Super not my lane, but if you're #PVDlocal / #RIlocal & the drooling embrace of "AI" has been making you feel helpless, here's an intervention point.
Some #PVDlocal / #RIlocal neighborly actions, mainly focused on supporting people targeted by ICE/DHS, & starting with TONIGHT's hearing on a ban to police cooperation with those agencies. There's something for you to do here, I guarantee it. neighborlyactions.substack.com/p/neighborly...
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal, come to this forum next week on abolishing immigration detention in our state, including legislation to shut down the Wyatt Detention Center docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal big coordinated food drive going on ahead of a very meager winter thewomxnproject.org/pr-food-drive/
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal, F has been deported and wants to be able to support his family who are still here in RI. www.gofundme.com/f/help-f-reb...
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal, here are some ways to defend our neighbors against ICE kidnappings & brutality:
- Put this number in your phone: 401-675-1414. It's the ICE defense hotline. You can call if you see ICE or DHS agents; you can also call to ask how to become an operator or a verifier. (1/2)
First we've got phone calls to #RIlocal channel ABC 6, to prevent Sinclair Broadcasting from turning it into an underfunded, union-busting bullshit-purveyor. Roles for viewers, advertisers & politicians, all doable without leaving your chair/bed. (2/5) docs.google.com/document/u/0...
New Neighborly Actions newsletter! Free, weekly...ish, focused on #PVDlocal / #RIlocal things to do with & for our neighbors, but maybe useful as a model if you're elsewhere. What's inside? (1/5)
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#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: Some excellent neighborly actions in the next couple weeks, really something for everyone here neighborlyactions.substack.com/p/neighborly...
Good morning! Here are some #PVDlocal / #RIlocal neighborly actions, including one tomorrow neighborlyactions.substack.com/p/neighborly...
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: some stuff to do starting tomorrow. neighborlyactions.substack.com/p/neighborly...
If you're #PVDlocal / #RIlocal:
1) put the Deportation Defense hotline in your phone, call if you see ICE/DHS agents 401-675-1414
2) You can also call & ask about being an operator or verifier for the line!
3) Join courthouse defense M-F 8am-12pm bsky.app/profile/kate...
#RIlocal: If you're able to join this meeting, it's at 269 Melrose St, PVD, near the 20 bus line, 8/7 9:30am.
If you can't join, call the RIPTA board office at 401-784-9500, ext 1171 & leave a message urging the board to delay the vote (so that the General Assembly has time for a special session).
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: If you're free on weekday mornings, can you help patrol outside the courthouse to prevent ICE kidnappings? M-F, 8am-12pm, 6th District Court (1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence). The more people the less likely ICE is to try to seize someone. Film cops & ICE, not fellow patrollers!
Virtual hearings protect our neighbors when ICE agents are lying in wait at the courthouse. The infrastructure is there; let's use it. If you're #PVDlocal / #RIlocal, slap your signature on this petition. www.change.org/p/stop-ice-k...
Still plenty of time to make those phone calls! For #RIlocal followers, Jack Reed is listed as a potential key vote here. Call him up! His record on arming Israel, as someone else pointed out earlier, sucks--this is his chance to change it.
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: To protect our neighbors from ICE kidnappings, let's petition the Mayor, Governor & City Council to offer virtual hearings, trials & conferences to protect people from ICE. They have the capacity & the technology--they did this during deep COVID! www.change.org/p/stop-ice-k...
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal Hope to see some of you at some of these.
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#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: Demo for Gaza TOMORROW, 7/25, 2:30pm, starting on the steps of City Hall (25 Dorrance St, PVD)
We love a workshop. We love visibility. We love clarity in rules. See you tonight for regular council. #NewportRI #CityCouncil #RILocal
Not Chicago (though you could see if they have something similar) but #PVDlocal / #RIlocal meetings for utility justice are every Wednesday (incl TONIGHT 7/23), 6:30pm at the George Wiley Center, 32 East Ave, Pawtucket. A great & committed bunch of people who could use more minds & hands!
Bit of a long shot but: anyone here work for or with a #RIlocal business or nonprofit with an ad budget? The AMOR Community Cookbook is going into a second edition & your ad could help us raise funds for detainee support & legal costs docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal also, on 8/3, 6pm-sunset, my friend the radical rabbi is holding a Tisha B'Av service / protest on the steps of City Hall (25 Dorrance St, downtown PVD) to demand the city divest from Israel bonds, and she welcomes your attendance.
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: There's a rally for Palestine TONIGHT (Tues 7/22), 6pm, outside the Federal Building in downtown PVD. 1 Exchange Terrace, right where Washington St crosses the river.
Apologies for the short notice.
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: Providence Streets Coalition is surveying PVD residents about how we get around, & how we want to! This survey will inform advocacy efforts to create more and safer options. Bike hive, public transit crew, disability justice people: time to shine!
pvdstreets.org/2025-survey/
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: some renewable energy, some affordable housing, and some antifascist pasta. neighborlyactions.substack.com/p/neighborly...
#PVDlocal / #RIlocal: PVD's consolidated plan for housing (& other related stuff) is OPEN FOR COMMENT till *AUGUST 2.* This page has a link to the plan and instructions for commenting in writing. Housing is a climate issue, a disability justice issue--everything. www.providenceri.gov/city-of-prov...