 4 in congressional race are Ottawa County men	Grand Haven Tribune	29-Oct-08
DECISION 2008: Several challenge incumbent Kilpatrick in 13th District	Southgate News-Herald	29-Oct-08
Former WSU Student Council member runs for U.S. Senate	The South End	29-Oct-08
Libertarians mentioned in discussion of graduation rules	Detroit Free Press	24-Oct-08
“Libertarian candidate protests Senate debate,” by Tony Tagliavia. About Scotty Boman’s Protest.	WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)	19-Oct-08
Two of Six U.S. Senate Candidates Debate in Grand Rapids, WZZM Update (includes coverage of protest by Boman suporters)	WZZM TV 13	19-Oct-08
Ken Proctor another option for 7th District voters	Battle Creek Enquirer	30-Sep-08
WXYZ-TV Poll includes Libertarians. LP leads minor parties.	WXYZ-TV	25-Aug-08
Libertarian presidential candidate visits Michigan	Chicago Tribune	7-Aug-08
[PH Libertarian] Byrnes pushes to sell vacant property	Times Herald	2-Aug-08
Detroit News endorses Andy LeCureaux	Detroit News	28-Jul-08
Bob Barr presidential campaign heats up in Blue Water Area	Times Herald	27-Jul-08
Mary Ruwart endorses Scotty Boman for U.S. Senate	Independent Political Report	23-Jul-08
City charter changes in voters’ hands	Times Herald	15-Jul-08
Presidential candidates not protecting freedom. Op Ed by Mark Byrn about FISA Boman and Barr	Times Herald	15-Jul-08
Libertarians get positive article in Time Magazine	Time Magazine	14-Jul-08
LeCureaux, Micola are top candidates for 27th House primary	Mirror Newspapers	9-Jul-08
Boman08 Banner in Article by STEVE SCHRADER: “DEVRIES LENDS HAND TO HOMETOWN”	Detroit Free Press	24-Jun-08
“Ron Paul Libertarian for U.S. Senate in Michigan” about Scotty Boman	Independent Political Report	30-May-08
Reason Blog article: “Live from the LP Convention: U-N-I-T-Y” features LPM Members		25-May-08
Michigan imposes its dirty little secret property tax	Times Herald	31-Mar-08
Mike Gravel: Libertarian for President. Article in “The Nation,” by John Nichols	Nation	27-Mar-08
Judge: State voting lists can’t go just to major parties. By David Ashenfelter	Detroit Free Press	26-Mar-08
Judge grants preliminary injunction in primary records case [LPM among Plaintiffs]. By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN	Associated Press	27-Feb-08
Times Herald article: “Byrne lights up council” By NICHOLAS DESHAIS. Freshman councilman earns reputation for rewriting laws	Times Herald	12-Feb-08
“Security outside court slammed” by Delores Flynn. Features Dan Wilson of Parents for Children. Family support group calls for added protection at Lincoln Hall of Justice to reduce car burglaries.	Detroit News	6-Feb-08
Lansing City Pulse. “The other sides” by Neal McNamara. Bob Broda and Capital area Libertarians quoted at MTPC’s “Michigan Voters Bill of Rights.”	City Pulse (Lansing)	16-Jan-08
Berman, Laura. “Paul eyes the cranky Mich. vote”, LPM officer Scotty Boman quoted	Detroit News	3-Jan-08
Boman, Scott. “Why Michiganders Should Vote for Ron Paul in Primary”	Muslim Observer	3-Jan-08

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2007

Title	News Media	Date
David Paul cheers on brother from Ottawa Co. home, Interview by TONY TAGLIAVIA. WOOD-TV	WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)	17-Dec-07
James Feagin (Jim) Montgomery. Obituary	Ann Arbor News	17-Dec-07
Be careful about fixing Mich. drivers licenses, by Tim O’Brien	Detroit News	13-Dec-07
Free Press “Politically Speaking” refers to Third Party Coalition goals	Detroit Free Press	14-Nov-07
To push gun rights, group offers a gun voucher.. supported by Libertarian Party	Michigan Daily	11-Nov-07
Bill Hall interview, Med Marijuana, WOOD Radio	WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)	17-Oct-07
LPM Supports Recall Efforts	WOOD-1300 (G Rapids)	15-Oct-07
The only candidate by Richard Ask	Traverse City Record -Eagle	24-Sep-07
MTPC Founding representative Scotty Boman is cited in “Good COPS, bad COPS, and don’t forget Dingell’s iPhone” by Staff writers Chris Christoff, Kathleen Grey, Todd Spangler, and Dawson Bell.	Detroit Free Press	4-Jul-07

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2006

Title	News Media	Date
A friend to Hazel Park loses battle with lymphoma	Daily Tribune	27-Dec-06
Former Student Council member vying for the Governor’s office	The South End	2-Nov-06
Western Herald- WMU alum running for Lt. Governor	Western Herald	1-Nov-06
Monroe man seeks state school board seat.	Monroe News	20-Oct-06
News Endorses Libertarian: “Our choices in state’s congressional races”	Detroit News	20-Oct-06
2-party system discriminates, Will White.	City Pulse (Lansing)	4-Oct-06
Letter to Editor: Taxing his patience, Greg Creswell	Metro Times	19-Jul-06
It’s about equality	Lansing State Journal	7-Jul-06
Tom Bagwell Runs for Ypsilanti City Council	Ypsilanti Courier	15-Jun-06
Politically Speaking: Wayne County in the Twilight Zone	Detroit Free Press	22-May-06
Libertarians oppose racial preference, back ballot issue	Times Herald	14-Feb-06
Discriminating take	Metro Times	8-Feb-06

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2004

Title	News Media	Date
Ten seek two seats on state Board of Education	Oakland Press	3-Nov-04
LP Presidential Candidate Visits Ypsilanti		25-Oct-04
That’s ticket	Holland Sentinel	18-Aug-04
Voters At Detroit Polls Pondering Medical Marijuana	WDIV TV4	3-Aug-04
State races, U.S. contest are set	Holland Sentinel	12-May-04
Libertarian to seek House seat	Holland Sentinel	2-May-04

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2002

Title	News Media	Date
District starts to fill gaps left by Dixon	Grand Rapids Press	3-Jan-02
Keep your eye on these folks in ’02	Troy Eccentric	3-Jan-02
Coalitions brace for marijuana effort	Detroit Free Press	2-Jan-02

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2001

Title	News Media	Date
Living wage law advances in Hazel Park	Daily Tribune	13-Dec-01
Lansing: Opt out of MEAP	Detroit News	29-May-01
Battle brews over Eastpointe wage law	Macomb Daily	11-May-01
Goal: more than 30,000 signatures; area Libertarians, others seek ballot access support	Midland Daily News	6-May-01
Shiawassee County: Many say jail bond proposal won’t pass	Flint Journal	6-May-01
Petitions opposing ‘Living Wage’ law turned in to Eastpointe officials	Macomb Daily	4-May-01
Eastpointe battle lines drawn over living wages	Detroit News	26-Apr-01
Owosso: Petitioners get property-rights fight before council	Flint Journal	20-Apr-01
Eastpointe: Living wage of $11-an-hour protested.	Detroit News	15-Apr-01

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1998

Title	News Media	Date
BOG candidate goes on “omnibus” offensive	The South End	16-Sep-98

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1995

Title	News Media	Date
Libertarians may locate state office in Brighton	The Livingston County Press	16-Aug-95
Libertarians pick leader	The Ann Arbor News	14-May-95

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1994

Title	News Media	Date
Jon Coon Libertarian for US Senate on Off the Record with Tim Skubick	Off The Record PBS	2-June-94

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