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Mother of Pawtucket man shot by police pleads to see him in the hospital "I need to be with my son," said Regina Socree. "He needs to know that he has his mother out there, who cares for him and wants to be with him... Please, I need help to see my son, Sebastian."

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Words Beyond Walls: Writing to ICE Detainees at Wyatt Michael Nagle "would love to attend a protest, but he doesn’t have the energy to stand for hours at a time. Instead, he writes to detainees." steveahlquist.substack.com/p/words-beyo...

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Teachers being let go at the end of this school year are being given the opportunity to present their case before the Providence School Board this Wednesday.

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This was a fantastic speech in person. Check it out online here

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Join Butler worker…

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Meet your greedy healthcare CEOs, the people fighting workers who deserve safe working environments and the money to feed their family.

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Here's the great @steveahlquist.bsky.social's report on No Kings protests across Rhode Island yesterday, which includes lots of photos and videos. Nobody covers protests in RI better than Steve.

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Comprehensive coverage of the No King’s Day in Rhode Island

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With authoritarianism on the rise, Rhode Islanders say, "No Kings" "Our work goes beyond removing Donald Trump from office," said 50501 Organizer Reina. "It's to ensure another Donald Trump never rises to power again." steveahlquist.substack.com/p/with-autho...

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NoKingsRI: Mikaila Arthur - Rhode Island College's Union President on Education

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NoKingsRI: SEIU Local 580 President Matthew Gunnip

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NoKingsRI: Patrick Crowley, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO

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NoKingsRI: State Representative David Morales

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NoKingsRI: United States Senator Jack Reed (Democrat; Rhode Island)

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NoKingsRI: Climate Action Rhode Island's Christian Roseland

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NoKingsRI: Carol Costa, Executive Director of the Senior Agenda

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NoKingsRI: Reverend Carl Jefferson - Rhode Island Poor People's Campaign

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Over 1000 people crowding India Point Park in opposition to faux King Trump.

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Hundreds of people at the Rhode Island State House opposing Trump.

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Faith leaders hold rally and pray at Rhode Island State House in support of assault weapons ban "...may the divine bless us with enough foolishness to believe that we can make a difference in the world so that we can do what others claim cannot be done..."

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Homelessness advocates push for more shelter funding "We still have days left in this legislative session to make sure we get the investments in critical shelter spaces that we need," said State Senator Tiara Mack. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/homelessne...

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Tenant and public health advocates oppose legislative efforts to roll back Rhode Island's rental registry “We ask the General Assembly to stay the course. The rental register requirement has been a step in the right direction for ensuring safe homes for R.I. families. Let’s not roll that back."

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Let's go, NO -KINGStown. #NoKings #TANK #DumpTrump #Resist #RhodeIsland 👑 @steveahlquist.bsky.social

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Bail on 32: Community marches for due process in Rhode Island "We are marching to demand that Rhode Island pass Bail on 32 and finally bring due process to everyone — no exceptions.” steveahlquist.substack.com/p/bail-on-32...

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Here’s something we need to remember: In a functioning democratic state, the people determine their policing. It is not something imposed from outside. It is an agreement we reach among ourselves. In other words, if we are dissatisfied with the police, ICE, or any LEO, we have the right to protest.

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Thank you to our organizer Reina for attending! Read more about their speech below!

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Im tired of fighting Stage Four Colon Cancer with a full time job, barely getting by, suffering every minute of my life in one way or another while scumbags like Mayor Brett Smiley teabags his rich crony developer buddies with tax write offs.

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RI House drops 2026 Budget: No millionaire's tax, a small RIPTA increase, healthcare investments, and deep worries about Washington “We’re facing major challenges and we’re flying blind to some degree," said Speaker Shekarchi. "We’re tackling what we can and preparing for the rest…"

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Peaceful protest should not be tear based or hit with a barrage of rubber bullets!

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Providence marches against the Trump Administration's fascist overreach in Los Angeles "We’re seeing what’s happening in L.A. We saw what happened in New York City. It’s our right to protest that’s under attack right now." steveahlquist.substack.com/p/providence...

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Hundreds gather for a candlelight vigil in support of striking Butler Hospital workers "...the people at Butler saved my life and showed me care, respect, and dignity - qualities they should be expected to exhibit in their work." steveahlquist.substack.com/p/hundreds-g...

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Jewish Voice for Peace RI holds solidarity fast for Gaza; Raise money for hungry, suffering Palestinian children "...across the country over the past month, people of conscience outraged at the deliberate starvation and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza have turned to hunger strikes..."

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Looking forward to attending this candlelight vigil tonight in support of Butler Hospital frontline healthcare workers. 🕯

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We are Irreplaceable: Hundreds of Butler Hospital workers and supporters to hold a Candlelight Vigil Attending will be Butler Hospital frontline staff, family members, community supporters, local faith leaders, and you. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/we-are-irr...

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A bill designed to close affordable housing tax loopholes is opening many, many more The bill seeks to stimulate the construction of low-income housing through 8-Law while seriously jeopardizing municipal tax collection to the detriment of homeowners and renters.

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If you want to do something to make the world better:

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Attorney General Neronha hosts State House rally in support of raising Medicaid reimbursement rates “The problem is that we don’t have enough revenue coming into the system,” said Attorney General Neronha. “The reimbursement rates in Rhode Island are too low."

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