Meredith Briere
@meredithbriere.bsky.social
Guilderland Board of Education Member (2024-Present), Mom, Wife, Dog-Mom, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (China 2016-2018), Secretary for the Guilderland Democratic Committee (2022-Present), and Treasurer for McKownville Fire District (2024-Present)
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Trump’s executive order shutting down DEI claims that recruiting diverse applicants “diminishes the importance of individual merit, aptitude, hard work, and determination.”
Donald Trump’s war on DEI isn’t about merit.
Donald Trump’s war on DEI isn’t about merit.
February 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Trump’s executive order shutting down DEI claims that recruiting diverse applicants “diminishes the importance of individual merit, aptitude, hard work, and determination.”
Donald Trump’s war on DEI isn’t about merit.
Donald Trump’s war on DEI isn’t about merit.
We need to start talking about the midterms and we need to start talking about strategy. Where I believe that fringe issues are important, they shouldn’t be our main talking points. Can we please start talking about why middle-class Americans are suffering? Why wages have stagnated for 20 years?
February 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We need to start talking about the midterms and we need to start talking about strategy. Where I believe that fringe issues are important, they shouldn’t be our main talking points. Can we please start talking about why middle-class Americans are suffering? Why wages have stagnated for 20 years?
I found this article on conservative Reddit this morning and where it was interesting, what I was most affected by was the comments. I know I’m looking for bridges and hope and I at least found some in the admission of the hypocrisy that is happening within the Republican Party right now.
Conservative Values are Being Destroyed, and It's An Inside Job
The Republican Party of Donald Trump and Elon Musk no longer seems to care about basic conservative values. What is America losing in the process?
www.theamericansaga.com
February 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I found this article on conservative Reddit this morning and where it was interesting, what I was most affected by was the comments. I know I’m looking for bridges and hope and I at least found some in the admission of the hypocrisy that is happening within the Republican Party right now.
Consider my eyebrows raised.
February 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Consider my eyebrows raised.
Absolutely. I’ve been streaming a show over the weekend and over half the ads were pharmaceutical ads. I was appalled.
I think it would make a big difference in our health if we banned Pharma ads from America like the rest of the world does.
February 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Absolutely. I’ve been streaming a show over the weekend and over half the ads were pharmaceutical ads. I was appalled.
I spent the morning reading Conservative Reddit. I was sickened by some things and felt hope by others. At the end of the day, there are some political ideologies people won’t align on, but it is important to keep trying to understand each other. I still believe education is our path forward.
February 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I spent the morning reading Conservative Reddit. I was sickened by some things and felt hope by others. At the end of the day, there are some political ideologies people won’t align on, but it is important to keep trying to understand each other. I still believe education is our path forward.
Richard White-Smith was a wonderful human being. He always had a smile and a soft greeting for my family when we were at RPCVs of NENY events and beyond. He was caring and lovely and I will miss him.
Richard White-Smith Obituary (2025) - Niskayuna, NY - Albany Times Union
View Richard White-Smith's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
www.legacy.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Richard White-Smith was a wonderful human being. He always had a smile and a soft greeting for my family when we were at RPCVs of NENY events and beyond. He was caring and lovely and I will miss him.
Last night mentors and mentees joined together through RPCVnexus’ direction to plan out the next few months. The highlight of this was protecting RPCVs who lose their federal positions because of Musk and Trump’s insistence that all programming in this country be abolished. We grow strong together.
February 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Last night mentors and mentees joined together through RPCVnexus’ direction to plan out the next few months. The highlight of this was protecting RPCVs who lose their federal positions because of Musk and Trump’s insistence that all programming in this country be abolished. We grow strong together.
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We all see what’s happening—because we are the target! Who doesn’t know someone affected?
“It’s a level of incompetence that we’ve never seen before in government.
To say that Elon Musk is not running the United States right now is really a fallacy.” — @dougjones.bsky.social
“It’s a level of incompetence that we’ve never seen before in government.
To say that Elon Musk is not running the United States right now is really a fallacy.” — @dougjones.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
We all see what’s happening—because we are the target! Who doesn’t know someone affected?
“It’s a level of incompetence that we’ve never seen before in government.
To say that Elon Musk is not running the United States right now is really a fallacy.” — @dougjones.bsky.social
“It’s a level of incompetence that we’ve never seen before in government.
To say that Elon Musk is not running the United States right now is really a fallacy.” — @dougjones.bsky.social
Psychological warfare to target black federal employees. We are living in a Twilight Zone episode.
Federal health workers terrified after 'DEI' website publishes list of 'targets'
The site calls out workers who have been involved with DEI initiatives. A majority are Black.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Psychological warfare to target black federal employees. We are living in a Twilight Zone episode.
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Want to vote in June’s primary election? Not only do you need to be registered to vote, you must be registered with a political party. The deadline to register with a party or switch parties for the primary is Feb. 14.
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Want to vote in June’s primary? Register now with a political party.
The deadline to register with a party or switch parties for the primary is Feb. 14.
www.timesunion.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Want to vote in June’s primary election? Not only do you need to be registered to vote, you must be registered with a political party. The deadline to register with a party or switch parties for the primary is Feb. 14.
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Over the weekend I thought a lot about second chances and why we give them. For me, acknowledging one’s errors and having a sense of humility is the biggest indicator of a worthy second chance. Taking accountability is at the forefront of what makes us responsible human beings.
February 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Over the weekend I thought a lot about second chances and why we give them. For me, acknowledging one’s errors and having a sense of humility is the biggest indicator of a worthy second chance. Taking accountability is at the forefront of what makes us responsible human beings.
I’ve had a lot of conversations about how we could revitalize Albany. The museum investment is a good start. I think we need creative concepts to become realities. One is increased opportunities for renovating existing blight properties. Let’s get grants for residents to increase home ownership.
Can $400 Million Rescue New York’s Run-Down Capital City?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed to earmark $400 million to revitalize the capital of New York, where poverty rates are high and the downtown is moribund.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I’ve had a lot of conversations about how we could revitalize Albany. The museum investment is a good start. I think we need creative concepts to become realities. One is increased opportunities for renovating existing blight properties. Let’s get grants for residents to increase home ownership.
I’m doing 100 miles on my bike in February to bring awareness and hopefully donations to Planned Parenthood. I completed my first 11.3 miles today and will keep going until I reach that 100 mile goal this month! Please consider donating to the cause!
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February 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I’m doing 100 miles on my bike in February to bring awareness and hopefully donations to Planned Parenthood. I completed my first 11.3 miles today and will keep going until I reach that 100 mile goal this month! Please consider donating to the cause!
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As a personal promotor and contributor of soft diplomacy, this absolutely sickens me.
The ramifications of this order will be widespread. I worked on the Sovereign Debt legislation for NYS. For anyone that has zero compassion for people, your NYS retirement accounts could also be affected.
The ramifications of this order will be widespread. I worked on the Sovereign Debt legislation for NYS. For anyone that has zero compassion for people, your NYS retirement accounts could also be affected.
How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze
President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
As a personal promotor and contributor of soft diplomacy, this absolutely sickens me.
The ramifications of this order will be widespread. I worked on the Sovereign Debt legislation for NYS. For anyone that has zero compassion for people, your NYS retirement accounts could also be affected.
The ramifications of this order will be widespread. I worked on the Sovereign Debt legislation for NYS. For anyone that has zero compassion for people, your NYS retirement accounts could also be affected.
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If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
January 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
Then ask yourself why the main characters deserved to make less money and notoriety than those white male and female counterparts and why you’re okay with that. (2/2)
January 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Then ask yourself why the main characters deserved to make less money and notoriety than those white male and female counterparts and why you’re okay with that. (2/2)
To anyone wondering why “DEI” hiring is so important, I recommend watching the movie Hidden Figures from the lens of understanding that we probably wouldn’t have gone to the moon without those women. (1/2)
January 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
To anyone wondering why “DEI” hiring is so important, I recommend watching the movie Hidden Figures from the lens of understanding that we probably wouldn’t have gone to the moon without those women. (1/2)
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Non-bowlers might not fully appreciate what a 16-year-old junior from Colonie High School pulled off last week. Those who know the sport couldn’t believe what they saw.
www.timesunion.com/hssports/art...
www.timesunion.com/hssports/art...
Colonie junior Tirado sets national scholastic bowling record
A high school junior, Jacob Tirado recently rolled games of 290, 300 and 300 for an 890 triple. That set a new national scholastic record.
www.timesunion.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Non-bowlers might not fully appreciate what a 16-year-old junior from Colonie High School pulled off last week. Those who know the sport couldn’t believe what they saw.
www.timesunion.com/hssports/art...
www.timesunion.com/hssports/art...
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Last night I attended the Guilderland Town Board Meeting and my friend Heather Murphy was appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee! I know with her knowledge and experience she is going to be an incredible asset! Congratulations Heather!
January 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Last night I attended the Guilderland Town Board Meeting and my friend Heather Murphy was appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee! I know with her knowledge and experience she is going to be an incredible asset! Congratulations Heather!
I was lucky to attend this wonderful event on Saturday, Candidate and Campaign training for first-time candidates. It included a panel discussion with Pat Fahy, Dorsey Applyrs, and Michelle Ostrelich. Thank you to @libbypost.bsky.social and Progressive Elections, Capital Women, and Eleanor’s Legacy!
January 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I was lucky to attend this wonderful event on Saturday, Candidate and Campaign training for first-time candidates. It included a panel discussion with Pat Fahy, Dorsey Applyrs, and Michelle Ostrelich. Thank you to @libbypost.bsky.social and Progressive Elections, Capital Women, and Eleanor’s Legacy!