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Independent positive candidates to swing into the political super bowl in November!
LIV proudly announces our five star-ratings for candidates running in either major party primary! Three Republicans and three Democrats!...
LIV
Feb 13, 20222 min read


Independent Texan LIV News!
Join us on Monday night, February 7, 7 pm for LIV's "First Monday Forum." We'll give you a sneak peak of the candidates who received...
LIV
Feb 3, 20222 min read


What's Rick Perry up to in HD-17, home of the water wars? Oops!
Independents call former Governor Rick Perry "Governor 39%". That was Perry's reelection percentage in 2006 when two independents --...

Linda Curtis
Jan 30, 20222 min read


The Independent Texan Survey for Candidates & Voters Released!
LIV recently released our "Independent Texan Survey" to 1000 candidates running for State Legislature and County offices. Below is the...
LIV
Jan 22, 20221 min read


Dr. King, independent fighter AND uniter.
Know the real history of independent politics in America. It's about uniting. Dr. King led the independent movement to unite America
LIV
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Happy New Year from the Dearly Departed Betty White: Forum Delayed to January 10th.
Didn't we all think Betty White was going to live forever? It's a sad way to end the year, but we don't think she would have supported us...
LIV
Dec 31, 20211 min read


What's the Big Secret About Your Choices in 2022?
This article is about the two-party duopoly in Texas that discriminates against minor parties and independent candidates and all voters.

LIVTeam
Dec 22, 20213 min read


Snooker Part II: Stink, Stank, Stunk!
Way to go, Austin intrepid attorneys for the public interest -- Bill Aleshire, Bill Bunch & Fred Lewis!. We just love this story by The...

Linda Curtis
Dec 22, 20213 min read


Secretary of State Discrimination of Texas Independents and Minor Parties
For Immediate Release December 8, 2021 Contact: Linda Curtis, 512.213.4511 Bastrop, Texas, December 8, 8:00 am: The filing deadline for...
LIV
Dec 7, 20213 min read


Samsung Subsidies Snooker
Thanks to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, the Taylor City Council, and none other than Gov. Greg Abbot himself, Williamson...

LIVTeam
Dec 3, 20213 min read


Matt’s Out. Says ‘Some Things Need Fixing’ in Texas Politics
Linda Curtis sets the stage for LIV's participation in the 2022 election cycle to insinuate the goals of the independent political movement.

Linda Curtis
Nov 30, 20213 min read


Are we still at war?
Short of another civil war, is it possible that the 40% of Americans who call themselves independents might have a peaceful way forward...
LIV
Nov 18, 20211 min read


Self-governance in action on water protection while Texas GOP domination fails all of us.
LIV caught a break this week in the Austin American-Statesman and USA Today with our commentary "We must strike a balance between...
LIV
Nov 7, 20211 min read


Coalitions of the like-minded
LIV is committed to ending the war between the two parties that has the rest of us in their crossfire. Join us after you read these two...
LIV
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Candidate filings begin soon! Who will represent 40% of Texans who do not party salute?
Join us at our next First Monday Forum, Monday, Nov. 1, 7 pm. Click on our Events Page on our menu. LIV's efforts grow out of the most...
LIV
Oct 28, 20215 min read


Breaking up (with the Ds or Rs) is so hard to do! Yang breaks. How 'bout Joe, Lyle and Kel?
Andrew Yang has been all over national media about this "break-up" with the Democratic Party. We suggest you watch this interview on...
LIV
Oct 19, 20213 min read


Release: "Texas Redistricting" Submits Compact Congressional
Release: "Texas Redistricting" Submits Compact Congressional Map Texas Redistricting Submits Compact Congressional Map Click here to view...
LIV
Oct 10, 20212 min read


Wave a Magic Wand for an Independent Ticket!
Beto O'Rourke is expected to announce his bid for the Democratic nomination for Texas Goveror soon. Political pundit Matt Dowd just...

LIVTeam
Oct 3, 20212 min read


Cyrier backs Commish Courts in Lost Pines
We’re happy to report that Rep. John Cyrier backs commish courts in Lost Pines! John Cyrier (R-Lockhart) issued a letter supporting a...

LIVTeam
Sep 3, 20211 min read


Joe Straus Comes Out Swinging for Local Control
Joe Straus Comes Out Swinging for Local Control Did you catch this opinion editorial in the SA Express News by Joe Straus? “Local...
LIV
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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