About
What is it that most people wish for in life? To be free of coercion from others, to make decisions for themselves, to practice their own beliefs freely, to be secure in their choice of lifestyle. People simply want to be able to do as they wish while not having to worry about whether or not they can pay the bills. Most just simply wish to be left alone so that they may go about their lives in peace. They do not seek power over others, but simply just wish to exercise sole power over themselves and their possessions.
We have a vision, a vision that will bring the world to new heights of social and economic achievement never before seen.
What is this vision? It is a world in which people can achieve these wishes, needs; a world where people can be and live as they want without having to worry about their economic security beyond their own work ethic, rising and falling on their own merit. A world where everyone can coexist with different lifestyles and values, free to pursue anything they choose so long as they are not depriving others of their liberty to do so as well.
We are here to work for the accomplishment of this vision and change the very way we operate as a society. We are the future, freedom is the future, the ultimate innovator, the ultimate creator of wealth and wellbeing. This is not some farfetched dream, but a real solution to many of our current problems, waiting to be embraced by the masses.
What is a Progressive Libertarian?
Progressive Libertarian - A capitalist market supporter that understands the need for programs that provide a small degree of regulation in order to ensure that the market is run in a transparent and honest manner to foster an environment in which businesses have equal entry to the market, and provides consumers with adequate information concerning products and business practices; advocates for individual liberties and privacy, low taxes, consumer awareness, and a smaller, less imposing government with more decisions being made on a local level.
It is our belief that the individual knows far better what they need out of life than a government official, and that prosperity is most easily achieved when people are peacefully left to themselves. It is our aim to decrease at a stable and steady pace the amount of government involvement in our lives, involvement that does more to hinder us than help.
Why “Progressive Libertarianism”
The dictionary defines progressive as: favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are. This simply means that as Progressive Libertarians, we are observers of the libertarian philosophy, but recognize that we cannot stand still in time or rely on what we’ve always done, or not done in some cases, as a means to solve new age problems. This does not necessarily mean that something always has to be done, as free enterprise and charitable organizations can often offer a solution superior to that of government.
As Progressive Libertarians, we seek to advance society as a whole through education and information that shows how consumers can hold power over businesses and also demonstrate how government intrusion into the market generally creates unequal economic environments, which decreases competition, increases unemployment, hinders the entry of business start-ups, and helps to create and inflate booms and busts. The best way to ensure a fair market is through an informed consumer equipped with the necessary knowledge and information, the cessation of special interest influences on government, and regulations that require businesses to be open and honest with their customers.
What are the first few steps you can take? You can begin by no longer accepting the lesser of two evils. Vote for the person you think is right, not the person with the best chance to win; evil is evil. If there aren’t any good choices that have been served up to you by the two-party system, search for your own candidate. Call and/or write your representatives in office, whether it be local, state, or federal, and talk to them about your concerns. If enough people demand attention to an issue, it will be raised. Do your research, and find out more about the people you elect and the legislation that your government passes. Talk to your friends and family and get them involved, don’t be bashful about speaking up; there is absolutely nothing wrong in talking about these important issues with people. Above all though, be a critical, open minded thinker!
Don’t be afraid to challenge what you believe is wrong and be open to the possibility that you could be wrong yourself. Much of what people believe they know about the history of society is in fact distorted. By practicing objective, open-minded critical thinking in all aspects of your life, you will begin to move mountains and see things as they really are, and not the illusion it appears to be.
This is not a political party, but an ideology that seeks to empower the individual and promote positive change in every aspect possible. We do not endorse any particular political party, only the ideas that are presented in our platform. We are here to lead by example, not to force our beliefs on others, but to show through demonstration that they are superior so that others may see the fruits of liberty and follow suit.
“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” - Pericles
–Please note that any other group advocating Progressive Libertarianism that is not listed or linked to on this website is not affiliated with the Progressive Libertarian Movement.