Libertarian Party of Harris County

The Libertarian Party of Harris County joins the greater Houston community in extending our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

In Remembrance of Sheila Jackson Lee However, she maintained stances contrary to core Libertarian principles, such as gun rights, government-controlled healthcare, and immigration reform. Today, amidst our political differences, let us set aside disagreements. Instead, let us offer sincere condolences to those impacted by her loss and....

Join us next week for Happy Hour! Unwind and connect with fellow libertarians over drinks and lively conversation. Share ideas, forge new friendships, and celebrate our shared commitment to liberty. Don't miss out on the fun!

We have a business meeting tonight! Check out the details in the following link: https://www.lpharris.org/businessmeeting

While President Trump isn't a Libertarian, he recently joined us at our national convention and spoke to our members.

Some in our party agree with him, and some don't, but no one in the Libertarian Party condones violence against him or any other candidate based on their ideology. We believe in the non-aggression principle.

What happened to President Trump today is a scar on all of us and inexcusable.

We are happy that according to a recent report, he is doing well. Our thoughts and prayers are going out to him and the other victims in the crowd.

If you believe in a high being, please pray for our state and country tonight.

We have a business meeting next week! Check out the details in the following link:

Business Meeting We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming public business meeting, taking place on July 19 at 6:30PM in the Commerce Towers. If you are interested in coming, Please RSVP as parking is limited! Accommodations can be made but we need to know how many will be in attendance and cannot guarantee you p...

Join us later this month for Happy Hour!

Can you believe it's already July? Campaigns are in full swing across the country, and the political landscape seems to change daily. For Libertarians, however, our course has always been clear: How do we elect Libertarians to positions of influence and continue to push the conversation toward liberty?

In Harris County, we have Chase Oliver, Ted Brown, Hawk Dunlap, David Roberson, Stephan Kinsella, and Mark Ash on the ballot for statewide races. State congressional candidates like Lee Sharp have a real chance of making a difference in Austin. LP Harris is dedicating resources from POTUS down to secure victories and advance our cause. We're more engaged in the election process in Harris County than ever before and always welcome volunteers.

June was a busy month for LP Harris. Juneteenth, commemorating the freedom that all enslaved people secured after the bloody Civil War, a very significant milestone as the US continues to expand its Libertarian roots. LP Harris was also highly visible at Houston Pride, featuring Chase Oliver our presidential candidate at both a booth and in the Pride Parade. A private fundraiser provided crucial funds to amplify our message during this contentious election, where neither traditional party candidate is a good fit for the job of President.

Never forget, it's easy to support liberty when it benefits you. It's principled when you support it for all people, always. Upholding liberty and freedom for marginalized groups has been central to the Libertarian Party for over 50 years. Since 1971, we've donated, volunteered, and marched for the rights of all people—gay, straight, native-born, immigrant, from diverse ethnic backgrounds, rich or poor. In the Libertarian Party, everyone finds a home.

July commemorates America’s Independence Day, founded on our forefathers’ enduring values that continue to drive the Liberty movement today. The Declaration of Independence reflects the mindset of its time, proposing a new relationship between people and government. While this holiday doesn’t require the solemn reflection of Memorial Day, we should move beyond fireworks and parades to contemplate the timeless ideals of inherent rights—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—endowed to every human being on this planet by our Creator.

Toward Liberty,

Mike Coogan, Chair of The Libertarian Party of Harris County

https://www.lpharris.org/independence_day

Check out our candidates!

Chase Oliver – https://votechaseoliver.com
Ted Brown – https://tedbrown.org
David Roberson - https://www.roberson4texas.com/
Mark Ash – https://www.facebook.com/markashlibertarian/
Lee Sharp - http://www.leewsharp.com/

We had a great time at Houston Pride 2024 Yesterday! Here are the final results of "The Worlds Smallest Political Quiz". Many people learned they were Libertarians! We ended up plotting about 150 responses. A special thanks to Chase Oliver and his team, Ted Brown, Marco Ash, Lee Sharp, Amanda Gibbs, and the Libertarian Party of Montgomery County - Texas for helping us out!

Join us this Saturday at Houston Pride! Presidential Candidate Chase Oliver will be doing a meet and greet from 12-2 at our booth! State Candidates Ted Brown and David Roberson will also be there to spread the messages of liberty and equality.

https://action.votechaseoliver.com/event/meet-chase-at-houston-pride/

This Monday marks the 156th Memorial Day in the United States, a day of remembrance for our fallen veterans. Parades will be held, prayers will be lifted, and great food will be shared. The Libertarian Party of Harris County joins our community in honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and grieves with their families. We recognize that many of those who serve come from diverse backgrounds and are simply seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Their honor is above reproach.

While acknowledging the complexities of global politics, we firmly reject violence and advocate for peaceful solutions to conflicts. We stand opposed to the use of American troops in foreign wars and call for their safe return home immediately. It is unconscionable that we are willing to sacrifice our children in poorly defined “forever wars” or regime change.

We seek a world free from the very need for a “Memorial Day”, where individuals have control over their own lives and can pursue their own happiness. We urge our leaders to pursue peaceful resolutions to conflicts and end aggression and coercion. We strive for freedom in our lifetime and will not be stopped in our pursuit of that goal. Join us.

In Liberty,

Mike Coogan

Chair, Libertarian Party of Harris County

Memorial Day This Monday marks the 156th Memorial Day in the United States, a day of remembrance for our fallen veterans. Parades will be held, prayers will be lifted, and great food will be shared. The Libertarian Party of Harris County joins our community in honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice....

Dear friends, we regret to inform you that our Director at Large, Amanda Gibbs, is unfortunately unable to continue her duties in her position as the Director at Large and has therefore submitted her resignation. Amanda wears many hats in the liberty movement, and has been doing incredible work for LPTexas. She strives for a quality of work that is unmatched in our community, and due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of accepting the position, she will not be able to produce the work that she feels best represents her abilities.

Amanda, Thank you for everything you have done for this community. We will cheer you on in your future endeavors and know you are doing what is best for our shared goals. We hope to see you continue to share your voice in LPHarris as a valued member of our community.

With this addressed, there has been some minor modifications to our proposed agenda for today's Business Meeting. The current agenda is as follows:

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Adopt the proposed agenda
Here is the proposed agenda:
5. Financial Report
6. Discussion on switching away from NationBuilder
7. Status report on 2024 Pride Parade
8. Election for Director at Large
9. Establishment of a Bylaws Committee
10. Voluntary Targeted Donation for candidate headshots
11. Seek Volunteers for candidate support, Pride and social media moderators
12. Adjournment

Please attend the Business Meeting if you are able, your voice is valued and we would love to hear your comments and concerns. If you have anything you would like to add to today's agenda, please send us an email at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!

Toward Liberty,

Libertarian Party of Harris

Business Meeting We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming public business meeting, taking place on May 16 at 6:00PM in the Alice McKean Young Library. This meeting is an opportunity for us to discuss important topics and share updates with our community. See you there!

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The Libertarian Party National Convention is imminent, and Harris County, as the second largest county affiliate in the country, has a powerful voice and responsibility in these proceedings. A recent announcement about the inclusion of former President Donald J. Trump as a speaker at this upcoming convention has, understandably, sparked division among our candidates and constituents. Trump has flatly denied our National Chair’s requests for a debate or live questions from a moderator. Make no mistake, Trump's stated aim of courting Libertarian voters is openly self-serving. His record stands in direct opposition to the very ideas we hold as true. As we have said before, both he and President Biden have proven themselves as enemies to the very freedoms that we seek to protect.

In agreement with The Libertarian Party of Texas, The Libertarian Party of Harris County strongly opposes the inclusion of Trump, or any other opposing political candidate, in our National Convention. We respectfully request that the invitations be withdrawn by the Libertarian National Committee.

While the stated intention was to provide our party with unprecedented visibility, it comes with costs to our core values and our distinct identity. We are not an accessory or a platform for our political opposition nor do we support President Trump or President Biden in any way. Further, it serves as a distraction to our party's central mission of electing libertarian candidates and fighting for policies that maximize individual freedom.

Now, more than ever, we must remember that we're all part of the same libertarian family. We may sometimes disagree on strategy, but our shared goals and values must remain our unifying force. We urge everyone to not allow this to distract us from our central mission. Here in Harris County, we pledge to stay focused on what is important: building a transformative political force dedicated to limiting government overreach and expanding human freedom, and we will not give our opponents the opportunity to define who we as a community are.

In Liberty,
The Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Harris County

https://www.lpharris.org/trump_lnc_2024

Don't forget to exercise your right to vote today! Your voice matters and your vote counts. Let's make a difference together by participating in the democratic process. Head to the polls and let your voice be heard!

LPHarris has quite a bit going on this month and we would appreciate you coming by! If you haven't already signed up for our newsletter, please consider doing so at https://www.lpharris.org/join

A list of our upcoming events with additional details can be found at https://www.lpharris.org/calendar , but here is a simple rundown:

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM - Brunch hosted by Carol Unsicker, Libertarian, for Texas at Fusion Taco 4706 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 06:00 PM - Business Meeting at Alice McKean Young Neighborhood Library 5107 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 07:00 PM - Happy Hour at 1886 Humble 7015 Manor Way, Humble, TX 77396

Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you.

Upcoming Events

We will be having an online LPHarris Executive Committee Meeting tomorrow, please see details below!

www.lpharris.org/online_business_meeting

Wednesday, March 20 2024 at 5:30 PM

Online Business Meeting

LPHarris County has officially completed registration to participate in Houston Pride. We hope to see you at our booth and waving to us in the parade.

2024 Official Houston Pride Celebration Registration Online registration for 2024 Official Houston Pride Celebration Registration starts on October 23rd 2023. Online registration ends May 1st 2024.

As a reminder, Precinct Conventions are being held TONIGHT at 7pm at:

Crowne Plaza - Galleria
7611 Katy Fwy
Laurel Ballroom
Houston, TX 77024

7pm-9pm

https://www.lpharris.org/surveys

We have raised $$ via VTD and want to see how many folks we can get to volunteer or participate in PRIDE in June. Please take about 60 seconds and respond. 💜💜AG

Surveys

Had a little spelling error.... sorry I am a bit human. Love yall and here is the corrected spelling 💜💜 Amanda Gibbs- Secretary

As we continue our efforts to strengthen our party and promote libertarian values in our communities, I want to remind you of the importance of participating in our upcoming precinct and county conventions.

These conventions serve as vital platforms for us to come together, discuss important issues, and nominate candidates who will champion our principles in local and state elections. Your involvement is crucial in shaping the direction of our party and ensuring that our voices are heard.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or our party leadership team [email protected]. Let's stand united in our commitment to liberty and make our presence felt at these conventions.

Thank you for your dedication to the Libertarian Party. Together, we can make a difference.

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Join us for a
Rally for Assange!

Time and Place:
Sat Feb 17th, 11am - 2pm
In front of the British Consulate
1301 Fannin Street
Houston TX 77002

It is with a very heavy heart that I learned about David Monroe's passing.

He was a truly humble man who was just one of the kindest people you could ever meet. -SF

David Monroe Obituary - Pearland, TX Celebrate the life of David Monroe, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Forest Park South Funeral Home.

7:30pm Friday 2/2 at hungry like a wolf! Who cares about groundhogs!! Porcupines are superior. https://www.lpharris.org/calendar?utm_campaign=feb_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=lpharris

Check out the calendar for upcoming events and business meetings. https://www.lpharris.org/calendar

This is absolutely amazing!!

This Christmas - Amelang Family 2023 Hope you and yours are experiencing peace and joy this holiday season! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

On the road toward our Liberty Reunion Tour remember what our party stands for.

We Seek a World of Liberty #libertarian #texas #LibertyForever #libertyreuniontour #freedomwave