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E.D. @RebuildWoon . Fmr Woon City Council. Lefty organizer. Climate guy. Greek, gay, artist, writer, UMC ✝️. Son of immigrants. Fighting for someone I don't know
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Today, I'm excited to endorse
@BernieSanders
for President of the US! He's the only one I trust to fight for an economy that works for all, a
#GreenNewDeal
, a
#livablefuture
, & the political revolution needed to make it happen.
#NotMeUs
#Bernie2020
@Analilia_Mejia
@People4Bernie
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@mtgreenee
As a progressive Rhode Islander, I can assure you with 100% certainty that Gina Raimondo is in no way, shape, or form a "radical socialist"
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We still outside. Did you know it would take just 1% of the state's ARPA funds to ensure no one freezes to death this winter?
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Every progressive New Yorker should probably check to make sure they're still registered to vote and haven't been purged...
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I'm very happy to endorse
@marwilliamson
for President!
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@ryangrim
What happened in Rhode Island this week was historic, and is poised to change our country if other states are able to replicate it. Big shout-out to
@ripolcoop
(
@JenRourke29
,
@jeaninecalkin
,
@mattbrownRI
),
@reclaimri
,
@sunrise_PVD
,
@ri_wfp
,
@RIDWomensCaucus
,
@ProvDSA
, & many more
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The electoral college is a racist and fundamentally absurd system, and should be abolished in favor of a national popular vote. Don't @ me.
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This is real. Like, not a parody. Like, a RI State Representative said this thing this morning. smh
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Good morning from the RI State House. Last night, 15 of us slept out here in the cold with a simple demand: that no one - absolutely no one - freeze to death this winter.
The state is sitting on so much money, and they have a moral obligation to fix this.
#SleepOutRI
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On Monday night the Woonsocket City Council begrudgingly approved
@RebuildWoon
's request to use WWII Park for
#WoonsocketPride2022
. But not before having one of the most damning, LGBTQ-phobic, anti-first-amendment discussions I've ever heard. Individual quotes below. Watch them:
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In what world is this appropriate? A statement issued *a year* before the Dem primary, riddled with false attacks against a Dem Gubernatorial candidate, clearly motivated by the personal biases of a party operative.
@TheDemocrats
, is this behavior acceptable from state parties?
Press Release: Statement on Matt Brown's run for Governor
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Has anyone looked into the fact that incoming Speaker
@JoeShekarchi
& his law firm have fought to evict tenants in over 80 cases? Serious problem, that on the brink of a historic eviction crisis the incoming Speaker is profiting off of evicting people from their homes
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I'm really inspired by
@VoteAshcraft
and
@Joshua4Congress
, two candidates for Congress in 2020 that really know what's up, and are going to fight for the same things that we are fighting for in
#Woonsocket
.
Give them a follow!
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Idk who needs to hear this, but
@AOC
not immediately endorsing Biden, forcing talk of concessions that will make him more electable **and** a better (bolder) president, is EXACTLY the energy we needed right now
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Amy Coney Barrett was just confirmed to the Supreme Court, giving the far right a 6-3 majority.
This is a sham, and
@ray4ournier
and I, along with the other
#LGBTQ
+ people in your life, are freaking out right now. This court will begin stripping away our rights unless...
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.
@JenRourke29
was punched last night by her right-wing cop opponent, after his group escalated violence at a peaceful abortion rally and Jen tried to deescalate.
I'm waiting to hear next steps from Jen herself, but I guess just want to say:
@JeannCLugo
has to be held accountable
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Incoming Speaker
@joeshekarchi
in his own words:
~ "I get paid the same whether I do 5 evictions a month or 15"
~ “The minimum wage was never intended to be a living wage”
~ Increasing the top income tax rate could "scare [off] high net-worth people"
Don’t say he didn’t warn you
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Getting ready for our first night sleeping outside the Rhode Island State House, in protest to demand that ARPA money be used on housing.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Every single person deserves a safe, dignified home.
No one should freeze to death.
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"I get paid the same whether I do five evictions a month or fifteen," said
@joeshekarchi
. This dude is making thousands of dollars a month evicting people.
He even started an eviction a few months ago, at the height of the pandemic!
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I’m so excited to announce that I’m running for state representative in House District 49.
For too long, our community has been left behind by state reps that are content with doing nothing while our neighbors suffer from lack of food, overpriced housing, and underfunded 1/
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Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, as a former State Rep, voted against marriage equality in 2013. She voted against LGBTQ+ folks' right to get married. She voted against my rights.
And now, her administration is trying to make it difficult for us to have a Woonsocket Pride event, by
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Things are not OK; not before COVID, and definitely not during it.
Yet so many politicians drift along quietly, as if their job is to passively oversee a functioning society rather than fix a broken one.
Those politicians aren't leaders...
...they're seat warmers. Replace them.
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This guy - pink shorts and completely soaked - knocks your door and wants to make sure you have healthcare, housing, a living wage, and a livable climate. What do you do?
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@coolturtleneck
Yep, the event was really great! **This** is how a campaign shows solidarity with the LGBTQ community.
#NotMeUs
#Bernie2020
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Yesterday, an 80-year-old voted for the first time in her life - for me.
Yesterday, a voter brought her son to vote for the first time.
Yesterday, so many voted because they knew I would fight for them. Am fighting for them.
We lost this battle. But we're winning the fucking war
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So, this happened. And he was happy to hear about my council win 🔥🔥🔥
#NotMeUS
#bernie2020
#FeelTheBern
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"The halls of congress are no joke. It is no joke to stand up to corporate power and established interest."
@AOC
is a leader in our mov't: for good gov't, justice, a
#GreenNewDeal
, & a livable future. I was honored to meet her at yesterday's
#BerniesBack
rally in
#BernieInQueens
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Remember when we were told that wealthy CEOs and shareholders deserve all the profits of big corporations because they "take on all the risk"? Well.......
**motions to essential workers being forced to risk their lives so the economy doesn't collapse**
......
about that.
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To the person I canvassed today who was setting up a COVID-safe Halloween candy dispenser, gave me 2 snickers bars, and committed to voting for us: you are the best type of person 🎃🍫🔥
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The exact vibe of
#SleepOutRI
: out in the cold, angry at an unsympathetic establishment, wearing warm gear, and fighting for someone we don't know (and many we do) 🔥🔥🔥
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I don't personally need the $2k survival check because I live rent-free in my councilman's head 🤣
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I've had to bite my tongue and play civility politics in the face of hatred and stupidity for 18 months. Now ya boi doesn't have to anymore. This is gonna be fun 😉
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I rarely drink milk. But today I found myself in the grocery store, drawn as if by some mysterious force to the dairy section, contemplating buying a gallon.
I resisted by sheer power of will, but now I feel like I've disappointed the New Englanders who came before me
#RIprobz
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RI state house leadership works like the ocean, eroding the sandy beach of newly elected progressives. It feels like a deal: give some sand to the ocean, and in turn the ocean will be sandier. But you just end up with less sand and an ocean unchanged.
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@SocialistMMA
And how it's progressed
beyond tired of dem "leadership" telling us to vote. WE VOTED. FOR YOU. TO PROTECT US. instead you're wringing your hands singing god bless america while the
@GOP
runs train on basic civil liberties. stop preaching and start fighting or STEP THE FUCK ASIDE
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The comments made by some of my fellow councilors betray a serious lack of understanding of the issues of racism and white supremacy, and the threat they pose to our neighbors of color
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The State of Rhode Island should be embarrassed at the sheer hypocrisy and unnecessary endangerment demonstrated by still forcing candidates to collect signatures during a deadly global pandemic, and failing to produce a reasonable paperless alternative.
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There's something I'm excited to share with you:
I'm bisexual
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This is a
@SamuelWBell
appreciation tweet. I have so, so much respect for his tenacity, his moral clarity, and his willingness to do what's right even when it's difficult
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For those outside RI following the Congressional District 2 discourse, please understand that Jessica de la Cruz would be the Marjorie Taylor Greene of RI in the worst possible way
.
@JessicaforRI
to kick off her campaign for congress on 3.16 in Fung country - Cranston.
“Congress has enough millionaires and career politicians,” said Jessica. “It’s time for a working mom who understands what families are facing” she says.
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Gotta admit, snow and a feels-like temperature in the low-20's isn't easy. I can't even imagine how difficult this would be if I didn't have a place to go to get warm.
Folks need shelter NOW.
@GovDanMcKee
,
@JoeShekarchi
,
@SenatorRuggerio
, why won't you solve this problem???
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I am beyond excited to announce that our campaign - our
#movement
- was named The
@WoonsocketCall
📰 newspaper's
#Storyof2019
!
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Louder, for the RI General Assembly in the back
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Democrats trying to out-Republican Republicans is not a winning strategy.
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2K
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Me and my folks are trying to save our communities and our world; you and your folks just want gentrification and political social clubs.
We may run under the same party, but we're not the same
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Well, today was really real.
We were just wrapping up the ARPA Rally when the Tornado Warning hit.
Despite refusal by the police,
@Cynthia_Mendes_
and
@SamuelWBell
got us to safety in the basement of the State House to wait out the storm. So much love for my movement family
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I was born in Woonsocket and lived here my whole life. I love this community, and as the son of immigrants and a young, queer, working-class progressive, I feel deep ties to my neighbors and our shared struggle for a better life. That's why I'm running for RI House District 49!
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Guess I'm the only candidate for House District 49 not endorsed by right to life??
Proud to stand in solidarity with the pro-choice, reproductive justice movement.
Codification was vital but only the first step: we need to pass the EACA now!
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One of the important reasons for my public
#comingout
as
#bisexual
was to help us move beyond this type of
#biphobic
/
#homophobic
ignorance.
The fact that a
#talkradio
personality would tweet something like this shows us how much work we still have left to do!
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Really happy my mom Jennie came out to support
#SleepOutRI
. I was raised to believe the government should be a force for good, and that the needs of the working class should be elevated way above those of the rich. Safe and dignified housing is a human right!
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BREAKING: It's 1 of the greatest honors of my life to announce that I've been endorsed by
@BernieSanders
, along with our
@WoonsocketDems
team!
He has fought tirelessly for working people, a livable future, & true justice for all, & continues to inspire me to fight for
#NotMeUs
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Friends, as a member of
@sunrise_PVD
/
@sunrisemvmt
, this morning I cast my vote 1) in favor of our movement actually making an endorsement in the 2020
#DemPrimary
, and 2) that we endorse
@BernieSanders
for
#Bernie2020
.
My fellow Sunrisers: make sure you vote!
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After the
#NevadaCaucus2020
, it's hard to deny
@BernieSanders
is uniting us, building a diverse coalition to support a
#GreenNewDeal
,
#MedicareForAll
& a just economy for all.
Each day that passes, I'm prouder & more honored to have endorsed this great human being, our next POTUS
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PSA: renters **do** pay taxes.
And suggesting that someone needs to own property in order to vote or run for office is archaic, colonialist, and evil.
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Very appreciative of Congressman
@davidcicilline
for coming out to
#WoonsocketPride2022
!
@RebuildWoon
@RIqueerpac
#Pride2022
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Bracing myself for another cold night at
#SleepOutRI
, praying the wind doesn't pick up.
@DanMcKeeRI
,
@SenatorRuggerio
,
@RISpeaker
: When will you use the ARPA money to ensure no one freezes to death this winter? When will you build safe, dignified housing for all?
We're waiting.
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A year ago today, I won my election. The hard-fought race was framed by the
@BostonGlobe
as an indicator of a fundamentally shifting political climate, and broadly supported by a growing, community-oriented progressive movement here in Woonsocket. Let's do it again this November!
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@repmorgan
Are you outraged by this too? While you're here, join me in donating to
@blmripac
to support the work of fighting for racial justice in Rhode Island!
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Fucking right I was. Housing is a human right
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I was thrilled to meet up with my friend Marlene Guay (
@MarleneforRI
) at City Hall this morning to pull our papers together for our State Rep campaigns!
We're both challenging rabidly anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, anti-worker, climate denying conservatives - Bob Phillips & Jon Brien
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"Stop doing the evil things and actually fix the problem at its core" is probably the best thing I've ever said
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No one should be a billionaire.
Just wanted to say that one more time before it gets me blocked from this platform
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You wouldn't believe how often my neighbors tell me that I'm the first candidate to ever knock their door. I guess maybe you would, considering how little the majority of our politicians care about the actual people in our community.
That's why I'm doing this! To change that.
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I guess my picture made it into Time?
So appreciative for the advocates and organizers who put years of hard work into getting the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
#EACA
passed in RI!
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It's been brought to my attention that my primary opponent has been using this type of homophobic rhetoric against me while talking to voters.
This is the shit I deal with. I expect it from the extremists in our city government, but I'm appalled that he's using the same tactics.
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"You were on the city council, and you did a good job" is something I hear every day on the doors, but it still got me 😭🥰
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Nothing since the possibility of a
@BernieSanders
presidency has brought me the same...comfort? hope?...that things might get better than seeing
@mattbrownRI
and
@Cynthia_Mendes_
talking about the world as it actually is, and how their administration would work to improve it
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My primary opponent - who is NOT endorsed by the
@RIDemParty
, but IS supported by RightToLife - textbanked today. The link in the text goes to this doc, owned by
@SamCBader
the RIDP's House Campaign Coordinator.
Is RIDP spending money on non-endorsed candidates? Can they do that?
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This is what organizing does. This is why we do what we do.
Good bye, and good riddance.
BREAKING: Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt has resigned amid rising scrutiny over a controversial land deal, according to a letter obtained by Target 12
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Update: it's very cold.
@DanMcKeeRI
,
@RISpeaker
,
@SenatorRuggerio
: Use the fucking ARPA money for safe and dignified housing.
Right now
Getting ready for our first night sleeping outside the Rhode Island State House, in protest to demand that ARPA money be used on housing.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Every single person deserves a safe, dignified home.
No one should freeze to death.
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If you're in any sort of elected office - whether public or party - and you vote identically to conservatives, but claim to be a "strategic progressive"...guess what? You're not. You're accountable solely to the power you have in the moment, and you're blowing it.
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We are excitedly putting the final touches on our HQ before opening it up this week! We're excited to be able to support our
#MainStreetWoonsocket
, and want it to be clear where we proudly stand
#blacklivesmatter
#lgbtqiapride
@WoonsocketDems
#patrioticprogressives
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I definitely don't want a fossil fuel mogul to continue being Governor of Rhode Island. That's why I'm supporting
@mattbrownRI
and
@Cynthia_Mendes_
in September!
Dan McKee is the former Vice President of the McKee Brothers Oil Company.
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I was thrilled to end the night supporting
@JackieGoldmanRI
at their campaign fundraiser for Providence City Council. I've known Jackie for a few years, and can attest to the passion they bring to their work, and to the fight for a more just world.
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I've loudly protested the establishment pols...&
#ImStillHere
.
I ran & won on a promise to fight for my constituents & beliefs no matter what the powers say...&
#ImStillHere
.
They've tried to silence, divide, & excise us, but there's so much work left to do...&
#WereStillHere
!
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Just wanted to remind everyone that I fully endorse this guy,
@SamuelWBell
, for his reelection campaign! He's been an advocate and fighter in the RI State Senate, and is the obvious choice in 2020. Please donate to his campaign at the link below.
I am proud to endorse my friend and fellow progressive elected leader, State Senator
@SamuelWBell
!
Sam is the obvious choice for District 5, a Senator who has spent his first term fighting hard for the people and future of our state, and standing boldly for our shared values, 1/3
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Every single person deserves a safe and dignified place to keep warm and rest their head.
Housing is a human right.
#housingforall
#safeanddignifiedhousing
#SleepOutRI
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I love my
@ripolcoop
family so much! We're people who have been doing the work in our communities for **years**. The co-op is an incredible organization that empowers and enables progressive, working class folks to run effective campaigns for office - and win.
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Bundling up for another very cold night of sleeping in front of the state house, with the simple demand that no one - and we mean absolutely fucking no one - should freeze to death.
Safe, dignified housing is a human right.
#SleepOutRI
#StateHouseSleepOut
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Tonight, I was incredibly proud to represent District 49 (Woony/NS) as the District Committeeman to the
@RIDemParty
State Committee! Our district is working class. We're fighters, who won't stand for right-wing politics-as-usual. I was proud to bring that with me tonight.
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The incredible
@ninaturner
knows what's up - no one, NO ONE, should freeze to death this winter!
Thank you Nina, for paying attention to the amazing work of
@Cynthia_Mendes_
and our movement for safe and dignified housing for all.
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Another night of
#SleepOutRI
. While
@JoeShekarchi
is politicking in DC, it's starting to snow as we camp out in front of the state house.
Our demand is simple: safe and dignified housing for all.
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Woonsocket Senator Roger Picard just voted against the $15 minimum wage bill in committee. He represents one of the poorest communities in the state, whose people would hugely benefit from a higher minimum wage.
I am absolutely disgusted.
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Is it wrong that "I know who you are. I'm voting for you" are my favorite 9 words?
I feel kind of spoiled for how much I'm hearing them this summer 🔥
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Ornamental streetlights.
A skating rink.
Electronic signage.
New City Council desk chairs.
"Blight reduction."
Obvious that
@mayorLBH
totally ignored overwhing public demand for housing & health when drafting this proposal for our first $14M in ARPA funds.
I'm fucking disgusted
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So much love for
@bhenriesri
. She's back in the state house, fighting for us and for policies that will materially improve our communities and peoples' lives. So proud to have managed her reelection campaign
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I think we all got an uncomfortable education on Monday night, but not quite the one described in this opinion piece...
@steveahlquist
@DanMcGowan
@UpriseRI
@TheValleyBreeze
@WoonsocketCall
@MelissaMurrayRI
@kathyprojo
@IanDon
@BillBartholomew
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Oh yes, because each time I've had "faggot" yelled at me out the window of a speeding car, my absolute first thought was "I've got to remember to tell
#WNRI
host John Dionne!"
😑😑😑
Radio Host
#JohnDionne
of
#WNRI
criticizes
@Pride_RI
flag raising ceremony in
#Woonsocket
saying he has never seen discrimination against “people of that sexual persuasions that is listed.” Doesn’t
@RadioHeadRUSH1
work in the station, and have a history of anti
#LGBT
language?
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I'm standing firmly in solidarity with teachers and teachers' unions, as they attempt to navigate an impossible situation in order to keep students, families, and themselves safe through the government's failed leadership in the
#COVID19
pandemic
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LBH:
-voted against gay marriage as a rep
-misused millions of ARPA $'s
-has a very anti-union and anti-teacher record
-has under- and de-funded the library
-is hostile towards community leaders
-barely acknowledges the housing crisis
Yet another reason not to vote for McKee
#smh
I'm grateful to have
@MayorLBH
's support in this election. She is a champion for hardworking families in Woonsocket and I look forward to continuing our work together to support Rhode Island's economic growth.
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I'm thrilled to announce I've been endorsed by
@VictoryFund
! At this moment in history where fascism is on the rise and our rights are under attack by the SCOTUS, we need champions in every level of government. I'm happy to be fighting alongside Victory Fund for a better tomorrow
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@RIDemParty
@ABrunetti1
In what world is this appropriate? A statement issued *a year* before the Dem primary, riddled with false attacks against a Dem Gubernatorial candidate, clearly motivated by the personal biases of a party operative.
@TheDemocrats
, is this behavior acceptable from state parties?
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I really appreciate the overwhelming number of emails, calls, and messages I've received in support of the resolution denouncing white nationalism and white supremacy ().
We are on the right side of history ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊✊🏿✊🏻
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