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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · 10d

I'm late to the party, but it's Mountain Day! Big love to all my Smith College sibs today <3

Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · 15d

Joined @nbcnews.com to talk about my Taylor Swift Tax: millionaire flight is a myth. A fair tax code is an "affront to wealthy people?" Cue the world's smallest violin. Working RIers can't afford a home, and I'll stand on the side of the people til I'm six feet under. www.nbcnews.com/video/rhode-...

Rhode Island senator proposes 'Taylor Swift Tax' for vacation homes

A Rhode Island senator has proposed a tax on vacation homes valued at over $1 million called the "Taylor Swift Tax." Proponents of the tax say the revenue could be used to build more affordable housin...

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · 18d

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · 24d

Heyyyyo Providence! Join us on October 4th for a great community forum.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · 29d

This is where I work, where I spend my days with students who are trying to better themselves and the world. And I am so unbelievably sick of this garbage. There is no excuse for living this way. www.wcvb.com/article/umas...

Large police response after reports of shots fired at UMass Boston

There was a report of shots fired at UMass Boston, prompting a large police response on campus Thursday afternoon, the Boston Police Department confirmed.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Sep 9

About to join @nbcnews.com to discuss the Taylor Swift Tax, and Rhode Island’s commitment to safe and affordable housing. If you can afford a million-dollar vacation home, you can afford to help Rhode Island keep moving forward. That’s a love story worth telling ;)

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Sep 3

Nothing quite like a view of Manhattan from @amtrak.com #PublicTransitIsAPublicGood

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 25

This is the kind of day where I finish leftovers, so lunch is one bite of pot pie, five edamame, two crackers with peanut butter, and three baby carrots. In other news, the collective noun for kangaroos is “blatherskite".

Follow me for more adulting tips 🙄

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 25

Come see us at Rhythm and Roots Festival this weekend! We’re really, really looking forward to it, and we have all kinds of new music to share.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 22

Officially signed into law! What a treat to have my townhomes bill (shoutout to @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social ) and my land bank bill (shoutout to ReclaimRI) signed into law today. It takes a village, truly. And we won’t stop until every Rhode Islander has a safe and affordable place to call home❣️

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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · Aug 21

PERA determines Providence Police assisted ICE, violating ordinances and policy

"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”

PERA determines Providence Police assisted ICE, violating ordinances and policy

"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”

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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · Aug 19

It’s Over: Butler Hospital caregivers overwhelmingly ratify new four-year contract

“We are proud to stand together to have an agreement that allows us to move forward with our shared goal of helping patients and caring for one another,” said Clinical Social Worker Brooke Huminiski.

It's Over: Butler Hospital caregivers overwhelmingly ratify new four year contract

“We are proud to stand together to have an agreement that allows us to move forward with our shared goal of helping patients and caring for one another,” said Clinical Social Worker Brooke Huminiski.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 19

This town does a really special thing WaterFire Providence. It was a treat to be a torchbearer last night, along with colleagues from state governments around the country. Thanks to the Council of State Governments for your support of good policy, and for giving us an excuse for a magical evening!

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 15

Never change, Rhode Island❣️

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 12

Looking forward to joining this stellar crew tomorrow night at @risd1877.bsky.social!

Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 6

I love this, and I hate that we need it: DIY transit infrastructure, demanding that we properly invest in *actual* infrastructure. (if you can’t read the writing on the chair, it says FUND RIPTA). #saveRIPTA

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Aug 1

Full house in Pawtucket last night, objecting to massive proposed cuts to @ripta.com. We NEED our bus service, which is the foundation of a healthy community. Thank as well to Walter Melillo, the head of the ATU (bus drivers’ union) for your powerful words.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Jul 31

Pawtucket— it’s tonight! Come on out to the library at 5 PM to voice your opposition to the drastic, crippling cuts that are being proposed to our bus service. See you there! (Providence, you’re up on Monday!)

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Jul 24

This is what happens when the legislature declines to fund public transit: RIPTA cuts routes, which means people can’t get to work, which means people can’t pay mortgage or rent. Or buy groceries. As the District 15 Senator, I will fight for full funding for transit Until.This.Is.Fixed.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Jul 21

Love this intrepid crew from @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, who are the best kinds of nerds I know: pro-housing, pro-data, and pro-community. I’ve been honored to work with them on legislation the past few years to address the housing crisis.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Jul 17

Heyo sociologists: has anyone got any new materials on civil society that they like? Something that's...uh...kept up with the times and feels appropriate to the moment? The context is for a grad-level foundations class, but even work from a few years ago seems very, very tired right now.

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Jul 6

Part of how we create a future worth having is through stories, through imagining ourselves into them and into what we could be. Here’s an absolute beauty, gritty and transcendent at once, by Lily Brooks-Dalton. #whatimreading

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Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · Jul 1

Newly enacted legislation from Sen. @meghankallman.bsky.social and Rep. June S. Speakman will encourage the development of attached single family homes, such as townhomes, which can offer more affordable opportunities in Rhode Island’s housing market.

Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Meghan E Kallman @meghankallman.bsky.social · Jul 1

One of my favorite projects this year!

Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · Jul 1

Legislation sponsored by Sen. @meghankallman.bsky.social and Rep. June S. Speakman has been signed into law, creating a land bank within the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation to accept property for redevelopment into housing.

Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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