GhostOpera406
GhostOpera406 OP t1_jebjchf wrote
Reply to comment by quahaug1945 in Progressive Reforms: Speaker Shekarchi Addresses Reproductive Rights and Innovative Housing Solutions by GhostOpera406
Ensuring that it is covered by state-funded health insurance, whether you are a state employee or on Medicaid.
GhostOpera406 t1_je4uy3q wrote
Reply to Broad Street, Pawtuxet RI, 1900 and now by kayakhomeless
The top is what folks call a "15 minute city" - there's walkability and community. The bottom is what folks call "freedom" - where you must have a vehicle to get basic groceries.
GhostOpera406 OP t1_jdwoesk wrote
Reply to comment by MoreLab5278 in Rep. Boylan introduces bill requiring solar on new construction by GhostOpera406
This is a great point. You should testify on the legislation about this obvious oversight...
GhostOpera406 OP t1_jdswo0w wrote
Reply to comment by geffe71 in Rep. Boylan introduces bill requiring solar on new construction by GhostOpera406
I thought they were called "Mayor Bloomberg's disarmament goons"
GhostOpera406 OP t1_jdsnsdo wrote
Reply to comment by midas617 in Rep. Boylan introduces bill requiring solar on new construction by GhostOpera406
No, Gina Raimondo is hard at work at dealing with China's evasion of tariffs https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-says-solar-imports-four-southeast-asian-countries-were-dodging-china-tariffs-2022-12-02/
GhostOpera406 OP t1_jdsd25d wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Rep. Boylan introduces bill requiring solar on new construction by GhostOpera406
But importing natural gas from Yemen to power New England's grid is a-okay, right? Very American and patriotic!
GhostOpera406 t1_jdg35w0 wrote
Sad that a generative AI did a better job than the Cooler & Warmer campaign...
GhostOpera406 OP t1_jdf14bf wrote
Reply to comment by fishythepete in ‘An unhealthy situation’: HVAC system creating alleged safety issues at ACI by GhostOpera406
I'm surprised by how little pushback the journalist gave the union reps on their statements in this piece.
GhostOpera406 t1_jb40whq wrote
Reply to comment by Electrical_Piano3577 in What does the status listed as "null" mean on Providence arrest logs? by Electrical_Piano3577
No problem. I am glad I could help. There are instructions on contacting an inmate being held at the ACI. Getting an attorney is probably the best way to help him.
GhostOpera406 t1_jb3y17c wrote
Reply to comment by Electrical_Piano3577 in What does the status listed as "null" mean on Providence arrest logs? by Electrical_Piano3577
If they may have been transferred to the ACI, check here: https://doc.ri.gov/inmate-search
If it was a recent arrest, maybe they're waiting for bail to be set.
GhostOpera406 t1_jb3xtag wrote
Reply to What does the status listed as "null" mean on Providence arrest logs? by Electrical_Piano3577
Do you know where they are being held?
GhostOpera406 t1_jb2ltkf wrote
Reply to comment by downpat in Judge Frank Caprio settles 250$ worth of fines and gives 25$ to pay for guys Uber who had 92¢ in his account and walked 5 miles just so he could make it to court by Stubeezy
FWIW, I upvoted you. I just don't put Judge Caprio as the #1 grifter :)
GhostOpera406 t1_jb24quc wrote
Reply to comment by downpat in Judge Frank Caprio settles 250$ worth of fines and gives 25$ to pay for guys Uber who had 92¢ in his account and walked 5 miles just so he could make it to court by Stubeezy
I think this is a fair criticism. 👍
GhostOpera406 t1_jb1ybs4 wrote
Reply to comment by downpat in Judge Frank Caprio settles 250$ worth of fines and gives 25$ to pay for guys Uber who had 92¢ in his account and walked 5 miles just so he could make it to court by Stubeezy
I agree. But Judge Caprio is on the bottom of the totem pole compared to the revolving door of speaker -> lobbyist that we see at the State House.
GhostOpera406 t1_jb1p9rs wrote
Reply to comment by Nevvermind183 in Judge Frank Caprio settles 250$ worth of fines and gives 25$ to pay for guys Uber who had 92¢ in his account and walked 5 miles just so he could make it to court by Stubeezy
And still helped people more than most other folks in the system. Isn't that a win-win?
GhostOpera406 OP t1_ja3wnov wrote
Reply to comment by Desperate_Expert_952 in Exclusive: Outside 'meeting to plan a meeting' West End residents voice concern over warming center - Uprise RI by GhostOpera406
We need to address why people commit crime. They need stability, housing, intensive mental health care, and mentorship. People need to have the conditions and guidance necessary to reach self-actualization.
GhostOpera406 OP t1_ja3tdov wrote
Reply to comment by allhailthehale in Exclusive: Outside 'meeting to plan a meeting' West End residents voice concern over warming center - Uprise RI by GhostOpera406
Well put. We need to solve the underlying issue and stop passing these folks around like a game of hot potato.
GhostOpera406 OP t1_ja11xr3 wrote
Reply to comment by PJfanRI in Exclusive: Outside 'meeting to plan a meeting' West End residents voice concern over warming center - Uprise RI by GhostOpera406
Yeah, it's striking to see other progressive folks center their concerns with safety when we have an epidemic of unhoused folks. Their concerns are not without merit, however, it would have been great if they could have actually placed emphasis and effort into solving the underlying issue, rather than trying to simply get rid of their discomfort by shipping these folks out of their neighborhood. But, alas, the affliction of cognitive dissonance is non-partisan.
GhostOpera406 t1_j9qcv0j wrote
Reply to comment by BlueSuitRiot in Be careful on Warwick Ave and Airport Rd. There’s a lot of action out there it must be quota time. by TheOGJayRussle
Imagine, instead, that we rewarded police officers for minimizing crime, minimizing arrests, and minimizing violence. If you can't do community policing, if you can't help people who are struggling, then don't be a cop, and maybe don't be a politician either.
GhostOpera406 t1_j9q6kbo wrote
Reply to comment by HeWhoIsNotMe in Be careful on Warwick Ave and Airport Rd. There’s a lot of action out there it must be quota time. by TheOGJayRussle
Saved the tailgating truck behind me this morning from getting a speeding ticket by seeing the cop two miles ahead and driving the speed limit.
GhostOpera406 t1_j8wqoza wrote
Cornwall, NY is over the CT border and there's been numerous reports of foul smelling rain from there, too..
GhostOpera406 t1_j8phqtq wrote
The amount of hit and runs I've heard about lately is absolutely insane. It's why I got a dash cam but I still need to get a rear one too.
GhostOpera406 t1_j6c7d5w wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus elects the Rev. Donnie Anderson as chair - “I hope the message is: Trans women are women, and we just want to function like every other woman in society,” Anderson said by trabblepvd
> Since trans women are women (whether they transition or not), we shouldn’t shame them by recommending regular prostate exams, or anything related to their former gender.
WTF? You have to be trolling. Some anti-androgens used as part of HRT may actually mask the symptoms of prostate cancer, that's actually more reason to get screened.
GhostOpera406 t1_j6b3645 wrote
Reply to comment by beta_vulgaris in R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus elects the Rev. Donnie Anderson as chair - “I hope the message is: Trans women are women, and we just want to function like every other woman in society,” Anderson said by trabblepvd
Exactly. She's not only shown up but has volunteered countless hours every year in pushing for legislation and actually organizing folks.
People who actually know her, can testify to that fact. Her gender identity had nothing to do with why she was elected to this position.
GhostOpera406 OP t1_jeg08pp wrote
Reply to comment by Desperate_Expert_952 in Controversial Education Bills Spark Heated Debate in Rhode Island - Uprise RI by GhostOpera406
Most of the article focuses on the footage featuring the testimony. What's the issue? Also, telling that you don't even mention Sinclair in your list of "least reliable and biased "media""