Steve Ahlquist
@steveahlquist.bsky.social
Reporter at steveahlquist.news covering Rhode Island Politics and Social Justice
Proudly anti-fascist
Proudly anti-fascist
The New Year's Eve Noise Demo at the Wyatt Detention Facility
"Detention facilities like the Wyatt are designed to create the conditions of suffering that incentivize folks to sign voluntary deportation agreements to end their suffering sooner."
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"Detention facilities like the Wyatt are designed to create the conditions of suffering that incentivize folks to sign voluntary deportation agreements to end their suffering sooner."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-new-ye...
The New Year's Eve Noise Demo at the Wyatt Detention Facility
"Detention facilities like the Wyatt are designed to create the conditions of suffering that incentivize folks to sign voluntary deportation agreements to end their suffering sooner."
steveahlquist.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:16 AM
The New Year's Eve Noise Demo at the Wyatt Detention Facility
"Detention facilities like the Wyatt are designed to create the conditions of suffering that incentivize folks to sign voluntary deportation agreements to end their suffering sooner."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-new-ye...
"Detention facilities like the Wyatt are designed to create the conditions of suffering that incentivize folks to sign voluntary deportation agreements to end their suffering sooner."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-new-ye...
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I love those cheddar scones, but not as much as I love the equitable treatment of employees. ✊🏻
Café workers at Seven Stars Bakery vote to authorize strike against employer
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
Café workers at Seven Stars Bakery vote to authorize strike against employer
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I love those cheddar scones, but not as much as I love the equitable treatment of employees. ✊🏻
Reposted by Steve Ahlquist
Journalist @steveahlquist.bsky.social videos of the press conference and rally from @climateactionri.org today 👇👇👇
January 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Journalist @steveahlquist.bsky.social videos of the press conference and rally from @climateactionri.org today 👇👇👇
Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind: Rhode Island workers and leaders push back against Trump’s offshore wind halt
The "Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind" rally condemned federal action that threatens American jobs, raises energy costs, and weakens grid reliability
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The "Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind" rally condemned federal action that threatens American jobs, raises energy costs, and weakens grid reliability
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/yes-to-job...
Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind: Rhode Island workers and leaders push back against Trump’s offshore wind halt
The "Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind" rally condemned federal action that threatens American jobs, raises energy costs, and weakens grid reliability
steveahlquist.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind: Rhode Island workers and leaders push back against Trump’s offshore wind halt
The "Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind" rally condemned federal action that threatens American jobs, raises energy costs, and weakens grid reliability
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/yes-to-job...
The "Yes to Jobs, Yes to Wind" rally condemned federal action that threatens American jobs, raises energy costs, and weakens grid reliability
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/yes-to-job...
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If any RI cafe has the means to pay a fair wage, it's Seven Stars.
It should never have to come to a strike, but maybe everyone should contact Seven Stars (401-521-2200 EXT. 8 or email JJ@sevenstarsbakery.com) and tell them you're done supporting them until they support their staff.
Thanks, Steve!
It should never have to come to a strike, but maybe everyone should contact Seven Stars (401-521-2200 EXT. 8 or email JJ@sevenstarsbakery.com) and tell them you're done supporting them until they support their staff.
Thanks, Steve!
Café workers at Seven Stars Bakery vote to authorize strike against employer
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
Café workers at Seven Stars Bakery vote to authorize strike against employer
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
If any RI cafe has the means to pay a fair wage, it's Seven Stars.
It should never have to come to a strike, but maybe everyone should contact Seven Stars (401-521-2200 EXT. 8 or email JJ@sevenstarsbakery.com) and tell them you're done supporting them until they support their staff.
Thanks, Steve!
It should never have to come to a strike, but maybe everyone should contact Seven Stars (401-521-2200 EXT. 8 or email JJ@sevenstarsbakery.com) and tell them you're done supporting them until they support their staff.
Thanks, Steve!
Café workers at Seven Stars Bakery vote to authorize strike against employer
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
Café workers at Seven Stars Bakery vote to authorize strike against employer
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Café workers at Seven Stars Bakery vote to authorize strike against employer
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
After 10 negotiation sessions, employees of Seven Stars Bakery overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike after disappointing economic proposals by the company.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cafe-worke...
Hearts for Social Justice: Methodists host their 4th Annual Prayer Walk at RI State House
"We ask God to grant you the foresight to establish the laws that allow us all to live in safety every day."
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"We ask God to grant you the foresight to establish the laws that allow us all to live in safety every day."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/hearts-for...
Hearts for Social Justice: Methodists host their 4th Annual Prayer Walk at RI State House
"We ask God to grant you the foresight to establish the laws that allow us all to live in safety every day."
steveahlquist.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Hearts for Social Justice: Methodists host their 4th Annual Prayer Walk at RI State House
"We ask God to grant you the foresight to establish the laws that allow us all to live in safety every day."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/hearts-for...
"We ask God to grant you the foresight to establish the laws that allow us all to live in safety every day."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/hearts-for...
Last year the People’s State of the State protested the McKee Administration’s policies on poverty, homelessness, Trump and more.
He attempted to stifle the people’s voice, and he’s being sued.
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He attempted to stifle the people’s voice, and he’s being sued.
open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...
The People's State of the State calls for an unhoused state of emergency and a tax on the one percent
The rights to assemble, speak, and protest - even loudly - are fundamental freedoms, regardless of the Governor’s or the President’s thoughts.
open.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Last year the People’s State of the State protested the McKee Administration’s policies on poverty, homelessness, Trump and more.
He attempted to stifle the people’s voice, and he’s being sued.
open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...
He attempted to stifle the people’s voice, and he’s being sued.
open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...
Debating a minority group's right to participate in society is bigotry. It’s where fascism begins.
December 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Debating a minority group's right to participate in society is bigotry. It’s where fascism begins.
Collective call to action: Support the Mathewson St. Blanket Drive and our unhoused community
“Your donation of blankets and warm clothing directly supports this lifesaving mission.”
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“Your donation of blankets and warm clothing directly supports this lifesaving mission.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/collective...
Collective call to action: Support the Mathewson St. Blanket Drive and our unhoused community
“Your donation of blankets and warm clothing directly supports this lifesaving mission.”
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Collective call to action: Support the Mathewson St. Blanket Drive and our unhoused community
“Your donation of blankets and warm clothing directly supports this lifesaving mission.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/collective...
“Your donation of blankets and warm clothing directly supports this lifesaving mission.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/collective...
Reposted by Steve Ahlquist
I don't find much to disagree with in this ProJo LTE about the press conference announcing the location and death of the Brown shooter.
It was strikingly heavy on self-congratulation and low on information until Brown president Christina Paxson spoke.
www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...
It was strikingly heavy on self-congratulation and low on information until Brown president Christina Paxson spoke.
www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...
December 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I don't find much to disagree with in this ProJo LTE about the press conference announcing the location and death of the Brown shooter.
It was strikingly heavy on self-congratulation and low on information until Brown president Christina Paxson spoke.
www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...
It was strikingly heavy on self-congratulation and low on information until Brown president Christina Paxson spoke.
www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...
Attorney General coalition files lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
"For transgender youth and their families, [the HHS Secretary's actions] creates fear and uncertainty about whether ongoing health care could suddenly be taken away."
"For transgender youth and their families, [the HHS Secretary's actions] creates fear and uncertainty about whether ongoing health care could suddenly be taken away."
Attorney General coalition files lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
"For transgender youth and their families, [the HHS Secretary's actions] creates fear and uncertainty about whether ongoing health care could suddenly be taken away."
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Attorney General coalition files lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
"For transgender youth and their families, [the HHS Secretary's actions] creates fear and uncertainty about whether ongoing health care could suddenly be taken away."
"For transgender youth and their families, [the HHS Secretary's actions] creates fear and uncertainty about whether ongoing health care could suddenly be taken away."
Catholics lead protest in opposition to U.S. immigration policies outside the Wyatt Detention Center
“May God help us to denounce this injustice happening today in our country and move our elected authorities to reform our broken immigration system..."
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“May God help us to denounce this injustice happening today in our country and move our elected authorities to reform our broken immigration system..."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/catholics-...
Catholics lead protest in opposition to U.S. immigration policies outside the Wyatt Detention Center
“May God help us to denounce this injustice happening today in our country and move our elected authorities to reform our broken immigration system..."
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Catholics lead protest in opposition to U.S. immigration policies outside the Wyatt Detention Center
“May God help us to denounce this injustice happening today in our country and move our elected authorities to reform our broken immigration system..."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/catholics-...
“May God help us to denounce this injustice happening today in our country and move our elected authorities to reform our broken immigration system..."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/catholics-...
Trump Administration once more attempts to shut down offshore wind energy projects
"The result of these actions remains the same," said Patrick Crowley, President of the RI AFL-CIO, "workers lose hours, families face uncertainty, and energy prices stay high."
"The result of these actions remains the same," said Patrick Crowley, President of the RI AFL-CIO, "workers lose hours, families face uncertainty, and energy prices stay high."
Trump Administration once more attempts to shut down offshore wind energy projects
"The result of these actions remains the same," said Patrick Crowley, President of the RI AFL-CIO, "workers lose hours, families face uncertainty, and energy prices stay high."
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Trump Administration once more attempts to shut down offshore wind energy projects
"The result of these actions remains the same," said Patrick Crowley, President of the RI AFL-CIO, "workers lose hours, families face uncertainty, and energy prices stay high."
"The result of these actions remains the same," said Patrick Crowley, President of the RI AFL-CIO, "workers lose hours, families face uncertainty, and energy prices stay high."
Striking Starbucks workers hold rally and speak-out in Downtown Providence
"We’re asking people to join us," said Rynn, a Starbucks Worker. "Don’t buy Starbucks while the strike is ongoing. Stand in solidarity with us, the working class. We’re all workers."
"We’re asking people to join us," said Rynn, a Starbucks Worker. "Don’t buy Starbucks while the strike is ongoing. Stand in solidarity with us, the working class. We’re all workers."
Striking Starbucks workers hold rally and speak-out in Downtown Providence
"We’re asking people to join us," said Rynn, a Starbucks Worker. "Don’t buy Starbucks while the strike is ongoing. Stand in solidarity with us, the working class. We’re all workers."
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Striking Starbucks workers hold rally and speak-out in Downtown Providence
"We’re asking people to join us," said Rynn, a Starbucks Worker. "Don’t buy Starbucks while the strike is ongoing. Stand in solidarity with us, the working class. We’re all workers."
"We’re asking people to join us," said Rynn, a Starbucks Worker. "Don’t buy Starbucks while the strike is ongoing. Stand in solidarity with us, the working class. We’re all workers."
State Senators Mack and Kallman outline progressive legislative wins, challenges, and agendas
"H.R.1, the big, ugly billionaire handout bill, funds tax cuts for the top wealthy earners in our country at the expense of SNAP and healthcare coverage in Rhode Island...."
"H.R.1, the big, ugly billionaire handout bill, funds tax cuts for the top wealthy earners in our country at the expense of SNAP and healthcare coverage in Rhode Island...."
State Senators Mack and Kallman outline progressive legislative wins, challenges, and agendas
"H.R.1, the big, ugly billionaire handout bill, funds tax cuts for the top wealthy earners in our country at the expense of SNAP and healthcare coverage in Rhode Island...."
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
State Senators Mack and Kallman outline progressive legislative wins, challenges, and agendas
"H.R.1, the big, ugly billionaire handout bill, funds tax cuts for the top wealthy earners in our country at the expense of SNAP and healthcare coverage in Rhode Island...."
"H.R.1, the big, ugly billionaire handout bill, funds tax cuts for the top wealthy earners in our country at the expense of SNAP and healthcare coverage in Rhode Island...."
Suspect in Brown University mass shooting found dead in New Hampshire
"I'm being dead serious," said the unidentified witness. "The police need to look into a grey Nissan with Florida plates, possibly a rental."
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"I'm being dead serious," said the unidentified witness. "The police need to look into a grey Nissan with Florida plates, possibly a rental."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/suspect-in...
Suspect in Brown University mass shooting found dead oin New Hampshire
""I'm being dead serious," said the unidentified witness. "The police need to look into a grey Nissan with Florida plates, possibly a rental."
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Suspect in Brown University mass shooting found dead in New Hampshire
"I'm being dead serious," said the unidentified witness. "The police need to look into a grey Nissan with Florida plates, possibly a rental."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/suspect-in...
"I'm being dead serious," said the unidentified witness. "The police need to look into a grey Nissan with Florida plates, possibly a rental."
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/suspect-in...
Westerly School Committee votes down anti-transgender student athlete policy
“...this policy language is ... far from perfect, and I believe it’s illegal because it discriminates against student athletes based on gender identity,” said Committeemember Angela Goethels.
“...this policy language is ... far from perfect, and I believe it’s illegal because it discriminates against student athletes based on gender identity,” said Committeemember Angela Goethels.
Westerly School Committee votes down anti-transgender student athlete policy
“...this policy language is ... far from perfect, and I believe it’s illegal because it discriminates against student athletes based on gender identity,” said Committeemeber Angela Goethels.
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Westerly School Committee votes down anti-transgender student athlete policy
“...this policy language is ... far from perfect, and I believe it’s illegal because it discriminates against student athletes based on gender identity,” said Committeemember Angela Goethels.
“...this policy language is ... far from perfect, and I believe it’s illegal because it discriminates against student athletes based on gender identity,” said Committeemember Angela Goethels.