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Posts by Carmen Rivera (she/her)
I’m not arguing with ppl who are trying to survive rising costs. If your household makes over $250k & you’re fighting against a living wage or progressive taxation, then yes, we’re beefing. 🧵 #WorkersFirst
Im happy Washington’s millionaires tax passed both chambers. One thing I won’t be doing is fighting w/ ppl making under $250k/yr. Our economy has ppl at the bottom & middle fighting each other for crumbs (workers vs bosses, tenants vs landlords) while the wealthiest executives collect. 🪡 1/2 #WaLeg
Had a beautiful weekend celebrating each other & our love 🩵 #ValentinesDay #MyLove #MiAmor #AdventureBuddy
👾🎮 @sandboxvr.bsky.social Kirkland
Afternoon tea 🫖 Fogrose Atelier
Wine 🍷 tasting Browne Family Vineyards Bellevue
Brunch 🥂 The George
🎨 ☁️ 🖼️ @seattleartmuseum.bsky.social
🌇 The Smith Tower
It’s a great day to be…
Puerto Rican 🇵🇷
A Seahawks fan 🏈💚💙
And Catholic ✝️
#SuperbowlLX #IYKYK
Borinquén Supremacy 🇵🇷 #SuperbowlLX
The film MLK/FBI (2021) run time: 1h 44m
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Dr. King’s Full “I Have a Dream” speech :
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I hope we can all carry on his legacy each day beyond the official day of recognition. 🧵 2/2
On Dr. MLK Jr Day, I enjoy reflecting on his work & journey, as an imperfect person in an incredibly violent & hateful time. The book “All Labor Has Dignity” is a collection of Dr. King’s speeches on labor rights & economic justice. It gives a deeper context to some widely used quotes. 🧵 1/2
Today we honor Dr. King by remembering that his legacy wasn’t comfort or quiet it was courage, sacrifice, and resistance in the face of injustice. He knew progress is never handed down; it’s pushed forward by ordinary people who refuse to accept inequality as normal.
I know it’s exciting the Seahawks won.
But, have you seen episode 5 of Heated Rivalry yet?!?! 👏🏼🙂↕️
This is not normal and I will not normalize what is happening in this country. #America #USA #Oregon #Minnesota #Washington
Please join us at Renton City Hall tonight to celebrate us making history, again 🎉
6pm reception 👏🏼
7pm swearing in ceremony 🎊
#Renton #Washington #Progressive
Graphic with a blue background and large white text reading “DEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS.” Below is a screenshot of a post explaining that Canada does not have CBS, that a “60 Minutes” episode aired normally in Canada, and stating that Canadian networks are not subject to U.S. government interference. The post ends with “We’re not under a dictatorship. You are.”
This message hits hard.
What’s your favorite Christmas movie? 🍿🎄 I’ll go first :
Die Hard (1988)
To the faux progressive man child who stormed out of a debate with me (around boycotting with your wallet rather than boycotting social media) because he can’t be challenged by a woman.
Boycotting with your wallet works.
🙃😘 #boycott #target #homedepot
I’m excited to celebrate the Washington Bus’ 18th birthday this Wednesday. 🎂🎉 I hope you can join us in supporting this amazing youth-centered organization
🔗 givebutter.com/c/bus18
#Washington #WaElex #WALeg #KingCounty #Support #Youth #WashingtonBus #Seattle #Renton #Spokane
As we gather, take 20 mins to educate yourself. The Indian Child Welfare Act was born out of the kidnapping of indigenous children from their homes after the ethnic cleansing that were residential schools.
#Thanksgiving #ICWA
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Imagine you did everything you could to break someone and all you did was make them unbreakable. 💎 #PressureMakesDiamonds
Thank you 🙏🏼
We’re very pleased with last nights initial numbers but we will wait for all ballots to be counted. I think we will have an idea for certain by Friday.
With just a few hours left to vote, I want to say thank you to everyone. I deeply appreciate all the amazing support & love that has surrounded this campaign. 🩵💙 Less than 20% of #Renton has voted & this election will come down to each voter. It’s the absolute least we can do. 🗳️ #RiveraforRenton
Join us this Wednesday 10/29 for our final fundraiser at The Rose Gifthouse and Coffee Shop in 📍 Renton
We’ll be dressing up & playing D&D like the adults we are! 😂 🐉🧙🏽♀️🪄
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I’m honored to be endorsed by leaders who share my commitment to justice, equity, & community. Thank you for believing in Renton’s future & my continued service on City Council. Together, we’re building a Renton where everyone belongs. Join and support our campaign at RiveraforRenton.com
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Progress. Compassion. Results. 💙
My 2025–2029 priorities: public safety + social services, housing affordability, renter protections, environmental action, internet + apprenticeships, & protecting diverse voices.
Let’s keep Renton moving forward together ➡ RiveraForRenton.com
#RentonRooted
We are proud to announce that @ppaawest.bsky.social has officially endorsed my re-election campaign for Renton City Council!
I’ll always fight for reproductive rights, health, & equity for Renton families and across our state.
Grateful for their trust and partnership
#Renton
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As I reflect on Hispanic and Latin American History Month, there is a Taíno legend that comes to mind: A goddess fell in love with someone named Coquí. Despite all her effort, her love was taken away by Juracán, the feared god of hurricanes and storms. In her grief, the goddess created many little frogs to call out her love’s name for all eternity. The Coquí, one of the smallest frogs, can never be drowned out due to their collective power, and are symbolic to the people of Puerto Rico. Like the goddess, all Hispanic and Latino American people have experienced immense loss, especially with the latest Supreme Court shadow docket decision. Once again, evil has seemed to prevail. However, our collective power is undeniable. The Jesuits’ service to faith has long established the advocacy of justice as an unconditional necessity. In 1975, at the General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits deemed, “The service of faith and the promotion of justice are inseparable.” Plainly stated, post the assassination of Dr. King, during the rise of the racially charged and violent war on drugs, they incorporated notes from liberation theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez of Peru, who knew theology must begin with the lived experience of the impoverished, persecuted, and marginalized. At the heart of our academic excellence is our Jesuit value in serving as social justice warriors in the face of injustice. Fellow Boricua, Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent stated, “We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low-wage job.” We do not have to live in such a country. As we move forward in Hispanic and Latin American History Month and the academic year, let us remember we can be courageous in speaking out against injustice, together. We can be armed with our minds and equipped with our academic rigor, not only as those who empower leaders for a just humane world, but as informed examples…
I was invited by @seattleu.edu to write something for Hispanic & Latin America History month that I would like to share with you.
On Friday, Oct 3rd 💕 Join us, 5:30–7 PM at Brewmaster Taproom for my re-election fundraiser for this general election! 🍻
RSVP with the link in bio to join us for some fun and support real progress in Renton ✨ #ItsOct3rd #RiveraForRenton #Renton
I made the mistake of watching some of Velveeta Voldemort’s speech & as a God loving women:
✨ America is still unaffordable
✨ LGBTQ+ folks are not the problem
✨ Guns kill our kids, and prayer in schools is not a solution
Leaders who scapegoat instead of solving crises aren’t leaders at all. 🌈✊🏽