Rebecca Kislak

Wow!

I think a lot of the anger this morning stems from a feeling that we did our part, but they did not do theirs. This is an oversimplification, but my dudes, no wonder people are like, “OK, let’s try the democratic socialist, then.”

I voted no tonight.

But the next phase of Democrats’ health care affordability fight is starting.

While I personally don’t believe Republicans will keep their promise to work with us on lowering health care costs, I would be thrilled to be wrong.

The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.

The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.

People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.

And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.

Six of my kid’s friends left for college or other adventures this year. Our street is very quiet. But this morning I heard my kid on the phone, talking with three of them in three zones across the planet. Evidently there is a daily group call. I love this so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I change what I’m saying about whether/when we’ll see SNAP on the cards twice a day lately, but sometimes twice an hour. I guess just keep checking.

USDA Food and Nutrition Service U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DATE: November 7, 2025 SUBJECT: Updated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) November Benefit Issuance TO: Regional Directors SNAP Division All Regions SNAP State Agency Directors All State Agencies FNS is working towards implementing November 2025 full benefit issuances in compliance with the November 6, 2025, order from the District Court of Rhode Island. Later today, FNS Will complete the processes necessary to make funds available to support your subsequent transmittal of full issuance files to your EBT processor. We will keep you as up to date as possible on any future developments and appreciate your continued partnership to serve program beneficiaries across the country. State agencies with questions should contact their FNS Regional Office representative. Sincerely, PATRICK PENN Digitally signed by PATRICK PENN Date: 2025.11.07 Patrick A. Penn Deputy Under Secretary Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, Braddock Metro Center, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314 USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

New guidance from USDA says they will administer full SNAP benefits.

However, less than 45 minutes ago, the Attorney General tweeted about asking for a stay on the order forcing full benefits.

Seems weird to send this guidance if they’re hoping for a stay by 4pm.

Hooray for all the victories this week. 📣 To the incoming Governors of New Jersey and Virginia! To the incoming Mayor of New York! For the school board victories against book banning across the country! Hooray for the people willing to run and stand up for our democratic institutions! 👏

4. Billionaires dumping money into the election didn't work. 5. We the people can do big and lovely things, together. 2/2

Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social) Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work. transition2025.com

Zohran Mamdani won this week in New York, and I want to say a few things about what I've learned from watching his campaign. 1. He is a brilliant communicator. 2. He builds community. 3. He won with more than a million votes! That hasn't happened since the '60s. He has a mandate! 1/ buff.ly/KpE1is2

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 […]

East Side! The Providence School Board has an opening. Apply here by December 12. www.providenceri.gov/mayor/provid...

Flier: Our health our voices our moment to act, a conversation with state representative rebecca kislak and karen malcom, coordinator for the protect our healthcare coalition RI

I'm looking forward to joining Karen Malcom to talk about healthcare tomorrow (Thursday) night at Temple Emanu El! Come join us! Registration here: buff.ly/jh42Jcm @protectrihealth.bsky.social

Jill DAVIDSON | Community leader for Providence City Council for Ward 2 Jill Davidson is a community leader running for Providence City Council in Ward 2 to bring 20 years of experience in education, climate and advocacy to City Hall.

Congratulations to the next City Councilor for Ward 2 in Providence! I'm excited to get to work with jilld.bsky.social on so many issues, particularly our Providence schools. She will be a fabulous city councilor! buff.ly/WcrUyUc

ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections

Here’s a fun fact: More than 1000 people have signed up at runforwhat.net to run for office since last night. 😈😈😈

Picture of Roberts Hall, trees with fall foliage and an evergreen, US and Ri flags sunset and fullmoon

#RIC beautiful sunset/moonrise. But so early!

Graphic with an image tinted bright orange of a bike lane under mature trees next to a walking trail. Photos of five people in circles are displayed under the main text: Ward 2 Candidates Survey Learn where candidates stand on safe streets, public transit, parking reform and more! Brito Caldwell Davidson Levy McDermott

🗳️👟🚲🚌🚗We are excited to share the responses from all five candidates running in the PVD Ward 2 Special Election! We are grateful to each of them for taking time to send responses to let voters know where they stand on issues that matter to our community!

➡️Read the responses at pvdstreets.org/vote

Ward 2: Vote for your next city councilor today! If you're Ward 2, you likely received lots of mail! But, if you're unsure if you're Ward 2, or where to vote, check vote.ri.gov Polls are open until 8 p.m. Still undecided? Here's the video from one of the candidate forums. buff.ly/2Aco236

100%. They could fully fund SNAP. The court showed them how. (Not like they needed the court to tell them how.) They won’t do it. Ugh.

This opinion details the two pots of money available for SNAP during the shutdown. It looks like the Trump admin will follow the court order the minimum amount possible. ecf.rid.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...

Here’s the short order from Judge McConnell detailing the mandatory available pot of $ and the larger pot of money available at the discretion of the administration. ecf.rid.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...

They have the discretionary funds to fully fund snap. A RI court told them they had to use the SNAP funds set aside for this purpose (partially funding) but could also use a larger pot of discretionary funds. Once again, the feds are choosing to do the least possible.

Live updates: Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.

BREAKING: The Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings required the food aid program to continue.

Wow the cruelty knows no bounds. Also, student discounts, older shopper discounts, etc. call it a low-income discount for folks on any income based program, not just SNAP, and done.

Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown.

Friday, 2 judges ordered the Trump admin to use emergency funds available to pay SNAP benefits in November. The funds will not be available to people this weekend. Stay tuned. The Trump admin could also decide to appeal because they don't seem to want people to have food?
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The Secretary of State's office will be sending out notices to all registered voters. As with all notices, please open, read and follow the instructions. Which will tell you how to update your voter information, if needed. More information is here buff.ly/GvZh91X

Is the government shutdown (or anything else) hurting your budget? Or do you have a little extra to give?The Mount Hope Community Center has scheduled times to pick up some food (bring your own bags) or to donate food. You can also donate money on their website. buff.ly/hG55PbV

This is great news. So glad RI has been a part of the effort to get the Trump admin to find SNAP, as per the contingency plan. They might appeal but imagine fighting against providing people food with money you have available to do that? That’s weird, and cruel.

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[?]"

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[?]"

The Rhode Island Democratic Party is discussing its platform on Wednesday. If you're a Democrat, please join the call and share your thoughts! Here is the registration link: buff.ly/rGeOu16