Steve Ahlquist

As someone who has been involved in some of the protests these people decry, there is always a plan to allow emergency vehicles through and I've seen it in action.

This has absolutely nothing to do with safety and everything to do with silencing speech they disagree with.

Halle Berry is right.

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT lays out its 2026 budgetary and legislative priorities "...we must outwit, outlast, and outplay those who threaten the health, safety, and wellbeing of our children,” said RI KIDS COUNT's Paige Parks. "This is truly about survival, and it’s not a game."

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT lays out its 2026 budgetary and legislative priorities

"...we must outwit, outlast, and outplay those who threaten the health, safety, and wellbeing of our children,” said RI KIDS COUNT's Paige Parks. "This is truly about survival, and it’s not a game."

Local governments and nonprofits challenge new Trump-Vance restrictions threatening proven solutions to homelessness “Once again, the Trump administration has turned a critical government funding program on its head, undermining rather than promoting the essential social services..."

Local governments and nonprofits challenge new Trump-Vance restrictions threatening proven solutions to homelessness

“Once again, the Trump administration has turned a critical government funding program on its head, undermining rather than promoting the essential social services..."

Tom Sgouros: Beware the sticker price “Doing more with less” is a slogan, not a plan, and no municipality can realistically make that happen every single year, for all time.

Tom Sgouros: Beware the sticker price

“Doing more with less” is a slogan, not a plan, and no municipality can realistically make that happen every single year, for all time.

steveahlquist.substack.com/p/tom-sgouro...

Nine Rhode Island State Senators want to decide where and how you may protest "...Rhode Island laws already impose criminal penalties for obstructing a roadway," notes RIACLU's Steven Brown. "There is no need for another law that is clearly designed simply to be more punitive."

Good morning, the DEMOCRATIC Senate Majority whip of RI & 8 of his colleagues want to criminalize protest. Via @steveahlquist.bsky.social
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Excerpt from the article that reads: “Whether a pregnant woman in labor on her way to the hospital, a fire truck on its way to a burning apartment building, or hardworking parents on their way to their jobs, there is no reason people should have their lives and/or livelihoods endangered by people intentionally impeding traffic and blocking the road. I applaud Senator Raptakis for introducing this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to support it on behalf of all Rhode Islanders." Break out quote inserted into article : "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither Liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin Text of article continues below and cuts off: The second proposed bill, to be introduced by Senator Patalano, would address "street takeovers," illegal gatherings in the middle of roads and intersections where drivers commit

@steveahlquist.bsky.social you’re an absolute champion for this quote placement.

Nine Rhode Island State Senators want to decide where and how you may protest "...Rhode Island laws already impose criminal penalties for obstructing a roadway," notes RIACLU's Steven Brown. "There is no need for another law that is clearly designed simply to be more punitive."

Nine Rhode Island State Senators want to decide where and how you may protest

"...Rhode Island laws already impose criminal penalties for obstructing a roadway," notes RIACLU's Steven Brown. "There is no need for another law that is clearly designed simply to be more punitive."

Gender-affirming care saves lives

Fun fact: Brown Health is having the same problems. 😂🤣😭

Women & Infants caregivers picket to inform the public about unsafe staffing levels and infrastructure problems "...We have major patient safety concerns [resulting from] from unsafe staffing levels [and] infrastructure problems at the hospital that haven’t been addressed over the years."

Women & Infants caregivers picket to inform the public about unsafe staffing levels and infrastructure problems

"...We have major patient safety concerns [resulting from] unsafe staffing levels [and] infrastructure problems at the hospital that haven’t been addressed over the years."

So very sorry, Steve. You and your family are in our thoughts.

ICE is terrorizing people across the country, including in our backyards. Our neighbors deserve access to due process.

I remember her as a generous, deeply caring person who illuminated & strengthened those lucky enough to share space with her. Words fail to comfort such a deep loss, but I’m holding you & your family in my heart.

Thank you Kathy for the love you shared with my grandson this first year. And to all the other young lives you nurtured. And @steveahlquist.bsky.social sending deep sympathy to you and your family. Rest in peace and power Kathy.

Because of ICE, the Deportation Defense Network of RI demands widespread, easy access to virtual court hearings, conferences, and trials During the press conference, it was learned that ICE had taken a Superior Court intern into custody without just cause...

Because of ICE, the Deportation Defense Network of RI demands widespread, easy access to virtual court hearings, conferences, and trials

During the press conference, it was learned that ICE had taken a Superior Court intern into custody without just cause...

I met Katherine Bulin in 1982. We were married in 1985. We raised three amazing children. She died this morning after a 12 year battle with cancer. She was the most amazing person. There is no comparison.

Rhode Island DSA calls for state takeover of safety net hospitals Fatima and Roger Williams "Rather than selling these hospitals to another greedy corporation ... we demand that the Attorney General’s office assume ownership and management of these hospitals immediately."

Rhode Island DSA calls for state takeover of safety net hospitals Fatima and Roger Williams

"Rather than selling these hospitals to another greedy corporation ... we demand that the Attorney General’s office assume ownership and management of these hospitals immediately."

Pretty cool day at work today supporting the Centennial Tower Tenant Union. Video of @sabinamatos.bsky.social via @steveahlquist.bsky.social.

"Carpionato, we, the tenant union, demand that you meet with us to negotiate a collectively bargained lease. It’s time to negotiate, not retaliate.”

steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-centen...

The Centennial Towers Tenant Union: Tenants unionize Pawtucket high rise owned by powerful Carpionato Group "Carpionato, we, the tenant union, demand that you meet with us to negotiate a collectively bargained lease. It’s time to negotiate, not retaliate.”

The Centennial Towers Tenant Union: Tenants unionize Pawtucket high rise owned by powerful Carpionato Group

"Carpionato, we, the tenant union, demand that you meet with us to negotiate a collectively bargained lease. It’s time to negotiate, not retaliate.”

Few Democrats have put more "villains in the story" than @whitehouse.senate.gov (and @reed.senate.gov) with their confirmation votes.

Fuck Sheldon Whitehouse. Bitch just likes to see himself in the spotlight so he can fundraise off it.

Thank you, @whitehouse.senate.gov. Great video clip on FB too!

Senator Whitehouse reports on his trip to the COP30 climate conference “I went there to deliver four messages," said Senator Whitehouse. "Trump ain’t us, we’ve got to price pollution, climate insurance collapse is coming, and put the villains in the story.”

Senator Whitehouse reports on his trip to the COP30 climate conference

“I went there to deliver four messages," said Senator Whitehouse. "Trump ain’t us, we’ve got to price pollution, climate insurance collapse is coming, and put the villains in the story.”

Representative Amo highlights the coming healthcare apocalypse “Let’s be very clear: this healthcare crisis is not some unfortunate mistake. It is by design. For 15 years, Trump and congressional Republicans have worked to tear down the Affordable Care Act.”

Representative Amo highlights the coming healthcare apocalypse

“Let’s be very clear: this healthcare crisis is not some unfortunate mistake. It is by design. For 15 years, Trump and congressional Republicans have worked to tear down the Affordable Care Act.”

Advocates rally for lower speeds and safer streets in Providence "We have the tools and know-how to prevent traffic violence and severe injuries. We can save lives by investing in safe road and vehicle designs and by prioritizing safety over speed."

Advocates rally for lower speeds and safer streets in Providence

"We have the tools and know-how to prevent traffic violence and severe injuries. We can save lives by investing in safe road and vehicle designs and by prioritizing safety over speed."

steveahlquist.substack.com/p/advocates-...

Rally and food drive calls attention to SNAP cuts, food insecurity, and the strain on local food banks "They aren’t just cutting SNAP, they’re raising rents, underfunding schools, and making healthcare unaffordable. This isn’t about saving money; it’s about them getting a thrill..."

Rally and food drive calls attention to SNAP cuts, food insecurity, and the strain on local food banks

"They aren’t just cutting SNAP, they’re raising rents, underfunding schools, and making healthcare unaffordable. This isn’t about saving money; it’s about them getting a thrill..."

Senator Reed talks Trump tariffs and the spiralling costs of coffee The tariffs, said Senator Reed, are "based not on economic calculations, but on personal grievance, and that’s not the way to run a country.”

Senator Reed talks Trump tariffs and the spiralling costs of coffee

The tariffs, said Senator Reed, are "based not on economic calculations, but on personal grievance, and that’s not the way to run a country.”

steveahlquist.substack.com/p/senator-re...

Remember the Republicans’ Rural Health Fund? It’s a Joke. The $50 billion pot will be spread so thinly, with questionable goals ranging from tech innovation to MAHA, that it looks unlikely to save rural hospitals that are at risk of closure.

Interested readers might want to understand the McKee Administration’s application for federal funding:

governor.ri.gov/press-releas...

With a recent critique of the program:

newrepublic.com/article/2030...

The federal program is inadequate and will do little to prevent the healthcare apocalypse

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