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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 6h

America is in crisis.

So it's a small relief that the rest of the world is actually getting remarkable stuff done with energy. We just passed a huge milestone globally!

Now back to work on America.
billmckibben.substack.com/p/something-...

Something extraordinary just happened

But of course there's a but. Or two.

billmckibben.substack.com

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 6h

Excited to participate in Walktober with AARP Rhode Island! Thank you for supporting walkability across our City & State for neighbors of all abilities & ages!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 18h

I was in a coffee shop this morning waiting for a mtg & a group of high school students came in, fiercely debating who should run for student govt & what they would do if they win.

My Leslie Knope heart is full. And so inspired to work even harder so govt is something they continue to aspire to!

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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.bsky.social · 1d

Join us TODAY for a vigil to remember Lucas García alongside his family and a community in mourning. 💔

Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.bsky.social · 2d

Lucas García was killed by a school bus driver on Oct. 2, 2025 while crossing the street in Providence. He was 38 years old and leaves behind a family and a community in mourning. Join us Tues. Oct. 7, 4:30pm as we remember Lucas with those who knew and loved him, whose worlds are now shattered.

What: Vigil to remember and honor Lucas Garcia with family and community members
When: Tuesday Oct. 7, 2025, 4:30pm
Where: Union Ave at Service Rd 1, Providence, RI (eastern side of the intersection)
Why: Lucas Garcia was killed by a school bus driver on the morning of Oct. 2, 2025 while crossing the street. He was 38 years old and leaves behind a family and a community in mourning. Join us as we remember Lucas with family and those who knew and loved Lucas whose worlds are now shattered, and call for meaningful change to prevent another tragedy like this from happening. Lucas is the second person to die at this corner in the last three years, following Violet Barracks, age 76, who was killed by a driver in May 2022.

Photo of Lucas García with dark hair and a thin mustache and beard wearing a blue and black striped polo shirt and smiling slightly.

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

One week!

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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 2d

I love this! It makes me think of you, @sueanderbois.bsky.social.

BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 2d

I hard co-sign this one.

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Clean Water Action Rhode Island @cleanwaterri.bsky.social · 2d

Electoberfest is TONIGHT at the Guild in Pawtucket, 6-8pm. See everyone there!

Graphic for Electoberfest features photos of people having fun together

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 2d

@riaflcio.bsky.social sues Trump’s EPA over termination of $7B Solar for All program. “The Solar for All program is critical to meeting the mandates of the Act on Climate and could lead to hundreds of good-paying union jobs,” RI AFL-CIO President Pat Crowley said.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/06/m...

R.I. AFL-CIO sues Trump’s EPA over termination of $7 billion Solar for All program - The Boston Globe

“The Solar for All program is critical to meeting the mandates of the Act on Climate and could lead to hundreds of good-paying union jobs,” R.I. AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley said.

www.bostonglobe.com

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JenStewart4RI.bsky.social @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social · 2d

I hope you enjoyed your visit to Pawtucket, and the sweet victory for @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social ⚽️ ⚓️ 🌊 💛 💙

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Kate Schapira @kateschapira.bsky.social · 2d

Speak up with & for our neighbors tonight 10/6, 5:30pm, PVD City Hall! AMOR & ONA have put together this simple guide to testifying. Bring a friend so if you decide to speak, you'll look out & see a face you know docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

We suggested to out of town guests that we check out the Providence Flea.

They were like ‘is that like the Big Blue Bug but in the City?!’

I ❤️ how many insect-based landmarks they assumed we had…

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

Oh my gosh- I love this!! I’ll have to check out that map!!

Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

You are just the absolute best

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

I had no idea Edgar Allan Poe had a Providence connection! He met his fiancée in a rose garden on Benefit St (that’s still there - in Ward 3!)

Thank you to my Benefit St neighbors for inviting me to an author event & neighborhood gathering! I think this will be the perfect October book!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

I had a man try to remind me that I *do* have kids bc he was sure they were in the same class as his. I think having children is something I would remember…

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 2d

WIC runs out this week

Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

I had a man try to remind me that I *do* have kids bc he was sure they were in the same class as his. I think having children is something I would remember…

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 3d

Great evening for RIFC!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 3d

Welcome to Ward 3 Paper Crown pre-school — a wonderful new additions for families on Hope Street!

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 5d

STORY: @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social gives first passage to ban on gas-powered leaf blowers

Passed 8-3 (also had 1 councilor abstain, 2 were absent). Needs one more vote before heading to Mayor Smiley.

www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

@wpri12.bsky.social

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