Rachel Poliner
@rachelpoliner.bsky.social
Progressive politics, civil civic activist & organizer, Boston & MA based; retired educator
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Mom’s for Liberty is now 0-59 in contested school board races since 2023.
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Mom’s for Liberty is now 0-59 in contested school board races since 2023.
True #democracy demonstration: people speaking out, building community, signing up for tasks & events, 3 elected officials & 2 new candidates trying to earn votes. That is what democracy looks like! Peaceful, creative, passionate, patriotic, ready to be as persistent as needed. #NoKingsWestRoxbury
Close to 600 people at #NoKings rally in West Roxbury this morning. Great organizing job @prowroxroz.bsky.social!
October 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
True #democracy demonstration: people speaking out, building community, signing up for tasks & events, 3 elected officials & 2 new candidates trying to earn votes. That is what democracy looks like! Peaceful, creative, passionate, patriotic, ready to be as persistent as needed. #NoKingsWestRoxbury
Are we boycotting TX yet?
Solidarity with the good people of Portland and Chicago!
Solidarity with the good people of Portland and Chicago!
October 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Are we boycotting TX yet?
Solidarity with the good people of Portland and Chicago!
Solidarity with the good people of Portland and Chicago!
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Republicans are holding health care hostage to pay for tax cuts to billionaires. Unacceptable.
September 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Republicans are holding health care hostage to pay for tax cuts to billionaires. Unacceptable.
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#Boston voters, have you met Marvin Mathelier yet? @marvinforboston.bsky.social #bospoli Our members chose him for our 4th City Council At-Large endorsement for lots of reasons. Just look!
September 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#Boston voters, have you met Marvin Mathelier yet? @marvinforboston.bsky.social #bospoli Our members chose him for our 4th City Council At-Large endorsement for lots of reasons. Just look!
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It’s Boston vs. the billionaires, and I’m with Boston.
September 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It’s Boston vs. the billionaires, and I’m with Boston.
Wow, great interview with Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner about being ready to prosecute invaders who commit crimes. Blue city mayors, take note!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtK...
Trump RUNS into BIGGEST FEAR as CITY Pulls NUCLEAR OPTION
YouTube video by Legal AF
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August 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Wow, great interview with Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner about being ready to prosecute invaders who commit crimes. Blue city mayors, take note!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtK...
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley just spoke the TRUTH on @msnbc.com about sex trafficking, Trump’s current victimization of the Epstein victims, & Oversight steps. @pressley.house.gov
August 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley just spoke the TRUTH on @msnbc.com about sex trafficking, Trump’s current victimization of the Epstein victims, & Oversight steps. @pressley.house.gov
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu:
“Under the Trump administration, groceries are less affordable, housing is harder to build, cures for cancer are farther away, and good news on our economy has been as hard to find as the Epstein list.”
“Under the Trump administration, groceries are less affordable, housing is harder to build, cures for cancer are farther away, and good news on our economy has been as hard to find as the Epstein list.”
August 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu:
“Under the Trump administration, groceries are less affordable, housing is harder to build, cures for cancer are farther away, and good news on our economy has been as hard to find as the Epstein list.”
“Under the Trump administration, groceries are less affordable, housing is harder to build, cures for cancer are farther away, and good news on our economy has been as hard to find as the Epstein list.”
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu:
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
August 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu:
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
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Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
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What a moment to remind ourselves and others to be brave! If you're in or near southwest Boston on Friday afternoon, join in the visibility. #democracy #BeBraveDay
www.mobilize.us/progressivew...
www.mobilize.us/progressivew...
"Be Brave" Rally at the Rotary · Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale
We're joining with Visibility Brigade groups across the country on Friday, August 15th, to celebrate #BeBraveDay. We don't have an overpass, but we certainly have a rotary. We all need to be reminded:...
www.mobilize.us
August 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What a moment to remind ourselves and others to be brave! If you're in or near southwest Boston on Friday afternoon, join in the visibility. #democracy #BeBraveDay
www.mobilize.us/progressivew...
www.mobilize.us/progressivew...
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Businesses small and large are being forced to raise prices to survive. Obliteration Day and reckless tariffs aren’t just a burden on businesses. It’s an all-out assault on the American people.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/b...
After a Lag, Consumers Begin to Feel the Pinch of Tariffs
www.nytimes.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Businesses small and large are being forced to raise prices to survive. Obliteration Day and reckless tariffs aren’t just a burden on businesses. It’s an all-out assault on the American people.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/b...
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We're endorsing three candidates so far for Boston City Council At-Large. The 4th will go to either Marvin Mathelier or Alexandra Valdez. #bospoli
Three endorsements:
Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social
Julia Mejia @juliaforboston.bsky.social
Henry Santana @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
Three endorsements:
Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social
Julia Mejia @juliaforboston.bsky.social
Henry Santana @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We're endorsing three candidates so far for Boston City Council At-Large. The 4th will go to either Marvin Mathelier or Alexandra Valdez. #bospoli
Three endorsements:
Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social
Julia Mejia @juliaforboston.bsky.social
Henry Santana @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
Three endorsements:
Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social
Julia Mejia @juliaforboston.bsky.social
Henry Santana @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
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Endorsement announcement for Boston City Council District 6 - Ben Weber @ben4district6.bsky.social
#bospoli
#bospoli
August 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Endorsement announcement for Boston City Council District 6 - Ben Weber @ben4district6.bsky.social
#bospoli
#bospoli
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Endorsement announcement for Boston City Council District 5 - Enrique Pepén @enriquepepen.bsky.social
#bospoli
#bospoli
August 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Endorsement announcement for Boston City Council District 5 - Enrique Pepén @enriquepepen.bsky.social
#bospoli
#bospoli
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First of six endorsement announcements:
Michelle Wu for re-election as Boston's Mayor
@wutrain.bsky.social @mayorwu.boston.gov #bospoli
Michelle Wu for re-election as Boston's Mayor
@wutrain.bsky.social @mayorwu.boston.gov #bospoli
August 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
First of six endorsement announcements:
Michelle Wu for re-election as Boston's Mayor
@wutrain.bsky.social @mayorwu.boston.gov #bospoli
Michelle Wu for re-election as Boston's Mayor
@wutrain.bsky.social @mayorwu.boston.gov #bospoli
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Judge bars regime from canceling grants to disaster-proof specific areas, including Everett, Chelsea and Cape Ann
www.universalhub.com/2025/judge-b...
#Lawsuits #FEMA #flooding
www.universalhub.com/2025/judge-b...
#Lawsuits #FEMA #flooding
August 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Judge bars regime from canceling grants to disaster-proof specific areas, including Everett, Chelsea and Cape Ann
www.universalhub.com/2025/judge-b...
#Lawsuits #FEMA #flooding
www.universalhub.com/2025/judge-b...
#Lawsuits #FEMA #flooding
Another on-target cartoon from Nick Anderson @andertoon.bsky.social
nickanderson.substack.com/p/quick-action
nickanderson.substack.com/p/quick-action
Quick Action
Progressive editorial cartoons, musings and sketches from a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.
nickanderson.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Another on-target cartoon from Nick Anderson @andertoon.bsky.social
nickanderson.substack.com/p/quick-action
nickanderson.substack.com/p/quick-action
Happy to support effective, creative, caring leaders for #Boston
@wutrain.bsky.social
@ruthzee.bsky.social
@juliaforboston.bsky.social
@clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
@ben4district6.bsky.social
@wutrain.bsky.social
@ruthzee.bsky.social
@juliaforboston.bsky.social
@clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
@ben4district6.bsky.social
August 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Happy to support effective, creative, caring leaders for #Boston
@wutrain.bsky.social
@ruthzee.bsky.social
@juliaforboston.bsky.social
@clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
@ben4district6.bsky.social
@wutrain.bsky.social
@ruthzee.bsky.social
@juliaforboston.bsky.social
@clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
@ben4district6.bsky.social
Went to a #TeslaTakedown protest today w/ a few dozen protesters, lots of honks & thumbs up.
A 30-something man in a truck who was the only vocal negative driver yelled, "Trump is your daddy! Trump is your daddy!"
Really? Are you sure you want to push people to think about #Epstein even more??
A 30-something man in a truck who was the only vocal negative driver yelled, "Trump is your daddy! Trump is your daddy!"
Really? Are you sure you want to push people to think about #Epstein even more??
August 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Went to a #TeslaTakedown protest today w/ a few dozen protesters, lots of honks & thumbs up.
A 30-something man in a truck who was the only vocal negative driver yelled, "Trump is your daddy! Trump is your daddy!"
Really? Are you sure you want to push people to think about #Epstein even more??
A 30-something man in a truck who was the only vocal negative driver yelled, "Trump is your daddy! Trump is your daddy!"
Really? Are you sure you want to push people to think about #Epstein even more??
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Trump was impeached, twice.
Considering posting this every day until the Smithsonian corrects its exhibit. Feel free to join me.
Considering posting this every day until the Smithsonian corrects its exhibit. Feel free to join me.
August 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Trump was impeached, twice.
Considering posting this every day until the Smithsonian corrects its exhibit. Feel free to join me.
Considering posting this every day until the Smithsonian corrects its exhibit. Feel free to join me.
I don’t like it when @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com is on vacation. Well deserved for him. Harder to make it through the week for me.
August 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I don’t like it when @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com is on vacation. Well deserved for him. Harder to make it through the week for me.