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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I filed to run for reelection to keep fighting for the people of Providence.

Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

As always, I am proud to march in the RI Pride parade, an openly bisexual senator and openly myself. Happy pride to all - and keep fighting.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Today, the @risenate.bsky.social passed my legislation to stop the takeover administration from closing the UCAP school without school board approval. UCAP helps so many students in our city, and RIDE was wrong to try to close yet another school.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Oh dear. At the first game between the Senator Bell Red Sox and the @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social Metts, my son has already defected and run into the Morales Metts dugout.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The judge who just needlessly enriched Joe Paolino in this bonkers Pyramid* scheme was Republican Governor Don Carcieri’s Chief of Staff until Carcieri appointed him to the bench. Now, that’s a revolving door! *Name of the corporation.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Great conversation with students at Mt. Pleasant High today!

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Proud to endorse the next Mayor of Providence, my friend @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I cannot get over Brett Smiley flat out lying and twice saying in tonight’s debate that violent crime fell by 90%. The actual number is 16.5%. Why not say 16.5%? This was the central statistic of his opening statement, and he repeated it. Just a bold-faced lie.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

What’s so devastating about this debate is that Brett Smiley’s whole argument is leadership. Tonight, David showed Providence what bold leadership looks like. The contrast was so clear.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

It’s pretty staggering to hear Brett Smiley open his first debate with a flat-out lie. He claimed violent crime declined by a staggering 90%! It’s not even close to true, and it’s not even close to believable.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Providence is ready for new leadership!!

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

One cool thing about this project is that it had the enthusiastic support of the neighborhood association, WBNA. It’s great to have a pro-housing neighborhood association that fights for affordable housing! 😊

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Very excited about the approval of a new affordable housing development at 322 Washington St. Another project made possible by accepting the federal affordable housing funds RI had been rejecting before my intern Phoebe Dragseth and I did an investigation exposing this practice.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Link to the official announcement here: governor.ri.gov/press-releases…

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

It’s wild that Brett Smiley submitted a budget that wasn’t balanced. His budget creates a budget crisis in the Providence schools. When there’s a big deficit in the biggest part of the budget, it’s not a balanced budget.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Hey media-- Pam Bondi is not a victim -- she willingly carried out Trump's political agenda to prosecute his political enemies and undermine free and fair elections. Todd Blache is not shouldering a "burden" or "walking a tightrope." He is a willing accomplice. Language matters.

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FreeSpirit 📢 (DMs aka Block)🚫 @aftertherain141.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

BREAKING: Protests erupt in Tel Aviv calling for an end to the war.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Great idea! You’d do a fantastic job!

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

THE BIG ONE: The left has kept Paris. Emmanuel Gregoire has won a 3-way runoff, beating conservative challenger Rachida Dati. Gregoire is from the center-left PS, the party of the retiring incumbent Anne Hidalgo (well known among US urbanists).

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Disappointed to see McKee nominate the CEO of Beacon Bank (formerly BankRI) to chair the Life Sciences Hub. Apart from the ethics concerns, does he have the time to put in the work this important job requires? Neil Steinberg was able to dedicate real focus to it.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Imagine writing this about a politician and thinking people will be like gosh, I dunno, I like that he seemed nice but now that I know he's also effective I'm having second thoughts

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Tim Murphy @timothypmurphy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

people complaining about this but...isn't this what you want? www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/n...

nytimes.com

Behind Mamdani’s Smile, a Politician Who Can Be a Ruthless Operator

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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Seems like pretty straightforward book-cooking here. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/b...

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Change in Data Sources Led to Lower Inflation Reading

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 12/03/2026

The FBI’s sloppy raid in Fulton County reeks of ulterior motives.

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Sludge @sludge.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

NEW: The corporate parent of Democratic consulting firms SKDK and Wavelength Strategy is partnering with ICE contractor Palantir on an AI-powered campaign targeting system. readsludge.com/2026/03/12/d...

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Democrats Criticizing ICE Are Paying Consultants Tied to Palantir

Two prominent Democratic consulting firms, Wavelength Strategy and SKDK, are owned by Stagwell, a marketing company that partnered with major ICE contractor Palantir to build an AI-driven advertising ...

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

They either didn't know Iran would shut down the Strait of Hormuz or they knew and didn't have a plan. Either way - just totally clear they don't give a damn about what this war means for hardworking Americans.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The better plan to lower gas prices is to END THE WAR.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Important article from @kathyprojo.bsky.social on the massive tax break Revity Energy wants to bring a data center to Smithfield. I think it would be insane to give a tax break for a lucrative project that would drive up our electricity rates even further. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

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Will lawmakers waive the sales tax to bring a data center to RI?

Solar developer Revity Energy wants a 30-year sales tax break to bring a "mid-sized data center" to Smithfield.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I’m not sure. They didn’t give us much more info than several hundred acres in Smithfield.

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┻━┻ ︵ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ︵ ┻━┻ "sam a" @pfhlick.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

AI data center projects are already getting cancelled or downsized all over the country. Big deals between major players falling through. These facilities pollute and use an enormous amount of water and electricity - while providing no public benefit. No corporate handouts for AI!

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

So to be clear: when I say I have serious concerns, I mean I’m opposed to it. I’m not going to say that and then vote for the tax break. I want to kill this abusive tax break bill. That’s why I want people aware that a data center is under serious consideration in our state.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

As I said at the hearing, one reason I oppose this tax break is that I don’t think we should locate a data center in our state. I also think it’s an abusive tax break for rich corporations.

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Ristray @ristray.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Nothing good comes from data centers. The few jobs it makes while they're being built do not make up for everyone paying so much more for power bills.

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Richard Corso @richardcorso.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Why would AI data centers even need a tax exemption? They are run by some of the richest billionaires!

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

During tonight’s @risenate.bsky.social hearing on a tax exemption for AI data centers, Revity Energy revealed that they have secured several hundred acres in Smithfield to build a data center if the tax break passes. I have serious concerns.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Actually, I asked. It’s in Smithfield. Deleting this and reposting with the location.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I’d love it if the press would ask the question!

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I love how everything in the news sounds like something you would read about a mad king in history or fiction.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In a recent op-ed, Gina Raimondo called for corporations to determine what gets taught in higher education. A graduate of Harvard, Oxford, and Yale, she argued for replacing degrees with “job-linked” credits.

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Sam Bell @samuelwbell.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In a recent op-ed, Gina Raimondo argued that the solution to AI-driven job loss is for businesses to let AI advise their hiring plans.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It could be worse, John Fetterman could have chased after me with a gun.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Americans are dead. Prices are skyrocketing. The Middle East is on fire. Civil war is brewing in Iran. And for what? A war that will leave the same hardliners in charge? A war that can't actually destroy their nuclear program? This is incompetence. Plain and simple.

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Someone who is demonstrably really good at repeating all your buzzwords back to you exactly the way you like to hear them is also going to be really good at repeating someone else’s buzzwords back to them, if they feel like it. Just a thought about candidate selection.

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JenStewart4RI.bsky.social @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Once again Trump & MAGA Republicans have one set of rules for themselves, and another for the rest of us. Alex Bruesewitz gets a private jet while hundreds of Americans are left stranded amidst a war we didn't have to fight. 🇺🇸 #PeaceNow thehill.com/blogs/in-the...

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