Author: Travis County Solidarity Party

Yesterday President Donald Trump asked Attorney General Jefferson Sessions to resign, and yesterday he did. President Trump then appointed Matt Whitaker as Acting Attorney General and boss of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, instead of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

Whitaker is not someone who has a favorable, or even neutral position on Mueller and the Russia Investigation. Whitaker has not recused himself like his predecessor had.

These actions undermine the independence of the investigation, and of our justice system in general.

Today November 8th, citizens all across the nation are taking to the streets in peaceful, non-violent protests to let the President know that we the people will not stand for this injustice. Here in Austin there are protests planned for outside of City Hall at 5 pm. As well as outside the Austin office of Representative Michael McCaul at 5:30 pm. There will also be protests infront of the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown and on the Square in San Marcos. Both at 5pm.

I am planning on attending the protest in front of Rep. McCaul’s office, I hope that other Solidaritists will join me or in solidarity at any of the other protests.

In Solidarity,

Brian Talbot,

County Chair-ASPTC

It’s July, and the ASP has declared July the party’s Month of Organization! So what a more fitting time for Texas’ State Convention!

The Texas Chapter of the ASP will hold it’s first State Convention on July 28th in Houston, TX. At the Convention we will ratify bylaws, elect new State Committee members, endorse any candidates for public office, organize and recognize local chapters and have some special guest speakers. Along with get to know each other and grow in community and solidarity.

The event is free and open to all ASP members to come and enjoy. All full voting members of the ASP will have voting privileges at the Convention. The deadline to become a voting member is July 21st.

The Convention will be from 9am-6pm at 12439 Northwest Frwy, Houston, TX 77092
More info about the State Convention can be found here.

Hope to see y’all in Houston!

Brian Talbot Jr.
Texas Vice Chair
Travis County Chair

We need you to help this party get off the ground. To spread solidarity, subsidiarity, social justice, pro-life for the whole life here in Austin. How do we do that? Through a dedicated team of volunteers willing to put themselves out there to spread that message. Taking to the streets at marches and protests, not only for the unborn, but for those being torn from their families while searching for a better life. By building coalitions with others to advocate for practices and policies that are more equitable for all. Most importantly running candidates for public office to put these ideals of pro-life for the whole life, social justice, environmental protection, and creating a peaceful world into real world laws and policies.

“But Brian, why isn’t that being done already?” Simply, it can be too much for one person to do by themselves. That’s why the ASP of Travis County is having it’s first convention next month. Mainly to build a team that is willing to go out and do these things and build solidarity in Austin. I by myself have done a lot to lay down the framework, but now I need a team to help get boots on the ground and build relationships, stand up for whats right, and get candidates on the ballot!

Next months County Convention the County Executive Committee offices of County Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary will be up for election, and Precinct Chairs will be appointed. These positions would require at least an hour a week of member and candidate recruiting, social media management, event planning, and community outreach. It is vital that this team be put together so that we can be a force for real political change in Austin, and not another chapter of an internet debate society. So I ask all ASP members in the Greater Austin area to consider volunteering for one of these positions. If interested please email asptraviscounty@gmail.com with your name and what position you’re interested in. I look forward to hearing from my fellow Solidaritists.

In Solidarity,

Brian Talbot Jr,
County Chair
American Solidarity Party of Travis County

It’s really not too late to run for office in Austin!

The first day to file for candidacy for the Austin City Council/Mayoral races is July 23rd (day after the County Convention) and the last day is August 20th for the November 6th election.

The offices up for election this year are:

• Mayor
• City Council District 1
• City Council District 3
• City Council District 5
• City Council District 8
• City Council District 9

Filling for candidacy is easy and the ASP is there to help you every step of the way.

If interested/wanting more information about running for public office email asptraviscounty@gmail.com

June 7th, 2018

American Solidarity Party of Travis County Call to Convention

As County Chair of the American Solidarity Party of Travis County, I Brian Talbot Jr. issue a call for County Convention to elect chapter leadership and ratify bylaws. This convention is in preparation for the Texas State ASP Convention on July 28th.

For ease of convenience the County Convention will take place online from July 21st-22nd, and will start at 12pm on the 21st and end at 8PM on the 22nd.