



We have, of course, also faced our share of hardships; from schisms over fundamental disagreements on how to operate, to constant mockery from those who don't like the message we spread. Some have even apparently taken to spreading propaganda labeling the LIA logo as a "hate symbol" according to eye-witnesses on the London Metro, but we of course expected all of this. The fight against ideologues was always going to be an uphill battle against entrenched authoritarians, as well as nihilists who would rather see the whole thing burn to the ground than do anything to fix it. And, as always, it has been our job to try to navigate the ship in the right direction, to steer people away from these destructive extremes and towards a pragmatic and rational goal that respects the rights of all.



Through all of this, we have built ourselves up under the name and principles Carl shared with us (though he has been rather noticeably hands off towards the whole thing otherwise) and have tried our best to build a better world around us from the ground up. Many of us have had to learn new skills, get out and meet new people, to grow and learn more about the world around us in order to prepare ourselves for this task, and it has been a monumental one. Organizing volunteers is never easy, but we all do our best, and that we have come so far already gives me hope. A year ago, we were nobodies; without a name, without much purpose guiding us towards a better future. Today, we stand poised, organizing a protest against the European Union, outside of their headquarters, where we will demand that the will of the people be heard.



All of this wouldn't be possible if not for you folks who work so hard to make all of this happen. You who donate the sweat of your brow in the long hours you spend volunteering, who freely give your hard-earned coin towards a brighter, better tomorrow for all, and who forge bonds of friendship and solidarity in this ideological war that has broken out around us and possessed our fellow man. To everyone who has helped us get this far, you have my heart-felt thanks for all that you do, and a promise that I will do my best to ensure that your trust in us is well placed. It's been a year full of growth, learning, and struggle, but on the other side, we're better for it, and we hope you stick with us in the future, because in so many ways, we've only just begun.



Pursue liberty, my friends.