Omar Mohammed
@shurufu.bsky.social
Economics reporter at the @BostonGlobe.com. A Knight-Bagehot fellow and graduate of Columbia Journalism School. An alumni of Newsweek, Reuters, Bloomberg & Quartz.
"Most of the increase in socialism’s positive rating through 2025 reflected increasingly positive views among Democrats, rising from 50% in 2010 to 66% last year. The latest uptick, however, comes entirely from political independents."
Socialism's Positive Rating Tops 40% for First Time
Socialism's appeal is at a new high, but it remains less popular than capitalism and well below free enterprise.
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“Our efforts are geared to making sure that if somebody wants to build a data center in New Bedford that they’re going to do it on our terms,” Mayor Jon Mitchell told me.
Massachusetts officials set limits on AI data centers to protect water and energy resources - The Boston Globe
The blowback against data centers comes at a time when billions of dollars are being poured into developments that support the AI sector.
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“It doesn’t seem that there are any particular targets,” said Heather Perez Arroyo, an immigration attorney with the progressive Mass Law Reform Institute. “This is something we anticipated with the start of this administration, but that we had not seen.”
The South Coast is facing another surge in ICE activity. Lawyers say this time seems different. - The Boston Globe
The arrests, lawyers and advocates for immigrants say, appear more indiscriminate than operations last year.
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NEW: Mayor Smiley says he's not endorsing David Morales, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Providence, in the November election His reflections on the election loss and what happens next ⬇️ www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/m...
Providence mayor has ‘no regrets’ about his losing campaign, but he won’t endorse the Democratic nominee - The Boston Globe
Brett Smiley reflects on the race against David Morales, which he believes came down to differences about rent control and cost of living.
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023. signalling the beginning of a rate hike cycle from policymakers.
Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump’s demand for cut - The Boston Globe
The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.
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This place is getting a reputation... Cranston man living in the former home of a drug ‘kingpin’ is accused of drug dealing, cruelty to dog. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/15/m...
Cranston man living in the former home of a drug ‘kingpin’ is accused of drug dealing - The Boston Globe
The home is owned by Judith Perez, the sister of Providence Police Chief Colonel Oscar Perez.
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A coalition of states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over what they called a “catastrophic” new policy that would make it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards if they rely on public benefits.
Massachusetts joins lawsuit over Trump’s policy to restrict green cards - The Boston Globe
The lawsuit it would harm states and localities by straining emergency rooms and reducing participation in food stamps, which would drain money from local businesses that depend on the federal benefits.
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Remembering Private Foley. More than 80 years ago, a young soldier from Holyoke made the ultimate sacrifice. A Dutch family has been tending his grave in the Netherlands ever since. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/14/m...
Remembering Private Foley - The Boston Globe
More than 80 years ago, a young soldier from Holyoke made the ultimate sacrifice. A Dutch family has been tending his grave in the Netherlands ever since.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — US inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away.
Inflation picked up last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans’ finances - The Boston Globe
Friday’s inflation report is shaping up to be among the most consequential in years.
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One immediate consequence of the mayoral results in Providence is that the issue of rent control in the city has been resuscitated, reports my colleague @stephmachado.bsky.social.
Steph Machado@stephmachado.bsky.social · 2w agoNEW: Rent control is back from the dead in Providence. After Wednesday's primary, the City Council is projected to have majority support in 2027 for capping rent increases, and a mayor who will sign it www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/m...
At least 206 people with Massachusetts ties were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here are the stories of those they left behind. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/m...
9/11 changed their lives. This is what came next. - The Boston Globe
At least 206 people with Massachusetts ties were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here are the stories of those they left behind.
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“Those who perpetrated the 9/11 attacks did it to advance their own political agenda, and we still don’t really know what that is,” said Martin Bentz, from the Islamic Society of Southeastern Massachusetts. “We’ve been trying to make it clear that they didn’t represent any Muslim principles.”
‘Where do we go from here?’ Muslim Americans reflect on 25 years since 9/11. - The Boston Globe
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, Muslims in Massachusetts reflect on how the tragedy shaped their experiences of what it's like to be Muslim in America.
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WATCH: In between gallons of coffee, Dan McGowan and I chat about what happened in Providence last night www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPCQ...
Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado and Dan McGowan discuss David Morales' victory in Providence
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MAP: How David Morales won Providence He dominated in the West End as expected, but also made inroads on the East Side; only 45 votes separate Smiley and Morales right now on the East Side (with some mail ballots still to be counted) Interactive maps here: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/10/m...
After a seven-year run marked most recently by attacks from the Trump administration, Lonnie Bunch III announced that he was stepping down as secretary of the Smithsonian.
Smithsonian’s secretary to resign as Trump tries to rule the institution - The Boston Globe
The White House has escalated its criticism of how the Smithsonian presents American history and values.
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“I sell equipment to Canada and now I don’t how much that’s going to cost,” said Michael Keneally, co-owner of Massachusetts-based Accutech Packaging.
Trump tariffs reignite trade tensions, unsettling Massachusetts manufacturers - The Boston Globe
As the US-Canada trade war widens, local businesses say the uncertainty could stifle their ability to make long-term investments.
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Providence's high-stakes mayoral contest is one of the closest-watched in next week's Rhode Island primary With no independent polling heading into Labor Day weekend, it's hard to say who is ahead, but both campaigns see it as a close race My latest: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/m...
In Providence, can the mayor fend off his left-wing challenger? - The Boston Globe
The high-stakes mayoral showdown is one of the closest-watched races in next week’s Rhode Island primary.
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@peterneronha.bsky.social sets new course as he nears end of term. As he sailed on Narragansett Bay near his home in Jamestown, Peter F. Neronha talked about his accomplishments and his regrets after eight years in office www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/01/m...
With no more campaigns on the horizon, R.I.’s attorney general sets a new course - The Boston Globe
As he sailed on Narragansett Bay near his home in Jamestown, Peter F. Neronha talked about his accomplishments and his regrets after eight years in office.
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Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals - The Boston Globe
“It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” Messi said on his Instagram account.
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Tremendous story by @bostonglobe.com David Scharfenberg about a miscarriage of justice in a deadly arson case that sent the wrong person to prison. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/31/o...
It was an arson. A double murder. And the evidence pointed to one of the two suspects. So how did the wrong person wind up in prison? - The Boston Globe
A Brockton fire and the scourge of ‘twisted science.’
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The high cost of fuel comes as farmers across Massachusetts are already going through hard times. Drought conditions have stifled plant growth. Tariffs and pandemic-era inflation have contributed to a rise in the cost of seeds and fertilizer. | @shurufu.bsky.social
Massachusetts small farms fight to stay afloat amid skyrocketing fuel prices - The Boston Globe
The US-Iran conflict has caused a rise in gas prices, adding more costs to what is an already challenging environment for farmers.
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“High fuel costs have a double effect on farms like [ours],” said Barrett’s Mill Farm co-owner Melissa Maxwell. “It adds more costs but also creates uncertainty over the business that customers may stay away, worried about [their] cost of living.”
Massachusetts small farms fight to stay afloat amid skyrocketing fuel prices - The Boston Globe
The US-Iran conflict has caused a rise in gas prices, adding more costs to what is an already challenging environment for farmers.
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@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social leads R.I. @govdanmckee.bsky.social 48% to 28% in @salvereginauni.bsky.social poll as primary nears. The poll results come as McKee and Foulkes prepare to clash in their final debate on @wpri12.bsky.social Tuesday night www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/18/m...
Foulkes leads Governor McKee 48% to 28% in latest poll as R.I. Democratic primary nears - The Boston Globe
The poll results come as McKee and Foulkes prepare to clash in their final debate Tuesday night.
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The Trump administration plans to spend millions of dollars equipping immigration officers with gloves that can deliver electric shocks, describing them as a “de-escalation device.” Critics are alarmed that agents would have another tool that they say could actually escalate their use of force.
ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.
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NEW: Mayoral candidate David Morales says he would remove the Flock cameras from Providence if elected It comes as multiple RI towns have cancelled their Flock contracts in recent days, and New Bedford is pausing www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/12/m...
Providence mayoral challenger says he would remove Flock cameras - The Boston Globe
The license plate cameras helped police solve the Brown University shooting case, but have faced recent backlash amid privacy concerns.
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UPDATED: @govdanmckee.bsky.social passes over Shekarchi, picks Judge Luis Matos for R.I. Supreme Court www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/12/m...
Governor McKee picks Judge Luis M. Matos for R.I. Supreme Court, passing over former House speaker Shekarchi - The Boston Globe
Matos, who was born in Portugal, was appointed to the Superior Court by former Governor Lincoln Chafee in 2012 and previously worked as an assistant US attorney.
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Staggering. "Latino families in Massachusetts have a median net wealth of just $1,200; Black families have only slightly more, at $7,800. White families, on the other hand, have a median net wealth of $549,200, while Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families are at $305,000."
‘Wealth begets wealth.’ Mass. racial wealth gap persists, and homeownership is the driving force, new study finds. - The Boston Globe
Even in Massachusetts, where the overall median net worth is $374,000, deep structural inequities persist.
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‘He made everything special’: Remembering a beloved R.I. trumpet player. After graduating from Berklee, Richard "Ritchee" Price toured with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, and is remembered for stirring performances at Little League games and the Grog and Dog www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/11/m...
‘He made everything special’: Remembering beloved R.I. trumpet player Richard “Ritchee” Price - The Boston Globe
After graduating from Berklee, Price toured with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, and is remembered for stirring performances at Little League games and the Grog and Dog.
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Soon after Gabriela Vallejo was fatally stabbed, her boyfriend was pulled over in her car. She'd died sometime late Monday into early Tuesday, but it was days until her body was found. Meanwhile, William Santiago Ramos kept attracting the attention of RI police. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/07/m...
Woonsocket man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of his pregnant girlfriend - The Boston Globe
William Santiago Ramos, 30, is expected to be arraigned Friday at Providence District Court on charges of domestic murder, failing to register as a sex offender, and obstructing police.
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