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Abbott names GOP big shot as temp to SBOE; SBOE then okays bible-infused curriculum

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

23 hours ago3 min read

Abbott names GOP big shot as temp to SBOE; SBOE then okays bible-infused curriculum

By Mike Killalea, NSD president Eight of the 15 members of the Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a...

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Paxton to investigate ‘conspiracy’ against advertising on crybaby Musk’s failing X: where’s the media coverage?

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

24 hours ago2 min read

Paxton to investigate ‘conspiracy’ against advertising on crybaby Musk’s failing X: where’s the media coverage?

By Mike Killalea, NSD president On Nov 21, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation against an advertising trade group ...

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Why did nine million voters sit out the election?

jjcarney100team

2 days ago1 min read

Why did nine million voters sit out the election?

Voter turnout for the 2024 election was down nine million from the 2020 election that gave Biden the White House. Why? Democratic voters...

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Texas Board of Ed poised to bribe schools to teach Christian curriculum

Joan Carney

3 days ago1 min read

Texas Board of Ed poised to bribe schools to teach Christian curriculum

It’s a tough pill to swallow. The new “Bluebonnet” curriculum is optional, but Texas schools that adopt it get an extra $60 per student....

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Fired up on issues? Call your Congresspersons using the 5 Calls app

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

6 days ago1 min read

Fired up on issues? Call your Congresspersons using the 5 Calls app

Angry enough to call your Congress-folks? The app 5 Calls can help. 5 Calls provides scripts and the appropriate Senators and...

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Hear about local Dem successes and paths forward at NSD’s December 14 Meet & Greet

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

6 days ago1 min read

Hear about local Dem successes and paths forward at NSD’s December 14 Meet & Greet

Two great speakers will share thoughts on local electoral successes, and how we can advance our goals, locally statewide, and in...

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Trump’s picks not just unqualified. They’re disqualified!

jjcarney100team

6 days ago1 min read

Trump’s picks not just unqualified. They’re disqualified!

The Senate can still save the day. But will they? Read on to see what we’re facing. https://substack.com/home/post/p-151807126

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Joan Carney

Nov 141 min read

How the h*ll did Trump win?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

I’ve been tracking all the speculation about why VP Harris, the only competent candidate in the race, lost to a clown and conman. Robert...

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How did it happen? One answer may surprise you.

jjcarney100team

Nov 71 min read

How did it happen? One answer may surprise you.

It started long, long ago, says one writer. https://substack.com/home/post/p-151298092

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jjcarney100team

Nov 41 min read

This too shall pass.

History gives us hope in these dark times, says Heather Cox Richardson today. Below she recounts the story of how we almost lost...

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Colin Allred helped Texans during Winter Storm Uri; Ted Cruz hopes you’ll forget

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

Nov 31 min read

Colin Allred helped Texans during Winter Storm Uri; Ted Cruz hopes you’ll forget

By Mike Killalea, NSD president Remember deadly Winter Storm Uri in 2021? Colin Allred does, but Ted Cruz hopes we’ll forget it. Colin...

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Retiring Bruce Elfant fills NSD with hope and challenge for the future

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

Nov 13 min read

Retiring Bruce Elfant fills NSD with hope and challenge for the future

By Mike Killalea, NSD president The good news is that Travis County’s voter-registration rate is sky high; the bad is that its...

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Joe & Kamala have brought illegal crossings down!

jjcarney100team

Oct 311 min read

Joe & Kamala have brought illegal crossings down!

How they did it, Trump could't have dreamed of! Illegal crossings are down, without draconian measures like separating children from...

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Holly Taylor for Chief Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

Oct 312 min read

Holly Taylor for Chief Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Holly Taylor is the clear choice for Chief Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and deserves your vote. Like all Democratic...

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Why Bezos & Musk are in a battle for Trump’s favor

jjcarney100team

Oct 311 min read

Why Bezos & Musk are in a battle for Trump’s favor

The richest two men in the world are vying with each other to court Trump. Why? To gain the upper hand in a proxy war for government...

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North Shore Democrats of Travis County

Oct 301 min read

Theresa Boisseau for US Congress!

Theresa Boisseau is clearly the better candidate in the race for US Congress, District 10. A strong supporter of reproductive freedom,...

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Oct 26 NSD event will cover women’s reproductive health, voting rights, judicial integrity, and more

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

Oct 181 min read

Oct 26 NSD event will cover women’s reproductive health, voting rights, judicial integrity, and more

Be sure to attend our October 26 Meet & Greet, focusing on protecting women's reproductive health, our right to vote freely, and the...

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Vote for Dr Merrie Fox: stop the voucher insanity!

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

Oct 183 min read

Vote for Dr Merrie Fox: stop the voucher insanity!

By Mike Killalea, NSD president Texas Senate candidate Dr Merrie Fox is committed to saving Texas public education, and to bringing...

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Jack Alford

Oct 172 min read

Lago Vista ISD Election

NSD members have asked for information about the candidates for the Lago Vista ISD school board elections. It always seems to be...

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Colin Allred wipes floor with do-nothing, no-ideas Ted Can-Cruz

North Shore Democrats of Travis County

Oct 162 min read

Colin Allred wipes floor with do-nothing, no-ideas Ted Can-Cruz

By Mike Killalea, NSD president Colin Allred showed the people of Texas in last night’s Senate debate that he stands tall for their...

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