Valerie Taylor
Valerie Taylor
@valtay.bsky.social
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Rama Duwaji, New York City's next First Lady, on the joys of riding a Citi Bike:
December 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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UPDATE: Seven of the nine patients treated for gunshot injuries after the deadly shooting at Brown University have now been discharged from Rhode Island Hospital.
https://www.wpri.com/news/7-brown-university-shooting-victims-released-from-hospital/
7 Brown University shooting victims released from hospital
Seven of the nine patients who were treated for gunshot injuries after the deadly shooting at Brown University have been discharged from Rhode Island Hospital.
www.wpri.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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The older, pre-Musk Twitter, while not perfect, would have been a useful place to be during and after the Brown shooting.

Now, it's place sowing confusion, conspiracy, misinformation, and harm. It has been wrung of its value and decency.
December 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?

NOEM: We haven't deported veterans

MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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For now, suffice it to say how depressing it is that the federal government is putting its authority behind this incorrect, decontextualized, and frankly boring vision of history at the same time that it is cutting funding for the NEH and attacking the Smithsonian's independence.
November 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Because of ICE, the Deportation Defense Network of RI demands widespread, easy access to virtual court hearings, conferences, and trials

During the press conference, it was learned that ICE had taken a Superior Court intern into custody without just cause...
Because of ICE, the Deportation Defense Network of RI demands widespread, easy access to virtual court hearings, conferences, and trials
During the press conference, it was learned that ICE had taken a Superior Court intern into custody without just cause...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.

My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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We are amazed by the resistance in Charlotte, NC. The Trump administration named the operation there “Charlotte’s Web,” and people have been mobilizing fast. Students, especially, have become the heart of the resistance. This was
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.

It doesn't have to be this way.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Congratulations @jilld.bsky.social on this well earned victory! We look forward to working with you on the Providence City Council!
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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The days are getting shorter, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy the views from our Providence Bay Center open to the public from sunrise to sunset! Enjoy the grounds daily, including the public fishing pier, walking trails, picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs during daylight hours.
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social President Rachel Miller congratulates @jilld.bsky.social on her Ward 2 Democratic primary win, saying, "Jill’s support of rent stabilization stood out, and Ward 2 voters rewarded her commitment to addressing the housing crisis with a clear victory."
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Helen Anthony says: “I am proud to endorse Jill Davidson. I know what it takes to be an effective advocate, and Jill has exactly the experience and dedication we need.” To see why Helen and others in our city support my run for Providence City Council, visit www.jilldavidsonri.com/wedo
October 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Yet Trump ignored every step, acting unilaterally through executive order, bypassing oversight, and ordering demolition as if he were a monarch. The result: the people’s house, altered without the people’s consent.
October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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We’ve received a lot of questions about Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing.

Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Okay. New count: Approximately 15k. Largest protest in recent Rhode Island history, if not ever.
October 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Representative David Morales leads the crowd in chanting, “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here!”

The mere mention of ICE generates “boos” from the crowd.

“We are here to reject all forms of fascism, including ICE,” says Morales.
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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We are deeply honored to have the support of Councilor Helen Anthony and Senator Sam Zurier – two people who have served our community with integrity and stood for transparency. See more neighbors who endorse Jill Davidson for city council here: www.jilldavidsonri.com/wedo
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The health of our public schools is an urgent issue facing Providence. We need city leaders who have deep experience with schools, and a proven ability to collaborate with the diverse communities in our city. Ty @thepvdeye.bsky.social for sharing my thoughts!

pvdeye.org/jill-davidso...
Healthy Providence Schools Are Vital for the City’s Future. After Decades of Hands-On Involvement, I’m Running for City Council.
Editor’s Note: After the recent resignation of Ward 2 Councilwoman Helen Anthony, a special election is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2. Primary elections will take place on November 4. In advance o...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo temporarily closed Sunday due to the federal government shutdown.
October 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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We are not who we say we are.
We are not who we believe we are.
We are what we do.
October 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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🚌❌Today Rhode Island wakes up to a grim new reality. RIPTA buses across the state are no longer running due to @govdanmckee.bsky.social’s sweeping service changes that eliminate weekend service on many routes, reduce frequency all week long, and cripple RIPTA’s ability to provide reliable service.
September 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Only an administration intent on committing war crimes in the present and future would stoop to calling Wounded Knee a "battle" rather than what it truly was: a massacre of over 250 Lakotas, mainly women, children, and the elderly. 1/
September 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM