Joseph Solomon Jr. is asking Republicans to disaffiliate & vote for him in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General “You go right on the Secretary of State website. If you’re going to update your voter address, it’s the same way as unaffiliating,” said Representative Solomon “Very, very simple.”

Joseph Solomon Jr. is asking Republicans to disaffiliate and vote for him in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General

"You go right on the Secretary of State website. If you’re going to update your voter address, it’s the same way as unaffiliating," said Representative Solomon. "Very, very simple."

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Mayor Jorge Elorza endorses David Morales for Mayor of Providence "Ultimately, I'm here to endorse David because I believe we need to create a Providence in which our kids, our families, and our neighbors will thrive," said former Mayor Elorza. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/mayor-jorg...

Mayor Jorge Elorza endorses David Morales for Mayor of Providence

"Ultimately, I'm here to endorse David because I believe we need to create a Providence in which our kids, our families, and our neighbors will thrive," said former Mayor Elorza.

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Unionized workers at the Community Libraries of Providence picket "We are also working families. Being open until 8 pm four nights a week is what helps working families get to the library, not losing late nights and shifting 30 minutes.” steveahlquist.substack.com/p/unionized-...

Unionized workers at the Community Libraries of Providence picket

"We are also working families. Being open until 8 pm four nights a week is what helps working families get to the library, not losing late nights and shifting 30 minutes.”

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An interview with Libby Merrill, Ward 3 East Providence School Committee candidate "Book bans and things like that came out of a reaction to making progress. I want to ensure that progress isn’t eroded in East Providence.” steveahlquist.substack.com/p/an-intervi...

An interview with Libby Merrill, Ward 3 East Providence School Committee candidate

"Book bans and things like that came out of a reaction to making progress. I want to ensure that progress isn’t eroded in East Providence."

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The Southside's Justice and Policy Debate featuring the Democratic candidates for Attorney General “The Attorney General’s race has perhaps never been more important than it is right now..." steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-souths...

The Southside's Justice and Policy Debate featuring the Democratic candidates for Attorney General

“The Attorney General’s race has perhaps never been more important than it is right now..."

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House of Chicken & Waffles 105 Plainfield St, Providence The place is tiny, but the food is the real deal. I met one of the owners, Adonis, and he helped me through the menu. I’m starting basic and plan to get a cinnamon swirl waffle next time. Amazing.

Advocates secure enough signatures to bring divestment proposal to Providence voters If passed, it will require Providence to divest from foreign countries conducting severe violations of human rights such as ethnic cleansing, illegal military occupation, apartheid, and genocide.

Advocates secure enough signatures to bring divestment proposal to Providence voters

If passed, it will require Providence to divest from foreign countries conducting severe violations of human rights such as ethnic cleansing, illegal military occupation, apartheid, and genocide.

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Providence City Council Candidate Forum for Ward 3 Candidates Jason Kashdan, Yulyana Torres, and Steven London attend a forum moderated by author/journalist Phil Eil and organized by the Providence Eye as a lead-up to the primaries. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/providence...

Providence City Council Candidate Forum for Ward 3

Candidates Jason Kashdan, Yulyana Torres, and Steven London attend a forum, moderated author/journalist Phil Eil, and organized by the Providence Eye as a lead-up to the primaries.

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Hope from a #hero! @marcelias.bsky.social

Steve Ahlquist@steveahlquist.bsky.social · last wk.

Postal Worker Union President visits as part of the National Call to Protect Our Public Postal Service “We are hardworking Americans who take pride in what we do. This is not about saving our jobs. This is about protecting America’s Postal Service. We don’t want you to miss it after it’s gone...”

KEEP FIGHTING

Steve Ahlquist@steveahlquist.bsky.social · last wk.

South Kingstown cancels Flock Safety contract after community advocacy, ACLU letter “The Council’s decision makes it clear that privacy can and should be defended," said Madalyn McGunagle, policy associate for the ACLU of RI. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/south-king...

Let's do this for our entire Ocean State 🌊 💙 ⚓️ 🇺🇸

Steve Ahlquist@steveahlquist.bsky.social · last wk.

South Kingstown cancels Flock Safety contract after community advocacy, ACLU letter “The Council’s decision makes it clear that privacy can and should be defended," said Madalyn McGunagle, policy associate for the ACLU of RI. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/south-king...

Postal Worker Union President visits as part of the National Call to Protect Our Public Postal Service “We are hardworking Americans who take pride in what we do. This is not about saving our jobs. This is about protecting America’s Postal Service. We don’t want you to miss it after it’s gone...”

Postal Worker Union President visits as part of the National Call to Protect Our Public Postal Service

"We are hardworking Americans who take pride in what we do. This is not about saving our jobs. This is about protecting America's Postal Service. We don't want you to miss it after it's gone...”

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South Kingstown cancels Flock Safety contract after community advocacy, ACLU letter “The Council’s decision makes it clear that privacy can and should be defended," said Madalyn McGunagle, policy associate for the ACLU of RI. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/south-king...

South Kingstown cancels Flock Safety contract after community advocacy, ACLU letter

“The Council’s decision makes it clear that privacy can and should be defended," said Madalyn McGunagle, policy associate for the ACLU of RI.

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OpenDoors to host policy debate with Rhode Island Attorney General Democratic Primary Candidates The event is co-sponsored by Clean Slate RI, DARE, AMOR, and Project Weber/RENEW steveahlquist.substack.com/p/opendoors-...

OpenDoors to host policy debate with Rhode Island Attorney General Democratic Primary Candidates

The event co-sponsored by Clean Slate RI, DARE, AMOR, and Project Weber/RENEW

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Some of your rights are constitutionally protected, some are not. But they are all your rights, and they are yours whether the government, or anyone, acknowledges them or not.

Excellent piece from RI own Steve Ahlquist on another RI treasure, Kathie Florsheim. Read and be inspired!

Steve Ahlquist@steveahlquist.bsky.social · last wk.

The Redline Project: The 350 words banned by the Trump Administration “I am trying to start a national movement so that other artists pick up their various implements and skills and do something to bring this into the national conversation,” said artist Kathie Florsheim.

Jackie Goldman is running for Providence City Council Ward 5 “...while there’s a lot of big transformative things that city council needs to do, so much of the job is hyper-local, bread-and-butter things, like being attentive to the actual neighborhood.” steveahlquist.substack.com/p/jackie-gol...

Jackie Goldman is running for Providence City Council Ward 5

"...while there’s a lot of big transformative things that city council needs to do, so much of the job is hyper-local, bread-and-butter things, like being attentive to the actual neighborhood."

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The Redline Project: The 350 words banned by the Trump Administration “I am trying to start a national movement so that other artists pick up their various implements and skills and do something to bring this into the national conversation,” said artist Kathie Florsheim.

The Redline Project: The 350 words banned by the Trump Administration

"I am trying to start a national movement so that other artists pick up their various implements and skills and do something to bring this into the national conversation," said artist Kathie Florsheim

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Angela Lima is running for State Senate District 13 “I’m putting everything into this because I think that community-driven leadership has always been my space,” said Angela Lima. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/angela-lim...

Angela Lima is running for State Senate District 13

"I’m putting everything into this because I think that community-driven leadership has always been my space," said Angela Lima.

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Resident physicians and fellows demand pay that matches their value and allows them financial relief “If we want healthier communities and happier patients, we need a fair contract. Profits that only make it to the boss’s pockets are just stolen wages, sicker patients, and a burnt-out workforce.”

Resident physicians and fellows demand pay that matches their value and allows them financial relief

"If we want healthier communities and happier patients, we need a fair contract. Profits that only make it to the boss's pockets are just stolen wages, sicker patients, and a burnt-out workforce."

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this desperately needs to happen!

Steve Ahlquist@steveahlquist.bsky.social · 2w ago

@sueanderbois.bsky.social for Lieutenant Governor: How I plan to take on the utilities on Day 1 “For too long, we have allowed an out-of-state company to control our electric and gas systems for the benefit of their shareholders. It’s time to put the power back in the hands of Rhode Islanders.”

RI Energy is proposing steep rate hikes. We can’t afford to let them keep running our energy policy.

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@sueanderbois.bsky.social for Lieutenant Governor: How I plan to take on the utilities on Day 1 “For too long, we have allowed an out-of-state company to control our electric and gas systems for the benefit of their shareholders. It’s time to put the power back in the hands of Rhode Islanders.”

@sueanderbois.bsky.social for Lieutenant Governor: How I plan to take on the utilities on Day 1 “For too long, we have allowed an out-of-state company to control our electric and gas systems for the benefit of their shareholders. It’s time to put the power back in the hands of Rhode Islanders.”

Sue Anderbois, candidate for Lieutenant Governor: How I plan to take on the utilities on Day 1

"For too long, we have allowed an out-of-state company to control our electric and gas systems for the benefit of their shareholders. It’s time to put the power back in the hands of Rhode Islanders."

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From @steveahlquist.bsky.social: RI House speaker says budget proposal gives RIPTA more funding than Governor McKee's plan and includes additional investments in buses and bus shelters. He couldn't confirm whether it would fully restore service cuts. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/though-imp...

Pawtucket Mayoral Candidate takes the stage, alone, to answer the public's questions Incumbent Mayor Donal Grebien declined to attend... steveahlquist.substack.com/p/pawtucket-...

Pawtucket Mayoral Candidate takes the stage, alone, to answer the public's questions

Incumbent Mayor Donal Grebien declined to attend...

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landlords have fixed mortgages - no need to raise rents to keep increasing profits.

Called Magaziner’s DC office this morning. Staff was still unaware of this kidnapping.

@riaclu.bsky.social announces settlement of lawsuit to ensure State House Rotunda remains open before & during annual “State of the State” address. It's an "important reaffirmation of #FirstAmendment rights," as @steveahlquist.bsky.social reports. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/in-a-victo...

In a victory for the First Amendment, the ACLU of RI secures the right to peaceful protest in the State House Rotunda

“Rhode Island’s State House Rotunda is an important site where those who disagree with the actions and statements of the Governor can exercise their First Amendment rights..."

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Rhode Islanders need to earn $33.95/Hour to afford housing concludes new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition "We have the resources to invest in expanding housing solutions that provide stable homes for the lowest-income people in our country. We need the political will to do so.”

Rhode Islanders need to earn $33.95/Hour to afford housing concludes new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition

"We have the resources to invest in expanding housing solutions that provide stable homes for the lowest-income people in our country. We need the political will to do so.”

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In a victory for the First Amendment, the ACLU of RI secures the right to peaceful protest in the State House Rotunda “Rhode Island’s State House Rotunda is an important site where those who disagree with the actions and statements of the Governor can exercise their First Amendment rights...”

In a victory for the First Amendment, the ACLU of RI secures the right to peaceful protest in the State House Rotunda

“Rhode Island’s State House Rotunda is an important site where those who disagree with the actions and statements of the Governor can exercise their First Amendment rights..."

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