Lynn Arditi
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@universityofri.bsky.social economics professor Len Lardaro says the state is finally feeling the effects of negative economic trends that have been in motion for over a year.
Learn more: www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/is-r...
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Is Rhode Island in a recession? URI economics professor says yes
University of Rhode Island economics professor Len Lardaro says the state is finally feeling the effects of negative economic trends that have been in motion for over a year
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October 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@universityofri.bsky.social economics professor Len Lardaro says the state is finally feeling the effects of negative economic trends that have been in motion for over a year.
Learn more: www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/is-r...
Learn more: www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/is-r...
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You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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Warren residents and elected officials are expressing frustration after federal immigration enforcement allegedly pulled a man from his car and arrested him on Tuesday.
‘It was horrifying’: Residents protest apparent ICE activity in Warren
Residents and local leaders are expressing frustration after alleged federal immigration activity in Warren on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Warren residents and elected officials are expressing frustration after federal immigration enforcement allegedly pulled a man from his car and arrested him on Tuesday.
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Many shoppers are expected to be priced out of the health insurance market next year, leaving those who stay with higher premiums. It’s a dynamic that threatens to repeat, leaving markets with fewer and more expensive options as insurers exit, too. How did we get here?
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Obamacare Premiums Are About to Soar. How’d We Get Here?
Federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are set to shrink next year. Many shoppers are expected to be priced out, leaving those who stay with higher premiums. The dynamic that threatens...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Many shoppers are expected to be priced out of the health insurance market next year, leaving those who stay with higher premiums. It’s a dynamic that threatens to repeat, leaving markets with fewer and more expensive options as insurers exit, too. How did we get here?
tradeoffs.org/2025/09/11/o...
tradeoffs.org/2025/09/11/o...
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Planned Parenthood has closed 20 clinics since the Trump administration barred it from billing Medicaid for non-abortion care. Its leaders say weathering funding cut on its own will soon become untenable.
Planned Parenthood closes 20 clinics after Medicaid cuts, warns of grim future
In a new report, Planned Parenthood said it covered the cost of $45 million in health care services in September, the first month when it could not bill Medicaid.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Planned Parenthood has closed 20 clinics since the Trump administration barred it from billing Medicaid for non-abortion care. Its leaders say weathering funding cut on its own will soon become untenable.
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If you like Margaret Atwood (and/or Handmaid's Tale) - do yourself a favor and listen to this great interview with her by @sachapfeiffer.bsky.social @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
In her memoir, Margaret Atwood reveals how she found source material and love
For years, the author of The Handmaid's Tale, The Blind Assassin and Cat's Eye was reluctant to write a memoir, but in 'Book of Lives: A Memoir', Margaret Atwood talks about being Canadian, and the pe...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you like Margaret Atwood (and/or Handmaid's Tale) - do yourself a favor and listen to this great interview with her by @sachapfeiffer.bsky.social @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
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Insurance companies profit from ACA premium tax credits because they lower the out-of-pocket premiums for millions of people who would otherwise be uninsured. The tax credits subsidize people, not insurers.
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Insurance companies profit from ACA premium tax credits because they lower the out-of-pocket premiums for millions of people who would otherwise be uninsured. The tax credits subsidize people, not insurers.
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. @iandonnis.bsky.social flags that two top RI Senate Dems - Leader Ciccone and Whip Tikoian - were at the campaign launch for Senator DiMario's primary challenger Mark Mesrobian, who is backed by the new League of RI Businesses
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 7, 2025
What Trump and Mamdani share in common, plus RI Senate leaders turn out for a rival to a Senate incumbent
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
. @iandonnis.bsky.social flags that two top RI Senate Dems - Leader Ciccone and Whip Tikoian - were at the campaign launch for Senator DiMario's primary challenger Mark Mesrobian, who is backed by the new League of RI Businesses
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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Four Providence churches launch audacious plan to combat homelessness by providing winter shelter
“The model we’re collectively participating in here today will not only serve as a model for us, but also for the rest of the state," said Harrison Tuttle.
“The model we’re collectively participating in here today will not only serve as a model for us, but also for the rest of the state," said Harrison Tuttle.
Four Providence churches launch audacious plan to combat homelessness by providing winter shelter
“The model we’re collectively participating in here today will not only serve as a model for us, but also for the rest of the state," said Harrison Tuttle.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Four Providence churches launch audacious plan to combat homelessness by providing winter shelter
“The model we’re collectively participating in here today will not only serve as a model for us, but also for the rest of the state," said Harrison Tuttle.
“The model we’re collectively participating in here today will not only serve as a model for us, but also for the rest of the state," said Harrison Tuttle.
A win for SNAP recipients: www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/gov...
Government must send full November SNAP payments by tomorrow, federal judge rules
‘This should never happen in America,’ said federal judge John J. McConnell, Jr.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A win for SNAP recipients: www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/gov...
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ProPublica is hiring a reporter to join our amazing investigative unit with The Texas Tribune. APPLY HERE ➡️ propub.li/4qvyjzw
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ProPublica is hiring a reporter to join our amazing investigative unit with The Texas Tribune. APPLY HERE ➡️ propub.li/4qvyjzw
Delayed warnings of #whoopingcough child deaths by public health officials in Louisianna via @rosemarywestwood.bsky.social
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Louisiana Took Months To Sound Alarm After Two Babies Died in Whooping Cough Outbreak - KFF Health News
Louisiana health officials appear to have deviated from the usual steps for public health communications amid a whooping cough outbreak after it killed two infants.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Delayed warnings of #whoopingcough child deaths by public health officials in Louisianna via @rosemarywestwood.bsky.social
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“This ruling strengthens the ability of Colorado news outlets to hold their government accountable,” said @rcfp.org's Rachael Johnson. “It’s a decision that will have a lasting impact.”
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that The Sentinel is a ‘citizen.’ Here’s why that matters.
An RCFP attorney represents The Sentinel in a dispute with the city of Aurora over the news outlet’s ability to recover legal fees in a lawsuit.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“This ruling strengthens the ability of Colorado news outlets to hold their government accountable,” said @rcfp.org's Rachael Johnson. “It’s a decision that will have a lasting impact.”
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Our local and state leaders must not voluntarily collaborate with the Trump administration's attempts to target people and groups that the president doesn't like.
These types of politically motivated federal investigations make our country less free, and need to be rejected.
These types of politically motivated federal investigations make our country less free, and need to be rejected.
How Governors and Mayors Can Protect Nonprofits from Trump's NSPM-7 | ACLU
President Trump’s new directive, NSPM-7, targets charities and advocacy groups under the guise of national security. State governors and local mayors can protect them by refusing to cooperate with pol...
www.aclu.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Our local and state leaders must not voluntarily collaborate with the Trump administration's attempts to target people and groups that the president doesn't like.
These types of politically motivated federal investigations make our country less free, and need to be rejected.
These types of politically motivated federal investigations make our country less free, and need to be rejected.
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Neronha says “another operator” is kicking the tires on the hospitals (2/2)
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Neronha says “another operator” is kicking the tires on the hospitals (2/2)
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ACLU sues McKee Administration for violating the free speech and free assembly rights of protesters during the People’s State of the State
"I felt a hand on me, and the police officer said, ‘You need to come downstairs or you’re going to get arrested,'" said Harrison Tuttle.
"I felt a hand on me, and the police officer said, ‘You need to come downstairs or you’re going to get arrested,'" said Harrison Tuttle.
ACLU sues McKee Administration for violating the free speech and free assembly rights of protesters during the People's State of the State
"I made my way to the outside of the House chamber, where I felt a hand on me, and the police officer said, ‘You need to come downstairs or you’re going to get arrested,'" said Harrison Tuttle.
steveahlquist.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
ACLU sues McKee Administration for violating the free speech and free assembly rights of protesters during the People’s State of the State
"I felt a hand on me, and the police officer said, ‘You need to come downstairs or you’re going to get arrested,'" said Harrison Tuttle.
"I felt a hand on me, and the police officer said, ‘You need to come downstairs or you’re going to get arrested,'" said Harrison Tuttle.
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www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi... in case you missed my latest RI politics roundup
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 31, 2025
A reprieve for the end of SNAP benefits, and Mayor Smiley on housing and other top Providence issues
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November 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi... in case you missed my latest RI politics roundup
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🧵Is opioid settlement $ living up to its promise? @kffhealthnews.org @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social & @shatterproofhq.bsky.social built a database showing 10,500+ ways it was spent—or not—last year, from treatment & housing to police drones & a drug awareness magician kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs - KFF Health News
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts. Their spending decisions in 2024 were some...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🧵Is opioid settlement $ living up to its promise? @kffhealthnews.org @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social & @shatterproofhq.bsky.social built a database showing 10,500+ ways it was spent—or not—last year, from treatment & housing to police drones & a drug awareness magician kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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My latest Nation column, on ICE forcing asylum seekers to report for hearings, and then arresting them at those hearings... And on the rise of an oligarchy that chooses to fund ballrooms but not foodstamps. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Trump Is Forcing Millions to Make Cruel Choices
Do you go to your asylum check-in and risk capture by ICE? Without SNAP, what will you give up to feed your kids? How will you pay for healthcare?
www.thenation.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
My latest Nation column, on ICE forcing asylum seekers to report for hearings, and then arresting them at those hearings... And on the rise of an oligarchy that chooses to fund ballrooms but not foodstamps. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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“People are terrified and the response has been this enormous outpouring of charity, which is a beautiful thing,” Weizenbaum said. “But when a bully comes at you, you have to say ‘This is wrong’ and stand up to the bully..and that is what the plaintiffs did.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/31/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/31/n...
Federal judge in R.I. blocks Trump administration from halting SNAP payments - The Boston Globe
Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered the government to tap $6 billion in contingency funds to make the SNAP payments, rejecting the argument that the money should be saved for other emergencies.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“People are terrified and the response has been this enormous outpouring of charity, which is a beautiful thing,” Weizenbaum said. “But when a bully comes at you, you have to say ‘This is wrong’ and stand up to the bully..and that is what the plaintiffs did.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/31/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/31/n...
via @jeremybernfeld.bsky.social Anxiety rising over how to feed > 140K Rhode Islanders and 1.1M Massachusetts residents www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/fed...
Federal court in RI orders Trump administration to fund SNAP
A federal judge in Providence has ordered the USDA to release emergency funds to restore food assistance, siding with Rhode Island nonprofits and cities nationwide that sued over the shutdown’s freeze...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
via @jeremybernfeld.bsky.social Anxiety rising over how to feed > 140K Rhode Islanders and 1.1M Massachusetts residents www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/fed...
