As a former educator who taught Political Parties and Political Philosophy in highs school (focusing upon ideologies and political belief systems), and a longtime “3rd party” political activist, (the Libertarian Party), I have a unique perspective on this issue.One of the first thing I did when I began pursuing my political science degree education was to read every political party platform from 1840 (the Whig Party) to 1974. Since then, I have continued exanimating all independent or 3rd parties and their platforms, beliefs, and candidacies.The historical Liberty Party (1840–1848) was the first dedicated anti-slavery and abolitionist political party in the United States, while the American Liberty Party is a modern political initiative launched in late 2026 to rebrand or realign the Libertarian Party.1. The Historical Liberty Party (1840–1848)• Origins: Formed during a split in the American Anti-Slavery Society. William Lloyd Garrison and his followers opposed electoral politics, believing change would come only through moral persuasion and petitions. Anti-Garrisonian abolitionists argued that political action was necessary and organized the party at conventions in upstate New York.• Founding & Ideology: Formally established in 1840 in Albany, New York, the party viewed the U.S. Constitution as an anti-slavery document and pushed for the swift, unconditional emancipation of all enslaved people. It was deeply rooted in evangelical religion and included active participation from both voters and disfranchised groups.* Political analyst Robert Barnes has frequently referred to Lysander Spooner’s The Unconstitutionality of Slavery, which strongly influenced Frederick Douglass to break with William Lloyd Garrison on how he looked at slavery and political activism, so too did it greatly influence the Liberty Party, its members, and its beliefs.• Key Leaders: Prominent figures included James G. Birney (presidential nominee in 1840 and 1844), Gerrit Smith, Salmon P. Chase, William Goodell, and John P. Hale (nominated in 1848), alongside supporters like Frederick Douglass.• Dissolution: In 1848, the majority of the Liberty Party dissolved and merged with “Barnburner Democrats” and “Conscience Whigs” to form the broader Free-Soil Party, which later laid ideological groundwork for the Republican Party.2. The Modern American Liberty Party (2026)• Origins & Concept: Emerging in November 2026, the American Liberty Party was introduced as an effort to reshape or rebrand the Libertarian Party.• Platform & Slogan: Operating under the slogan “the new home for the America First movement,” the group aims to align American policy strictly around national interests, constitutional principles, equal protection under the law, and market access.The American Liberty Party is a political movement launched around November 2026 that aims to take over and rebrand the Libertarian Party.Key Details & Platform• Slogan & Identity: Marketed as “the new home for the America First movement,” the group aligns its messaging with constitutional principles, equal protection under the law, and economic freedom.• Stance on Libertarians: According to reports on the Palm Beach Examiner Substack, the movement involves elements like the Mises Caucus attempting a rebrand/takeover strategy, while legacy libertarians contest the effort.• Base: Public profiles and announcements tie the movement to figures and digital outreach advocating for a coalition of conservatives and libertarians against administrative overreach. Commentary on platforms like Appalachian Renegades has discussed its emergence following early-November 2026 developments.The new home for the America First movement.So What’s the Plan? – American Liberty PartyThe post Possible Third Parties — The Liberty Party or The American Liberty Party appeared first on LewRockwell.