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Kathleen Layton

@kathleenlala.bsky.social
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I can give you 250 reasons why Rhode Island wouldn’t be caught dead at the Great American State Fair. Monday morning and my smirk’s wide. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/06/15/r...
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Rhode Island skips out on the Great American State Fair, joining growing list • Rhode Island Current
Citing financial and staffing limitations, Rhode Island will not participate in the 16-day Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., starting on June 25. The RI250 Commission...
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🔥Yes, Rhode Island! I sent a letter to many legislators to support (S2291/H7199)! This will provide important protections for victims and their children fleeing abuse, domestic/sexual violence, and stalking. Via @rhodeislandcurrent.com 👇 rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/mckee...
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McKee plans to sign legislation allowing abuse victims to break rental leases early • Rhode Island Current
Legislation passed this week by the Rhode Island General Assembly to enable abuse survivors to terminate rental leases to leave dangerous living situations without facing financial penalties or legal ...
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Catch me representing @momsdemandaction.org and NK Democrats at tomorrow’s North Kingstown Pride Parade. It’s a super cool time every year. Visit me at the Moms table and remind me to drink water, please.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I couldn’t leave @mackdistrict6.bsky.social’s side tonight, breathing in her intelligence, coolness, and honesty. More leaders like Sen. Mack, please. She and AOC give me such hope!
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Rep. Michelle McGaw is one of the best legislators in RI and I will be compos(t)ing my letters to support this! “Rep Michelle McGaw said 13 states now allow human composting and 29 states allow water cremation, including Connecticut” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/28/m...
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R.I. House poised to vote on legalizing human composting and water cremation - The Boston Globe
Representative Michelle McGaw said 13 states now allow human composting and 29 states allow water cremation, including Connecticut.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
“Euphoria” always stirs my insomnia and I hedge between hating it, then hating myself for obsessing over it. It’s a maternal watch; I can’t stop caring and hoping Maddy, Cassie, and Rue live. pagesix.com/2026/05/24/e...
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‘Euphoria’ kills off one of its superstars in shocking new episode
“Euphoria” launched Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya into superstardom, and now, one’s been axed from the show.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Rhode Island’s distinctions are strange: Why is RI the only where state supreme court is granted lifetime appointments and no mandatory retirement age? www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/12/m...
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Rhode Island is the only state with lifetime tenure for its Supreme Court justices - The Boston Globe
As the former House speaker applies for a high court vacancy, the debate continues about whether R.I. should have a mandatory retirement age for its judges.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Yes, @bostonglobe.com had me at “Assault-style rifle…’ This could have been so much worse in Boston. It’s always a good time to remember the U.S. needs a federal assault weapons ban. us.list-manage.com/MZMtLwYYfu_?...
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Assault-style rifle, ex-Marine who stepped in, panicked drivers: What to know about the Memorial Drive shooting - The Boston Globe
Two drivers were injured and hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I’m so happy Mother’s Day is over.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
‘Euphoria’ is so uselessly depraved that I almost HAVE to watch it through, to somehow sit along with the young and talented actors while they’re senselessly degraded. www.justjared.com/2026/05/11/e...
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'Euphoria' Season 3 Finale Runtime Revealed, Breaks HBO Record For Longest Episode
Euphoria season three is nearly coming to an end. The Emmy-nominated HBO drama series from Sam Levinson is over halfway through it's latest season, and
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Damn, @steveahlquist.bsky.social event is sold out today. Sorry that I didn’t get tickets in advance! Bask in the glory today, Steve.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
In North Kingstown, an 18-year old woman was recently stabbed, our female police officer recently unalived herself, and a 20-year old NKSD graduate just died suddenly and unexpectedly. But let’s get bonkers irate over sludge and asphalt.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
For a liberal state, Rhode Island’s NIMBY is noteworthy. In North Kingstown most my pals redistrict to get their kids out of the schools with affordable housing kids, are against affordable housing, outrage over asphalt smells, housing complexes, and beach access. Why not NK?
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Hung out in East Greenwich to see the Throwing Muses at the Odeum. I had to pop into to my favorite RI bar, the Greenwich Lounge. Super cool to see @steveahlquist.bsky.social out in the wild.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Dudes, what’s Trump putting in the gas? Dubai chocolate?
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A peer of Vic Mellor’s. Scrape the surface of Jan 6rs’ pardoned lives and child porn arises. A party of projection. www.wwlp.com/news/crime/a...
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Amherst man sentenced for child pornography after Jan. 6 pardon
An Amherst man who was previously pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was sentenced to prison for possession of over 110,000 child pornography images.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The crowds were huuuge, without MAGA in sight or smell. North Kingstown and Providence, Rhode Island. With all the money I’m making protesting, I should have gotten a manicure!
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Can’t wait for midterms. Democrats have learned a lot and will sweep. Immigration, pomposity, and playing nice were our Achilles heel. Let’s go!
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The North Kingstown Democrats hosted a sweet Protest Signapolooza party at the Rhode Island Computer Museum last night. All money raised went to the NK Food Pantry. This is democracy. While MAGA fights on X, progressives get busy.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
I haven’t had this much fun since the last snowstorm! Keeping it weird in Rhode Island.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
From Brown University @studentsdemandaction.org chapter about another senseless act of gun violence In Rhode Island.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Why is the Rhode Island GOP so afraid of inclusive voting? rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/05/l...
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Letting disabled and military voters cast ballots online once divided RI Democrats. Not anymore. • Rhode Island Current
Four years ago, Rhode Island Democrats were divided over letting military, overseas and disabled voters cast ballots online amid security concerns. But the same measure passed with unanimous Democrat ...
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Another day, another ICE murder. This isn’t an America to which my cat, or I, pledge allegiance. Alex Pretti gave more to America than Trump.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
may hate a lot right now, but I love the snow. I wonder if Alex Pretti and Renee Good did, too. How much money will their families receive for their senseless murders? Republicans are pro-life, yet don’t care when an ICU and mom are executed.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Someone check my pulse: Saw “Marty Supreme” and thought it was alright, too long, and wanted to pop all of Marty’s fake blackheads. Meh. variety.com/2026/artisan...
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‘Marty Supreme’: Timothée Chalamet Needed Five Prosthetics and Spent One Hour in the Makeup Chair to Get His Acne-Scarred Face
Timothée Chalamet needed five prosthetics and one hour to transform into his character for 'Marty Supreme.'
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
DYK that upper middle class, college educated folks can drink themselves to an early grave? Our grandparents built a small business and I watch many kin spiral into addiction and mental health sadness. I don’t think we knew anything other than transactional love. RIP Brian.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
My cousin Brian died from alcoholism yesterday. As toddlers, we were bewildered to learn we’d never marry. He loved pro wrestling, comic books, hockey and music. I picked him up from every rehab. We’d plan for his future and split a smoke. Brian Morrissey, I love you.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
My cousin Brian died yesterday. Clever, informed, and polite, Brian was 49 and died 4 months after his mom. Alcohol ravaged him for 30 years. He just came into an inheritance that I thought would solve it all. I was very wrong and don’t understand addiction.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Be a Mackenzie Scott. people.com/mackenzie-sc...
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MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to The Trevor Project After Trump Administration Cuts
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth, after the federal government cut $25 million in funding to the organization.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
I’ll admit when I am wrong: Rep. Chippendale did well. Governor McKee did very well. But these maritime drone dudes stole the whole show. Bravo. Stars were born. Tell me more. ASL pros, too. Super animated.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“Erratic Trump tariffs.” Indeed McKee. Rhode Island State of the State.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“Let me be clear: we will not back down.” @govdanmckee.bsky.social about fighting Trump administration for the Rhode Island Revolution Wind Project.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I use Workday five days per week and have never had an issue. I dig it. Anyone else? rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/09/s...
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State employee unions demand accountability for paycheck errors amid new software rollout • Rhode Island Current
After a rocky first month for the state’s new payroll software, Rhode Island state employee unions are calling for the General Assembly’s oversight committees to hold hearings on complaints ranging fr...
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Rhode Island, have you been to Ragged Island in Portsmouth yet? I do believe I’ve located a new happy place.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
It’s very telling who is almost applauding a 37-year old woman’s unnecessary death. The last words she heard were “fu$king b&tch.” Just like rape, republicans blame the victim.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I wish Prince was still alive. Minneapolis needs him.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Are we pretending we don’t have eyes? In what America is this considered self-defense? www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/07/n...
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What to know about the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis - The Boston Globe
Federal officials and local leaders have clashed over their differing characterizations of a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Gun violence is gun violence no matter who pulls the trigger. @momsdemand.bsky.social
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Let’s make progress, progressively!
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
This Jan. 6, the Rhode Island State House was alive with red to ignite the 2026 legislative session. When lost, always look for the @MomsDemand. Let’s do progressively thangs.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Again in 2026, advocates’ voices will be heard and our words read! It’s a calmer year for RI safe gun advocates without a big law or bill in the works, but we celebrate our recent wins and support other progressive causes. @momsdemand.bsky.social www.providencejournal.com/picture-gall...
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See RI lawmakers on opening day of the 2026 legislative session
State lawmakers converged on the State House on Jan. 6 for the start of the session.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
“And without major gun safety legislation on the horizon this year — at least, not yet — their policy differences might remain more veiled.” Will Ciccone and Lawson work well together? Good read about 2026 legislative goals. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/02/r...
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R.I. lawmakers are back in action on Tuesday. Here’s what awaits them. • Rhode Island Current
Federal funding cuts loom large for Rhode Island lawmakers heading into the 2026 legislative session, with health care, education and tax changes taking top billing on the policy wish list. The Rhode ...
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
I will be at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday (and many more). Showing up for humanity and @momsdemand.bsky.social, NK Democrats, @ridwomenscaucus.bsky.social, and I love me some RI Atheists, too. The world’s watching, let’s be seen.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump says. He can’t run the country he was elected (ew) to lead, how’s he going to run another? www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/03/w...
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US captures Venezuela’s leader and his wife in a stunning operation, and will run country, Trump says - The Boston Globe
The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary nighttime operation. The US will decide the next steps for Venezuela, President Trump...
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
I just got back after a beautiful family trip to Jamaica and the Trump dump is at it again. We just buried 2025 and THIS is 2026? Rhode Island, we MUST fight back together in 2026!
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
So if we’re just grabbing presidents now, can someone come grab mine?
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
In Jamaica, vacationing and talking politics. I have had many amusing conversations about Rhode Island’s existence, tariffs, America’s expensiveness, and Trump.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Today we mourn Donovan, a Parkland school shooting survivor. His suicide illustrates the inability for children to fully “survive” something so traumatizing. It’s the guns. And the horror of it all. people.com/parkland-sch...
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Parkland School Shooting Survivor Donovan Metayer Dies by Suicide at Age 26: 'He Carried Unimaginable Sorrow'
Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting in Florida, died by suicide at age 26 on Dec. 15, his family announced. Donovan was a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas H...
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
‘Scattered across campus, Ella Cook’s friends were tracking her location using a phone app. It showed her still inside Barus and Holley; maybe she dropped her phone in the chaos of the escape, they told themselves.’ www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/20/m...
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A nightmare on Hope Street, a frantic manhunt, and the tip that broke open the case - The Boston Globe
Providence residents went days without knowing who the gunman behind the Brown shooting was, or whether he was still among them.
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Kathleen Layton @kathleenlala.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
See something, say something. And now we see what inaction leads to. How heartbreaking. We all know custodians and cafeteria workers are the heart of campus. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/m...
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Brown University custodian says he saw shooting suspect casing building over several weeks, flagged security - The Boston Globe
Derek Lisi, who has worked at Brown for 15 years, said he had taken note of a man pacing the hallways, peering into classrooms, and ducking into a bathroom to avoid being seen.
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