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Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

NEW: Criminal justice professor Carmen Rivera posted the now viral clip calling out Seattle U provost for snatching a student's Palestinian flag at graduation. Two weeks later, the school told her they won't renew her contract for next school year. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/seattle...

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Seattle University Dismisses Professor After She Posted Viral Video Of Provost Snatching Palestinian Flag At Graduation

Last month, Seattle University tripped and fell under the international spotlight when a video of Provost Shane Martin snatching a Palestinian flag from a student as she crossed the stage at graduatio...

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It’s a massive hit! I only wish we could have kept our water installment / fountain and provided more public restrooms instead.

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

For good measure When it comes to #SoundTransit I couldn’t care less about Ballard or Issaquah or Kirkland light rail extensions. Renton and South King have been criminal left behind when it comes to Sound Transit and needs all investments; parking garages and transit alike. I rep for #Renton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Renton has paid taxes for three decades w/o the prospect of light rail, was on the verge of losing its bus-station garage. However, a late proposal would allocate $100 million toward that project. Let’s hope the Sound Transit board doesn’t leave the Southend behind again. #SoundTransit #Renton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Normalize talking about periods and pre menopause in regular conversation regardless if men are present.

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Im happy Washington’s millionaires tax passed both chambers. One thing I won’t be doing is fighting w/ ppl making under $250k/yr. Our economy has ppl at the bottom & middle fighting each other for crumbs (workers vs bosses, tenants vs landlords) while the wealthiest executives collect. 🪡 1/2 #WaLeg

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Had a beautiful weekend celebrating each other & our love 🩵 #ValentinesDay #MyLove #MiAmor #AdventureBuddy 👾🎮 @sandboxvr.bsky.social Kirkland Afternoon tea 🫖 Fogrose Atelier Wine 🍷 tasting Browne Family Vineyards Bellevue Brunch 🥂 The George 🎨 ☁️ 🖼️ @seattleartmuseum.bsky.social 🌇 The Smith Tower

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

It’s a great day to be… Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 A Seahawks fan 🏈💚💙 And Catholic ✝️ #SuperbowlLX #IYKYK

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

On Dr. MLK Jr Day, I enjoy reflecting on his work & journey, as an imperfect person in an incredibly violent & hateful time. The book “All Labor Has Dignity” is a collection of Dr. King’s speeches on labor rights & economic justice. It gives a deeper context to some widely used quotes. 🧵 1/2

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today we honor Dr. King by remembering that his legacy wasn’t comfort or quiet it was courage, sacrifice, and resistance in the face of injustice. He knew progress is never handed down; it’s pushed forward by ordinary people who refuse to accept inequality as normal.

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I know it’s exciting the Seahawks won. But, have you seen episode 5 of Heated Rivalry yet?!?! 👏🏼🙂‍↕️

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

This is not normal and I will not normalize what is happening in this country. #America #USA #Oregon #Minnesota #Washington

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Please join us at Renton City Hall tonight to celebrate us making history, again 🎉 6pm reception 👏🏼 7pm swearing in ceremony 🎊 #Renton #Washington #Progressive

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

This message hits hard.

Graphic with a blue background and large white text reading “DEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS.” Below is a screenshot of a post explaining that Canada does not have CBS, that a “60 Minutes” episode aired normally in Canada, and stating that Canadian networks are not subject to U.S. government interference. The post ends with “We’re not under a dictatorship. You are.”

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

What’s your favorite Christmas movie? 🍿🎄 I’ll go first : Die Hard (1988)

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

To the faux progressive man child who stormed out of a debate with me (around boycotting with your wallet rather than boycotting social media) because he can’t be challenged by a woman. Boycotting with your wallet works. 🙃😘 #boycott #target #homedepot

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

I’m excited to celebrate the Washington Bus’ 18th birthday this Wednesday. 🎂🎉 I hope you can join us in supporting this amazing youth-centered organization 🔗 givebutter.com/c/bus18 #Washington #WaElex #WALeg #KingCounty #Support #Youth #WashingtonBus #Seattle #Renton #Spokane

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

As we gather, take 20 mins to educate yourself. The Indian Child Welfare Act was born out of the kidnapping of indigenous children from their homes after the ethnic cleansing that were residential schools. #Thanksgiving #ICWA www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYMG... www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGqW...

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The Heart of ICWA: Becky

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Imagine you did everything you could to break someone and all you did was make them unbreakable. 💎 #PressureMakesDiamonds

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

With just a few hours left to vote, I want to say thank you to everyone. I deeply appreciate all the amazing support & love that has surrounded this campaign. 🩵💙 Less than 20% of #Renton has voted & this election will come down to each voter. It’s the absolute least we can do. 🗳️ #RiveraforRenton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Join us this Wednesday 10/29 for our final fundraiser at The Rose Gifthouse and Coffee Shop in 📍 Renton We’ll be dressing up & playing D&D like the adults we are! 😂 🐉🧙🏽‍♀️🪄 Donate ➡️ secure.actblue.com/donate/fr-tr... RSVP ➡️ RSVP@tissotsolutions.com TEXT ➡️ "TREAT" to (253) 246-1418 #DnD #Renton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I’m honored to be endorsed by leaders who share my commitment to justice, equity, & community. Thank you for believing in Renton’s future & my continued service on City Council. Together, we’re building a Renton where everyone belongs. Join and support our campaign at RiveraforRenton.com #Renton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

🚨🚨🚨 act.nilc.org/page/88976/p...

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Progress. Compassion. Results. 💙 My 2025–2029 priorities: public safety + social services, housing affordability, renter protections, environmental action, internet + apprenticeships, & protecting diverse voices. Let’s keep Renton moving forward together ➡ RiveraForRenton.com #RentonRooted

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We are proud to announce that @ppaawest.bsky.social has officially endorsed my re-election campaign for Renton City Council! I’ll always fight for reproductive rights, health, & equity for Renton families and across our state. Grateful for their trust and partnership #Renton RiveraforRenton.com

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I was invited by @seattleu.edu to write something for Hispanic & Latin America History month that I would like to share with you.

As I reflect on Hispanic and Latin American History Month, there is a Taíno legend that comes to mind: A goddess fell in love with someone named Coquí. Despite all her effort, her love was taken away by Juracán, the feared god of hurricanes and storms. In her grief, the goddess created many little frogs to call out her love’s name for all eternity.
The Coquí, one of the smallest frogs, can never be drowned out due to their collective power, and are symbolic to the people of Puerto Rico. Like the goddess, all Hispanic and Latino American people have experienced immense loss, especially with the latest Supreme Court shadow docket decision. Once again, evil has seemed to prevail. However, our collective power is undeniable.
The Jesuits’ service to faith has long established the advocacy of justice as an unconditional necessity. In 1975, at the General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits deemed, “The service of faith and the promotion of justice are inseparable.” Plainly stated, post the assassination of Dr. King, during the rise of the racially charged and violent war on drugs, they incorporated notes from liberation theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez of Peru, who knew theology must begin with the lived experience of the impoverished, persecuted, and marginalized.
At the heart of our academic excellence is our Jesuit value in serving as social justice warriors in the face of injustice. Fellow Boricua, Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent stated, “We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low-wage job.”
We do not have to live in such a country.
As we move forward in Hispanic and Latin American History Month and the academic year, let us remember we can be courageous in speaking out against injustice, together. We can be armed with our minds and equipped with our academic rigor, not only as those who empower leaders for a just humane world, but as informed examples…

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

On Friday, Oct 3rd 💕 Join us, 5:30–7 PM at Brewmaster Taproom for my re-election fundraiser for this general election! 🍻 RSVP with the link in bio to join us for some fun and support real progress in Renton ✨ #ItsOct3rd #RiveraForRenton #Renton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

I made the mistake of watching some of Velveeta Voldemort’s speech & as a God loving women: ✨ America is still unaffordable ✨ LGBTQ+ folks are not the problem ✨ Guns kill our kids, and prayer in schools is not a solution Leaders who scapegoat instead of solving crises aren’t leaders at all. 🌈✊🏽

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Happy #LaborDay ✊🏽 From weekends to fair wages, workers organized for the rights we have today. In Renton, labor built this city, and labor keeps it moving forward. 💪🏼 I am honored to have the support of our local unions as a champion for working people! #UnionStrong #RiveraforRenton #RentonRooted

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I learned yesterday that Muhammad Zahid has been detained by ICE. There are so many issues with our immigration process, and what Velvetta Voldemort’s administration is doing is absolutely unacceptable. #FreeZahid

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Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

NEW: ICE detained Zahid Chaudhry a disabled veteran, the father of two U.S. citizens and husband To Pro-Palestine political candidate at his aaturalization interview today. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/ice-det...

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

We’re leading in the primary & I’m filled with gratitude. 💙 Thank you to every volunteer, supporter & voter who helped make this possible. Special love to my spouse Jas & the whole Rivera for Renton team. Now we take this momentum into November, let’s win this together. 💪🏽 #RiveraForRenton #ThankYou

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

An honor to vote for myself this primary election. We were up early sign waving to remind Renton: 🗳️ TODAY is Election Day! Let’s finish strong. Vote Carmen Rivera for #Renton City Council, Pos. 2 & Michael Westgaard for Pos. 1. #RiveraForRenton #RentonVotes #ElectionDay Support RiveraforRenton.com

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🧡 PROUD to be the only candidate endorsed by both: 🔸 Alliance for Gun Responsibility 🔨 Western States Carpenters Union In Renton, that means: ✅ Safer communities ✅ Union jobs + local apprenticeships ✅ Real results, not empty promises Let’s keep building forward. #RiveraForRenton #UnionStrong

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Join us on Election Night at Brewmaster’s Taproom starting at 7PM! 🍻 We’re teaming up to celebrate with our Renton community to watch the results roll in w/ Carmen Rivera (Pos. 2) & Michael Westgaard (Pos. 1). @mikeforrenton.bsky.social #RentonVotes #RiveraForRenton #WestgaardForRenton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Grateful to be backed by organizations fighting for transit accessibility, democracy, and equity across WA. Let’s keep Renton moving forward! Support at RiveraforRenton.com #Vote #Renton #Washington #RiveraForRenton #VoteByAug5

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Grateful to be endorsed by bold, values-driven leaders across Washington; current and former electeds who know what it takes to lead with integrity and courage. Let’s keep Renton moving forward. Support RiveraforRenton.com #RootedwithRivera #Vote #GOTV #Renton #Washington #RentonWA #VoteByAug5

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Renton deserves leadership rooted in justice, not Trump-style politics. My opponent praised Trump’s agenda, including ending birthright citizenship & his supporters have resorted to bullying, false claims; attempts to discredit me. We won’t be intimidated: RiveraforRenton.com #RiveraforRenton

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Ballots are arriving & so have our new campaign signs. If you want one, email RiveraforRenton@gmail.com or get yours at our fundraiser on 7/23 at 5:30p. Email RSVP@tissotsolutions.com / txt JOY to 2532461418 Make sure you vote #RiveraforRenton & that your friends vote 🗳️ in their local elections 🩵

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Grateful to have the support of 3 incredible King County Councilmembers! 🩵💙🩵 These leaders know what it takes to create real change & they trust me to keep fighting for equity, public safety, & a stronger Renton. Let’s keep building together. 💪🏼 RiveraforRenton.com #RiveraforRenton #RentonRooted

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Proud to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by labor unions. I’ve shown up for workers, on the picket lines and at City Hall, and I’ll keep fighting for fair wages, strong apprenticeships, and a Renton that works for all. Check out RiveraforRenton.com #UnionStrong #ReelectRivera

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Honored to have the support of Renton’s business & community leaders who believe in our vision for a more inclusive, thriving city. Grateful for the momentum we’re building. Let’s keep going! 🙌🏼 #RiveraforRenton #ReelectRivera #RentonRooted

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

With one week until ballots drop 📩 Less than 4 week till Election Day 🗳️ We hope you can join us on July 23rd! 🎉 Please RSVP through email or text 📱 #RiveraforRenton #RentonRooted #Renton #Washington #VoteRivera #PNW #BestofRenton #ReelectRiveraforRenton #ReelectRivera #RentonWA

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Carmen Rivera (she/her) @carmenrivera.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Honestly, I do not read much of the negativity bc in my experience it's rooted in ignorance & hate. And hate has no home in Renton, that's why they're so miserable. No matter what, l’m going to keep doing the good work for the people. I truly appreciate your support. RiveraforRenton.com #ThankYou

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