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The newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Travis County (LPTravis)
1. Early voting begins Monday, April 25
Two Texas Constitution amendments, local municipal propositions (Austin, Cedar Park, Leander), and some mayoral and city council races (Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway) will appear on our next ballot in Travis County.
Election Day is Saturday, May 7.
Early voting will run from Monday, April 25 to Tuesday, May 3.
In Austin, Proposition A will appear on the ballot: “Shall an initiative ordinance be approved to (1) eliminate enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and (2) ban the use of ‘no knock’ warrants by Austin police?”
LPTravis recommends a “For” vote on Proposition A in the City of Austin.
The Libertarian Party of Texas recommends “For” votes on Texas constitutional amendments Propositions 1 and 2. These amendments reduce property taxes somewhat. (However, LPTexas reminds us that it supports elimination of property taxes.)
A sample ballot.
Polling locations.
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2. Tippetts for Governor backyard barbecue, May 7
From Wes Benedict, campaign manager for Mark Tippetts for Governor:
“Join us for a barbecue and fundraiser for the Tippetts for Governor campaign in north Austin in the beautiful shaded backyard patio of our friends in the Brushy Creek neighborhood. Saturday, May 7, 6-8 PM. Address provided with receipt. Get your ticket today!”
https://secure.anedot.com/mark4gov/barbecue-brushy-creek
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3. LPTravis members will be delegates to the national convention
These Travis County Libertarians will be part of the Texas delegation to the May 26-29 Libertarian National Convention in Reno: Pat Dixon, Ted Brown, Bill Kelsey, Steve Haskett, Mary Haskett, Geoffrey Neale, Nancy Neale (Alternate), Chris Baker (Alternate), and Andrew Hohenstein (Alternate).
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4. Libertarian Party of Travis County calendar
Monday, May 9: LPTravis monthly business meeting and happy hour. 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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5. Area events of interest
Sunday, April 24: Austin Ranked Choice Voting Meet and Greet. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 24: Foundations of a Free Society Reading Group. 3:00 p.m. Free online event hosted by Austin Objectivism.
Sunday, April 24: Austin Libertarian Meetup Group. 7:00 p.m. Pok-e-Jo's, 4109 Capital of Texas Highway (Brodie Oaks Shopping Center), Austin.
Tuesday, April 26: Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
Monday, April 25 - Tuesday, May 3. Early voting in Travis County. The Travis County Clerk’s page on this election.
Thursday, April 28: Constitution Review--The 20th, 22nd, and 25th Amendments. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Online event sponsored by Braver Angels of Central Texas.
Friday - Tuesday, April 29 - May 3: Flote Fest. $0 - $150. Gause, Texas. Sponsored by Flote.
Saturday, April 30: Being Red in a Blue Environment – an in-person workshop in Austin. The Dispute Resolution Center, 5407 N Interstate Hwy 35, Suite 410, Austin. Organized by Braver Angels of Central Texas.
Wednesday, May 4: Texas NORML May Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 7: Election Day. The Travis County Clerk’s page on this election.
Saturday, May 7: Libertarian Party of Hays County Business Meeting. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Texas Bean and Brew House, 1328 N. IH-35, San Marcos.
Friday - Sunday, May 13 - 15. Exit and Build Land Summit II. Bastrop Convention Center, Bastrop. Free virtual option available.
Tuesday, May 17: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Babe's Old Fashioned Food, 12415 Bandera Rd, Helotes.
Wednesday, May 18: Texas NORML Spring Social. 8:00 p.m. Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th St., Austin.
Saturday - Monday, May 28-30: Childerburg. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Spicewood.
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."
David Boaz of the Cato Institute has described libertarianism this way: "Don't hit other people. Don't take their stuff. Keep your promises."
In this 20-minute video, Mr. Boaz speaks on "Introduction to Libertarian Thought."
"The Libertarian Mind" is the subject of this 13.5-minute video from 2015 featuring several Cato scholars.
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
“The natural effort of every individual to
better his own condition is so powerful
that it is alone, and without any assistance,
capable not only of carrying on the society
to wealth and prosperity, but of surmounting
100 impertinent obstructions with which the
folly of human laws too often encumbers its
operations.”
Adam Smith
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
The newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Travis County (LPTravis)
1. Early voting begins Monday, April 25
Two Texas Constitution amendments, local municipal propositions (Austin, Cedar Park, Leander), and some mayoral and city council races (Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway) will appear on our next ballot in Travis County.
Election Day is Saturday, May 7.
Early voting will run from Monday, April 25 to Tuesday, May 3.
In Austin, Proposition A will appear on the ballot: “Shall an initiative ordinance be approved to (1) eliminate enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and (2) ban the use of ‘no knock’ warrants by Austin police?”
LPTravis recommends a “For” vote on Proposition A in the City of Austin.
The Libertarian Party of Texas recommends “For” votes on Texas constitutional amendments Propositions 1 and 2. These amendments reduce property taxes somewhat. (However, LPTexas reminds us that it supports elimination of property taxes.)
A sample ballot.
Polling locations.
-----------------
2. Tippetts for Governor backyard barbecue, May 7
From Wes Benedict, campaign manager for Mark Tippetts for Governor:
“Join us for a barbecue and fundraiser for the Tippetts for Governor campaign in north Austin in the beautiful shaded backyard patio of our friends in the Brushy Creek neighborhood. Saturday, May 7, 6-8 PM. Address provided with receipt. Get your ticket today!”
https://secure.anedot.com/mark4gov/barbecue-brushy-creek
-----------------
3. LPTravis members will be delegates to the national convention
These Travis County Libertarians will be part of the Texas delegation to the May 26-29 Libertarian National Convention in Reno: Pat Dixon, Ted Brown, Bill Kelsey, Steve Haskett, Mary Haskett, Geoffrey Neale, Nancy Neale (Alternate), Chris Baker (Alternate), and Andrew Hohenstein (Alternate).
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4. Libertarian Party of Travis County calendar
Monday, May 9: LPTravis monthly business meeting and happy hour. 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.
------------------
5. Area events of interest
Sunday, April 24: Austin Ranked Choice Voting Meet and Greet. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 24: Foundations of a Free Society Reading Group. 3:00 p.m. Free online event hosted by Austin Objectivism.
Sunday, April 24: Austin Libertarian Meetup Group. 7:00 p.m. Pok-e-Jo's, 4109 Capital of Texas Highway (Brodie Oaks Shopping Center), Austin.
Tuesday, April 26: Williamson County Libertarian Social. 6:30 p.m. Lupe Tortilla, 240 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock.
Monday, April 25 - Tuesday, May 3. Early voting in Travis County. The Travis County Clerk’s page on this election.
Thursday, April 28: Constitution Review--The 20th, 22nd, and 25th Amendments. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Online event sponsored by Braver Angels of Central Texas.
Friday - Tuesday, April 29 - May 3: Flote Fest. $0 - $150. Gause, Texas. Sponsored by Flote.
Saturday, April 30: Being Red in a Blue Environment – an in-person workshop in Austin. The Dispute Resolution Center, 5407 N Interstate Hwy 35, Suite 410, Austin. Organized by Braver Angels of Central Texas.
Wednesday, May 4: Texas NORML May Livestream. 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 7: Election Day. The Travis County Clerk’s page on this election.
Saturday, May 7: Libertarian Party of Hays County Business Meeting. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Texas Bean and Brew House, 1328 N. IH-35, San Marcos.
Friday - Sunday, May 13 - 15. Exit and Build Land Summit II. Bastrop Convention Center, Bastrop. Free virtual option available.
Tuesday, May 17: Libertarian Party of Bexar County Discussion Meeting. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Babe's Old Fashioned Food, 12415 Bandera Rd, Helotes.
Wednesday, May 18: Texas NORML Spring Social. 8:00 p.m. Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th St., Austin.
Saturday - Monday, May 28-30: Childerburg. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Spicewood.
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."
David Boaz of the Cato Institute has described libertarianism this way: "Don't hit other people. Don't take their stuff. Keep your promises."
In this 20-minute video, Mr. Boaz speaks on "Introduction to Libertarian Thought."
"The Libertarian Mind" is the subject of this 13.5-minute video from 2015 featuring several Cato scholars.
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
“The natural effort of every individual to
better his own condition is so powerful
that it is alone, and without any assistance,
capable not only of carrying on the society
to wealth and prosperity, but of surmounting
100 impertinent obstructions with which the
folly of human laws too often encumbers its
operations.”
Adam Smith
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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