Steve Klamkin
@steveklamkin.bsky.social
Recovering journalist and broadcaster Into photography and music - and music photography Concerned about the future of America
Tune in tomorrow at 6:00 P.M. for the Latino Public Radio "Political Barbecue" lprnews.org/politicians-...
Politicians Roasted Again at LPR’s Political Barbacoa
Share itCranston, RI (August 28, 2026) – On Saturday, August 29, Latino Public Radio will once again host their popular Barbacoa Politica (Political BBQ), an event that attracts Rhode Island politicia...
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Secretary Reich spells out what we should know about “crypto”.
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 2d agoNew reporting from @publiccitizen.bsky.social finds Trump has made at least $1.4B from his crypto ventures. Meanwhile, his investors have been saddled with $4.7B in losses. The conman-in-chief's grifts are making him even richer — and endangering our entire financial system in the process.
I was happy to help my friends at NBC 10 WJAR remember Dolly Parton and her truly surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival in 2019. Thanks, Patrice Wood and Dan Jaehnig! Rest In Peace Dolly
NEWS: The Washington Post has been ordered to rehire @karenattiah.bsky.social , the columnist it fired last year for posts made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/b...
Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen Attiah (Gift Article)
An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing.
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This late in the game, this seems aimed towards the 2028 election, rather than the midterms: Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms apnews.com/article/trum...
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented befo...
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ROBERT FRIPP is STILL one of the best guitarists on the planet! robertfripp.substack.com?r=fgndw&utm_...
ROBERT FRIPP | Substack
Former working player. Click to read ROBERT FRIPP, a Substack with thousands of subscribers.
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The third annual Narrows Center for the Arts "Take Me to the River" festival was moved indoors due to the weather, but it was a rocking good time, featuring Anders Osborne, Fantastic Cat and the Neal McCarthy Electric Band. @andersosborne @fantasticcatband #NealMcCarthyBand
As expected: Roberts signs a temporary order allowing work on the ballroom to continue apnews.com/live/trump-e...
Live updates: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now
Trump warns Iran of an 'economic D-Day', Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff, investigators seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search.
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Angine de Poitrine at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival @anginedepoitrine.bsky.social @newportjazzfest.bsky.social
Jon Ossoff: "I don't think anything illustrates the times more aptly than that the draft-dodging crook president, who has plunged our nation recklessly into a war he knows not how to end or to win, tried to imprison this man who embodies American heroism."
Phillip Eil takes a close look at a sketchy local web & social site that claims to be a "news" operation.
Philip Eil@phileil.bsky.social · 2w agoOver on Reddit, I wrote about why I believe Rhode Islanders should know who is behind the massive, anonymously-run "What's Going On in Rhode Island" accounts.
Let me be direct: I don’t believe you want CNN and CBS News to tell it straight down the middle — I believe you would turn them into OANN if that’s what it takes to get the movie studios you covet. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
My open letter to David Ellison
You argued that the American people have misjudged you — that they are wrong about what is in your heart and mind. I want to be clear: I don't care what you think or feel. What I care about is your ac...
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Of course the Supremes will find a way to green light the ballroom
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 3w agoAfter the DC Circuit Court halted construction on his ballroom last week, Trump said he would appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. This billionaire-backed vanity project is one of the most corrupt things a president has ever done.
You can't make this up: ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/08/11/c...
Candidate Who Called For Executing LGBTQ People Loses Primary | CT News Junkie
Republican Jadon MacCormack, who made headlines earlier this year with a slew of inflammatory, hateful remarks and social media posts, lost his primary to former Pomfret First Selectman Anthony Emilio...
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Thanks to the EG News and Elizabeth McNamara for publishing my photos from the Newport Jazz Festival @newportjazzfest.bsky.social eastgreenwichnews.com/newport-jazz...
Newport Jazz, Day 3: Herbie Hancock, Flea, Lake Street Dive – East Greenwich News
Above: Flea at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival. Photo by Steve Klamkin The Newport Jazz Festival sprinkled great performances over three days, but definitely saves some of the best for the final day, w...
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NEW: Regarding the claims that Rep. Max Miller withheld his toddler's "blue bunny," I have some new screenshots suggesting there was a pattern of Miller not giving the bunny back. There were pleas from multiple people on multiple dates. (Thread: 1/8)
Many of you are asking how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
Flea from @chilipeppers.bsky.social played yesterday, August 2, 2026 at the @newportjazzfest.bsky.social
Check out my article for Providence Monthly magazine, profiling the Democratic candidates for Mayor of Providence. providenceonline.com/stories/meet...
Meet Providence’s Candidates - Hey Rhody Media Co.
Morales and Smiley are vying for the Democratic mayoral nomination
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UEFA to FIFA: FAFO apnews.com/article/fifa...
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
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Whew! There’s a lot to unpack here… people.com/trump-backed...
Trump-Backed Congressman’s Campaign Marked by Allegations He Assaulted Ex-Wife and Threatened Her Father, Sen. Bernie Moreno
Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller allegedly held a gun to his ex-wife’s head and threatened Sen. Bernie Moreno, his former father-in-law and a fellow Ohio Republican, according to court filings, police ...
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