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Renu

@renure.bsky.social
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Pro-choice Democrat, views are my own, mom to sons, pro mental health and I'm on EG town council (but still these represent me - no one else)

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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When will the local media ask RIGOP candidates about their treatment of children? They own this cruelty; www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm not sure about reporting on Flock cameras with an AI reporter? Btw I was the "council member" worried privacy and access to data upriseri.com/article/stat...
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East Greenwich Flock Cameras Turned Off by State Police
East Greenwich council learned State Police deactivated three Flock license-plate cameras and took no action, keeping a legal option ready.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I'd like to know which other 12 communities are the Portsmouth Town Council counting on?; eastbayri.com/portsmouth/s...
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Who’s paying for the fight over housing? - EastBayRI.com
PORTSMOUTH — As Portsmouth embarks on what its solicitors acknowledge could become a $100,000-plus legal battle with the state, one question remains unresolved: Who will pay for it?
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Far-right legal group lodges federal complaint against North and South Kingstown’s transgender student policies “They’re going after trans students in Rhode Island, and while it’s a small population in our state, it is one of many groups being targeted and continuing to be severely harassed.”
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Far-right legal group lodges federal complaint against North and South Kingstown’s transgender student policies
“They’re going after trans students in Rhode Island, and while it’s a small population in our state, it is one of many groups being targeted and continuing to be severely harassed.”
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's not just state or federal politics - people have already made up their minds methinks and ads aren't going to make much of a difference I think. I think people are just pissed off; www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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Heather Spaulding (Akalsha) @akalsha.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"The Trump administration illegally terminated a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday. apnews.com/article/clim...
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This seems extremely high - esp. if these were call-outs. I'm wondering if this was a coordinated event www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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70 Providence poll workers called out for primary election
The Providence Board of Canvassers has confirmed that about 70 poll workers called out the morning of last week’s primary election.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I walk a lot alone in the woods. Every time I see one of those old-time vans from like the '70s or '80s, I immediately think murder van and serial killers and pick a different location.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Canada is not only the US's largest trading partner - it is key to New England's trade. Why can't we ask current GOP candidates how this is affecting our economy? Btw a lot of building supplies come from Canada www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
theguardian.com
European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’
Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It's interesting how political signs don't predict a winning campaign. We have had campaigns where they put out a zillion signs and the person lost. And we've had campaigns where somebody put out literally one sign and they won. It's not really a great predictor of a successful campaign.
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David Burbach 🇺🇸 @dburbach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
That's about 40 pounds of TNT per resident of Gaza paid for by US taxpayers
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is how you handle a bully. youtube.com/shorts/B1BQ7...
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'He went into a tantrum': Rep. Joyce Beatty says she fought Trump during Kennedy Center meeting
YouTube video by MS NOW
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
While canvassing at doors today, we heard about how a couple of conservatives think they could find all the waste and fraud in local government in a couple of hours. The same people who can't even sit through one budget meeting for a couple of hours or send in one question.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hunting season has begun. Be like Fannie who is sporting a jaunty orange bow
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I admit it. I turned on the seat warmer in the minivan this morning.
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Ground News @groundnews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Diesel has topped $6 a gallon for the first time, and the surge is expected to push up costs across shipping, groceries and other essentials nationwide. ground.news/article/us-d...
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
EPA is launching a drinking water study that will test, for the first time, for traces of the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol — advancing a major goal of anti-abortion activists who have spent years trying to use environmental regulations to curb access to the drugs
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POLITICO Pro: Abortion opponents claim ‘tremendous victory’ as EPA tests water for abortion pills
The new study will test for trace amounts of chemicals, pesticides and drugs — including ones used to induce abortions — in drinking water in multiple cities.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I explain it like this; every time the federal govt cuts aid to the states (esp blue states), the states in turn cut local municipalities which cause local munis to raise property taxes to keep services. It's trickle down in reverse. The GOP is screwing local budgets and that is a story
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WBUR @wbur.org · 14/09/2026
Starting next fall, the University of Vermont in Burlington will offer tuition discounts to first-year and transfer students from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island who enroll in one of 31 select majors.
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UVM announces tuition discount for New England students
Starting next fall, the University of Vermont in Burlington will offer tuition discounts to first-year and transfer students from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island who enroll in one of 31 select majors.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
And this is why young people voted the way they did. Establishment parties need to listen www.pgpf.org/article/how-...
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How Does Inflation Impact Young Americans?
While the immediate effects of rising inflation are painfully visible, the long-term consequences are also highly damaging to the financial stability of younger Americans.
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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 13/09/2026
🚨Stay safe in the flash floods, Rhode Island: don't drive through standing water and report downed power lines by calling Rhode Island Energy at 1-855-743-1101.🚨
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This morning EG Dems had our sign party in the rain and a huge thanks to Kim Ahern got showing up and thanks to everyone who stopped by to get their signs in this monsoon.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Mad respect to the 5 people working at the Dunkin on rt 2 by Frenchtown. They were short-handed and they had to fill my order plus a huge line plus Dunkin like all good corporate overlords is keeping track of their speed time and comparing them to others
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
L’Shana Tova! 🍎🍯 Wishing an extra-sweet New Year to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah! May your journey into 5787 be filled with smooth rides and plenty of joy along the way! 🚌
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Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) @brown-ibes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“El Niños have been acting like a stair step,” IBES Director @kimcobb.bsky.social told @sonofjud.bsky.social, noting that global temperatures tend to spike during an El Niño, then drop, but to levels above the previous baseline. “That’s what frightens me,” she said. Read the full story:
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I think this was reflected in the primary elections. We as Democrats need to do better and listen - young people are asking for stuff and establishment policies aren't working.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
For a party that was so worried about Mr Mellor - at my polling locations, there was not one GOP sign and I sat there almost all day with my sign garden. I took any Dem sign that showed up. The Mellor team did show up and tried to put their sign with ours and I told him to take off.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Congratulations to yesterday's RI Democratic primary winners: Helena Foulkes, Kim Ahern, Lt Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary Gregg Amore, and Treasurer James Diossa! The General Election is November 3rd and early voting begins October 14th.
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Representative Seth Magaziner @magaziner.house.gov · 09/09/2026
The United States is the only major nation in the world to not guarantee paid vacation for its workers. That needs to change. Let’s pass my PTO Act to ensure all Americans can enjoy the fruits of their labor.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Primary election day! For everyone's info - the EG Dems stayed with everyone's signs who dropped them off who was a Dem.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Wow East Greenwich! 880 people already voted in the Primary Election using mail ballots and early voting! That's about 8% of the electorate in EG! That's already more than the total voters from the last primary election in EG in 2024.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It's non election news, where are all the birds? I used to get so many birds that in the morning it was hard to sleep late, they were so loud. Now I could put out a feeder and it'll be there a few days still filled
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This is a friend of mine, Christine Paige, an amazing person and someone who constantly gives back to her community www.wpri.com/rhode-show/b...
wpri.com
Boss Level Awards & Gala Returns to Providence for a Night of Connection, Competition and Fashion
Bliss Gives is all about bringing people together through events and programs focused on connection, personal growth, and education. The organization’s biggest event, the Boss Level Awards &a…
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What I hear at the doors; people are tired and angry and everything. They're frustrated with government - local, state and federal. They're not engaged - esp young adults who feel like they're being ignored. They're upset at both parties but vote for individuals
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Maybe Defending Education can explain why they took so, so much money from the PPP program (forgiven) while complaining about taxes being used to educate our kids. Erika Sanzi gets paid a lot to do her work - all while her org. doesn't even pay any taxes
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U.S. Senator Jack Reed @reed.senate.gov · 01/09/2026
Sec. Driscoll’s resignation leaves the Army without its top civilian or uniformed leadership and its officer ranks gutted by Sec. Hegseth. The Trump admin’s infighting and culture wars have strained our military and impeded its ability to win on the battlefield.
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Nineteen property-sector donors gave $2,000 or more across three or more Providence council races. followthemoney.reclaimri.org
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Why did she ask the NK council to appoint someone to her seat in the beginning of the year? I thought the council could appoint. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/08/31/f...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
Facing public criticism, Rep. Julie Casimiro resigns • Rhode Island Current
Rep. Julie Casimiro resigned from office Monday amid public pressure to step down because she moved to South Carolina after the end of the legislative session. Critics said she violated state law by s...
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I did not realize that Xay voted for privately funded Flock cameras: flockoutnewport.org/write-your-r...
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Flock Out Newport
Community Advocacy for ALPR Camera Reform in Newport, Rhode Island
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I'd like the same deal that Rep Casimiro has - move out of state and get health ins on taxpayers. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/27/m...
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Rhode Island House speaker and AG say lawmaker who moved to South Carolina should consider resigning - The Boston Globe
Rhode Island House Speaker Chris Blazejewski says state Representative Julie Casimiro should consider resigning from her seat after moving to South Carolina, even as Casimiro says she plans to serve o...
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
As a parent of a soldier who needed mental health aid after deploying the fact that this young sailor faces charges instaeda of help should outrage everyone. Why aren't we asking the RIGOP candidates about this? www.military.com/navy-sailor-...
military.com
Navy Sailor Who Jumped Off USS Abraham Lincoln Faces Disciplinary Charges, Could Lose Pay
The unnamed sailor jumped overboard on Aug. 3, his wife said, in what she described as a suicide attempt.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
So I'm trying to update my payment info on Providence Journal. It won't take my card. So then I called the Providence journal and I can't and it hangs up when I ask for an operator. All.of this is handled by AI which sucks so I guess we're cancelling the subscription cause I can't update it
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I admire @burbridge-for-ri.bsky.social . I like his gumption in this race. He's put himself out there and has IMO made a dent in this race. I do believe the establishment needs to listen to young candidates like Burbridge - they are asking for real change. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/08/26/m...
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Mission impossible? Young progressive takes on Jack Reed in Democratic primary • Rhode Island Current
Connor Burbridge, a 31-year-old elder care worker running against Rhode Island’s five-term U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, is low on name recognition, endorsements and campaign cash but has high hopes as the Sep...
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I am curious - has anyone ever researched the success rate for RI Commerce Corp and its taxpayer funded bonds? I found that when researching the MedRecycler debacle, the board hardly did any research www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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‘Superman’ building owner secures $9.5M boost for renovations
The owner of Providence’s so-called “Superman” building just received a significant financial boost to jump-start renovations on the skyscraper.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The use of AI by some politicians is getting a little ridiculous
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Proud to be number 2 in the top boating towns in the US according to Boat US www.boatus.com/expert-advic...
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Top Boating Towns 2026
Discover BoatU.S. Magazine's Top Boating Towns of 2026, from coastal cruising destinations to inland lake communities, chosen for exceptional boating access, marinas, waterfront living, and quality of...
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Lynn Arditi @lynnarditi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Shoved, pushed, scratched, bitten. Violence against healthcare workers + staffing shortages is helping fuel strikes at hospitals nationwide. shorturl.at/WhMCI @npr.org @kffhealthnews.org
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Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working populati...
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Today is the last day to register for a mail ballot for the September 9th primary mailballot.sos.ri.gov!
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Welcome to Online Mail Ballot Application
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
wtf Gov. McKee - "respect this office?" - he's literally interrupting her the whole time.
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Renu @renure.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The governor is flailing in this debate. He comes across snarky.
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