Brendan Roche
@brendanroche.bsky.social
Boston Sports Fan
Architecture Grad
Mansfield MA Select Board Member
Architecture Grad
Mansfield MA Select Board Member
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JUST IN: Surveillance shows a person sought in connection with the shooting on the Brown University campus https://www.wcvb.com/article/police-brown-university-shooter-was-male-dressed-in-black/69718438
December 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
JUST IN: Surveillance shows a person sought in connection with the shooting on the Brown University campus https://www.wcvb.com/article/police-brown-university-shooter-was-male-dressed-in-black/69718438
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10:45 PM: Providence police have released a video of the suspected gunman still at large.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/brown-university-reports-active-shooter/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/brown-university-reports-active-shooter/
December 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
10:45 PM: Providence police have released a video of the suspected gunman still at large.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/brown-university-reports-active-shooter/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/brown-university-reports-active-shooter/
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BREAKING: Multiple people confirmed shot at Brown in the active shooter situation; no suspect yet - updating live here www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
www.wpri.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
BREAKING: Multiple people confirmed shot at Brown in the active shooter situation; no suspect yet - updating live here www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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“We chose Karoline Leavitt to be his godmother over my own sister- just because you went to Catholic school doesn’t make you a good Catholic. I’m not the first, I won’t be the last, they’re separating kids from moms every day. Where does it end?”
She hasn’t heard from her😳
She hasn’t heard from her😳
December 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
“We chose Karoline Leavitt to be his godmother over my own sister- just because you went to Catholic school doesn’t make you a good Catholic. I’m not the first, I won’t be the last, they’re separating kids from moms every day. Where does it end?”
She hasn’t heard from her😳
She hasn’t heard from her😳
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NEW, from me: One startling stat captures just how badly the year went for the GOP.
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
In 2025, Democrats Flipped 21 Percent of GOP-Held Legislative Seats - Bolts
At the start of Donald Trump’s first presidency, in 2017, large Democratic victories in New Jersey and Virginia, paired with overperformances in special elections, foreshadowed the blue wave of the......
boltsmag.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
NEW, from me: One startling stat captures just how badly the year went for the GOP.
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
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A big omission from this piece is the role of public funding, which has been growing at an increasing rate. When taxpayers pick up a portion of the tab, it lowers the effective price of adding luxury amenities. James Quirk called this "gold-plating."
How the Sports Stadium Went Luxe
Is the race to create ever more lavish spectator offerings in America’s largest venues changing the fan experience?
buff.ly
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A big omission from this piece is the role of public funding, which has been growing at an increasing rate. When taxpayers pick up a portion of the tab, it lowers the effective price of adding luxury amenities. James Quirk called this "gold-plating."
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
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🚨Training Schedule for 11/16 - 11/22🚨
1-2pm ET on 11/17- So You Want to Run for Office?
7-8pm ET on 11/18- Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run for Office
1-2pm ET on 11/19- What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?
Head to traindems.org to register!
1-2pm ET on 11/17- So You Want to Run for Office?
7-8pm ET on 11/18- Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run for Office
1-2pm ET on 11/19- What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?
Head to traindems.org to register!
Traindems
NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.
traindems.org
November 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🚨Training Schedule for 11/16 - 11/22🚨
1-2pm ET on 11/17- So You Want to Run for Office?
7-8pm ET on 11/18- Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run for Office
1-2pm ET on 11/19- What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?
Head to traindems.org to register!
1-2pm ET on 11/17- So You Want to Run for Office?
7-8pm ET on 11/18- Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run for Office
1-2pm ET on 11/19- What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?
Head to traindems.org to register!
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Troy Parrott's 96th-minute winner keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive!
The 23-year-old's hat-trick earns his country victory and a spot in the play-offs, breaking Hungarian hearts in the process.
Remarkable scenes in Budapest.
The 23-year-old's hat-trick earns his country victory and a spot in the play-offs, breaking Hungarian hearts in the process.
Remarkable scenes in Budapest.
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Troy Parrott's 96th-minute winner keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive!
The 23-year-old's hat-trick earns his country victory and a spot in the play-offs, breaking Hungarian hearts in the process.
Remarkable scenes in Budapest.
The 23-year-old's hat-trick earns his country victory and a spot in the play-offs, breaking Hungarian hearts in the process.
Remarkable scenes in Budapest.
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NOTHING BEATS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL AT IT'S BEST. NOTHING 🇮🇪
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NOTHING BEATS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL AT IT'S BEST. NOTHING 🇮🇪
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Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena
Remarkable Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off
Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena.
www.rte.ie
November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena
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What we know, 3pm on Wednesday:
[In 4 parts]
—CA's Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ
—Dems win NJ & VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[In 4 parts]
—CA's Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ
—Dems win NJ & VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
What we know, 3pm on Wednesday:
[In 4 parts]
—CA's Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ
—Dems win NJ & VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[In 4 parts]
—CA's Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ
—Dems win NJ & VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
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FIFA's World Cup ticket sales are the latest example of capitalism's propensity to suck the money and fun out of everything.
Luckily, @travelfutbolfan.bsky.social,is here with his experience, insight, humor and advice on how to enjoy the World Cup next summer.
shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...
Luckily, @travelfutbolfan.bsky.social,is here with his experience, insight, humor and advice on how to enjoy the World Cup next summer.
shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...
Navigating the Wild World Cup Ticket and Travel Gauntlet | The Blazing Musket Podcast
Getting to the World Cup in the US won't be easy or affordable, TravelFutbolFan is here to help and tell us why...
shows.acast.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
FIFA's World Cup ticket sales are the latest example of capitalism's propensity to suck the money and fun out of everything.
Luckily, @travelfutbolfan.bsky.social,is here with his experience, insight, humor and advice on how to enjoy the World Cup next summer.
shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...
Luckily, @travelfutbolfan.bsky.social,is here with his experience, insight, humor and advice on how to enjoy the World Cup next summer.
shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...
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Here’s last night’s story about Bari Weiss, CBS News, Paramount Skydance, and why the Upper West Side is a lot more than just “Seinfeld territory.” youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ
Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Here’s last night’s story about Bari Weiss, CBS News, Paramount Skydance, and why the Upper West Side is a lot more than just “Seinfeld territory.” youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ
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This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!
#NoKings
It was a great day to see friends from across the region, standout and speak up! Standing together to protest the attacks on our constitution is needed now more than ever. We the people have a voice and we will not be silenced!
#MansfieldMA
#WrenthemMA
#FoxboroughMA
#NorfolkMA
#AttleboroMA
It was a great day to see friends from across the region, standout and speak up! Standing together to protest the attacks on our constitution is needed now more than ever. We the people have a voice and we will not be silenced!
#MansfieldMA
#WrenthemMA
#FoxboroughMA
#NorfolkMA
#AttleboroMA
October 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#NoKings
It was a great day to see friends from across the region, standout and speak up! Standing together to protest the attacks on our constitution is needed now more than ever. We the people have a voice and we will not be silenced!
#MansfieldMA
#WrenthemMA
#FoxboroughMA
#NorfolkMA
#AttleboroMA
It was a great day to see friends from across the region, standout and speak up! Standing together to protest the attacks on our constitution is needed now more than ever. We the people have a voice and we will not be silenced!
#MansfieldMA
#WrenthemMA
#FoxboroughMA
#NorfolkMA
#AttleboroMA
What an incredible day to be in Mansfield!
Celebrating Abolition Day with TRDU. I was honored to speak with Beth about the Town's budget. It was great to also see State Rep Ted Philips and Select Board, Kostas Loukas attending as well!
#MansfieldMA
#AbolitionDay
#Mansfield250
Celebrating Abolition Day with TRDU. I was honored to speak with Beth about the Town's budget. It was great to also see State Rep Ted Philips and Select Board, Kostas Loukas attending as well!
#MansfieldMA
#AbolitionDay
#Mansfield250
October 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
What an incredible day to be in Mansfield!
Celebrating Abolition Day with TRDU. I was honored to speak with Beth about the Town's budget. It was great to also see State Rep Ted Philips and Select Board, Kostas Loukas attending as well!
#MansfieldMA
#AbolitionDay
#Mansfield250
Celebrating Abolition Day with TRDU. I was honored to speak with Beth about the Town's budget. It was great to also see State Rep Ted Philips and Select Board, Kostas Loukas attending as well!
#MansfieldMA
#AbolitionDay
#Mansfield250
An exciting Saturday of activities!
Abolition Day is Saturday 10-4! Mansfield’s South Common in front of the Town Hall.
The fun continues at Xfinity Center with food trucks, bonfire and fireworks for Mansfield 250!
#AbolitionDay
#MansfieldMA250
#MansfieldMA
Abolition Day is Saturday 10-4! Mansfield’s South Common in front of the Town Hall.
The fun continues at Xfinity Center with food trucks, bonfire and fireworks for Mansfield 250!
#AbolitionDay
#MansfieldMA250
#MansfieldMA
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
An exciting Saturday of activities!
Abolition Day is Saturday 10-4! Mansfield’s South Common in front of the Town Hall.
The fun continues at Xfinity Center with food trucks, bonfire and fireworks for Mansfield 250!
#AbolitionDay
#MansfieldMA250
#MansfieldMA
Abolition Day is Saturday 10-4! Mansfield’s South Common in front of the Town Hall.
The fun continues at Xfinity Center with food trucks, bonfire and fireworks for Mansfield 250!
#AbolitionDay
#MansfieldMA250
#MansfieldMA
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“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings
October 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings
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🚨 🚨
Pop Quiz!
Every American should know the basics of our Founding, don’t you agree?
The history, and the Constitution itself?
Well, to make sure you know it, and as part of my virtual Democracy Academy, let me give you a quick pop quiz.
1/
Pop Quiz!
Every American should know the basics of our Founding, don’t you agree?
The history, and the Constitution itself?
Well, to make sure you know it, and as part of my virtual Democracy Academy, let me give you a quick pop quiz.
1/
October 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🚨 🚨
Pop Quiz!
Every American should know the basics of our Founding, don’t you agree?
The history, and the Constitution itself?
Well, to make sure you know it, and as part of my virtual Democracy Academy, let me give you a quick pop quiz.
1/
Pop Quiz!
Every American should know the basics of our Founding, don’t you agree?
The history, and the Constitution itself?
Well, to make sure you know it, and as part of my virtual Democracy Academy, let me give you a quick pop quiz.
1/
Another incredible event for the 250th Celebration!
Congratulations and thank you to Rob, Nancy and the entire committee for a successful event!
Thank you to Flint Farm for being incredible hosts and most importantly for the ice cream!
#MansfieldMA #MansfieldMA250 #FlintFarm
Congratulations and thank you to Rob, Nancy and the entire committee for a successful event!
Thank you to Flint Farm for being incredible hosts and most importantly for the ice cream!
#MansfieldMA #MansfieldMA250 #FlintFarm
October 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Another incredible event for the 250th Celebration!
Congratulations and thank you to Rob, Nancy and the entire committee for a successful event!
Thank you to Flint Farm for being incredible hosts and most importantly for the ice cream!
#MansfieldMA #MansfieldMA250 #FlintFarm
Congratulations and thank you to Rob, Nancy and the entire committee for a successful event!
Thank you to Flint Farm for being incredible hosts and most importantly for the ice cream!
#MansfieldMA #MansfieldMA250 #FlintFarm
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WALKED OFF INTO A CLINCH!!!
September 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
WALKED OFF INTO A CLINCH!!!
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YOUR BOSTON RED SOX ARE POSTSEASON BOUND!
September 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
YOUR BOSTON RED SOX ARE POSTSEASON BOUND!
September 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
What an incredible day for the first Labor Day Parade in Boston!
Solidarity with all workers who built this country and continue to stand and fight for a better world!
#LaborDay2025
#LaborDay
Solidarity with all workers who built this country and continue to stand and fight for a better world!
#LaborDay2025
#LaborDay
September 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
What an incredible day for the first Labor Day Parade in Boston!
Solidarity with all workers who built this country and continue to stand and fight for a better world!
#LaborDay2025
#LaborDay
Solidarity with all workers who built this country and continue to stand and fight for a better world!
#LaborDay2025
#LaborDay