Steve Ahlquist
@steveahlquist.bsky.social
Reporter at steveahlquist.news covering Rhode Island Politics and Social Justice
Proudly anti-fascist
Proudly anti-fascist
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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.
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We should all be asking ourselves why we can't do this in the United States.
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We should all be asking ourselves why we can't do this in the United States.
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@steveahlquist.bsky.social as always with the in depth on the scene coverage for local happenings in Providence RI. His write up on @jilld.bsky.social win open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...
Jill Davidson wins Providence City Council Ward 2 Democratic Primary
“I’ll mention that this is a primary victory," said Davidson. "We still need to put some work into ensuring a good showing on December 2, so don’t get rid of those lawn signs."
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November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@steveahlquist.bsky.social as always with the in depth on the scene coverage for local happenings in Providence RI. His write up on @jilld.bsky.social win open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...
Smithfield School Committee receives public comment on the antisemitic hazing incident
Some Smithfield residents and parents deny that the hazing incident was antisemitic in nature and was instead run-of-the-mill hazing, bullying, and assault.
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Some Smithfield residents and parents deny that the hazing incident was antisemitic in nature and was instead run-of-the-mill hazing, bullying, and assault.
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Smithfield School Committee recieves public comment on the antisemitic hazing incident
Some Smithfield residents and parents deny that the hazing incident was antisemitic in nature, and was instead run-of-the-mill hazing, bullying, and assault.
steveahlquist.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Smithfield School Committee receives public comment on the antisemitic hazing incident
Some Smithfield residents and parents deny that the hazing incident was antisemitic in nature and was instead run-of-the-mill hazing, bullying, and assault.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smithfield...
Some Smithfield residents and parents deny that the hazing incident was antisemitic in nature and was instead run-of-the-mill hazing, bullying, and assault.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smithfield...
SNAP cuts are only the beginning of Trump cruelty says RI congressional delegation
"...behind the SNAP problem are the expiring Affordable Care Act credits, and behind the Affordable Care Act credits is a half trillion dollar cut to Medicare," said Senator Whitehouse.
"...behind the SNAP problem are the expiring Affordable Care Act credits, and behind the Affordable Care Act credits is a half trillion dollar cut to Medicare," said Senator Whitehouse.
SNAP cuts are only the beginning of Trump cruelty says RI congressional delegation
"...behind the SNAP problem are the expiring Affordable Care Act credits, and behind the Affordable Care Act credits is a half trillion dollar cut to Medicare," said Senator Whitehouse.
steveahlquist.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
SNAP cuts are only the beginning of Trump cruelty says RI congressional delegation
"...behind the SNAP problem are the expiring Affordable Care Act credits, and behind the Affordable Care Act credits is a half trillion dollar cut to Medicare," said Senator Whitehouse.
"...behind the SNAP problem are the expiring Affordable Care Act credits, and behind the Affordable Care Act credits is a half trillion dollar cut to Medicare," said Senator Whitehouse.
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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I realize I have a bias but I wonder why aren't big news companies "reporting" like @propublica.org or @steveahlquist.bsky.social? There's a lot trying to normalize what's occurring by legacy media imo
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I realize I have a bias but I wonder why aren't big news companies "reporting" like @propublica.org or @steveahlquist.bsky.social? There's a lot trying to normalize what's occurring by legacy media imo
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Let's support our neighbors, Rhode Island neighborfoodnetwork.org
November 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Let's support our neighbors, Rhode Island neighborfoodnetwork.org
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Saliendo fotos de la fiesta "felices '20" del presidente y sus ciudadanos pasando hambre por que él ha cerrado el gobierno al no querer continuar con las ayudas a la sanidad.
Y no le suben al patíbulo por que son "la tierra de los libres".
Y no le suben al patíbulo por que son "la tierra de los libres".
As SNAP benefits fail to materialize, RI labor unions, community groups, and faith leaders unite to help fill empty food bank shelves
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
As SNAP benefits fail to materialize, RI labor unions, community groups and faith leaders unite to help fill empty food bank shelves
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullvan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
steveahlquist.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Saliendo fotos de la fiesta "felices '20" del presidente y sus ciudadanos pasando hambre por que él ha cerrado el gobierno al no querer continuar con las ayudas a la sanidad.
Y no le suben al patíbulo por que son "la tierra de los libres".
Y no le suben al patíbulo por que son "la tierra de los libres".
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During this time RI should mandate any employer with an employee missing SNAP benefits must make up the missing amount.
...then keep doing it after they come back also
...then keep doing it after they come back also
As SNAP benefits fail to materialize, RI labor unions, community groups, and faith leaders unite to help fill empty food bank shelves
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
As SNAP benefits fail to materialize, RI labor unions, community groups and faith leaders unite to help fill empty food bank shelves
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullvan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
steveahlquist.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
During this time RI should mandate any employer with an employee missing SNAP benefits must make up the missing amount.
...then keep doing it after they come back also
...then keep doing it after they come back also
As SNAP benefits fail to materialize, RI labor unions, community groups, and faith leaders unite to help fill empty food bank shelves
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
As SNAP benefits fail to materialize, RI labor unions, community groups and faith leaders unite to help fill empty food bank shelves
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullvan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
steveahlquist.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
As SNAP benefits fail to materialize, RI labor unions, community groups, and faith leaders unite to help fill empty food bank shelves
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
"I see the fear," said Reverend Sullivan. "And if we are part of their hope and running out of groceries, where does the hope come from?"
Happy Halloween ooo ooo
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Happy Halloween ooo ooo
Political, religious, and community leaders question the handling of the Smithfield antisemitic hazing incident
"...how and why [would] a school district confirm that this incident occurred, put in place appropriate discipline and an education plan, and then quietly backtrack on everything[?]"
"...how and why [would] a school district confirm that this incident occurred, put in place appropriate discipline and an education plan, and then quietly backtrack on everything[?]"
Political, religious, and community leaders question the handling of the Smithfield antisemitic hazing incident
"...how and why [would] a school district would confirm that this incident occurred, put in place appropriate discipline and an education plan, and then quietly backtrack on everything[?]"
steveahlquist.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Political, religious, and community leaders question the handling of the Smithfield antisemitic hazing incident
"...how and why [would] a school district confirm that this incident occurred, put in place appropriate discipline and an education plan, and then quietly backtrack on everything[?]"
"...how and why [would] a school district confirm that this incident occurred, put in place appropriate discipline and an education plan, and then quietly backtrack on everything[?]"
The Providence City Council Special Ward 2 Election Candidate Forum
Five candidates, four Democrats and one Republican, are vying for the open seat.
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Five candidates, four Democrats and one Republican, are vying for the open seat.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-provid...
The Providence City Council Special Ward 2 Election Candidate Forum
Five candidates, four Democrats and one Republican, are vying for the open seat.
steveahlquist.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Providence City Council Special Ward 2 Election Candidate Forum
Five candidates, four Democrats and one Republican, are vying for the open seat.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-provid...
Five candidates, four Democrats and one Republican, are vying for the open seat.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-provid...
Rhode Island prepares for a hungry world without SNAP
“President Trump’s failure to act is cruel and unacceptable,” said Governor McKee without irony.
“President Trump’s failure to act is cruel and unacceptable,” said Governor McKee without irony.
Rhode Island prepares for a hungry world without SNAP
“President Trump’s failure to act is cruel and unacceptable,” said Governor McKee without irony.
steveahlquist.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Rhode Island prepares for a hungry world without SNAP
“President Trump’s failure to act is cruel and unacceptable,” said Governor McKee without irony.
“President Trump’s failure to act is cruel and unacceptable,” said Governor McKee without irony.
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He is misleading people about rent control. The scare stories about St. Paul are because the state refused to step in to provide public housing, making landlords capable of a capital strike to change a policy they don't like. Vienna shows an alternative path.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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The social housing secret: how Vienna became the world’s most livable city
In the Austrian capital, renters pay a third of what their counterparts do in London, Paris or Dublin. How is it possible?
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
He is misleading people about rent control. The scare stories about St. Paul are because the state refused to step in to provide public housing, making landlords capable of a capital strike to change a policy they don't like. Vienna shows an alternative path.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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A vitally important reminder that even before this Trump emergency the economy was broken. No person in the wealthiest country on earth should be going hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A vitally important reminder that even before this Trump emergency the economy was broken. No person in the wealthiest country on earth should be going hungry.
Note that even before this manufactured SNAP benefit crisis, 38% of Rhode Islanders are food insecure, and the over 100k people experiencing this missed 42 million meals last year.
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Note that even before this manufactured SNAP benefit crisis, 38% of Rhode Islanders are food insecure, and the over 100k people experiencing this missed 42 million meals last year.
If you are a SNAP recipient in need of food this weekend, please contact the United Way by calling 211 to be directed to the nearest food bank, said RI Governor Daniel McKee.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you are a SNAP recipient in need of food this weekend, please contact the United Way by calling 211 to be directed to the nearest food bank, said RI Governor Daniel McKee.
Mayor Smiley talks about the housing crisis, his opposition to rent control, and the potential loss of SNAP
“We know that being unhoused and housing insecure is wrapped up in a complex set of challenges that can involve healthcare, other health issues, food insecurity, and more," said Mayor Smiley.
“We know that being unhoused and housing insecure is wrapped up in a complex set of challenges that can involve healthcare, other health issues, food insecurity, and more," said Mayor Smiley.
Mayor Smiley talks about the housing crisis, his opposition to rent control, and the potential loss of SNAP
“We know that being unhoused and housing insecure is wrapped up in a complex set of challenges that can involve healthcare, other health issues, food insecurity, and more," said Mayor Smiley.
steveahlquist.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Mayor Smiley talks about the housing crisis, his opposition to rent control, and the potential loss of SNAP
“We know that being unhoused and housing insecure is wrapped up in a complex set of challenges that can involve healthcare, other health issues, food insecurity, and more," said Mayor Smiley.
“We know that being unhoused and housing insecure is wrapped up in a complex set of challenges that can involve healthcare, other health issues, food insecurity, and more," said Mayor Smiley.
With SNAP benefits potentially ending, gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes calls on Governor McKee to declare a state of emergency to ensure Rhode Islanders have access to food.
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
With SNAP benefits potentially ending, gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes calls on Governor McKee to declare a state of emergency to ensure Rhode Islanders have access to food.
Representative Magaziner talks healthcare amid government shutdown, exploding costs, and looming disaster
"Republicans in Congress are beginning to admit that yes, something needs to be done about healthcare funding, the ACA tax credits, and healthcare funding more broadly," said Rep. Magaziner.
"Republicans in Congress are beginning to admit that yes, something needs to be done about healthcare funding, the ACA tax credits, and healthcare funding more broadly," said Rep. Magaziner.
Representative Magaziner talks healthcare amid government shutdown, exploding costs, and looming disaster
"Republicans in Congress are beginning to admit that yes, something needs to be done about healthcare funding, the ACA tax credits, and about healthcare funding more broadly," said Rep. Magaziner.
steveahlquist.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Representative Magaziner talks healthcare amid government shutdown, exploding costs, and looming disaster
"Republicans in Congress are beginning to admit that yes, something needs to be done about healthcare funding, the ACA tax credits, and healthcare funding more broadly," said Rep. Magaziner.
"Republicans in Congress are beginning to admit that yes, something needs to be done about healthcare funding, the ACA tax credits, and healthcare funding more broadly," said Rep. Magaziner.
Cumberland School subcommittee takes up its “Policy Affecting Students Who Identify as Transgender or Nonbinary”
"A welcoming school climate doesn’t just support LGBTQ youth. It improves student outcomes, & schools prioritizing respect, dignity, & inclusion are schools where young people thrive."
"A welcoming school climate doesn’t just support LGBTQ youth. It improves student outcomes, & schools prioritizing respect, dignity, & inclusion are schools where young people thrive."
Cumberland School Committee subcommittee takes up its “Policy Affecting Students Who Identify as Transgender or Nonbinary”
"A welcoming school climate doesn’t just support LGBTQ youth. It improves student outcomes, and schools prioritizing respect, dignity, and inclusion are schools where young people thrive."
steveahlquist.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Cumberland School subcommittee takes up its “Policy Affecting Students Who Identify as Transgender or Nonbinary”
"A welcoming school climate doesn’t just support LGBTQ youth. It improves student outcomes, & schools prioritizing respect, dignity, & inclusion are schools where young people thrive."
"A welcoming school climate doesn’t just support LGBTQ youth. It improves student outcomes, & schools prioritizing respect, dignity, & inclusion are schools where young people thrive."
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Housing and transit go hand in hand. I hope RI government finds money to find and expand RIPTA too.
October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Housing and transit go hand in hand. I hope RI government finds money to find and expand RIPTA too.