JenStewart4RI.bsky.social
@jenstewart4ri.bsky.social
State Representative for District 59 - Oak Hill, Woodlawn, Pawtucket, R.I. Teacher and Community Advocate. A Brave Voice for Rhode Island.
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As I begin my 2nd term representing my #Pawtucket neighbors in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, I am grateful for the trust placed in me and mindful that I need to do everything I can to advocate for government which serves all of us, not just rich elites & those who "know a guy."
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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Ways earth science has been political:
-Studying climate of the American West brought the concept of Manifest Destiny into question and challenged notions of American expansionism in the 19th century.
-The discovery of Geological Time upended the Biblical timeline
-Studying climate of the American West brought the concept of Manifest Destiny into question and challenged notions of American expansionism in the 19th century.
-The discovery of Geological Time upended the Biblical timeline
Studying the earth is political. It always has been and it always will be. The difference is that there is now a political party made up of people whose worldviews are threatened by the very existence of a scientific process.
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ways earth science has been political:
-Studying climate of the American West brought the concept of Manifest Destiny into question and challenged notions of American expansionism in the 19th century.
-The discovery of Geological Time upended the Biblical timeline
-Studying climate of the American West brought the concept of Manifest Destiny into question and challenged notions of American expansionism in the 19th century.
-The discovery of Geological Time upended the Biblical timeline
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Studying the earth is political. It always has been and it always will be. The difference is that there is now a political party made up of people whose worldviews are threatened by the very existence of a scientific process.
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Studying the earth is political. It always has been and it always will be. The difference is that there is now a political party made up of people whose worldviews are threatened by the very existence of a scientific process.
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The only person who didn't see this coming was Chuck Schumer.
Senate Republicans still leaning toward not offering an alternative to Dems' ACA subsidies plan this week, per sources
“We will clearly reject the Democrats’ offer,” said Sen. Cramer.
Maybe bipartisan negotiations after, but Rs very divided on health care
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
“We will clearly reject the Democrats’ offer,” said Sen. Cramer.
Maybe bipartisan negotiations after, but Rs very divided on health care
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
Exclusive: Senate Republicans divided over expiring health care subsidies
President Donald Trump’s party may simply try to unite against Democrats’ three-year extension of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits.
www.semafor.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The only person who didn't see this coming was Chuck Schumer.
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What's with the obscure words on the menu at Oberlin? What's next for downtown PVD? All this and more in my long-form interview with Ben Sukle www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiTo...
Behind the Rise of RI’s Top Chef: Ben Sukle on Success, Creativity & the Future of Food
YouTube video by Ocean State Media
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December 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
What's with the obscure words on the menu at Oberlin? What's next for downtown PVD? All this and more in my long-form interview with Ben Sukle www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiTo...
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I plan to do this exercise tonight
I made the worksheet as I was putting this newsletter together, bc when I found myself writing the words "Everyone needs a long haul plan to keep themselves intact amid intensifying fascism ... and the escalating assaults on our humanity" — I thought, yeah, but maybe people need some help doing that
Must-Reads and Some Notes on Taking Action and Staying Whole in 2026
As we close out a year of crisis and courage, I’m thinking about what sustains us — and what comes next.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I plan to do this exercise tonight
As we enter the holiday season, I am thankful for the #RhodeIsland nonprofits & volunteers who help to make the Ocean State great. I joined the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact at United Way RI for the inaugural “RI HOPE” Awards honoring Philip West & The Village Common of RI ...
December 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
As we enter the holiday season, I am thankful for the #RhodeIsland nonprofits & volunteers who help to make the Ocean State great. I joined the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact at United Way RI for the inaugural “RI HOPE” Awards honoring Philip West & The Village Common of RI ...
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On Fri. 12/19 I'll join Andreas Malm and Wim Carton to discuss our new books, the deadly combination of accelerating global warming and stalling political action, and what is to be done from a left perspective. Moderated by @learning2live.bsky.social via @haymarketbooks.org & @versobooks.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
On Fri. 12/19 I'll join Andreas Malm and Wim Carton to discuss our new books, the deadly combination of accelerating global warming and stalling political action, and what is to be done from a left perspective. Moderated by @learning2live.bsky.social via @haymarketbooks.org & @versobooks.bsky.social
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Why are minerals so central to geopolitics? How green are electric cars? Why is anti-mining protest increasing? Can the inequalities of the global economy be transformed?
I tackle these topics in my book EXTRACTION: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
👀 September 2025 @wwnorton.bsky.social
I tackle these topics in my book EXTRACTION: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
👀 September 2025 @wwnorton.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Why are minerals so central to geopolitics? How green are electric cars? Why is anti-mining protest increasing? Can the inequalities of the global economy be transformed?
I tackle these topics in my book EXTRACTION: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
👀 September 2025 @wwnorton.bsky.social
I tackle these topics in my book EXTRACTION: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
👀 September 2025 @wwnorton.bsky.social
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Rooftops or streets, doesn’t matter, #Laborers speak up. Because EVERY worker deserves respect!
#LaborersRising #UnionPower #OrganizeOrDie
#LaborersRising #UnionPower #OrganizeOrDie
December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Rooftops or streets, doesn’t matter, #Laborers speak up. Because EVERY worker deserves respect!
#LaborersRising #UnionPower #OrganizeOrDie
#LaborersRising #UnionPower #OrganizeOrDie
🕯Immigrant's Vigil 🕯
#Providence, #RhodeIsland
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6pm at our RI Statehouse
see you there ❤️
#Solidarity
#Providence, #RhodeIsland
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6pm at our RI Statehouse
see you there ❤️
#Solidarity
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🕯Immigrant's Vigil 🕯
#Providence, #RhodeIsland
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6pm at our RI Statehouse
see you there ❤️
#Solidarity
#Providence, #RhodeIsland
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6pm at our RI Statehouse
see you there ❤️
#Solidarity
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If you would prefer not to have a Mayor that sits on panels about criminalizing free speech alongside scandal-ridden Eric Adams, donate to our grassroots campaign!
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December 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
If you would prefer not to have a Mayor that sits on panels about criminalizing free speech alongside scandal-ridden Eric Adams, donate to our grassroots campaign!
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He says he's against fraud, yet he issues pardons to fraudsters.
He says he's against illegal drugs, yet he issues pardons to drug traffickers.
He says he's against treason, yet he issues pardons to those convicted of sedition.
This post is about the Epstein files.
He says he's against illegal drugs, yet he issues pardons to drug traffickers.
He says he's against treason, yet he issues pardons to those convicted of sedition.
This post is about the Epstein files.
December 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
He says he's against fraud, yet he issues pardons to fraudsters.
He says he's against illegal drugs, yet he issues pardons to drug traffickers.
He says he's against treason, yet he issues pardons to those convicted of sedition.
This post is about the Epstein files.
He says he's against illegal drugs, yet he issues pardons to drug traffickers.
He says he's against treason, yet he issues pardons to those convicted of sedition.
This post is about the Epstein files.
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The American public should see what happened during the second strike of a suspected Venezuelan drug boat - my op-ed in today's Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/03/opinion/strike-drug-boat-hegseth/ @globeopinion.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The American public should see what happened during the second strike of a suspected Venezuelan drug boat - my op-ed in today's Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/03/opinion/strike-drug-boat-hegseth/ @globeopinion.bsky.social
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We are not at war with Venezuela, yet. The boats are civilian craft. The U.S. criminal code does not maintain a death penalty for drug smuggling. Due process is required before conviction or sentence.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We are not at war with Venezuela, yet. The boats are civilian craft. The U.S. criminal code does not maintain a death penalty for drug smuggling. Due process is required before conviction or sentence.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
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I wrote a book about opioid overdose victims in Ohio and Kentucky.
The doctor who prescribed the pills from a cash-only pain clinic was American; so was the clinic owner. The pharmacists who filled the scripts were American. And the pills were distributed by American companies.
The doctor who prescribed the pills from a cash-only pain clinic was American; so was the clinic owner. The pharmacists who filled the scripts were American. And the pills were distributed by American companies.
Batya might be just fine with a dudetrustme basis for a terrorist designation, but Americans with a functioning moral compass actually expect a plausible public rationale for who is to be treated as a terrorist in our name.
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I wrote a book about opioid overdose victims in Ohio and Kentucky.
The doctor who prescribed the pills from a cash-only pain clinic was American; so was the clinic owner. The pharmacists who filled the scripts were American. And the pills were distributed by American companies.
The doctor who prescribed the pills from a cash-only pain clinic was American; so was the clinic owner. The pharmacists who filled the scripts were American. And the pills were distributed by American companies.
Fredrick Allen Hampton Sr. (August 30, 1948 – December 4, 1969)
December 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Fredrick Allen Hampton Sr. (August 30, 1948 – December 4, 1969)
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Thank you URI Cooperative Extension for inviting me down to speak about the importance of energy efficiency for energy affordability & the environment!
December 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Thank you URI Cooperative Extension for inviting me down to speak about the importance of energy efficiency for energy affordability & the environment!
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If you pass by Providence City Hall, don’t expect to see Mayor Smiley. He’s currently in Louisiana at a conference funded by Trump donors in an effort to suppress dissent around the genocide still happening in Gaza.
Hope he enjoys his time in New Orleans!
Hope he enjoys his time in New Orleans!
December 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
If you pass by Providence City Hall, don’t expect to see Mayor Smiley. He’s currently in Louisiana at a conference funded by Trump donors in an effort to suppress dissent around the genocide still happening in Gaza.
Hope he enjoys his time in New Orleans!
Hope he enjoys his time in New Orleans!
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Today in History: Fred Hampton and Mark Clark of the Black Panther Party killed in Chicago
Today in History: Fred Hampton and Mark Clark of the Black Panther Party killed in Chicago
On Dec. 4, 1969, Fred Hampton and Mark Clark of the Black Panther Party were shot and killed during a raid by Chicago police.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Today in History: Fred Hampton and Mark Clark of the Black Panther Party killed in Chicago
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South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office
South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office
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Women on Aquidneck Island have new healthcare options with the opening in early November of an office of South County Health’s Center for Women’s Health in a building near Newport Hospital and shared with a branch of South County Health’s urology department. The new office at 38 Powell Ave., Newport, arrives amid nationwide shortages of […]
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December 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office
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The flu variant has caused a spike in flu cases in Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom, and already is taking root in the United States.
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
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Subclade K flu gets an early start in Japan, could affect the U.S. - UPI.com
A new flu variant called Subclade K is spreading in Japan and poses a significant risk to the United States as the cold and flu season arrives.
www.upi.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The flu variant has caused a spike in flu cases in Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom, and already is taking root in the United States.
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
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It’s just open white supremacy at this point.
Fox News' Will Cain: "I’m sure there are very honorable law-abiding upstanding citizens and contributors from the Somali community here in the United States, BUT..."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It’s just open white supremacy at this point.
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“We thought that good ideas would get people to act. In fact there’s been a systematic campaign that is sophisticated and extremely well funded. They have succeeded at undermining climate action globally.”
@timmonsroberts.bsky.social sheds light on the dark side of climate inaction: disinformation
@timmonsroberts.bsky.social sheds light on the dark side of climate inaction: disinformation
Excellent coverage of exactly the problem we face 35 years into the effort to face #climatechange:
"a decades-long disinformation bombardment.," as @whitehouse.senate.gov put it.
Now on solutions--see work by Climate Action Against Disinformation groups
caad.info
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
"a decades-long disinformation bombardment.," as @whitehouse.senate.gov put it.
Now on solutions--see work by Climate Action Against Disinformation groups
caad.info
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Many Fighting Climate Change Worry They Are Losing the Information War
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“We thought that good ideas would get people to act. In fact there’s been a systematic campaign that is sophisticated and extremely well funded. They have succeeded at undermining climate action globally.”
@timmonsroberts.bsky.social sheds light on the dark side of climate inaction: disinformation
@timmonsroberts.bsky.social sheds light on the dark side of climate inaction: disinformation