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Don’t miss Liz Warren, Lloyd Doggett, and Greg Casar Saturday at Capitol! 10:30-noon
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Join Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Rep. Greg Casar to rally for democracy, freedom and to push back on...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Mar 6, 20251 min read


March is the time to march for democracy, the climate, women’s rights & health, public schools
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Lots going on this month. On Saturday, March 8, Austinites get to choose between celebrating...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Interactive site ‘dontdefundmyschool.com’ shows impact of voucher-scam for TX ISDs
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Here’s an interactive site that will show you the estimated impact of school vouchers on your own...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Mar 5, 20253 min read


One-day Diversity, Inclusion, Equity boycotts not enough; let’s change our shopping habits
Edited & compiled by Mike Killalea, NSD president A social-media commenter wondered what value the February 28 boycott of amazon and...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Mar 3, 20254 min read


Quid-pro-quo? Putin & Trump?
Disturbing piece by Heather Cox Richardson in substack today. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stop all...
Joan Carney
Mar 3, 20251 min read


Leander high schoolers stage walk out to protest ending of popular program
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Students at Leander ISD’s Vanderbilt High School walked out to protest sharp budget cuts that will result...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Mar 1, 20251 min read


Trump and sycophant Vance humiliate America with disgraceful bullying in Oval Office
By Mike Killalea, NSD president The worst moment in Oval office history happened this week. America watched as the bravest man in the...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Mar 1, 20251 min read


What actually happened in the Oval Office yesterday
It’s hard to get past our emotional and appalled response to the bullying of President Zelensky yesterday in front of the press corps....
jjcarney100team
Mar 1, 20251 min read


10 more reasons for hope!
Robert Reich follows up today to his Feb 21 piece to give us 10 more reasons for modest optimism. Happy Spending Boycott Day!...
jjcarney100team
Feb 28, 20251 min read


People are mad! Join any (or all!) of these upcoming advocacy events
February Thursday, Feb 27 midnight - Friday, Feb 28 midnight Spending Boycott Show the oligarchs & politicians that YOU have the...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 27, 20252 min read


NSD Feb 27 Meet & Greet: Funding public schools, voucher scam, our endangered neighbors
By Mike Killalea, NSD president We look forward to seeing you tonight to learn about school funding in Texas, actions against the school...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Sheryl Crow corrects her least “Favorite Mistake” – sells Tesla, gives $$ to NPR
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Unclear whether it was Sheryl Crow’s “Favorite Mistake” to purchase a Tesla, but given current events, Ms...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 23, 20251 min read


Not-so-proud-boi Tarrio handcuffed and arrested after smacking a woman’s phone
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Sorry that this is on X, but it is a delightful video of the not-so-proud-boi Enrique Tarrio being led...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 22, 20251 min read


Truth Bomb Workshops promises deep dive into combatting disinformation: Next is 2/28, then 3/14
By Mike Killalea, NSD president If you are interested in disarming disinformation, please join the upcoming Truth Bomb Workshop. Civic...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 22, 20251 min read


10 Reasons to take heart!
In his substack piece this morning, Robert Reich sees signs that the sleeping giant is waking up! He predicts a full-blown movement will...
Joan Carney
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Abbott out of step with Texans in GOP ‘Texas Two-Step’ school-voucher scam
As Greg Abbott attempts to rebrand his devastatingly unpopular school voucher scam with a new “Texas Two-Step” plan, HB 2 and HB 3,...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Beware the GOP federal budget scam! Christmas for oligarchs, a big fat middle finger for the rest of America
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Republicans in Congress are trying to pass a law that will give massive tax breaks to their billionaire...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Join the national boycott on February 28: No gas, no shopping; local small business exempt
By Mike Killalea, NSD president Join the daylong national boycott of major chains, stores, and corporations is planned for Friday,...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 17, 20251 min read


NSD 2/27 event a deep dive into issues affecting Texans
Join us the evening of Thursday, February 27, for the first North Shore Democrats of Travis County’s Meet & Greet of the year....

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 16, 20252 min read


Here’s a list of upcoming protests, trainings, & advocacy events: Make your voice heard!
Make your voice heard in the weeks ahead. Links and more info below By Mike Killalea, NSD president People are angry and engaged, I am no...

North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Feb 14, 20252 min read
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