The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Monthly report about our Chevy Bolt for September 2025. Saved 28 gallons of fuel. Avoided 535 lbs of CO2.

New limits on gifts for lawmakers and who can give them are coming in the new year rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/30/n...

If you're not already a card-carrying member, it's time to step up! www.riaclu.org/join/

David Morales announces run for Providence Mayor open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...

We recently rewatched "The Post" depicting WAPO's decision to run the Pentagon Papers for the sake of the country. Striking contrast from the Bezos editorial policy.

“It’s really a dangerous step to take to engage in what is clearly intimidation tactics to prevent people from making use of the judicial system." When ICE arrests people at the courthouse it's bad for everyone. @ricurrent.bsky.social @phileil.bsky.social

We’re aiming to activate 20 new investors this summer. Why? Because momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but as RI's 1st community investment fund and the country’s first DCIF we have to keep building. We’re inspired by our Anchor Investors. Join us!

The rising stature of Sen. Pam Lauria rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/04/t...

The criteria for a RI senate president: Someone who is committed to democracy. In a democracy, senators would vote on all pending matters. Up or down votes. On the record. Including bills to ban assault weapons, predatory lending, and indoor smoking in casinos.

It’s todaaaaaaaayyyyyyy!

Forced disappearances are the trademark human rights violation of the world's most infamous dictators. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights were designed to stop arbitrary and discriminatory abuse of power and cruel and unusual punishments.

In another parallel to "Goodnight, and Good Luck" - the NYT has reported that 60 Minutes producer Bill Owens said he would resign.

We rewatched "Good Night, and Good Luck" last night. You'll notice some chillingly familiar scenarios. "Accusation is not proof."

Just wrote to the RI Congressional delegation on Trump’s announced intention to disregard court orders to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia: We need you to assemble a Congressional delegation, go to El Salvador, and get him back!

This common sense waste-detection methodology can fix the DOGE debacle rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/17/t...

I borrowed this from our local library. I should not have been surprised that it's 684 pages long...

Blocked from State House Rotunda, ‘People’s State of the State’ moves one story down rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/01/14/b...

Providence City Councilors open Council Chamber for overnight warmth during Polar Vortex open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...

No room at the inn: Between a State House lighted with Christmas colors and a Mall besieged by holiday shoppers, over fifty people gather in 17-degree weather to ask, "Why are over 600 people sleeping outside?" open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...

How to house Rhode Islanders? Cut the red tape already. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/12/02/h...

On 11-25, I delivered 54 cards from our Unitarian community calling upon RI Governor McKee to declare a State of Emergency to respond to the crisis of homelessness, and to open the Echo Village shelters immediately. Each card asked for his compassion for our more than 600 unsheltered neighbors.