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Downtown Providence’s new grassroots community advocacy organization! www.dpan-pvd.org

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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 10h
In an open letter, the RIHAP demands that the Providence Police comply with PERA and establish a disciplinary matrix “This would be the first time in the department’s 162-year history that they would have a formal, written rubric that standardizes internal discipline...”
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In an open letter, the RI Homeless Advocacy Project demands that the Providence Police comply with PERA and establish a disciplinary matrix
“This would be the first time in the department’s 162-year history that they would have a formal, written rubric that standardizes internal discipline and outlines specific ranges of penalties...”
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Join us Wednesday 10/14, 6pm with @thepvdeye.bsky.social reporter @ehalvarson.bsky.social at @symposiumbooks.bsky.social Come to get informed, stay to inform the DPAN agenda!
State voter information handbook, learn about ballot initiatives with PVD Eye reporter Eric Halvarson 10/14 6pm at Symposium Books. Hosted by Downtown Progressive Action Network
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Join us at @symposiumbooks.bsky.social October 14 at 6 PM for our next event, featuring @thepvdeye.bsky.social reporter Eric Halvarson, followed by our first organizing meeting!
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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
ICYMI - the big story coming out of RI's legislative primaries is how a new conservative advocacy group batted 0-9 in trying to remake the General Assembly www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/202...
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Conservative-leaning business group goes 0-for-9 in Rhode Island primary
The group’s novel fundraising structure drew attention at the Statehouse, but none of its endorsed candidates won
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Weird how many “pro business” RI Democrats are also anti-gun–safety, anti-reproductive –rights, and anti-social-safety-net. @alanadimario.bsky.social @meghankallman.bsky.social @samuelwbell.bsky.social
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If you are registered as an “unaffiliated” voter in RI, you may vote in the primary of any party you choose. You will remain an unaffiliated voter after voting in a particular party’s primary.
elections.ri.gov/faq
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Join us tonight at 6 PM at Symposium books downtown! 
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I'm so proud of everyone at @thepvdeye.bsky.social who played a role in [a] organizing these forums, and [b] making them accessible, after the fact, to the public. An extraordinary effort to inform PVD voters. Thank you to our partners at @9librariespvd.bsky.social, as well!
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Missed Your Local City Council Candidate Forum? Watch The Recording Here.
Over the past several weeks, The Providence Eye has partnered with Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD) to host City Council Candidate forums across the city, allowing constituents to learn about...
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Can we stop calling 11 Westminster the Superman Building? Superman would never appropriate working people’s tax dollars to build luxury apartments (and fake “affordable” housing) while evicting bus riders from Kennedy Plaza. He’s Superman, not Lex Luthor.
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Honored to be invited to this inaugural event. Friday, August 28, 6pm, Symposium Books dowtown
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
If you’re not following Keating Zelenke and Elisabeth Seidel over at the Providence Preservation Society, you are missing out on some of the most insightful local reporting available: ‘A national-level story playing out in Providence’: What can campaign contributions tell us about the mayoral race?
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‘A national-level story playing out in Providence’: What can campaign contributions tell us about the mayoral race? - Providence Preservation Society
For a close-up view of the Democratic Party’s national identity crisis, look no further than the primary election for Providence mayor. The fight between Mayor Brett Smiley and challenger state Rep. D...
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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Speaking of AI, shoutout to @antoniafarzan.bsky.social for her excellent reporting on the subject -- with a Rhode Island angle, naturally -- in today's Journal.
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AI is changing campaigns in RI, and there are almost no guardrails | Exclusive
Rhode Island has hit a turning point with AI use in campaigns, which is being used to generate images and video with little oversight.
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The primary is the PRIMARY election in a state with so many conservative democrats, and the down ballot races MATTER more than most people realize! Learn more 8/28 6pm at Symposium Books in Downtown PVD and vote starting today until 9/9!
Down Ballot, Big Impact! event featuring Jason Knight, Sue AnderBois, and Steve Ahlquist
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Fewer than 10% of registered voters voted in the 2024 primary in Rhode Island. 16.4% voted in the 2022 primary. In a state where Republicans regularly cosplay as Democrats, voters have to understand that the primary IS the election .
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JenStewart4RI.bsky.social @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Hey Providence, Rhode Island folks! I hope you can join to support Providence City Councilor and rent stabilization champion Althea Graves on Tuesday, August. 25th at 7pm at Elmhurst Pub, 670 Smith St in Providence. Miss Althea has been fighting for working class Rhode Islanders for decades!
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
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Downtown Progressive Action Network @dpan-pvd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Join us 8/28 6pm @ Symposium Books, downtown PVD. Down Ballot, Big Impact! The RI Atty General & Lt Governor don't get headlines but can wield real power. Come hear from AG candidate @jasonknightri.bsky.social and LG candidate @sueanderbois.bsky.social, on what these offices do and why they matter
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