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Val Reishuk

@urbanhiker.bsky.social
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Rhode Island USA. Car-free public transportation advocate w/PVD Streets & RITR. Moses Brown School supporter. RI Moms Demand Action vol. 🎶 Noah Kahan

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h
Chalian: "Look at Donald Trump's approval rating in the Buckeye State. He is down to 36%, 28 points underwater."
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
FUCK YES. This is the energy, morality, and courage that I expect from leaders. Unbelievably brave.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
McDonald's is now reportedly pressuring franchisees to use AI to price food. Its CEO raked in $20.6M last year, over 1,000x the median McDonald's worker pay of $19,020. And they remain one of the largest employers of Medicaid and SNAP recipients. I'm not lovin' it.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
To my public transit friends out there, I’m collecting good/best practices for bus rapid transit #BRT plans/strategies or built systems in the United States in particular, or anywhere, for a new project. In cities of all sizes. If you have links to good examples, please share. Thanks very much!
Example of BRT in the United States
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Integrity Project wants us to share this link. 😉 matsuiforcalifornia.com
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Doris Matsui for Congress — Follow The Money
Has been in office since 2005 proudly representing corporate donors.
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Johnny 🫧 Cowlick @jefferycowlick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Elect a convicted felon, you get a criminal government.
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Rep. Mike Levin @levin.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Just in case it wasn’t clear, when they say the U.S. Government’s paying for this, that’s YOUR taxpayer dollars they’re using. I’ll say this as many times as I need to: it is ILLEGAL to use American taxpayer dollars from the government to pay for candidates’ or parties’ political ads.
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Oliver Moore @oliver-moore.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
All those Toronto drivers who shouted about bike lanes' [non-existent] effect on emergency vehicles will no doubt throw their support behind congestion pricing. Right?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The U.S. owes $40 trillion in debt. Everyone has an opinion about why. But there’s one question you almost never hear asked: Who’s actually getting paid?
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Chinese media allowed at WH. American media banned in defiance of a court order.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations: Alphabet: 8.01% AT&T: 4.6% Meta: 3.57% General Motors: 3.09% Amazon: 1.37% Exxon Mobil: 1.31% Disney: -1.57% CVS Health: -3.88% Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like.
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TopCat @tiffinjames.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My husband and I are voting early in person. That way on Election Day, I will be free to monitor the news and whatever crap Trump tries to pull and if necessary will be free to go on site somewhere to protest and take photos. I know it’s not much, but I will show up. We ALL need to show up.
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Smiley's comment is inflammatory and uncalled for. Rhode Island Dem Party, your people are spiraling. Step in. I am this dangerous Dem Socialist voter: 5'2", pacifist Quaker, 53yr Dem Party member, union alum. So scary. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
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After loss, Smiley warns Dems 'have to make a decision' about Democratic Socialists
Smiley said he would not 'warmly' accept the DSA into the Democratic Party, and said they party would need to decide whether to welcome them.
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Sean Skunk-Cabbage (Chou-Puant) ⚓ @moldybasil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's absolutely nuts that there's existing trackage in good repair that could run commuter trains Fall River - Taunton -Attleboro - Pawtucket/CF - PVD tomorrow and the state has no interest in it whatsoever
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🙏🕯️💙🌸🌹
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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
You're the dean of a public health department and *this* is the first time you've thought about America's built environment? www.forbes.com/sites/bernad...
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southpaw-616.bsky.social @southpaw-616.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Hey Mike? Prove that he’s not. Release the Epstein files. All of them.
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Daniel Moser @dmoser.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
Map showing Lower Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 02/09/2026
i actually welcome this republican amendment because it is a very public reminder that the size of the court is not in the constitution (a common misconception)
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Hey, Rhode Island! If you ordered a mail-in ballot, you can track it here. ballottrax.sos.ri.gov/voter/ This is an official website of the RI Sec of State. -- Val, PVD election worker
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BallotTrax
BallotTrax is a service that enables voters in participating states and counties to receive notifications by email, SMS, or voice about the status of their mail ballots.
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Cat 🐈 @mrsbadcrumble1975.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This post is ten years old and still accurate. #climatechange
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Wow!! A portable restroom at Waterplace Park in Downtown Providence!! We need more these at parks!! Please!! Cc: @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Already voted for David Morales for Mayor of Providence this morning! 🗳️ So this obnoxious attack mailer from the Smiley campaign can go straight into the recycling bin! Byeee 👋🏽♻️
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Sending every healing wish your way, German Pride. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 'Vote for Love': Magdeburg Pride crowds challenge AfD ahead of election - www.reuters.com/world/vote-l...
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'Vote for Love': Magdeburg Pride crowds challenge AfD ahead of election
Several ​thousand people gathered for the annual pride parade in Saxony-Anhalt's capital Magdeburg on Saturday to ‌show support for LGBT rights ahead of an election in the eastern German state that th...
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Forbes @forbes.com · 22/08/2026
“Stars And Stripes” played a major role in breaking stories about living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this summer.
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‘Stars And Stripes’ Editor Says He’s Worried About Military Censorship After Fires Him For ‘Insubordination’
“Stars And Stripes” played a major role in breaking stories about living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this summer.
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Wordle 1,889 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Wait. What? Wordle in 1 badge earned today.
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Describe your musical taste using only three artists No genres allowed 1. Joni Mitchell 2. The National 3. Rolling Stones
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
We saw the people-powered victories of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in NYC, @mayor.seattle.gov in Seattle, and @janeese4dc.bsky.social in DC! Next stop: @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social in Providence and @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social in Los Angeles! ✊🏻🏙️
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Scrap the cap.
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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Congrats to Globe Sunday Mag cover girl @hcrichardson.bsky.social. Represent New England, Heather.👊🏻 mobileapp.bostonglobe.com/full_page_im...
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Austrian Fietser #klimafreak @woemi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Induced demand is when we build more roads to fix traffic, so more people drive, creating more traffic, which we fix by building more roads. It’s a brilliant system where the solution recreates the problem, ensuring we never run out of either problems or solutions.
Cunk on induced demand
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Rock and Roll Garage @rockandrollgarage.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
55 years ago, on August 14, 1971, The Who released the album "Who's Next".
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
David has been a fierce advocate for transit. As a state rep., David supported legislation to identify sustainable funding streams for RIPTA. When RIPTA was forced to make major service cuts due to budget deficit last year, he stood with riders at rallies & public hearings to voice our concerns. 🚌📢
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M🎃xie 🎃n Wheels @moxieonwheels.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Reading is fundamental
Delivery driver stopped in bike lane, in front of two signs indicating that it’s a bike lane. And not for car storage
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Sean Skunk-Cabbage (Chou-Puant) ⚓ @moldybasil.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The @ripta.com 22 is pretty routinely standing room only these days and school isn't even in session. I understand the governor and most of my elected officials have gutted the system but I hope we can do a little bit of resource reallocation cause we're out of options here
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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Proud to share the first ad of our campaign for Lieutenant Governor: Deliver. The message is clear: RI'ers are tired of hearing the same politicians make the same empty promises. I am running for Lt Governor with a clear plan and a track record of turning progressive priorities into real results.
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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We need to stop fining corporations for the crimes they commit and start jailing the execs who make the decision to commit crimes If corporations are people because people run corporations, then people ought to go to jail for the crimes the people running those corporations commit
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 11/08/2026
We know how to win: organize, vote early, help our neighbors, and make sure every eligible voter can cast a ballot and have it counted.
WE'RE NOT WAITING FOR ELECTION DAY.
WE'RE BUILDING MOMENTUM NOW.
INDIVISIBLE
HANDS OFF OUR VOTE
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Would be amazing to see Rhode Island allow same-day voter registration for all elections! Currently, RI only allows it for presidential elections. Until that day comes, a reminder that TODAY is the deadline to register to vote, disaffiliate, or update your voter record at vote.ri.gov! 🗳️
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Welcome to your Voter Information Center
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🔥 TEXAS: “Registered voters in Tarrant County has increased 30% — to be closing polling stations is blatant voter suppression… when I joined the Navy, I swore an oath to defend the Constitution from enemies foreign and domestic…Talking to you, Comrades."
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Shabazz Stuart @shabazzstuart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Everyone hates everybody because the streets are primarily designed around one mode; the car, but are used by five. ➡️ Pedestrians ➡️ Busses ➡️ Bikes ➡️ E-bikes (yes they are separate) ➡️ Cars These are all different modes, with different needs. Designing for only 1-2 is a recipe for friction.
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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"The death rate for pedestrians over 65 is higher than the average for all ages. Nearly 8,200 pedestrians 65 or older were injured that year — likely an undercount because not all serious crashes and injuries show up in police reports. More than 1,500 died. And the picture is not improving."
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Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse in Car Crashes (Gift Article)
They are more likely than other age groups to die after being hit by a vehicle.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 10/08/2026
A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in a San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hundreds of thousands of people in and around the American city are facing rolling water shutoffs brought on by an historic drought. NBC News’ George Solis reports from a well that locals are using to get their water.
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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Are you ready for the upcoming primary and general elections? Register to vote or double check your current voter registration at vote.ri.gov before the voter registration deadline on August 10!
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users. ALL ROAD USERS. What about painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them. Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 08/08/2026
We're redesigning 175 bus routes, representing over 70% of all routes in New York City, and the voices and experiences of New Yorkers are at the forefront of our planning. I joined Brooklyn bus riders for a Fast Buses Town Hall to talk about how we're making buses fast and improving service.
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
All we want is a properly funded RIPTA to restore last year’s cuts. How can Rhode Island transit riders keep trusting @govdanmckee.bsky.social when his administration justified those cuts as “taxpayer savings”? We’re tired of having to beg for basic services each year before any action is taken. 😪🚌
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