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Steve Klamkin

@steveklamkin.bsky.social
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Recovering journalist and broadcaster Into photography and music - and music photography Concerned about the future of America

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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Sign of the times
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Spooky season is here! #photography
It's a skeleton... somewhat all dressed up!
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
As good as the lede... is the sentiment behind it. What's with these Patriots QB's?
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
THIS 👇 HERE.......
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
And, who says writing books isn't lucrative?
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We do indeed have a problem...
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A house concert benefit for his www.thesamethingproject.com by @markcutler.bsky.social Mark Cutler and trio in a Swansea, Mass. backyard on a Sunday afternoon.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I would welcome the best Monday
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Just don’t call it journalism. A good piece by Phil Eil: @phileil.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/10/05/c...
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Can AI agents produce real news reporting in Rhode Island? A human journalist has some thoughts. • Rhode Island Current
A human journalist shares thoughts about Uprise RI’s use of AI-generated “LLM reporters,” which raise broader questions about transparency, trust and what it means when machines begin reporting the ne...
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Danger lurks...
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Midwest
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Beautiful flowers, beautiful photos!
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Stop the Presses @stopthepresses.skystack.xyz · 28/09/2026
The press wear ‘kick me’ signs and wonder why Trump kicks them • The White House is emboldened to disrespect journalists because journalists disrespect themselves
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The press wear ‘kick me’ signs and wonder why Trump kicks them
The White House is emboldened to disrespect journalists because journalists disrespect themselves
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If it's election season, it must be time for the Russian bots to come out of hiding... How a Russian attack on the midterms deepfaked Mother Jones www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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How Russia is attacking the midterms with a Mother Jones deepfake.
Putin's trolls are again looking to help Donald Trump and the GOP.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Yet another potential roadblock to settling the results of the 2026 election:
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Major ICE operation in New Bedford, at least eight arrested newbedfordlight.org/major-ice-op...
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Major ICE operation in New Bedford, at least eight arrested - The New Bedford Light
A Light reporter videotaped an arrest near the waterfront. Another reporter saw a half-dozen vehicles and what appeared to be ICE agents huddling at the Dartmouth Mall.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Tooth fairies have to get their stories straight
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I feel sorry for the fine journalists at the Washington Post who do good work for a terrible owner. I was in that fix decades ago when I worked for Rupert Murdoch for a couple years in his pre-Fox News days. And Murdoch wasn’t even the worst owner I ever worked for. My Stop the Presses newsletter.
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When you’re a good journalist working for a bad owner
Also, when you’re thirsty for news but your favorite outlet goes bad
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
War damage: Previously unseen photos show heavy damage to U.S. military facilities in the Mideast. Photos provided by service members - no independent press is reporting on U.S. forces or bases. www.cbsnews.com/news/new-pho...
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 15/09/2026
Please read this piece from @talkingpointsmemo.com @joshtpm.bsky.social @joshkovensky.bsky.social -- NSPM-7 is one of the scariest government documents we have every seen. Exclusive: FBI Builds Out National NSPM-7 Center to Track Dissent, Docs Show talkingpointsmemo.com/news/fbi-nsp...
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Exclusive: FBI Builds Out National NSPM-7 Center to Track Dissent, Docs Show
The FBI has tapped employees from across federal law enforcement to crack...
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Or… any day that ends with a “y”.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I guess this answers a question.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Smart consumers of news think about just who is 'manufacturing' some of these 'news stories'.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Kudos to Robert Kraft
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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I did my part in the run-up to today’s primary election, but this is the first election night I’ve ever sat out. Feels strange, but I’m okay with following along.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A Doctor Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/u...
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Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. (Gift Article)
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The comments that follow are as scary as the premise The Last 24 Hours Are the Opening Scene in a Horror Movie open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
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The Last 24 Hours Are the Opening Scene in a Horror Movie
Eight different insiders have issued warnings—and you need to hear them out
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today is Election Day in Rhode Island! Polls are open until 8PM. Head to vote.ri.gov to find your polling place, preview a sample ballot, & locate a mail ballot drop box! Questions? Call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. #elections #vote #RhodeIsland #ElectionProtection
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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 09/09/2026
You know who actually did show up at Ground Zero? Canadian emergency rescue crews.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🤣🤣🤣
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I spent much of the Labor Day weekend photographing the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Charlestown, Rhode Island, featuring artists including Marty Stuart, Margo Price and more.
Marty Stuart and his Fabulous SuperlativesMargo PriceInside the Dance Tent Preservation Hall Jazz Band
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Troubling in the 'extreme'... AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right apnews.com/article/germ...
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AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has become a major political force in the 13 years since its founding.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I especially like Teddy Bear Corner
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Rest In Peace
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 01/09/2026
The Society of Professional Journalists is revising its Code of Ethics for the first time since 2014.
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For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era reboot
The Society of Professional Journalists is revising its Code of Ethics for the first time since 2014.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Just in time for the Rhode Island Primary Election September 9, I co-hosted the Latino Public Radio “Political Barbecue” with most of the candidates in the ballot. You can also see the interviews on the home page: lprnews.com lprnews.org/plenty-of-he...
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Plenty of heat at the LPR Political Barbecue
Share itBy Steve Klamkin Latino Public Radio   The gloves came off in a number of races as most of the candidates running in Rhode Island’s August 9 Statewide Primary Election appeared during Saturday...
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Oligarchs get the media that they pay for...
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 01/09/2026
A decade after taking a knee led to Colin Kaepernick's NFL exile, he has continued to double down on his activism. #ColinKaepernick #Kaepernick #49ers #Football #NFL
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Politics of Disaster earlywarningwithjuliette.substack.com/p/the-politi...
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The Politics of Disaster
From Nepal to North Carolina, the Trump Administration shows a cruel consistency.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Professor Reich is just the guy to give Reddy Kilowatt a talking to.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Fair question:
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Vaguely interesting here in RI: whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/new-...
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New York Yacht Club challenges America's Cup governing body - What's Up Newp
The New York Yacht Club, whose Harbour Court clubhouse sits on Halidon Avenue, has asked the New York attorney general’s Charities Bureau to examine whether the newly created America’s Cup Partnership...
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
That’s odd
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Tune in tomorrow at 6:00 P.M. for the Latino Public Radio "Political Barbecue" lprnews.org/politicians-...
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Politicians Roasted Again at LPR’s Political Barbacoa
Share itCranston, RI (August 28, 2026) – On Saturday, August 29, Latino Public Radio will once again host their popular Barbacoa Politica (Political BBQ), an event that attracts Rhode Island politicia...
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Secretary Reich spells out what we should know about “crypto”.
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I was happy to help my friends at NBC 10 WJAR remember Dolly Parton and her truly surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival in 2019. Thanks, Patrice Wood and Dan Jaehnig! Rest In Peace Dolly
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Steve Klamkin @steveklamkin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Don’t do this.
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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
NEWS: The Washington Post has been ordered to rehire @karenattiah.bsky.social , the columnist it fired last year for posts made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/b...
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Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen Attiah (Gift Article)
An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing.
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