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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 9h

The federal government may be cutting aid, but here in Connecticut, we’re stepping up. The Connecticut General Assembly and Governor Lamont are using up to $500 million in surplus funds to protect SNAP and other critical programs that families rely on.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 3d

Polls are open today from 10am-6pm Today and Sunday.
East Lyme community center
Salem Town Hall
Montville Town Hall

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 3d

Go to 211ct.org or call 211 for resources

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 4d

Silence is a political choice. Local elections decide how we educate, stay safe & shape our future.

Make your voice heard — vote like your community depends on it.

🗳️ Early voting thru Nov 2
🔗 theday.com/news/805674/...

#VoteLocal #CT #Democracy

Silence is a political choice

Local elections have a far greater impact than most realize.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 8d

Come out Saturday

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 12d

I voted early — have you made your plan to vote yet?
Early voting runs through November 2nd!
10 AM - 6 PM daily
8 AM - 8 PM on October 28th & 30th
Local elections matter — they shape our schools, roads, and communities. Make your voice heard!
#VoteEarly #Election2025
#MakeAPlanToVote

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 14d

It’s an artist's more modern version of the New England flag. Unfortunately, I can't find it for sale online anymore either. I really like it

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 16d

Standing against tyranny is quintessentially American — and nowhere is that spirit stronger than here in New England.
At today’s No Kings rally in Niantic, we stood for the Constitution, for science, for liberty, and for the pursuit of happiness.
#NoKings #Niantic #EastLyme #Democracy #Liberty

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Democrats @democrats.org · 16d

NO KINGS IN AMERICA

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 21d

As a social studies teacher and legislator, I believe civics isn’t just something we teach — it’s something we practice.
Too often, politics rewards outrage instead of understanding. I wrote about this to The Day

theday.com/news/798057/...

Connecticut politicians need to be schooled in civics

Public servants are elected to govern by finding common ground, building community, solving problems and rewarding collaboration.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Oct 2

Honored to help proclaim Connecticut’s first Military Suicide Remembrance Day. This is more than ceremony—it’s a commitment to our veterans, a promise to remember those lost, and a call to action. We must turn remembrance into real mental health support for those who served.

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CT Military Suicide, Remembrance Day Proclamation Highlights Crisis Veterans Face, Advocates Say | CT News Junkie

On Tuesday, Gov. Ned Lamont proclaimed Military Suicide and Remembrance Day in Connecticut.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · Sep 30

This is simultaneously not an especially radical theological belief and, politically speaking (especially in the U.S. context), quite a thing for Pope Leo to say. www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/266859/...

"Someone who says I'm against abortion but is in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life," the pope explained.
"Someone who says I'm against abortion but I'm in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I don't know if that's pro life."

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Families for Safe Streets @familiesforsafestreets.org · Sep 26

75% of pedestrian deaths happen on streets without sidewalks.

And then government officials call them "accidents"

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · Sep 26

Everyone should care about ICE terrorizing immigrant communities—nationwide & in D.C. especially.

Attorney Austin Rose is part of the team challenging these actions.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Sep 25

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Sep 25

Investing in education isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential for our economy, our democracy, and our future.

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Education builds citizens and communities

Schools cannot prepare students for the workforce or public life without funding, facilities, and strong educators. Investing in education is essential for our economy and democracy.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Sep 25

As both a teacher and a legislator, I see every day how public education shapes our future. If we want students to be ready for careers, civic life, and community leadership, we need to provide our schools with the resources, facilities, and support they deserve.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Sep 23

Food banks like Care & Share are already seeing record demand. It’s on us here in Connecticut to step up, support our neighbors, and make sure no one goes hungry

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Sep 23

With federal cuts to SNAP and even the decision to stop collecting hunger data, more people will fall through the cracks. That’s unacceptable.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Sep 23

Hunger isn’t just a statistic

As I said in The Day, ‘there is no society in which anyone could say that there's an acceptable number of children to be going hungry.’

theday.com/news/791895/...

#EndHunger #FoodSecurity #CTGA #EastLyme #CareAndShare #SNAPMatters

Officials gather in New London to spotlight growing problem of food insecurity

State officials, advocates, and community leaders brought awareness Monday to the issue of food insecurity and called for increased action amidst federal cuts to combat hunger.

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · Sep 22

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 21

Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.

The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

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