Rallies for clemency for Melissa Lucio, March 27, 28
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The newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Travis County (LPTravis)
1. Rallies for clemency for Melissa Lucio, March 27, 28
Today: Sunday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m., a rally will be held at the Governor’s Mansion (1010 Colorado St.) in support of clemency for Melissa Lucio, currently on Death Row in Texas. On Monday, March 27, supporters will gather at 11th and Congress, in front of the Capitol.
Spike Cohen recounts the tale of Melissa of Cameron County, who faces execution by the State of Texas on April 27.
https://www.facebook.com/LiterallySpikeCohen/posts/519567079792312
https://twitter.com/RealSpikeCohen/status/1507448088637566985
Other resources
https://freemelissalucio.org/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fhnj9fDelxX3q4LJsg5rRQCDg3VY73jvqirpEwpqvjo/edit
https://tcadp.org/stop-executions/
The platform of the national Libertarian Party states: "We oppose the administration of the death penalty by the state." (Section 1.8)
The platform of the Libertarian Party of Texas says: "The Libertarian Party of Texas opposes the death penalty as a form of punishment by the state…" (Section I.6.h.)
At its August 8, 2016 business meeting, LPTravis passed a resolution opposing the use of the death penalty in Texas.
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2. $25B surplus?
From Texas Scorecard, March 22:
“...As Texans across the state are reeling from high inflation rates and skyrocketing gas prices, a rumor is circulating among the Texas Legislature that next session may bring a $25 billion surplus…”
Ted Brown, the LP candidate for Texas House, District 50, says,
“... The $25 billion belongs to the taxpayers of Texas, not to the state legislators. The entire amount must be returned to taxpayers…”
Read Ted’s entire comment here.
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3. Austin Reasonoids return
From the Austin Reasonoids Meetup group:
“We're fans--or, at least, occasional consumers--of Reason Magazine, Reason.com, ReasonTV, and associated writings, podcasts, tweets, etc. Let's gather and discuss the latest, shake our heads, and (now and again) celebrate positive news with other actual humans, over food and/or drink! You don't have to be a libertarian, Libertarian, anarchist, objectivist, nor even a connoisseur of leather jackets to join, but civility and adherence to the ‘principle of charity’ are strongly encouraged!”
Happy Hour -- Reason Springs Eternal
Thursday, April 7
6:30 p.m.
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin.
“Greetings! It's March again and history is on the march--best not get caught under its boot. It's time for Austin Reasonoids to shake off the winter gloom, limber up, and set out for parts north-ish. Our last gathering at Draught House was at least two global crises ago. Reason enough to go secure a table, order up a beverage, and catch up on the latest. Come by if you can!”
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4. Libertarian Party of Travis County calendar
Monday, April 11: LPTravis monthly business meeting and happy hour. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Blvd., Austin. Visitors are welcome.
Keep up to date at our website, Facebook page, and Facebook group page.
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5. Area events of interest
Sunday, March 27: Foundations of a Free Society Reading Group. 3:00 p.m. Free online event hosted by Austin Objectivism.
Sunday, March 27: Austin Libertarian Meetup Group. 7:00 p.m. Pok-e-Jo's, 4109 Capital of Texas Highway (Brodie Oaks Shopping Center), Austin.
Wednesday, March 30: China and the International Human Rights Regime: 1982-2017. 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Location at UT Austin TBD. Sponsored by the Strauss Center and others.
Wednesday, March 30: Book discussion of A Descending Spiral: Exposing the Death Penalty in 12 Essays. 7:30 p.m. Online event sponsored by the Texas Coalition Against the Death Penalty.
Thursday, March 31: Constitution Review--Expanding the Right to Vote (19th & 26th amendments). 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free online event sponsored by Braver Angels of Central Texas.
Saturday, April 2: Libertarian Party of Hays County Business Meeting. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Texas Bean and Brew House, 1328 N. IH-35, San Marcos.
Tuesday, April 5: War, What is it Good For? An independent perspective on the Ukraine. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free online/call-in event sponsored by the League of Independent Voters of Texas.
Wednesday, April 6: Texas NORML April Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 7: Happy Hour -- Reason Springs Eternal. 6:30 p.m.Draught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin. Austin Reasonoids.
Friday - Sunday, April 8-10. Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention, Irving, Texas.
Saturday, April 9: Braver Angels Red-Blue Workshop 1. 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Free. Location TBA.
Monday, April 11: Difficult Dialogues Public Forum "Ukraine: Historical and Cultural Perspectives”. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free. Santa Rita Suite Texas Union 3.502, UT Austin. Sponsored by the UT Humanities Institute.
Tuesday, April 12: How Charter Schools Provide a Model for Achievement. Noon - 12:30 p.m. Free online event sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Tuesday, April 12: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction. 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Free. LBJ School, SRH 3.122, UT Austin. Sponsored by the Strauss Center.
Tuesday, April 19: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Babe's Old Fashioned Food, 12415 Bandera Rd, Helotes.
Tuesday, April 26: Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
Friday - Tuesday, April 29 - May 3: Flote Fest. $0 - $150. Gause, Texas. Sponsored by Flote.
Tuesdays (1st, 3rd, 5th): Speaking of Liberty Toastmasters. Currently meeting in person with an online option.
Tuesdays: Austin Bitcoin Meetup. 7:00 p.m. Online events.
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6. Local media and web
Websites
Libertarian Party of Travis County
Williamson County Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party of Texas
Texas Gold
Facebook
Libertarian Party of Travis County page & group
Williamson County Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party of Hays County
Libertarian Parties of Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe Counties.
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
Discord
LPTexas Discord Server Invitation
LPTravis Discord Channel
Podcasts
Scott Horton interviews
Counterflow -- Buck Johnson
Blogs
Dr. Mary Ruwart
Libertarian translators by J. Henry Phillips
Twitter
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
Instagram
TexasGold
MeWe
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
Telegram
TexasGold
Flote
TexasGold
YouTube
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
Clubhouse
TexasGold
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7. What is a libertarian?
Some say libertarians are "plotting to take over the world and leave you alone."
This 2-minute video from Learn Liberty tells "Free Will and Human Dignity: A Love Story."
"The Conversation" is a 13-minute dramatization from the Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity.
Read this short commentary from Leonard E. Read (written in 1955): "In an ideal America."
Dr. Tom Palmer explains the libertarian principle in chapter 1 (pp. 3-12) of the 2013 book, Why Liberty.
Take this short (10 question) online quiz from the Advocates for Self-Government to see if you might have libertarian leanings: “The World’s Smallest Political Quiz.”
More information can be found at:
http://www.lp.org/faq
http://www.libertarianism.org
http://www.theadvocates.org
**********************************************************************
Austin Liberator editor: Bob Ruliffson
bob.ru...@gmail.com
“If you would not confront your neighbor
and demand his money at the point of a gun
to solve every new problem that may appear
in your life, you should not allow the
government to do it for you.”
William E. Simon
The content of this newsletter is selected by the
editor, and may not reflect the official position
of the Libertarian Party of Travis County. Also,
the inclusion of any particular item in this
newsletter does not necessarily mean my
endorsement, but I'm trying to maintain a
relatively big tent here.
**********************************************************************
Austin Liberator website
Become a monthly pledger to the Libertarian Party of Texas!
Donate to the LPTravis using PayPal. (Use the “sending to a friend” option)
Donate to the LPTC using Piryx..
For more information:
Libertarian Party of Travis County: (512) 694-5984
Libertarian Party of Texas: 1-800-422-1776
The newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Travis County (LPTravis)
1. Rallies for clemency for Melissa Lucio, March 27, 28
Today: Sunday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m., a rally will be held at the Governor’s Mansion (1010 Colorado St.) in support of clemency for Melissa Lucio, currently on Death Row in Texas. On Monday, March 27, supporters will gather at 11th and Congress, in front of the Capitol.
Spike Cohen recounts the tale of Melissa of Cameron County, who faces execution by the State of Texas on April 27.
https://www.facebook.com/LiterallySpikeCohen/posts/519567079792312
https://twitter.com/RealSpikeCohen/status/1507448088637566985
Other resources
https://freemelissalucio.org/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fhnj9fDelxX3q4LJsg5rRQCDg3VY73jvqirpEwpqvjo/edit
https://tcadp.org/stop-executions/
The platform of the national Libertarian Party states: "We oppose the administration of the death penalty by the state." (Section 1.8)
The platform of the Libertarian Party of Texas says: "The Libertarian Party of Texas opposes the death penalty as a form of punishment by the state…" (Section I.6.h.)
At its August 8, 2016 business meeting, LPTravis passed a resolution opposing the use of the death penalty in Texas.
------------------
2. $25B surplus?
From Texas Scorecard, March 22:
“...As Texans across the state are reeling from high inflation rates and skyrocketing gas prices, a rumor is circulating among the Texas Legislature that next session may bring a $25 billion surplus…”
Ted Brown, the LP candidate for Texas House, District 50, says,
“... The $25 billion belongs to the taxpayers of Texas, not to the state legislators. The entire amount must be returned to taxpayers…”
Read Ted’s entire comment here.
-----------------
3. Austin Reasonoids return
From the Austin Reasonoids Meetup group:
“We're fans--or, at least, occasional consumers--of Reason Magazine, Reason.com, ReasonTV, and associated writings, podcasts, tweets, etc. Let's gather and discuss the latest, shake our heads, and (now and again) celebrate positive news with other actual humans, over food and/or drink! You don't have to be a libertarian, Libertarian, anarchist, objectivist, nor even a connoisseur of leather jackets to join, but civility and adherence to the ‘principle of charity’ are strongly encouraged!”
Happy Hour -- Reason Springs Eternal
Thursday, April 7
6:30 p.m.
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin.
“Greetings! It's March again and history is on the march--best not get caught under its boot. It's time for Austin Reasonoids to shake off the winter gloom, limber up, and set out for parts north-ish. Our last gathering at Draught House was at least two global crises ago. Reason enough to go secure a table, order up a beverage, and catch up on the latest. Come by if you can!”
------------------
4. Libertarian Party of Travis County calendar
Monday, April 11: LPTravis monthly business meeting and happy hour. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Blvd., Austin. Visitors are welcome.
Keep up to date at our website, Facebook page, and Facebook group page.
------------------
5. Area events of interest
Sunday, March 27: Foundations of a Free Society Reading Group. 3:00 p.m. Free online event hosted by Austin Objectivism.
Sunday, March 27: Austin Libertarian Meetup Group. 7:00 p.m. Pok-e-Jo's, 4109 Capital of Texas Highway (Brodie Oaks Shopping Center), Austin.
Wednesday, March 30: China and the International Human Rights Regime: 1982-2017. 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Location at UT Austin TBD. Sponsored by the Strauss Center and others.
Wednesday, March 30: Book discussion of A Descending Spiral: Exposing the Death Penalty in 12 Essays. 7:30 p.m. Online event sponsored by the Texas Coalition Against the Death Penalty.
Thursday, March 31: Constitution Review--Expanding the Right to Vote (19th & 26th amendments). 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free online event sponsored by Braver Angels of Central Texas.
Saturday, April 2: Libertarian Party of Hays County Business Meeting. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Texas Bean and Brew House, 1328 N. IH-35, San Marcos.
Tuesday, April 5: War, What is it Good For? An independent perspective on the Ukraine. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free online/call-in event sponsored by the League of Independent Voters of Texas.
Wednesday, April 6: Texas NORML April Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 7: Happy Hour -- Reason Springs Eternal. 6:30 p.m.Draught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin. Austin Reasonoids.
Friday - Sunday, April 8-10. Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention, Irving, Texas.
Saturday, April 9: Braver Angels Red-Blue Workshop 1. 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Free. Location TBA.
Monday, April 11: Difficult Dialogues Public Forum "Ukraine: Historical and Cultural Perspectives”. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free. Santa Rita Suite Texas Union 3.502, UT Austin. Sponsored by the UT Humanities Institute.
Tuesday, April 12: How Charter Schools Provide a Model for Achievement. Noon - 12:30 p.m. Free online event sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Tuesday, April 12: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction. 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Free. LBJ School, SRH 3.122, UT Austin. Sponsored by the Strauss Center.
Tuesday, April 19: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Babe's Old Fashioned Food, 12415 Bandera Rd, Helotes.
Tuesday, April 26: Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
Friday - Tuesday, April 29 - May 3: Flote Fest. $0 - $150. Gause, Texas. Sponsored by Flote.
Tuesdays (1st, 3rd, 5th): Speaking of Liberty Toastmasters. Currently meeting in person with an online option.
Tuesdays: Austin Bitcoin Meetup. 7:00 p.m. Online events.
------------------------
6. Local media and web
Websites
Libertarian Party of Travis County
Williamson County Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party of Texas
Texas Gold
Libertarian Party of Travis County page & group
Williamson County Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party of Hays County
Libertarian Parties of Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe Counties.
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
Discord
LPTexas Discord Server Invitation
LPTravis Discord Channel
Podcasts
Scott Horton interviews
Counterflow -- Buck Johnson
Blogs
Dr. Mary Ruwart
Libertarian translators by J. Henry Phillips
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
TexasGold
MeWe
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
Telegram
TexasGold
Flote
TexasGold
YouTube
Libertarian Party of Texas
TexasGold
Clubhouse
TexasGold
------------------------
7. What is a libertarian?
Some say libertarians are "plotting to take over the world and leave you alone."
This 2-minute video from Learn Liberty tells "Free Will and Human Dignity: A Love Story."
"The Conversation" is a 13-minute dramatization from the Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity.
Read this short commentary from Leonard E. Read (written in 1955): "In an ideal America."
Dr. Tom Palmer explains the libertarian principle in chapter 1 (pp. 3-12) of the 2013 book, Why Liberty.
Take this short (10 question) online quiz from the Advocates for Self-Government to see if you might have libertarian leanings: “The World’s Smallest Political Quiz.”
More information can be found at:
http://www.lp.org/faq
http://www.libertarianism.org
http://www.theadvocates.org
**********************************************************************
Austin Liberator editor: Bob Ruliffson
bob.ru...@gmail.com
“If you would not confront your neighbor
and demand his money at the point of a gun
to solve every new problem that may appear
in your life, you should not allow the
government to do it for you.”
William E. Simon
The content of this newsletter is selected by the
editor, and may not reflect the official position
of the Libertarian Party of Travis County. Also,
the inclusion of any particular item in this
newsletter does not necessarily mean my
endorsement, but I'm trying to maintain a
relatively big tent here.
**********************************************************************
Austin Liberator website
Become a monthly pledger to the Libertarian Party of Texas!
Donate to the LPTravis using PayPal. (Use the “sending to a friend” option)
Donate to the LPTC using Piryx..
For more information:
Libertarian Party of Travis County: (512) 694-5984
Libertarian Party of Texas: 1-800-422-1776
National Libertarian Party: 1-800-ELECT US
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