LPTravis’ Gary Johnson passes
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The newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Travis County (LPTravis)
1. LPTravis’ Gary Johnson passes
Austin native and lifetime Libertarian Gary Johnson passed away suddenly on February 5. He was 68.
Gary held numerous party offices at the local, state, and national levels, including chair of LPTravis. He was a candidate for public office many times. Richard Winger of Ballot Access News tells the story of how Gary was nearly nominated for president in Michigan in 2012.
Gary was a host and producer of the long-time cable access programs Live and Let Live and Smash the State. For a time, he continued Live and Let Live on radio. Some episodes are available on YouTube.
Gary’s obituary is here.
A graveside service to celebrate Gary’s life and a gathering of friends will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Cook Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin.
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2. Convention season continues
On Saturday, March 19, a Libertarian district convention in Austin nominated Bill Kelsey for US Congress, District 10 and Clark Patterson for US Congress, District 37.
Another district convention in San Antonio nominated Arthur DiBianca for State Senate, District 21.
Friday - Sunday, April 8 - 10
Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention
Westin Irving Convention Center, Irving.
Business: Nominate state-wide candidates. Elect officers and state committee members. Select delegates to the national convention. Modify bylaws and platform.
Thursday - Sunday, May 26 - 29
Libertarian Party National Convention
Nugget Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada.
Business: Choose officers and national committee members. Modify bylaws and platform.
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3. Tom Kost for Texas House, District 46 – new website
Tom Kost is the Libertarian nominee for the Texas House of Representatives, District 46 by the LPTravis County Convention on March 12.
His campaign website is now live!
https://tomkost.com/
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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
Tuesday, March 22: Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
Friday, March 25: Net Zero or Zero Prosperity? Climate Costs and Solutions. Free. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Avenue, Austin. Online option available.
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.
Wednesday, April 6: Texas NORML April Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
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 19: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Babe's Old Fashioned Food, 12415 Bandera Rd, Helotes.
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
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Austin Liberator editor: Bob Ruliffson
bob.ru...@gmail.com
“...War is the health of the State. It automatically
sets in motion throughout society those irresistible
forces for uniformity, for passionate cooperation
with the Government in coercing into obedience
the minority groups and individuals which lack
the larger herd sense…”
Randolph Bourne
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. LPTravis’ Gary Johnson passes
Austin native and lifetime Libertarian Gary Johnson passed away suddenly on February 5. He was 68.
Gary held numerous party offices at the local, state, and national levels, including chair of LPTravis. He was a candidate for public office many times. Richard Winger of Ballot Access News tells the story of how Gary was nearly nominated for president in Michigan in 2012.
Gary was a host and producer of the long-time cable access programs Live and Let Live and Smash the State. For a time, he continued Live and Let Live on radio. Some episodes are available on YouTube.
Gary’s obituary is here.
A graveside service to celebrate Gary’s life and a gathering of friends will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Cook Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin.
------------------
2. Convention season continues
On Saturday, March 19, a Libertarian district convention in Austin nominated Bill Kelsey for US Congress, District 10 and Clark Patterson for US Congress, District 37.
Another district convention in San Antonio nominated Arthur DiBianca for State Senate, District 21.
Friday - Sunday, April 8 - 10
Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention
Westin Irving Convention Center, Irving.
Business: Nominate state-wide candidates. Elect officers and state committee members. Select delegates to the national convention. Modify bylaws and platform.
Thursday - Sunday, May 26 - 29
Libertarian Party National Convention
Nugget Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada.
Business: Choose officers and national committee members. Modify bylaws and platform.
------------------
3. Tom Kost for Texas House, District 46 – new website
Tom Kost is the Libertarian nominee for the Texas House of Representatives, District 46 by the LPTravis County Convention on March 12.
His campaign website is now live!
https://tomkost.com/
------------------
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
Tuesday, March 22: Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
Friday, March 25: Net Zero or Zero Prosperity? Climate Costs and Solutions. Free. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Avenue, Austin. Online option available.
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.
Wednesday, April 6: Texas NORML April Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
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 19: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Babe's Old Fashioned Food, 12415 Bandera Rd, Helotes.
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
“...War is the health of the State. It automatically
sets in motion throughout society those irresistible
forces for uniformity, for passionate cooperation
with the Government in coercing into obedience
the minority groups and individuals which lack
the larger herd sense…”
Randolph Bourne
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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