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Cranston residents organizing and advocating to promote local civic engagement and city government that is responsive and forward thinking.

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RSVP & event details here: www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

14.07.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unbreaking How the administration is breaking the government, and what that means for all of us.

Here's a blog that explains simply--but with detailed sourcing--how Trump policies are breaking precious things and causing devastation that will be felt by everyone.

Diversify your information sources! Do your own research! Do not rely on corporate media.

unbreaking.org

03.07.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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cranstononline.com/stories/cran...?

03.07.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cranston RI joins #DisappearedinAmerica photo petition.
#DisappearedInAmerica
#DisappearedByTrump
#AbductedByTrump

27.06.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Disappeared in America Visual Action Β· Mobilize **In America, the government doesn’t get to grab people off the streets, skip the courtroom, and send them straight to a foreign prison.** Disappeared in America is a national day of action to stand u...
19.06.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine fleeing death threats, then being caged for your makeup brushes. This is Andry’s story. We can’t stay silent. #DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump

19.06.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A free, family-friendly event to learn more about how we can advocate for more homes to ease the housing crisis in Cranston. For more info & to RSVP: bit.ly/4kTqcJp

10.06.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come join us on June 14th from 1-3 pm @ India Point Park for No Kings Day βŒπŸ‘‘

Because in America, we don’t bow down to dictators, we stand up for democracy! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

06.06.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Make resistance part of your routine! Overpass bannering is a great way to do it.
πŸͺ§ Every Thursday from 8-9 am at the Laurens
St./Doric Ave overpass
πŸͺ§ Sunday, June 1st from 9-10 am at the Laurens
St./Doric Ave overpass
πŸͺ§ Monday, June 9th from 8-9 am at the Blackstone Ave overpass off exit 42a

31.05.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In order to defray event expenses and to support future actions, we are requesting small donations from those who can afford it. Proceeds will be divided between Indivisible RI and Climate Action RI. A limited number of free tickets are also available.

08.05.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This workshop is open to all residents. The primary focus will be Ward 3, but there will be discussions that focus on the entire city as well, for those interested in having a say in the future development of Cranston. Housing and quality of life topics are of city-wide interest.

28.04.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's time RI's 1% to pull their weight. Sign the petition. Too much of the burden to pay for basic services in our state fall on average working people. We need more revenue to keep our state healthy, and all of its residents in it. #taxtherich @govdanmckee.bsky.social

Sign here: revenueforri.org

21.04.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight 6 PM! There are other items are on the docket as well but we got word from the School Committee that they expect School Budget Amendments to be presented as well, tonight. If you want to offer public comment you should go in person.
You can view here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCtE...

21.04.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two events this Friday in PVD! Pull Together is being organized by @indivisibleri.bsky.social. You can register on their www.mobilize.us/indivisibleri/ Please check out Keep Ice Out as well if you can! @pslweb.bsky.social

21.04.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cranston's schools already spend $3K less per student than the state average and lags in teacher pay. CPSD cut $2.4M already and may lose more if federal cuts hit. Hopkins has flat-funded for years, now giving 40% less than CPSD’s $3.9M ask. Tell the finance committee to fully fund our schools!

06.04.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hands Off.mp4

Want to see something incredible?

#HandsOff Providence, RI drone footage courtesy of @vanguardri.bsky.social.

This is power right here.

Those who say it cannot be done should not stand in the way of the ones doing it.

drive.google.com/file/d/1jw2K...

06.04.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Mark your calendars and please join us for our April general meeting. Hope to see you there.

02.04.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Awash in uncertainty, SouthCoast Wind contract delayed for a third time β€’ Rhode Island Current Rhode Island and Massachusetts utility companies were set to finalize power purchase agreements with developers of the SouthCoast Wind project on Monday. Instead, they announced another three-month ex...

Uncertainty still hangs over SouthCoastWind project planned south of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/31/a...

01.04.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Man. There are a lot of cynics out there. If what Booker is doing doesn’t bring YOU joy, there’s no need to shit all over everyone else’s appreciation.

01.04.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 31337    πŸ” 3990    πŸ’¬ 1068    πŸ“Œ 165

Every day is a good day to fight for UNIONS FOR ALL!

31.03.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Breast cancer survival rate in 1920, 5%, 1960, 25%, 1990, 64-80%, 2025, 91%
Research did this.

Breast cancer survival rate in 1920, 5%, 1960, 25%, 1990, 64-80%, 2025, 91% Research did this.

31.03.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4348    πŸ” 1361    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 48
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State utility regulators slash RI Energy’s capital budget as customer outrage mounts β€’ Rhode Island Current Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission attempted to strike a balance between Rhode Island Energy's requested rate increases and frustrated customers who want relief on soaring utility bills under a ...

In the end, neither Rhode Island Energy nor its frustrated customers got exactly what they asked of state regulators. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/28/s...

29.03.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poll finds Trump remains mostly unpopular in Rhode Island β€’ Rhode Island Current Two months into his second term, nearly 6 out of every 10 Rhode Islanders disapprove of Donald Trump’s performance as president, according to a new University of New Hampshire poll.

Survey says Rhode Islanders are largely unhappy with Trump's handling of economy, Ukraine and his undermining of democracy. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/28/p...

29.03.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

You love to see it!

29.03.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Meme depicting Putin saying β€œhold on gentlemen, Hegseth is typing again.”

Meme depicting Putin saying β€œhold on gentlemen, Hegseth is typing again.”

29.03.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3280    πŸ” 808    πŸ’¬ 108    πŸ“Œ 27

Time to get feet in the street folks. Time to stand up against tyranny!

27.03.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Text poster with two sections. On the left, "HANDS OFF!" with a list including Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. On the right, "WE MUST STOP TRUMP'S ILLEGAL, BILLIONAIRE POWER GRAB. SATURDAY APRIL 5." The background is textured like aged paper, and the text appears as if stenciled in black ink.

Text poster with two sections. On the left, "HANDS OFF!" with a list including Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. On the right, "WE MUST STOP TRUMP'S ILLEGAL, BILLIONAIRE POWER GRAB. SATURDAY APRIL 5." The background is textured like aged paper, and the text appears as if stenciled in black ink.

We’re building the largest one-day mobilization in years.

Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power β€” and we’re organizing it in communities throughout the country.

All this work depends on people taking real life action. Join us on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...

26.03.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 630    πŸ” 253    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 19
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Hands Off! Cranston Neighbors, please meet us on Sat. April 5th @ 11:45 on the corner of Hope & Alumni streets, across from Hope HS in PVD. This march will end at Burnside park.

Our freedom and liberties are not for sale. Please join us in sending a clear message to the Trump admin.

27.03.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tufts student was transferred out of Mass. before judge ordered she remain, prosecutors say A Tufts University doctoral student arrested by immigration enforcement agents Tuesday was sent to a detention center in Louisiana before a judge ordered the government to keep her in Massachusetts, f...

Federal prosecutors say a Tufts PhD student was sent to a Louisiana detention center before a judge ordered to keep her in Massachusetts.

27.03.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6

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