Nick Horton
@nhorton.bsky.social
Prison reform, housing and homelessness policies, climate advocacy, progressive politics in RI. Co-Executive Director at @opendoorsri.bsky.social
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Nick Horton
@nhorton.bsky.social
· Oct 15
Women in OpenDoors recovery houses can now access an innovative treatment for addiction: GLP-1 medications. There's compelling evidence that this medication can treat substance use disorder, but it isn't accessible to those who need it most.
Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/o...
Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/o...
Our work at OpenDoors was in the NYT today! It is so critical that institutions put resources behind researching GLP-1 treatment for addiction and increasing access. This can potentially both save lives and transform the way our society responds to addiction.
thank you @maiasz.bsky.social!
thank you @maiasz.bsky.social!
Reposted by Nick Horton
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Studies based on the medical records of millions of people taking GLP-1s," such as Ozempic, "for obesity or diabetes have revealed strong signals of their potential as addiction treatment,” Maia Szalavitz writes.
“Studies based on the medical records of millions of people taking GLP-1s," such as Ozempic, "for obesity or diabetes have revealed strong signals of their potential as addiction treatment,” Maia Szalavitz writes.
Opinion | She Struggled With Addiction, Then Tried a Weight Loss Drug
Is a powerful addiction treatment already invented?
nyti.ms
October 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Studies based on the medical records of millions of people taking GLP-1s," such as Ozempic, "for obesity or diabetes have revealed strong signals of their potential as addiction treatment,” Maia Szalavitz writes.
“Studies based on the medical records of millions of people taking GLP-1s," such as Ozempic, "for obesity or diabetes have revealed strong signals of their potential as addiction treatment,” Maia Szalavitz writes.
Our work at OpenDoors was in the NYT today! It is so critical that institutions put resources behind researching GLP-1 treatment for addiction and increasing access. This can potentially both save lives and transform the way our society responds to addiction.
thank you @maiasz.bsky.social!
thank you @maiasz.bsky.social!
Women in OpenDoors recovery houses can now access an innovative treatment for addiction: GLP-1 medications. There's compelling evidence that this medication can treat substance use disorder, but it isn't accessible to those who need it most.
Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/o...
Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/o...
October 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Our work at OpenDoors was in the NYT today! It is so critical that institutions put resources behind researching GLP-1 treatment for addiction and increasing access. This can potentially both save lives and transform the way our society responds to addiction.
thank you @maiasz.bsky.social!
thank you @maiasz.bsky.social!
This is amazing news! The DNC is looking to curb Superpac influence in it's primaries. With Citizen's United, the Supreme Court didn't leave Americans much leverage over dark money, but there is some.
The RI Democratic Party should do the same! @samuelwbell.bsky.social @commoncauseri.bsky.social.
The RI Democratic Party should do the same! @samuelwbell.bsky.social @commoncauseri.bsky.social.
The D.N.C.’s New Leader Seeks to Curb Dark Money Influence in 2028 Primaries
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This is amazing news! The DNC is looking to curb Superpac influence in it's primaries. With Citizen's United, the Supreme Court didn't leave Americans much leverage over dark money, but there is some.
The RI Democratic Party should do the same! @samuelwbell.bsky.social @commoncauseri.bsky.social.
The RI Democratic Party should do the same! @samuelwbell.bsky.social @commoncauseri.bsky.social.
Rhode Island Indivisible, is this an issue you would get behind possibly? We'd love your help!
@indivisibleri.bsky.social @mackdistrict6.bsky.social @thewomxnproject.bsky.social
@indivisibleri.bsky.social @mackdistrict6.bsky.social @thewomxnproject.bsky.social
Michael McCaffrey's record: anti-reproductive rights, anti-marriage equality & anti-gun safety. The court is already mostly white men. This nomination would be replacing a women of color, making a even less diverse court. . Urge Gov. McKee to pick better nominees: thewomxnproject.org/michael-mcca...
McCaffrey Nomination: NEXT STEPS
THANK YOU TO ALL who were able to write expediently and/or be present at short notice for the highly important RI Judge Commission Vote on Wednesday.
thewomxnproject.org
July 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Rhode Island Indivisible, is this an issue you would get behind possibly? We'd love your help!
@indivisibleri.bsky.social @mackdistrict6.bsky.social @thewomxnproject.bsky.social
@indivisibleri.bsky.social @mackdistrict6.bsky.social @thewomxnproject.bsky.social
Michael McCaffrey's record: anti-reproductive rights, anti-marriage equality & anti-gun safety. The court is already mostly white men. This nomination would be replacing a women of color, making a even less diverse court. . Urge Gov. McKee to pick better nominees: thewomxnproject.org/michael-mcca...
McCaffrey Nomination: NEXT STEPS
THANK YOU TO ALL who were able to write expediently and/or be present at short notice for the highly important RI Judge Commission Vote on Wednesday.
thewomxnproject.org
July 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Michael McCaffrey's record: anti-reproductive rights, anti-marriage equality & anti-gun safety. The court is already mostly white men. This nomination would be replacing a women of color, making a even less diverse court. . Urge Gov. McKee to pick better nominees: thewomxnproject.org/michael-mcca...
This is today! Please come support funding for homelessness support services and help prevent 56% budget cuts.
May 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This is today! Please come support funding for homelessness support services and help prevent 56% budget cuts.
On May 29th, join @riaflcio.bsky.social, @ri.workingfamilies.org, @nearhodeisland.bsky.social, @climateactionri.org , @epi-ri.bsky.social, @indivisibleri.bsky.social and others to demand the richest 1% pay their fair share now!
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/riwfp/event/...
We can stop the cuts!
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/riwfp/event/...
We can stop the cuts!
May 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
On May 29th, join @riaflcio.bsky.social, @ri.workingfamilies.org, @nearhodeisland.bsky.social, @climateactionri.org , @epi-ri.bsky.social, @indivisibleri.bsky.social and others to demand the richest 1% pay their fair share now!
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/riwfp/event/...
We can stop the cuts!
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/riwfp/event/...
We can stop the cuts!
I had a great day door-knocking with Marcia Ranglin-Vassell! I'm so grateful she is stepping up to run for state senate in Providence/N. Providence. Let's step up with her! Please come door-knock with us, or if you can't make a donation!
I just gave to Marcia Ranglin-Vassell!
Show your support with a contribution.
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May 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I had a great day door-knocking with Marcia Ranglin-Vassell! I'm so grateful she is stepping up to run for state senate in Providence/N. Providence. Let's step up with her! Please come door-knock with us, or if you can't make a donation!
Reposted by Nick Horton
"It would be devastating," said Christopher Bove, who is legally blind, “It's really easy to eliminate service when you never think you'll need it, but no one ever expects to become blind or disabled."
Paratransit is a lifeline, now in peril due to RIPTA’s fiscal cliff.
@antoniafarzan.bsky.social
Paratransit is a lifeline, now in peril due to RIPTA’s fiscal cliff.
@antoniafarzan.bsky.social
This service is a 'lifeline' for RI people with disabilities. Now, it's on the chopping block.
The RIde paratransit provides door-to-door service for people with disabilities. But it's threatened by RIPTA's $32 million fiscal shortfall.
www.providencejournal.com
May 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"It would be devastating," said Christopher Bove, who is legally blind, “It's really easy to eliminate service when you never think you'll need it, but no one ever expects to become blind or disabled."
Paratransit is a lifeline, now in peril due to RIPTA’s fiscal cliff.
@antoniafarzan.bsky.social
Paratransit is a lifeline, now in peril due to RIPTA’s fiscal cliff.
@antoniafarzan.bsky.social
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Join @riaflcio.bsky.social, @ri.workingfamilies.org, @pvdstreets.bsky.social, @nearhodeisland.bsky.social, @climateactionri.org, @epi-ri.bsky.social, Revenue for Rhode Island, Reclaim RI, and others to demand the richest 1% pay their fair share now!
Together we can stop the cuts!
Join @riaflcio.bsky.social, @ri.workingfamilies.org, @pvdstreets.bsky.social, @nearhodeisland.bsky.social, @climateactionri.org, @epi-ri.bsky.social, Revenue for Rhode Island, Reclaim RI, and others to demand the richest 1% pay their fair share now!
Together we can stop the cuts!
Rally to Tax the Rich
Rally to Tax the Rich: Rhode Island Statehouse, May 29th, 2:45. The rich must pay their fair share now!
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May 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Together we can stop the cuts!
Join @riaflcio.bsky.social, @ri.workingfamilies.org, @pvdstreets.bsky.social, @nearhodeisland.bsky.social, @climateactionri.org, @epi-ri.bsky.social, Revenue for Rhode Island, Reclaim RI, and others to demand the richest 1% pay their fair share now!
Together we can stop the cuts!
I'm attending RI Working Families Party's event, “Talk to RI neighbors — let's have the rich pay their fair share!” - sign up now to join me!
Talk to RI neighbors — let's have the rich pay their fair share! · Mobilize
With Trump and Musk's hostile takeover threatening massive cuts to essential Rhode Island services, we need your help now!
Join RI Working Families Power for community door-knocking to demand tax fai...
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April 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Here's my essay about our project at OpenDoors to try to prove that our programs can disrupt the cycle of addiction and incarceration for women. The goal is to combine our Federal Department of Justice grant with a trial that tests the ability for Ozempic-like medication to treat addiction.
Can GLP-1s reduce crime? We are planning a study to find out.
A support plus GLP-1 study that confronts the cycle of addiction and incarceration amongst women.
recursiveadaptation.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Here's my essay about our project at OpenDoors to try to prove that our programs can disrupt the cycle of addiction and incarceration for women. The goal is to combine our Federal Department of Justice grant with a trial that tests the ability for Ozempic-like medication to treat addiction.
We received a $715,000, three year grant from the Department of Justice to expand our services supporting women coming out of prison. We are so excited! @opendoorsri.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 7:27 PM
We received a $715,000, three year grant from the Department of Justice to expand our services supporting women coming out of prison. We are so excited! @opendoorsri.bsky.social
Great thing about this moving to BlueSky--for those of us that recently joined X and hardly had any followers, it feels like equality.
November 22, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Great thing about this moving to BlueSky--for those of us that recently joined X and hardly had any followers, it feels like equality.