Reposted by Rebecca KislakSue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Spooky season is here! Stop by our annual trunk or treat while you’re out trick or treating this year! @rebeccakislak.bsky.social @mackdistrict6.bsky.social 032
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We shouldn’t need to practice saying “leave the kids alone” “we don’t bully people” and we trust people to tell us who they are, and will respect that. I’m going to find or put together a thread of politicians supporting trans people because we are all in this world together. 120
Reposted by Rebecca KislakNelly Burdette @electnelly.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Check out our newsletter electnelly.com/june-newslet...electnelly.comNewsletter | Nelly Burdette for RI Senate District 17 031
Reposted by Rebecca KislakIan Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026ICYMI - the big story coming out of RI's legislative primaries is how a new conservative advocacy group batted 0-9 in trying to remake the General Assembly www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/202...oceanstatemedia.orgConservative-leaning business group goes 0-for-9 in Rhode Island primaryThe group’s novel fundraising structure drew attention at the Statehouse, but none of its endorsed candidates won 052
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Following the primary election yesterday in Rhode Island, we will have one new Governor and two new Mayors (Prov and Pawt). Congrats to all!!! 020
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Congratulations to the next Mayor of Providence! 0161
Reposted by Rebecca KislakProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 09/09/2026🗳️💪🚌🚲 POLLS ARE OPEN! There are candidates across the state who stand for safe streets and better public transit, and YOU have the power to put them in office! Check out our voting guide at pvdstreets.org/vote and view endorsed candidates today, and if you haven’t already and are able...GO VOTE! 163
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Ready, set, vote! Polls open at 7! Vote.RI.gov for polling locations, etc.vote.ri.govWelcome to your Voter Information Center 021
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Voted with Joanna, now we’re going on a little hike. City Hall was hopping and fun and the line moved swiftly. Vote at City Hall today (before 4:30) tomorrow (before 4) or vote at your polling place Wednesday (7 am - 8 pm) 140
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This is a lot of people getting pushed off Medicaid, student aid not given, research unsupported. This is what our elected national government is choosing to spend our tax dollars on. It has no national purpose, only serving for the glory of one at the expense of us all. 051
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I’m sharing this because it surprises me how many people still don’t know the active harm this author is funding. Conversations about whether we can separate the art from the artist might be interesting, but not when every penny will help fund horrid anti-trans activities around the world. 0154
Reposted by Rebecca KislakBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Does replacing parking with bike-lanes hurt restaurant business? Of course not, as this new peer-reviewed STUDY of 15 years of Montreal data showed. ACTUALLY, downtown experienced significant restaurant growth after bike lanes were installed. @momentummag.bsky.social momentummag.com/do-bike-lane... 13588186
Reposted by Rebecca KislakBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The latest @pandemiccenter.bsky.social Tracking Report highlights alarming US #measles trends: week-to-week increases in reported cases & the highest total number of cases in over 30 years. Why is this happening? Professor @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social joined Ocean State Stories to discuss.⤵️ oceanstatestories.orgBrown's Pandemic Center tracks infectious disease outbreaks in U.S. and abroad, offers guidance in preventing, preparing, and mitigating – Ocean State StoriesCenter's Tracking Report brings vital information to readers everywhere PROVIDENCE -- “Public distrust of public health guidance from the... 021
Reposted by Rebecca KislakMeghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026So cool to be featured in Jejune Magazine as one of their favorite progressive candidates this year! Shoutout to @andrewfphotography.bsky.social for the write-up: www.jejunemagazine.com/home/meghan-...jejunemagazine.comOur Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Meghan Kallman, Rhode Island Senate District 15 — Jejune MagazineToday we are profiling a Rhode Island Senator who has been championing progressive laws since her election in 2020. Meghan Kallman (she/her), is a triple-sociology major who after college went to wor... 071
Reposted by Rebecca KislakKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 24/08/2026More from me... and WHY UNIONS ARE AMAZING! karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washin...karenattiah.substack.comThe Washington Post Fired Me. I Fought—and Won My Job Back.Nearly a year after being wrongfully fired for my comments on race, gender and violence, an arbitrator has ordered my immediate reinstatement. 502252400
Reposted by Rebecca KislakRebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 21/08/2026My latest newsletter, with some endorsements! mailchi.mp/e9324d88b3a3...mailchi.mpMy endorsements in state elections 011
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 21/08/2026My latest newsletter, with some endorsements! mailchi.mp/e9324d88b3a3...mailchi.mpMy endorsements in state elections 011
Reposted by Rebecca KislakSue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Excited to be joined by this amazing host committee next Tuesday at Moniker for a Meet & Greet fundraiser! Please join us and raise a glass to Rhode Island! I am so grateful for the support of so many people across this State who have joined us to bring New Energy to the Lt Governor’s office! 145
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Last night the candidate forum for the Ward 3 city council race at the library was great! @phileil.bsky.social moderated. If you missed it you can watch here. 130
Reposted by Rebecca KislakRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 27/07/2026My heartbreaks every time there’s a mass shooting. My prayers are with the victims and community in Seattle. We should never accept mass shootings as normal, the time for common sense gun violence prevention is now. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...seattletimes.comMass shooting at Seattle Center leaves 3 dead, toddler woundedA barrage of gunshots rang out around 6 p.m. at Seattle Center, where thousands of people had gathered for the Bite of Seattle food festival. 25551123
Reposted by Rebecca KislakKate Schapira: "Well Put & Generalizable" @kateschapira.bsky.social · 27/07/2026In RI, New Bridges for Haitian Success could use donations & possibly other forms of support (i.e. rides, legal help) to sustain people targeted by these operations. www.nb4hs.org Everyone else, repost the quoted post with a local-to-you Haitian org, group, church, etc. that could use $ & hands.nb4hs.orgNew Bridges for Haitian Success | Haitian immigrants | 685 N Main St, Providence, RI, USANB4HS is a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering Haitian immigrants in Rhode Island through a range of comprehensive services and programs. From immigration assistance to educational support an... 11825
Reposted by Rebecca KislakDoctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 27/07/2026More about this horrible, horrible decision of ending TPS, from a Haitian perspective, here: globalvoices.org/2026/07/04/w...globalvoices.orgWhat the ending of the U.S.’ Temporary Protection Status could mean for Haiti“Haiti remains gripped by armed violence [...] and a profound humanitarian crisis [and] the Supreme Court has given a green light to treat hundreds of thousands of Haitian families as disposable.” 3172113
Reposted by Rebecca KislakCommunity Libraries of Providence @9librariespvd.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Come to Rochambeau Library on Thursday, July 23 for @9librariespvd.bsky.social's second Providence Mayoral Debate, moderated by League of Women Voters Providence, and then return on Monday, July 27 for the City Council Ward 3 Candidate Forum, presented by @thepvdeye.bsky.social. #PVD #elections 022
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 24/07/2026It’s hard to sit with and absorb all the horrors our federal government is inflicting on us and the world. What we are doing to Haitian people who were told the US would be a safe place, had status, worked, built lives here … I’m angry and heartbroken, and if I cannot stop it I will witness. 050
Reposted by Rebecca KislakSammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Insane new research. Scientists gave asthma patients free electric stoves to replace their gas stoves, then checked to see if symptoms improved. Not only did symptoms improve, ditching gas was *better than medicine.* Details in today's newsletter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/electric-s...climatecoloredgoggles.comResearchers used electric stoves to treat asthma. It worked.The latest evidence that gas is bad for your health. 16175182809
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 05/07/2026At @bostonlegacyfc.com game in Pawtucket. So much fun!!! 010
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 05/07/2026At @bostonlegacyfc.com game in Pawtucket. So much fun!!! 061
Reposted by Rebecca KislakMeghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Mostly I let bullying go: people being nasty is a reflection of them, not me. Sadly, this blatant antisemitism is emboldened lately. But so we’re clear: I am not scared of well funded, highly conservative secret PACS, nor the contrarians they hire as cyberbullies, nor the candidates they support. 041
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Billy Taylor Park is my favorite place to see the sunset. Thank you everyone who showed up at the signature gathering event @mackdistrict6.bsky.social and I held, including 3 candidates for city council (2 ward 3; 1 ward 2), 3 candidates for Attorney General, …. 150
Reposted by Rebecca KislakKenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The person in the middle is my State Representative, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social! The person on the right is State Senator @mackdistrict6.bsky.social, who represents the neighboring district just south of mine! 🤓 282
Reposted by Rebecca KislakJenStewart4RI.bsky.social @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I was proud to join you, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social, @samzurier.bsky.social, @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social, @climateactionri.org, and so many other Rhode Islanders who take the climate catastrophe seriously 🌞🔥🌡️‼️ 182
Reposted by Rebecca KislakRhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Data about traffic collisions will be declared a public record under legislation sponsored by Senator @meghankallman.bsky.social and Representative @rebeccakislak.bsky.social that has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 031
Reposted by Rebecca KislakKate Schapira: "Well Put & Generalizable" @kateschapira.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Some *community* heat tips, support for RI's Haitan-American residents in the wake of TPS termination, & sustenance for environmental justice. neighborlyactions.substack.com/p/neighborly...neighborlyactions.substack.comNeighborly Actions: Hot and HeavySome things to do ahead of the upcoming heat wave, a rally for our Haitian-American neighborhoods targeted by a recent Supreme Court decision, and support for 2 organizations who need it this month. 1103
Reposted by Rebecca KislakProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 19/06/2026Crash Data Reform officially becomes law! The legislation is a monumental victory for accountability, transparency and the fight for data-driven street safety! Thank you @rebeccakislak.bsky.social @meghankallman.bsky.social for fighting hard for this and to Governor McKee for signing it into law. 🎉 3268
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Here's my latest newsletter! mailchi.mp/7ead2a8cfd6f...mailchi.mpSummer Joy in Providence 030
Reposted by Rebecca KislakJason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 15/06/2026Fun Cape Verde fact: The tiny island country off the coast of Africa offers weekly nonstop flights to the United States. To which airport, you ask? Why, Providence, Rhode Island, of course! 1316928
Reposted by Rebecca KislakOlga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 15/06/2026If you talk about Michelle Obama today, please make it about this video 395123493886
Reposted by Rebecca KislakEdward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 12/06/2026R.I. to make crash data public after years of secrecy. The @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social also passed three bills in response to ICE actions, prohibiting civil arrests at R.I. courthouses without a valid judicial warrant www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/11/m...bostonglobe.comAfter years of secrecy, R.I. makes car accident data public - The Boston GlobeThe House and Senate also passed three bills in response to ICE actions, prohibiting civil arrests at R.I. courthouses without a valid judicial warrant. 025
Reposted by Rebecca KislakProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 12/06/2026IT’S OFFICIAL: After passing the House (unanimously) and the Senate, Crash Data Reform is heading to the desk of Gov. McKee! Massive thank you to the volunteer led effort that started it all, & the dedicated leaders @meghankallman.bsky.social @rebeccakislak.bsky.social who carried it to the finish! 2219
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 08/06/2026My newsletter: mailchi.mp/841dc4c33fdc...mailchi.mpWe passed bills! And a budget! 110
Reposted by Rebecca KislakEdward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 05/06/2026“Transparency about where crashes happen is in the best interest of the public and public safety,” Rep. @rebeccakislak.bsky.social said in a statement. “We should all know what is happening on our streets.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/04/m...bostonglobe.comR.I. House unanimously passes bill to make crash data public record - The Boston GlobeThe Senate has not scheduled a vote on the legislation, which is backed by the Providence Streets Coalition but faces opposition from the Cranston Police Department. 0113
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 05/06/2026We passed legislation to join 42 other states: crash data is public. “Transparency about where crashes happen is in the best interest of the public and public safety,” Kislak said in a statement. “We should all know what is happening on our streets.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/04/m...bostonglobe.comR.I. House unanimously passes bill to make crash data public record - The Boston GlobeThe Senate has not scheduled a vote on the legislation, which is backed by the Providence Streets Coalition but faces opposition from the Cranston Police Department. 193
Reposted by Rebecca KislakJenStewart4RI.bsky.social @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social · 03/06/2026My favorite data centers are public libraries 📚 📖 one reason: our public libraries are free to all! Not “free trial” free. Not “free with ads” free. Not “free if you give us all of your data” free. just free. 23815
Reposted by Rebecca KislakRhode Island Current @rhodeislandcurrent.com · 03/06/2026Rhode Island General Assembly sends legislation to create new agency to oversee iconic Crook Point Bridge to Gov. McKee’s desk. Isn't this a pretty photo? By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/06/03/t...rhodeislandcurrent.comThings are looking up for the Crook Point Bridge • Rhode Island CurrentThe iconic Crook Point Bascule Bridge in Providence is possibly a step closer to finding new life, due to the General Assembly's passage of legislation that would create the Crook Point Bridge Authori... 024
Reposted by Rebecca KislakDylan Giles @dylancgiles.bsky.social · 04/06/2026This is such a big deal!! So grateful to @rebeccakislak.bsky.social for her tireless efforts fighting for common sense crash data transparency which has been central to @pvdstreets.org advocacy for years. On to the senate, and I’m so glad that @meghankallman.bsky.social has this one!! 💪💪💪 071
Reposted by Rebecca KislakProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 28/05/2026🚨 @rebeccakislak.bsky.social’s Access to Public Records bill, which makes traffic crash records public as 42 other states already do, passed out of the House committee unanimously, will now go to the floor for a vote! A Senate companion is still in committee but we hope it moves soon! 🎉 163
Reposted by Rebecca KislakProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 04/06/2026🚨 Tonight, the RI House passed 65-0 our Crash Data Reform legislation championed by @rebeccakislak.bsky.social, a major milestone advancing us one step closer to bringing Rhode Island in line with a vast majority of other states who make traffic crash data available to the public. 🧵 3133
Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 04/06/2026“The Crook Point Bridge is a beloved landmark in Providence,” said Rep. Rebecca Kislak, who sponsored the House legislation. “It deserves to live on, ideally in a way that increases public access and enjoyment of it.” www.wpri.com/news/politic...wpri.comLawmakers send Crook Point Bridge legislation to McKee’s deskState lawmakers have advanced legislation designed to preserve the rusted railroad bridge that’s towered over the Seekonk River for decades. 030