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The newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Travis County (LPTravis)
1. Texas Supreme Court rejects GOP suit
From the Texas Tribune, August 26:
“The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican effort to remove a host of Libertarian candidates from the November ballot, saying the GOP did not bring their challenge soon enough.
“In a unanimous opinion, the all-GOP court did not weigh in on the merits of the challenge but said the challenge came too late in the election cycle. The Libertarian Party nominated the candidates in April, the court said, and the GOP waited until earlier this month to challenge their candidacies…”
Continue:
https://www.texastribune.org/2022/08/26/republicans-libertarians-ballot-texas-november/
LPTexas press release, August 26:
https://lptexas.org/2022/08/26/lp-win-at-sctx/
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2. Libertarian Party of Travis County calendar
Libertarian National Chair McArdle to speak to LPTravis, September 12
Angela McArdle will visit with the members of the Libertarian Party of Travis County on Monday, September 12. McArdle was elected chair of the Libertarian National Committee on May 29, 2022 by delegates to the national convention in Reno. Her term is two years.
She is also moving to Austin soon from Los Angeles.
LPTravis monthly business meeting and happy hour.
Monday, September 12
6:45 - 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.
If you are interested in finding a volunteer role with LPTravis (the possibilities are endless), we encourage you to accept this LPTexas Discord Server Invitation. Once you are set up on the Discord application, then join the LPTravis Discord Channel.
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3. Libertarian candidates news
Mark Tippetts, Libertarian for Governor, held an “Ask Me Anything” livestream on August 23. You can replay the livestream on Facebook and Twitter.
On Saturday, September 24, join Mark on South Congress in Austin to mingle with the public at the Texas Tribune Fest’s (free) Open Congress event. Mark will visit with LPComal in New Braunfels on Sunday, September 25.
Mark is purchasing 4-foot-by-8-foot signs for the campaign. A $50 donation will enable the campaign to get one of these large, dramatic signs. FYI, $5,000 will get a nice billboard! Donate here.
Steven Haskett, Libertarian for State Senate, District 14, commented on August 26: “Great presentation today by Roger Falk on the city bankruptcy level costs of Project Connect. Property tax payers prepare to be abused, the school bond proposal on this year's ballot is also crazy expensive, and needs to be defeated. Presentation notes to get your blood pressure up: Our Mobility Our Future.”
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4. The Most Powerful Branch? SCOTUS Impact on Policy & Elections, August 31
From America’s Future, Texas Hub:
“Never before has the Supreme Court been more central in American life. The Court is so crucial that many voters in 2016 based their choice for president on whom they thought their candidate would nominate to the bench. In maybe its most consequential term, the Supreme Court had an arguably more impactful policy session than Congress, and with a 6-3 conservative majority, that’s likely just the tip of the iceberg.
“Join AF-Texas Hub on Wednesday, August 31, for a conversation with Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Director of Litigation Chance Weldon on the recent SCOTUS decisions, a preview of the upcoming term, and how the Supreme Court will likely determine public policy. For more information, please email sa...@americasfuture.org.”
Wednesday, August 31
Createscape Coworking
701 Tillery St., Austin.
$3.00
https://americasfuture.org/events/af-texas-hub-the-most-powerful-branch-scotus-impact-on-policy-elections/
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5. Area events of interest
Sunday, August 28: Foundations of a Free Society Reading Group. 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Online meetup by Austin Objectivism.
Sunday, August 28: Austin Libertarian Meetup Group. 7:00 p.m. Pok-e-Jo's, 4109 Capital of Texas Highway (Brodie Oaks Shopping Center), Austin.
Wednesday, August 31: SCOTUS Impact on Policy & Elections. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $3.00. 701 Tillery St., Austin. Sponsored by America’s Future–Texas Hub. Email sa...@americasfuture.org
Wednesday, September 7: The Price of Freedom: Screening of “The Hong Konger” 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free. Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress, Austin.
Wednesday, September 7: Texas NORML September Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 8: Austin Reasonoids (Conditional!?) Happy Hour at Draught House. 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP at the Meetup site by Monday, September 5.
Friday, September 9: The State of Black Texas: Workforce & Economic Development Summit. 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free. Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Avenue, Austin.
Saturday, September 17: Texas NORML’s 2022 Puff ‘n Putt: Veteran Golf Benefit. 11:00 a.m. $25 - 80. Willie Nelson’s Golf Course – 807 Paisley Dr, Spicewood.
Tuesday, September 20: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting, with Mike ter Maat. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Blanco BBQ, 13259 Blanco Rd, San Antonio.aa
Saturday, September 24: Join LP Governor nominee Mark Tippetts on South Congress to mingle with attendees at TribFest’s Open Congress.
Sunday, September 25: Mark Tippetts Meet & Greet in New Braunfels. 3:00 - 5;00 p.m. Free. 586 Springs Nursery, New Braunfels.
Tuesday, September 27 : Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
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."
Watch this entertaining 10-minute animation on "The Philosophy of Liberty." (English version) (Other languages)
Tomasz Kaye has created four excellent animations, "George ought to help" (4 min.), "Edgar the Exploiter" (7 min.), "You can always leave" (11.5 min.), and “Sex and Taxes” (5 min.).
Here is a 7-minute video, "What is Classical Liberalism?" from Learn 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
“What is the difference between a taxidermist
and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only
your skin.”
Mark Twain
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:
tra...@lptexas.org
LPTra...@gmail.com
Libertarian Party of Texas: 1-800-422-1776
National Libertarian Party: 1-800-ELECT US
The newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Travis County (LPTravis)
1. Texas Supreme Court rejects GOP suit
From the Texas Tribune, August 26:
“The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican effort to remove a host of Libertarian candidates from the November ballot, saying the GOP did not bring their challenge soon enough.
“In a unanimous opinion, the all-GOP court did not weigh in on the merits of the challenge but said the challenge came too late in the election cycle. The Libertarian Party nominated the candidates in April, the court said, and the GOP waited until earlier this month to challenge their candidacies…”
Continue:
https://www.texastribune.org/2022/08/26/republicans-libertarians-ballot-texas-november/
LPTexas press release, August 26:
https://lptexas.org/2022/08/26/lp-win-at-sctx/
-----------------
2. Libertarian Party of Travis County calendar
Libertarian National Chair McArdle to speak to LPTravis, September 12
Angela McArdle will visit with the members of the Libertarian Party of Travis County on Monday, September 12. McArdle was elected chair of the Libertarian National Committee on May 29, 2022 by delegates to the national convention in Reno. Her term is two years.
She is also moving to Austin soon from Los Angeles.
LPTravis monthly business meeting and happy hour.
Monday, September 12
6:45 - 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.
If you are interested in finding a volunteer role with LPTravis (the possibilities are endless), we encourage you to accept this LPTexas Discord Server Invitation. Once you are set up on the Discord application, then join the LPTravis Discord Channel.
-----------------
3. Libertarian candidates news
Mark Tippetts, Libertarian for Governor, held an “Ask Me Anything” livestream on August 23. You can replay the livestream on Facebook and Twitter.
On Saturday, September 24, join Mark on South Congress in Austin to mingle with the public at the Texas Tribune Fest’s (free) Open Congress event. Mark will visit with LPComal in New Braunfels on Sunday, September 25.
Mark is purchasing 4-foot-by-8-foot signs for the campaign. A $50 donation will enable the campaign to get one of these large, dramatic signs. FYI, $5,000 will get a nice billboard! Donate here.
Steven Haskett, Libertarian for State Senate, District 14, commented on August 26: “Great presentation today by Roger Falk on the city bankruptcy level costs of Project Connect. Property tax payers prepare to be abused, the school bond proposal on this year's ballot is also crazy expensive, and needs to be defeated. Presentation notes to get your blood pressure up: Our Mobility Our Future.”
------------------
4. The Most Powerful Branch? SCOTUS Impact on Policy & Elections, August 31
From America’s Future, Texas Hub:
“Never before has the Supreme Court been more central in American life. The Court is so crucial that many voters in 2016 based their choice for president on whom they thought their candidate would nominate to the bench. In maybe its most consequential term, the Supreme Court had an arguably more impactful policy session than Congress, and with a 6-3 conservative majority, that’s likely just the tip of the iceberg.
“Join AF-Texas Hub on Wednesday, August 31, for a conversation with Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Director of Litigation Chance Weldon on the recent SCOTUS decisions, a preview of the upcoming term, and how the Supreme Court will likely determine public policy. For more information, please email sa...@americasfuture.org.”
Wednesday, August 31
Createscape Coworking
701 Tillery St., Austin.
$3.00
https://americasfuture.org/events/af-texas-hub-the-most-powerful-branch-scotus-impact-on-policy-elections/
------------------
5. Area events of interest
Sunday, August 28: Foundations of a Free Society Reading Group. 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Online meetup by Austin Objectivism.
Sunday, August 28: Austin Libertarian Meetup Group. 7:00 p.m. Pok-e-Jo's, 4109 Capital of Texas Highway (Brodie Oaks Shopping Center), Austin.
Wednesday, August 31: SCOTUS Impact on Policy & Elections. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $3.00. 701 Tillery St., Austin. Sponsored by America’s Future–Texas Hub. Email sa...@americasfuture.org
Wednesday, September 7: The Price of Freedom: Screening of “The Hong Konger” 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free. Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress, Austin.
Wednesday, September 7: Texas NORML September Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 8: Austin Reasonoids (Conditional!?) Happy Hour at Draught House. 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP at the Meetup site by Monday, September 5.
Friday, September 9: The State of Black Texas: Workforce & Economic Development Summit. 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free. Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Avenue, Austin.
Saturday, September 17: Texas NORML’s 2022 Puff ‘n Putt: Veteran Golf Benefit. 11:00 a.m. $25 - 80. Willie Nelson’s Golf Course – 807 Paisley Dr, Spicewood.
Tuesday, September 20: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting, with Mike ter Maat. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Blanco BBQ, 13259 Blanco Rd, San Antonio.aa
Saturday, September 24: Join LP Governor nominee Mark Tippetts on South Congress to mingle with attendees at TribFest’s Open Congress.
Sunday, September 25: Mark Tippetts Meet & Greet in New Braunfels. 3:00 - 5;00 p.m. Free. 586 Springs Nursery, New Braunfels.
Tuesday, September 27 : Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
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."
Watch this entertaining 10-minute animation on "The Philosophy of Liberty." (English version) (Other languages)
Tomasz Kaye has created four excellent animations, "George ought to help" (4 min.), "Edgar the Exploiter" (7 min.), "You can always leave" (11.5 min.), and “Sex and Taxes” (5 min.).
Here is a 7-minute video, "What is Classical Liberalism?" from Learn 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
“What is the difference between a taxidermist
and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only
your skin.”
Mark Twain
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:
tra...@lptexas.org
LPTra...@gmail.com
Libertarian Party of Texas: 1-800-422-1776
National Libertarian Party: 1-800-ELECT US
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