Philip Eil
@phileil.bsky.social
Journalist. Cat dad. Rhode Islander. Author of "Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer.'" https://philipeil.com/
After this midterm, for the love of God, can reporters stop doing swing voter safaris in Youngstown diners and instead go to taquerias in Laredo, Panaderias in Miami, Puerto Rican pastelillos in the Bronx? Latinos ARE the Swing vote.
Ugh. This is so sad. Sending my condolences to the entire @salon.com team, including and especially @erinkeane.bsky.social.
Erin Keane@erinkeane.bsky.social · 14h agoSalon.com's team had an amazing election night. It is truly so fun, such an honor, to work with such smart, passionate, deeply funny people. This morning, we were informed the publication was closed, effective immediately. Here's the official company message. www.salon.com/2026/11/05/g...
I really enjoyed my visit to Salve last night to talk about the ethics of true crime. The students asked such great questions. It was a pleasure to be back in a college classroom after a few years away from teaching.
We've still got spots open for my talk on AI and misinformation at the PPL on Monday (November 9). I'd love to see you there!
AI & Misinformation
The U.S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the widespread use of AI, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-manipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our...
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“There’s simply no modern precedent for either party to do so well in states that had leaned so heavily toward the other side.” www.nytimes.com/2026/11/04/u...
There’s No Modern Precedent for This Democratic Tsunami
It was hard to imagine that an electoral wave this big was still possible. But there have been extraordinary changes just beneath the surface.
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Baffling that this closing message didn't seal the deal for the GOP?
FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · last wk.Trump posts strange TikTok about Jon Husted's ass: "He has a great ass. Very powerful ass."
Trump officials were running MAHA events with Brand where he joked about his reputation as a rapist about three weeks ago. Now he is a convicted rapist, but its not as if the trial was a secret. www.thedailybeast.com/dr-oz-giggle...
Dr. Oz Giggles at Accused Rapist Russell Brand’s Twisted Remark
The comedian’s comment about consent had a top Trump official cracking up on stage.
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Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 19h agoLONDON (AP) — London jury convicts Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault.
Was out early this morning and saw a great tree on Woodbine Street, in PVD.
This is an instantly legendary Bad Take. Up there with Mick Mulvaney's 2020 WSJ op-ed, "If He Loses, Trump Will Concede Gracefully."
Opinion | Susan Collins’s loss in Maine is a loss for the country
She resisted partisan warfare in favor of getting the job done.
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One of the joys of being an adult in Rhode Island is realizing that Newport is...not that far? Growing up in Providence, I could have sworn it was on the other side of the planet.
Semi-regular reminder: we're always on the lookout for essays and op-eds about Providence for @thepvdeye.bsky.social's opinion section, which I edit. Send pitches and drafts to philip@pvdeye.org. Check out our archive here:
Readers Voices Archives
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The building where I'm speaking is right on the Cliff Walk. I got here just in time for the last bit of daylight. I ❤️ Rhode Island.
Philip Eil@phileil.bsky.social · 2d agoI'm going to speak to some students about true crime at Salve Regina U., in Newport tonight. Which means I'm packing up my Suitcase of Books if anyone wants to buy a copy.
I'm getting word that this image is the new flag of Rhode Island.
Philip Eil@phileil.bsky.social · 3w agoAccording to RIGOP Congressional candidate (and J6 attendee) Vic Mellor, Helena Foulkes -- who made millions annually as a CVS executive, and then as CEO of the Hudsons Bay Company -- is a "socialist."
History books are going to call last night's election "The Cheesecake Factory Referendum."
I'm going to speak to some students about true crime at Salve Regina U., in Newport tonight. Which means I'm packing up my Suitcase of Books if anyone wants to buy a copy.
Similarly crazy results out of West Egg where the Green Light on the Dock is up +15%. This was a +20% Boats Borne Ceaselessly into the Past district in 2024.
largest rodent@capybaroness.bsky.social · 2d agonumbers coming out of The Castle are insane. this is a Dracula +25 district
Enjoy the posting everyone but remember that now the real work begins: more posting
I'm hearing that Sinclair-owned stations will be playing the four-hour "Musk" documentary without commercial interruptions.
Very excited to publish @thetransitguy.com in @thepvdeye.bsky.social's opinion section (which I edit):
I’m a Transportation Planner. And I Think the Proposed RIPTA Hub Next to the Train Station is a Mistake.
Benjamin Franklin famously once said: “Nothing is certain but death and taxes and Rhode Island’s continued war on transit.” I’m being tongue-in-cheek, but the long war that Rhode Island, the second-de...
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Some odd Providence news from last night: State Rep. Enrique Sanchez -- who campaigned alongside David Morales just a few weeks ago -- posted, "I will be Mayor of Providence in the next election. It is inevitable." Link: www.facebook.com/enrique.sanc...
I saw someone post this and it looked so goofy and thrown-together that I had to check that it's real. It is: nypost.com/cover/novemb...
