Rory Neuner
@rneuner.bsky.social
Philanthropy person and nonprofit champion. Proud resident of Providence, RI, but forever a Michigander.
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My absolutely favorite artwork for today, capturing the holiday more poignantly than any other: Alice Neel, Thanksgiving, 1965
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
My absolutely favorite artwork for today, capturing the holiday more poignantly than any other: Alice Neel, Thanksgiving, 1965
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"In 2019, the median Black household earned just 61 cents for every dollar of income the median white household earned (up from 59 cents in 2018), while the median Hispanic household earned 74 cents (unchanged from 2018)."
(68% of students enrolled at RCC are Black vs. 22% at Bunker Hill)
(68% of students enrolled at RCC are Black vs. 22% at Bunker Hill)
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"In 2019, the median Black household earned just 61 cents for every dollar of income the median white household earned (up from 59 cents in 2018), while the median Hispanic household earned 74 cents (unchanged from 2018)."
(68% of students enrolled at RCC are Black vs. 22% at Bunker Hill)
(68% of students enrolled at RCC are Black vs. 22% at Bunker Hill)
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Hope Street on the East Side of Providence decked out for the holidays! ✨⚓️
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Hope Street on the East Side of Providence decked out for the holidays! ✨⚓️
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Boston Harbor Now has released the Waterfront Visitation and Equity Study, a first-of-its-kind look at who uses Boston’s public waterfront—and who is being left out.
Explore the report + open dataset here: www.bostonharbornow.org/waterfrontda...
Explore the report + open dataset here: www.bostonharbornow.org/waterfrontda...
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Boston Harbor Now has released the Waterfront Visitation and Equity Study, a first-of-its-kind look at who uses Boston’s public waterfront—and who is being left out.
Explore the report + open dataset here: www.bostonharbornow.org/waterfrontda...
Explore the report + open dataset here: www.bostonharbornow.org/waterfrontda...
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
www.economist.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
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East Side! The Providence School Board has an opening. Apply here by December 12. www.providenceri.gov/mayor/provid...
Providence School Board Application - City of Providence
School Board Region and Ward Maps FILING DEADLINE: Friday, December 12, 2025 by 4:30PM PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must attend the public forum scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December […]
www.providenceri.gov
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
East Side! The Providence School Board has an opening. Apply here by December 12. www.providenceri.gov/mayor/provid...
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Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
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🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge in Rhode Island rules from the bench that the Trump admin **must** pay SNAP benefits.
"The court is orally ordering that USDA must distribute the contingency money timely or as soon as possible for the November 1 payments to be made."
Story to come.
"The court is orally ordering that USDA must distribute the contingency money timely or as soon as possible for the November 1 payments to be made."
Story to come.
This directly puts the ball in the Trump administration's court.
There's no longer a question of "can they issue SNAP benefits." They now **must** issue the payments.
So will they? And if so, how much?
These are now policy (and political) questions solely for the Trump administration.
There's no longer a question of "can they issue SNAP benefits." They now **must** issue the payments.
So will they? And if so, how much?
These are now policy (and political) questions solely for the Trump administration.
‼️ On SNAP, very significant here:
A federal judge rules that the Trump admin is "required" to spend the $5.5 billion in contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits.
But there will still be a gap in benefits; she gave the admin until Nov. 3 to share if/how they will issue payments.
A federal judge rules that the Trump admin is "required" to spend the $5.5 billion in contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits.
But there will still be a gap in benefits; she gave the admin until Nov. 3 to share if/how they will issue payments.
October 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge in Rhode Island rules from the bench that the Trump admin **must** pay SNAP benefits.
"The court is orally ordering that USDA must distribute the contingency money timely or as soon as possible for the November 1 payments to be made."
Story to come.
"The court is orally ordering that USDA must distribute the contingency money timely or as soon as possible for the November 1 payments to be made."
Story to come.
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Days before federal SNAP funding is set to run out, Governor Maura Healey announced that Massachusetts will double its support for food banks and pantries for next month to help bridge the gap.
As SNAP cutoff looms, Mass. to double November funding for food banks - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts will provide $8 million — up from $4 million — for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program for November, Healey said.
trib.al
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Days before federal SNAP funding is set to run out, Governor Maura Healey announced that Massachusetts will double its support for food banks and pantries for next month to help bridge the gap.
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Republicans are counting on 40+ years of Reaganism and prosperity-gospel propaganda to make sure Americans who can't afford food will blame themselves and not their govt. So far, generally, they've been right about that. We need to cure this country from Reaganism as quickly as possibly.
I really don't think they've thought the ramifications of letting snap run out if money
May I present a former clerk to Justice Gorsuch.
October 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Republicans are counting on 40+ years of Reaganism and prosperity-gospel propaganda to make sure Americans who can't afford food will blame themselves and not their govt. So far, generally, they've been right about that. We need to cure this country from Reaganism as quickly as possibly.
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Watch this and listen carefully.
Singapore PM on the change in the global order given the US is no longer the insurer of stability - a sentiment that will go beyond the current administration. But nobody else has stepped in building a foundation of multipolarity amid turbulence.
Singapore PM on the change in the global order given the US is no longer the insurer of stability - a sentiment that will go beyond the current administration. But nobody else has stepped in building a foundation of multipolarity amid turbulence.
October 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Watch this and listen carefully.
Singapore PM on the change in the global order given the US is no longer the insurer of stability - a sentiment that will go beyond the current administration. But nobody else has stepped in building a foundation of multipolarity amid turbulence.
Singapore PM on the change in the global order given the US is no longer the insurer of stability - a sentiment that will go beyond the current administration. But nobody else has stepped in building a foundation of multipolarity amid turbulence.
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WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Take the RIDOT rail plan survey to help shape the future of rail transportation in Rhode Island!! 🚆⚓️
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
October 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Take the RIDOT rail plan survey to help shape the future of rail transportation in Rhode Island!! 🚆⚓️
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
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“.. Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu speaks during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Boston, Massachusetts.”
@reuters.com #NoKings 👑
@reuters.com #NoKings 👑
October 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“.. Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu speaks during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Boston, Massachusetts.”
@reuters.com #NoKings 👑
@reuters.com #NoKings 👑
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You can now rent a CargoB at the T! Porter & Lechmere kicking us off and are now live! 🚲🚲🚲
#cargobikeshare #emobility #cargobikes #bikeshare #transit #mbta
#cargobikeshare #emobility #cargobikes #bikeshare #transit #mbta
October 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
You can now rent a CargoB at the T! Porter & Lechmere kicking us off and are now live! 🚲🚲🚲
#cargobikeshare #emobility #cargobikes #bikeshare #transit #mbta
#cargobikeshare #emobility #cargobikes #bikeshare #transit #mbta
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Medicare has stopped paying physicians due to the shut down. Standing right on the third rail www.statnews.com/2025/10/15/c...
Medicare payments to doctors paused as government shutdown drags on
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is pausing Medicare payments to doctors, as negotiations tied to the government shutdown drag on.
www.statnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Medicare has stopped paying physicians due to the shut down. Standing right on the third rail www.statnews.com/2025/10/15/c...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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here is my first rendering of the bread scale of triviality (any suggestions welcome; I love thinking about bread)
October 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
here is my first rendering of the bread scale of triviality (any suggestions welcome; I love thinking about bread)
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“We have to be building political homes while also doing the door-knocking and organizing that builds power and changes lives. The duality of that work can be hard to hold.”
An interview with activist and scholar Cathy J. Cohen:
An interview with activist and scholar Cathy J. Cohen:
Building a Political Home - Boston Review
Activist and scholar Cathy J. Cohen on winning power in the midst of a “generational war.”
www.bostonreview.net
October 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
“We have to be building political homes while also doing the door-knocking and organizing that builds power and changes lives. The duality of that work can be hard to hold.”
An interview with activist and scholar Cathy J. Cohen:
An interview with activist and scholar Cathy J. Cohen:
Unconscionable that this is our reality here in Rhode Island. @govdanmckee.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Unconscionable that this is our reality here in Rhode Island. @govdanmckee.bsky.social