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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 13/07/2026

Another soul lost to state sponsored violence. My spirit aches. We are called to rise in opposition to this violent oppression.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 13/06/2026

My enjoyment of the match keeps getting interrupted by the cameras cutting to the fascist enabler Marco Rubio.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 25/03/2026

On Sunday, First Parish in Needham, UU unveiled a memorial commemorating those enslaved in the 18th century. Thanks to the hard work of the committee members and Rev. Catie, this was an incredibly meaningful event! Thanks as well to our guests Chief Peter Silva Arrow, Darlene Troge & Gloria Greis.

Three photos collaged. Two show Chief Peter Silva Arrow and Rev. Catie standing near a small fire pit with a crowd gathered. The third shows Chief Peter Silva Arrow and Darlene Troge speaking from a lectern.

John, Chief Peter Silva Arrow, and Darlene Troge standing in front of the newly unveiled memorial.

John tossing tobacco into the fire pit in front of a gathered crowd with Chief Peter Silva Arrow, Dr. Gloria Greis, and Rev. Catie nearby.

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.

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How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 30/01/2026

Charging a Black journalist under the KKK Act for reporting on a protest is a whole new level of fucked up.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 23/01/2026

Yesterday we prepared together. Today clergy showed up in prayer—and were arrested for it. Today police arrested faith leaders as they prayed. This comes from an administration that claims to defend churches from protest, yet sees no problem arresting clergy while they pray in public witness.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 23/01/2026

I’m so proud and grateful for the opportunity to join clergy from across the country in Minneapolis to gather in solidarity and resistance to ICE. This is sacred work. ICE has no place here.

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 02/01/2026

I also love America and believe in its stated values. And I understand that this pronouncement lands very differently when it comes from an organization that has intentionally been overhauled in order to curry favor with a jingoistic proto-fascist who says his opponents hate the country.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 03/01/2026

This is absurd. This acquisition will fundamentally change film, television, and streaming.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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Skinner House Books @skinnerhouse.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

In Breaking and Blessing, the 2020 volume of the inSpirit Poetry Series, Rev. Sean Parker Dennison imagines letters from angels, draws on the natural world, and reflects on love and calling. Available at shopinspirit.org.

The book Breaking and Blessing on top of some white rose petals that resemble fallen snow.

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The Unitarian Universalist Association @uua.org · 12/11/2025

UU President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt joins faith leaders across traditions in proclaiming: transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are holy, whole, and worthy of love. Together, we call out the misuse of religion to justify harm. www.uuworld.org/articles/uua...

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 04/11/2025

Don't forget to vote today in Salem's election! We have a fantastic slate of candidates (some of my favorites are featured here). I'll be voting for Andrew Smith, Alice Merkl, Ty Hapworth, Conrad Prosniewski, and Kyle Davis! For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 03/11/2025

Our municipal elections are tomorrow (Nov. 4th)! Make sure to get to the polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).

Vote buttons with a blue box overlaid. White text on the blue box reads: "Don't Forget to Vote on November 4th, Ward 2 Polling Location: Community Life Center 401 Bridge Street."

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 31/10/2025

I'm supporting Andrew for City Councillor. I strongly encourage residents to learn more about him. Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall. Visit his website (link in bio).

A closeup image of Andrew, a man with brown hair wearing a maroon t-shirt and gray hoodie. Text in orange and light blue lettering over a dark blue chevron says "Andrew Smith Ward 2 City Council."

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street! Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm! For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....

An image of Old Town Hall in Salem on a hazy night. "Happy Halloween" in orange script written above.

Black text over an orange background highlights Trick-or-Treating from 5:30-8:00 PM. Black spiderwebs and bats frame the text.

White and dark yellow text on an orange background with a spooky silhouette landscape and bats along the bottom border. The text highlights public events (also available through the posted link):

The Stage on Salem Common will feature DJ Richard Mixin from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Witches Circle from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Not Bad Pretty Good from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and Drunken Doja Monkey (DDM) from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

The Stage at Washington Street and Federal Street will feature DJ Francois Flow from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm and Hello Newman from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

The Stage on Front Street will feature DJ at 4:00 pm, Big Ol' Dirty Bucket from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, and TerraFunk from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

The Stage at Charlotte Forten Park will feature live music at the Harborwalk.

The Stage on Hawthorne Boulevard will feature Undercover Band from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Pretty Rotten from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

At the North River at 10:10 PM, there will be a Halloween Night Closing Drone Show.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 29/10/2025

An incredibly well written piece exploring the commercialization of the Salem witch trials in popular imagination. While not all tours are as terrible as the one Dillon unfortunately had, I hear massive historical inaccuracies proclaimed daily. We need to bring the true history to the fore.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 25/10/2025

For over 250 years, Massachusetts has said “No Kings!” I was so proud to gather with Unitarian Universalists from around the country to resist tyranny and oppression.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government…” ~Patrick Henry

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 16/09/2025

Today is Election Day! The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 12/09/2025

Thank you to Salem Access Television for opening your studio for candidates! www.newhallforsalem.com/post/satv-st...

John in a gray sport coat and white shirt at a lectern with a television camera in the foreground.

John in a gray sport coat and white shirt at a lectern with multiple television cameras in the foreground.

John in a gray sport coat and white shirt sitting at a computer reviewing footage.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 12/09/2025

Thank you for coming to the forums this week! We have work to as Salem moves forward. Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.

Candidates seated at a long white table.

John in a white dress shirt and tan sport coat speaks into a microphone.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 06/09/2025

I'll be at two upcoming community forums this week! Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.

John in a white dress shirt holding a microphone. Blue boxes of text line the right with details about candidate forums. All details are included in the text of the post.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 30/08/2025

Governor Maura Healey released a statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to cancel funding for port infrastructure projects, including a near $34 million investment to the City of Salem to redevelop a vacant industrial facility into an offshore wind terminal.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/08/2025

Thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful and honored to be listed among my fellow queer community leaders. Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...

John in a tan coat with checkered shirt standing outside. Overlaid text reads: Endorsement LGBTQ+ Victory Fund." Paired with the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund in the top right corner.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 11/08/2025

It was a beautiful day to join the Salem Common Neighborhood Association's block party! I really enjoyed connecting with everyone!

People gathered in the street milling about and conversing around tables of food.

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Science and Freedom Alliance - SAFA @safa-science.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The Supreme Court is reviewing a vitally important NIH case on its shadow docket. It is likely that the Court will back Trump, and say his (illegal) grant terminations are ok. We must speak up now. 1/

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Tell the Supreme Court: No Stay. Hands off NIH

The Supreme Court is poised to allow Trump to illegally terminate NIH grants. Let's speak out. There is not much time.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 02/08/2025

On Tuesday, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a hearing on the plan for the reconstruction of Bridge St. (Route 107) from just west of the Washington St. intersection to Flint St. MassDOT expects the project to be funded with 80% federal funding and 20% state funding.

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Bridge Street (Rt. 107) Reconstruction

On Tuesday, the 29th of July, The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a virtual public hearing on the plan for the reconstruction of Bridge Street (Route 107) from just west of t...

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 28/07/2025

Upcoming Public Hearing tomorrow from MassDOT on the reconstruction of Bridge Street Route 107. The hearing will take place from 6:30-7:30 on July 29th. To learn more and register to attend: www.mass.gov/event/salem-...

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 26/07/2025

I'm heartbroken by my grandmother's death this Wednesday. She was always filled with such curiosity and a spirit of adventure. We enjoyed sailing together and chatting about the books we were reading. I love her so much and will miss her ❤️ www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...

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Katharine Newhall Obituary (1933 - 2025-07-23) - Bedford, MA - Boston Globe

View Katharine "Katums, Copey, and Kate" Newhall's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 24/07/2025

So many people came out to wish a happy 100th birthday to the Hawthorne Hotel! Since opening on July 23rd, 1925, the Hawthorne has been an icon in Salem. We are so lucky to have this historic hotel!

The Hawthorne Hotel with a large crowd in front. A view from Hawthorne Boulevard.

A classic gray car from 1930 with a window placard indicating it is a 1930s car.

A classic green car with tan seats and a spare tire just above the fender.

A crowd gathered outside the Hawthorne Hotel with a line of classic old cars.

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 23/07/2025

It’s been a great few days on the water as Race Committee for Marblehead Junior Race Week! Lots of fun seeing Salem, Marblehead, Manchester sailors (and others from farther away) out having so much fun!

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 17/07/2025

It's time for yard signs! If you'd like me to drop one off for you, click the link below! www.newhallforsalem.com/yardsign

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Yard Signs | Newhall For Salem

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 15/07/2025

Thank you Salem Dems and Democratic Socialists for last night’s event! I loved connecting with Salem residents. Lots of questions about trees, Salem High, serving marginalized communities, development projects & more! To hear more, connect, volunteer, or donate, please visit newhallforsalem.com.

John in a white dress shirt, jeans, a dress shoes holding a microphone near a podium.

John in a white dress shirt, holding a microphone in front of a seated crowd.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 14/07/2025

It was great door knocking this weekend! I’ve enjoyed hearing your ideas for moving Salem forward. I’ve heard concerns over traffic, tourism & affordability. We need to focus on repairing our infrastructure. We must also maintain and expand communication pathways to increase the City's transparency.

John in a Newhall for Salem shirt in front of a yellow house holding campaign literature.

A close-up of Newhall for Salem campaign literature left on a purple door. "John Newhall for Salem - Ward 2, A Leader Who Listens" as well as an image of John in a coat and tie face outward.

A Newhall for Salem yard sign outside someone's house. The sign reads "John Newhall for Salem - Ward 2, www [dot] newhall for salem [dot] com.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 05/07/2025

What a great turnout last night down by the water at Derby Wharf! The music was fabulous and we had some great fireworks! Happy 4th of July!

Elected leaders march outside the Custom House behind veteran color guard.

A crowd gathered on Derby Wharf with a stage lit in red, white, and blue.

Red fireworks exploding above a crowd and red, white, and blue stage.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 04/07/2025

Happy 4th of July! What a great day to celebrate our independence. Thanks to the Salem Common Neighborhood Association for hosting a reading of the Declaration of Independence with a stirring reflection from Councillor Caroline Watson-Felt. I hope to see you at Derby Wharf festivities this evening!

Salem Common Bandstand with a crowd gathered and the American flag flying in the background.

City Councillor Caroline Watson-Felt in a white pantsuit speaking at a lectern on the Salem Common Bandstand.

Salem Common Bandstand with a crowd gathered and a colonial reenactor speaking.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride Month! The flags are waving, the sun is out, and Salem is proud of our queer community. Queer joy is sacred. Queer rights are human rights.

Riley Plaza flag poles. The center flag is the American flag. Each post surrounding it alternates the rainbow pride flag and the trans pride flag.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 30/05/2025

After filing this morning, I'm on the ballot! Thanks to all who signed my nomination papers! I’m excited for the work ahead. I’ve loved hearing your thoughts, concerns & hopes for Salem. Next is more conversations and engagement with all across Ward 2! Join my campaign at www.newhallforsalem.com

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/05/2025

MassDOT announced that the Kernwood Ave. Bridge will close to all traffic from 6:00 am Monday, June 2, to Friday, July 11. The repairs will preserve the bridge until the planned project to construct a permanent replacement bridge commences. See the full text here: www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 16/05/2025

We had a wonderful time yesterday at the flag raising in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month!

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Proof this guy is full of SITH.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/04/2025

The City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee and the Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 Haunted Happenings Report tomorrow at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. Read more & access the report here: www.salemma.gov/AgendaCenter... #salem #salemma #salemmasa #hauntedhappenings

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John Newhall @johnnewhall.com · 28/04/2025

Rev. Barber continues to lead with incredible courage.

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Liverpool have done it. They've done it at a canter, in style, with ease. They are the 2024-25 Premier League champions.

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