Salvador Espinoza
@salvadorespinoza.bsky.social
Organizing Resilience. Previously: @solveme.bsky.social, @SierraClub.org, @Democrats.org, @BernieSanders, @BetoORourke. Teacher. 2nd Gen. Austin, TX
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GoFundMe has set up a page for the Texan flood victims. Each campaign has been verified by the company's Trust & Safety experts, which means you know your money is going directly to families. Please consider donating if you can. Their stories are heartbreaking.
www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-...
www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-...
Donate to US Flood Relief Fundraisers
Help those affected by flooding across the US. Donate to verified fundraisers to offer flood relief to individuals & their families.
www.gofundme.com
July 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
GoFundMe has set up a page for the Texan flood victims. Each campaign has been verified by the company's Trust & Safety experts, which means you know your money is going directly to families. Please consider donating if you can. Their stories are heartbreaking.
www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-...
www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-...
Austin: if you’re driving around town during heavy rain, bookmark atxfloods.com for a live map of high-water alerts, flooded roads, and safe drop-off points.
Stay informed and stay safe.
Stay informed and stay safe.
July 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Austin: if you’re driving around town during heavy rain, bookmark atxfloods.com for a live map of high-water alerts, flooded roads, and safe drop-off points.
Stay informed and stay safe.
Stay informed and stay safe.
Hey BlueSky
@austinmonthly.bsky.social has put together an incredible resource of all of the ways you can donate / help folks in the wake of the recent, devastating floods
You can view those in their article here:
@austinmonthly.bsky.social has put together an incredible resource of all of the ways you can donate / help folks in the wake of the recent, devastating floods
You can view those in their article here:
How Austinites Can Donate to Those Affected by the Central Texas Floods
These local organizations are raising funds and resources to help victims of the devastating Kerr County flooding.
www.austinmonthly.com
July 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hey BlueSky
@austinmonthly.bsky.social has put together an incredible resource of all of the ways you can donate / help folks in the wake of the recent, devastating floods
You can view those in their article here:
@austinmonthly.bsky.social has put together an incredible resource of all of the ways you can donate / help folks in the wake of the recent, devastating floods
You can view those in their article here:
Austin BlueSky
You can drop-off donations today through noon for folks to drive out to the areas most afflicted by this weekend's floods
You can drop-off donations today through noon for folks to drive out to the areas most afflicted by this weekend's floods
July 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Austin BlueSky
You can drop-off donations today through noon for folks to drive out to the areas most afflicted by this weekend's floods
You can drop-off donations today through noon for folks to drive out to the areas most afflicted by this weekend's floods
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renewables tax is out of the senate bill now
July 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
renewables tax is out of the senate bill now
Capitol Build grounds are now open, and the @handsoffcentraltx.bsky.social No Kings protest is set to proceed as planned
DPS said the Texas Capitol building and grounds were evacuated and will remain closed Saturday afternoon. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/dps-texas-capitol-evacuated-after-credible-threat-to-state-legislators-planning-to-attend-protest/
DPS: Texas Capitol evacuated after “credible” threat to state legislators planning to attend protest
The Texas Department of Public Safety said the Texas Capitol grounds were evacuated Saturday afternoon after investigators identified a credible threat towards state lawmakers planning to attend a …
www.kxan.com
June 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Capitol Build grounds are now open, and the @handsoffcentraltx.bsky.social No Kings protest is set to proceed as planned
Reposted by Salvador Espinoza
DPS said the Texas Capitol building and grounds were evacuated and will remain closed Saturday afternoon. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/dps-texas-capitol-evacuated-after-credible-threat-to-state-legislators-planning-to-attend-protest/
DPS: Texas Capitol evacuated after “credible” threat to state legislators planning to attend protest
The Texas Department of Public Safety said the Texas Capitol grounds were evacuated Saturday afternoon after investigators identified a credible threat towards state lawmakers planning to attend a …
www.kxan.com
June 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
DPS said the Texas Capitol building and grounds were evacuated and will remain closed Saturday afternoon. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/dps-texas-capitol-evacuated-after-credible-threat-to-state-legislators-planning-to-attend-protest/
Here’s 2 minutes of me sharing why I’m going to tonight’s #NoKings 5pm protest at the TX Capitol with @handsoffcentraltx.bsky.social
If you can, please share.
If you’re thinking of not going, please watch.
& if you’re going, please share in the comments!
For our country, for our Democracy
❌ 👑
If you can, please share.
If you’re thinking of not going, please watch.
& if you’re going, please share in the comments!
For our country, for our Democracy
❌ 👑
June 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Here’s 2 minutes of me sharing why I’m going to tonight’s #NoKings 5pm protest at the TX Capitol with @handsoffcentraltx.bsky.social
If you can, please share.
If you’re thinking of not going, please watch.
& if you’re going, please share in the comments!
For our country, for our Democracy
❌ 👑
If you can, please share.
If you’re thinking of not going, please watch.
& if you’re going, please share in the comments!
For our country, for our Democracy
❌ 👑
TLR spent $21 million trying to rig Texas courts in favor of corporations - then cried foul when lawmakers said no.
Now they’re threatening GOP primaries like jilted oligarchs with a checkbook.
When big donors lose even once, it’s “war.” When working people lose daily, it’s “just politics.”
Now they’re threatening GOP primaries like jilted oligarchs with a checkbook.
When big donors lose even once, it’s “war.” When working people lose daily, it’s “just politics.”
Top Texas donor slams Speaker Burrows, House members after legislative setbacks
Texans for Lawsuit Reform is threatening to primary House members who helped kill their major legislative priorities.
www.texastribune.org
June 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
TLR spent $21 million trying to rig Texas courts in favor of corporations - then cried foul when lawmakers said no.
Now they’re threatening GOP primaries like jilted oligarchs with a checkbook.
When big donors lose even once, it’s “war.” When working people lose daily, it’s “just politics.”
Now they’re threatening GOP primaries like jilted oligarchs with a checkbook.
When big donors lose even once, it’s “war.” When working people lose daily, it’s “just politics.”
This Saturday, Austin - we need to show up
Because let’s be clear - this isn’t about safety, it’s about control
But if they’re preparing for a show of force, we can respond with a show of presence and a reminder - that this is our home
#adelante #austin
Because let’s be clear - this isn’t about safety, it’s about control
But if they’re preparing for a show of force, we can respond with a show of presence and a reminder - that this is our home
#adelante #austin
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the city has been notified that the National Guard is prepared to assist Texas DPS during a protest planned for Saturday, if necessary.
Austin protests: National Guard could assist Texas DPS this weekend
Mayor Kirk Watson said the city of Austin has been notified that the National Guard is prepared to assist during Saturday's planned "No Kings" protest.
www.kvue.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Brian Wilson has passed away!
We have lost one of the greatest musicians this country has ever born
I can’t begin to explain the significance his music has had on my life
We won’t see another one like him in our lifetimes
RIP
We have lost one of the greatest musicians this country has ever born
I can’t begin to explain the significance his music has had on my life
We won’t see another one like him in our lifetimes
RIP
June 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Brian Wilson has passed away!
We have lost one of the greatest musicians this country has ever born
I can’t begin to explain the significance his music has had on my life
We won’t see another one like him in our lifetimes
RIP
We have lost one of the greatest musicians this country has ever born
I can’t begin to explain the significance his music has had on my life
We won’t see another one like him in our lifetimes
RIP
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Tyranny is at our door. Secret police running riot in our cities, the military turned against the people, opposition made into a criminal charge—they are not hiding the future that they want.
We cannot allow it. We will not allow it.
We cannot allow it. We will not allow it.
BREAKING
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on charges of ‘forcibly impeding’ immigration officers at New Jersey detention facility.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on charges of ‘forcibly impeding’ immigration officers at New Jersey detention facility.
June 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Tyranny is at our door. Secret police running riot in our cities, the military turned against the people, opposition made into a criminal charge—they are not hiding the future that they want.
We cannot allow it. We will not allow it.
We cannot allow it. We will not allow it.
June 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
June 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Today is my birthday - and it's been one of my best birthday weekends in awhile.
Not just logistically: Hung with great pals, saw the goated *Fight Opera*, and talked to so many people important to me in my life
But I feel like I've taken very major steps towards shedding old skins. Good stuff
Not just logistically: Hung with great pals, saw the goated *Fight Opera*, and talked to so many people important to me in my life
But I feel like I've taken very major steps towards shedding old skins. Good stuff
June 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Today is my birthday - and it's been one of my best birthday weekends in awhile.
Not just logistically: Hung with great pals, saw the goated *Fight Opera*, and talked to so many people important to me in my life
But I feel like I've taken very major steps towards shedding old skins. Good stuff
Not just logistically: Hung with great pals, saw the goated *Fight Opera*, and talked to so many people important to me in my life
But I feel like I've taken very major steps towards shedding old skins. Good stuff
Reposted by Salvador Espinoza
(Reuters) - FEMA staff left baffled after the disaster agency’s head said during a briefing that he hadn’t been aware the US has a hurricane season. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fema-staff-confused-after-head-said-he-was-unaware-us-hurricane-season-sources-2025-06-02/
June 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
(Reuters) - FEMA staff left baffled after the disaster agency’s head said during a briefing that he hadn’t been aware the US has a hurricane season. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fema-staff-confused-after-head-said-he-was-unaware-us-hurricane-season-sources-2025-06-02/
Hey @evilmopacatx.bsky.social
I think you’d like this list I made
Thanks for everything you do, and hope you can use it to bring the feeling of Austin community to this site
🛣️ 🛣️🛣️
I think you’d like this list I made
Thanks for everything you do, and hope you can use it to bring the feeling of Austin community to this site
🛣️ 🛣️🛣️
June 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Hey @evilmopacatx.bsky.social
I think you’d like this list I made
Thanks for everything you do, and hope you can use it to bring the feeling of Austin community to this site
🛣️ 🛣️🛣️
I think you’d like this list I made
Thanks for everything you do, and hope you can use it to bring the feeling of Austin community to this site
🛣️ 🛣️🛣️
After a week of recovering from a nasty run in with COVID
About to settle in with Bruce and honor the pope by having a fine Chicago pizza (dominos) and watch some fine cinema (finally watch the third season of the Bear)
About to settle in with Bruce and honor the pope by having a fine Chicago pizza (dominos) and watch some fine cinema (finally watch the third season of the Bear)
June 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
After a week of recovering from a nasty run in with COVID
About to settle in with Bruce and honor the pope by having a fine Chicago pizza (dominos) and watch some fine cinema (finally watch the third season of the Bear)
About to settle in with Bruce and honor the pope by having a fine Chicago pizza (dominos) and watch some fine cinema (finally watch the third season of the Bear)
There is no greater Mediterranean in Austin but Abo Youssef
The man is a treasure
The man is a treasure
May 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
There is no greater Mediterranean in Austin but Abo Youssef
The man is a treasure
The man is a treasure
Nothing can dissuade me from the conviction that shame is the most corrosive force to the human heart
Injustice does merit shame and accountability
But shame - internalized, unchecked, self-reinforced - destroys individual lives and echoes out
I refuse and reject shame at the root
Injustice does merit shame and accountability
But shame - internalized, unchecked, self-reinforced - destroys individual lives and echoes out
I refuse and reject shame at the root
May 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Nothing can dissuade me from the conviction that shame is the most corrosive force to the human heart
Injustice does merit shame and accountability
But shame - internalized, unchecked, self-reinforced - destroys individual lives and echoes out
I refuse and reject shame at the root
Injustice does merit shame and accountability
But shame - internalized, unchecked, self-reinforced - destroys individual lives and echoes out
I refuse and reject shame at the root
Out to the dumpster over at Zed’s
May 30, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Out to the dumpster over at Zed’s
Happy Easter, Blue Sky
There are times when cathedrals move me, but sometimes, I see the spirit in the negative spaces - spires in the absence.
Patti Smith with this week's missive
There are times when cathedrals move me, but sometimes, I see the spirit in the negative spaces - spires in the absence.
Patti Smith with this week's missive
Patti Smith Gloria
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April 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Happy Easter, Blue Sky
There are times when cathedrals move me, but sometimes, I see the spirit in the negative spaces - spires in the absence.
Patti Smith with this week's missive
There are times when cathedrals move me, but sometimes, I see the spirit in the negative spaces - spires in the absence.
Patti Smith with this week's missive
The stakes could not be more clear.
This is a matter of here and now, and what this means for our lives if we don’t take a stand.
We are here. This is evil. We can oppose and defeat evil
This is a matter of here and now, and what this means for our lives if we don’t take a stand.
We are here. This is evil. We can oppose and defeat evil
This is absolutely insane. And unbelievably cruel. I am trying to imagine how I would have felt if my student visa was revoked, for no good reason.
Student visas quietly revoked at UT Austin, Texas A&M
Several international students at UT Austin and Texas A&M had their visas quietly revoked.
www.chron.com
April 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The stakes could not be more clear.
This is a matter of here and now, and what this means for our lives if we don’t take a stand.
We are here. This is evil. We can oppose and defeat evil
This is a matter of here and now, and what this means for our lives if we don’t take a stand.
We are here. This is evil. We can oppose and defeat evil
