Hilary Lewis
@hilaryblewis.bsky.social
Educator, learner, do-er. MA to DC to NOLA to NYC to Chi town and finally home to Little Rhody. Lover of absurd humor and local news.
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They misidentified the intern. The judge told them they had misidentified the intern. But instead of double checking, they took that as an affront to their authority. So they surrounded the judge's car and threatened to smash the windows to get to the intern.
They had misidentified the intern.
They had misidentified the intern.
The part where they threatened to break a judge’s car windows should be a bigger story … they feel comfortable treating judges this way, which means they are being told that they can do literally anything to nearly everyone
#BREAKING: A student intern at Rhode Island Superior Court was briefly taken into custody by ICE this afternoon before a judge intervened, 12 News has learned. Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social: ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
They misidentified the intern. The judge told them they had misidentified the intern. But instead of double checking, they took that as an affront to their authority. So they surrounded the judge's car and threatened to smash the windows to get to the intern.
They had misidentified the intern.
They had misidentified the intern.
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This story is nuts.
"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone to exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply."
"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone to exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply."
#BREAKING: A student intern at Rhode Island Superior Court was briefly taken into custody by ICE this afternoon before a judge intervened, 12 News has learned. Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social: ⤵️
RI judge intervenes after ICE mistakenly detains Superior Court intern
A teenager was nearly taken into federal immigration custody in Providence Thursday afternoon before a Superior Court judge intervened, according to the Rhode Island Judiciary.
www.wpri.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This story is nuts.
"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone to exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply."
"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone to exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply."
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The cost of day care for two small children is more expensive than paying for rent in the majority of major U.S. cities, a recent study indicates.
Study: Some parents paying more for child care than rent
“Spending almost $1,300 a month on child care is a massive burden for parents,” said Lending Tree’s Matt Schulz.
www.wpri.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The cost of day care for two small children is more expensive than paying for rent in the majority of major U.S. cities, a recent study indicates.
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What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
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Campaign launch video for @sueanderbois.bsky.social for LG www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJX1...
Sue AnderBois for Lieutenant Governor
YouTube video by Sue AnderBois
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November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Campaign launch video for @sueanderbois.bsky.social for LG www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJX1...
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When it comes to health care, people want affordable options & choices that fit their needs. Congress needs to listen to the American people & help save health care!
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/a...
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/a...
As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low cost • Rhode Island Current
Days into open enrollment for Rhode Island's health insurance marketplace, HealthSource RI administrators remain focused on keeping as many people covered as possible, despite steep increases in month...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
When it comes to health care, people want affordable options & choices that fit their needs. Congress needs to listen to the American people & help save health care!
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/a...
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/a...
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The enhanced federal tax benefits were established in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act. But the benefit that’s set to expire at the end of the year.
Details: https://www.wpri.com/health/rates-set-to-double-for-many-healthsource-ri-customers/
Details: https://www.wpri.com/health/rates-set-to-double-for-many-healthsource-ri-customers/
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The enhanced federal tax benefits were established in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act. But the benefit that’s set to expire at the end of the year.
Details: https://www.wpri.com/health/rates-set-to-double-for-many-healthsource-ri-customers/
Details: https://www.wpri.com/health/rates-set-to-double-for-many-healthsource-ri-customers/
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By @chrisgavin.bsky.social -- HealthSource RI monthly premiums set to double, on average, with federal tax credits expiring
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/m...
HealthSource RI monthly premiums set to double, on average, with federal tax credits expiring - The Boston Globe
Rhode Island’s health care exchange estimates the higher costs may lead to more than 13,000 people dropping coverage.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
By @chrisgavin.bsky.social -- HealthSource RI monthly premiums set to double, on average, with federal tax credits expiring
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/m...
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Oh and by the way that makes not one, but TWO private jets for Kristi Noem!
While the American people get zip, zero, zilch for health care!
This is insane!
While the American people get zip, zero, zilch for health care!
This is insane!
Washington Republicans want to spend $0 on making health care affordable, but they support:
– $200M for Trump's ballroom
– $172M for Kristi Noem's private jet
– $51M in taxpayer-funded political ads
– $10M to promote Trump's Scotland golf course
– $200M for Trump's ballroom
– $172M for Kristi Noem's private jet
– $51M in taxpayer-funded political ads
– $10M to promote Trump's Scotland golf course
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Oh and by the way that makes not one, but TWO private jets for Kristi Noem!
While the American people get zip, zero, zilch for health care!
This is insane!
While the American people get zip, zero, zilch for health care!
This is insane!
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I don't think folks have any conception of how radicalized a lot of moms are becoming as they go through shit like "will my babysitter get kidnapped" and "will my child be able to get the measles vaccine"
every smug internet communist tweet about showing up to a No Kings protest with an abolish ICE shirt to scare the libs is getting completely mogged by the real-life winemoms showing up with slogans like "ICE will melt in hell"
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I don't think folks have any conception of how radicalized a lot of moms are becoming as they go through shit like "will my babysitter get kidnapped" and "will my child be able to get the measles vaccine"
Gorgeous day to fight fascists. #nokings @indivisibleri.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Gorgeous day to fight fascists. #nokings @indivisibleri.bsky.social
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Do not mistake the American flags you see today as a naive uncritical embrace of US nationalism. They symbolize our hope that we can stop this nation’s descent into fascism.
October 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Do not mistake the American flags you see today as a naive uncritical embrace of US nationalism. They symbolize our hope that we can stop this nation’s descent into fascism.
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The Trump administration announced a $100k fine to accompany each H1-B visa, the fine could wreak havoc on rural school districts who rely on them to bring in teachers. n.pr/4qgx4Eo
Many rural schools rely on international teachers. Trump's visa changes threaten that
The Trump administration announced a $100,000 fee to accompany each H1-B visa. The fee could wreak havoc on rural school districts that rely on them to bring in teachers.
n.pr
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Trump administration announced a $100k fine to accompany each H1-B visa, the fine could wreak havoc on rural school districts who rely on them to bring in teachers. n.pr/4qgx4Eo
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“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument
October 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument
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We all need to be prepared this week for when on Friday Donald Trump — much to his complete and total surprise — doesn’t actually get the Nobel Peace Prize and he loses his mind.
October 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We all need to be prepared this week for when on Friday Donald Trump — much to his complete and total surprise — doesn’t actually get the Nobel Peace Prize and he loses his mind.
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The cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities go far deeper than any of these agencies - almost 70% of 179 people were terminated, despite no change to the agency's budget.
There were no savings here - only idealogical destruction. #NEH
There were no savings here - only idealogical destruction. #NEH
How much smaller the federal workforce is now vs. a year ago
Ed Dept 42%
OPM 33%
HUD 31%
Treasury 29%
Defense (civilian jobs) 22%
Small Biz Admin 21%
Energy 20%
Interior 15%
HHS 14%
SSA 11%
EPA 10%
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Ed Dept 42%
OPM 33%
HUD 31%
Treasury 29%
Defense (civilian jobs) 22%
Small Biz Admin 21%
Energy 20%
Interior 15%
HHS 14%
SSA 11%
EPA 10%
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Much Smaller Is the Federal Work Force? Shutdown Plans Offer a Clue.
The number of federal employees has been trimmed by thousands since President Trump took office, according to contingency plans drawn up by federal agencies.
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities go far deeper than any of these agencies - almost 70% of 179 people were terminated, despite no change to the agency's budget.
There were no savings here - only idealogical destruction. #NEH
There were no savings here - only idealogical destruction. #NEH
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This is your sign to see One Battle After Another.
October 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This is your sign to see One Battle After Another.
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If any other president in all of history said the military should use American cities as a training ground he would be removed from office that same day. The hardest thing to tolerate in all this is how relatively silent elected democrats are. It’s ridiculous.
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If any other president in all of history said the military should use American cities as a training ground he would be removed from office that same day. The hardest thing to tolerate in all this is how relatively silent elected democrats are. It’s ridiculous.
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In the last 6 hours, Trump has imposed:
- A 100% tariff on medicine unless its producer starts building a new U.S. factory in the next 5 days
- A 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities
- A 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
- A 25% tariff on “Heavy (Big!) Trucks”
- A 100% tariff on medicine unless its producer starts building a new U.S. factory in the next 5 days
- A 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities
- A 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
- A 25% tariff on “Heavy (Big!) Trucks”
September 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
In the last 6 hours, Trump has imposed:
- A 100% tariff on medicine unless its producer starts building a new U.S. factory in the next 5 days
- A 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities
- A 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
- A 25% tariff on “Heavy (Big!) Trucks”
- A 100% tariff on medicine unless its producer starts building a new U.S. factory in the next 5 days
- A 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities
- A 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
- A 25% tariff on “Heavy (Big!) Trucks”
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2. This is also what Jimmy Kimmel said the day that Charlie Kirk was assassinated:
September 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
2. This is also what Jimmy Kimmel said the day that Charlie Kirk was assassinated:
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Trump didn't demand Jimmy Kimmel's firing because he said mean things about Charlie Kirk.
Trump demanded Jimmy Kimmel be fired because said mean things about Donald Trump.
Trump demanded Jimmy Kimmel be fired because said mean things about Donald Trump.
September 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Trump didn't demand Jimmy Kimmel's firing because he said mean things about Charlie Kirk.
Trump demanded Jimmy Kimmel be fired because said mean things about Donald Trump.
Trump demanded Jimmy Kimmel be fired because said mean things about Donald Trump.
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Statement from Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, a Democrat who was shot several times in June in an attempted assassination:
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk today is only the latest act that our country cannot continue to accept."
#mnleg
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk today is only the latest act that our country cannot continue to accept."
#mnleg
September 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Statement from Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, a Democrat who was shot several times in June in an attempted assassination:
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk today is only the latest act that our country cannot continue to accept."
#mnleg
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk today is only the latest act that our country cannot continue to accept."
#mnleg