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@upriseri

Rhode Island's community advocate, covering local government, human rights, capitalism, and issues of importance. Creators of BillBuddy and The Helping Hand.

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Last night @abc violated multiple journalistic standards that should disqualify it from moderating another debate. From drastically underreporting Palestinian deaths to posting aspirational quotes on X from one candidate but not the other, ABC's apparent bias was striking.

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While taxpayers dodged a bullet with the Pawtucket Red Sox stadium, RI taxpayers are still on the hook for nearly $100 million in public subsidies for the Tidewater Landing stadium project, which history shows is nearly certain to deliver no economic benefit to Rhode Island.

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Navigant Credit Union finally overhauls its overdraft fees! 💸 No more $34 charges for small overdrafts. But how does it stack up against other RI banks? Read our analysis to see if your bank is giving you a fair shake... upriseri.com/navigant-credi…

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🚨 Breaking: FTC sues top 3 pharmacy benefit managers for inflating insulin prices. Could this be the end of sky-high drug costs? Our analysis reveals the shocking truth behind your rising insulin bills... upriseri.com/profit-over-pa…

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If you’re doing journalism & you’re not in corporate or GOP media, remember: The cavalry isn’t coming. Almost nobody will help or offer any solidarity. There is no network open to you. You’re on your own & will have to build it yourself. Not a complaint — a reality. Be warned.

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We’ve all been through it. A company makes a mistake, puts you in a bad financial situation, and won't fix it. Read about a real life situation with TD Bank, and how we got a resolution, even when the bank initially resisted... An all-new Fight Back: upriseri.com/when-your-bank…

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The Biden administration has stated they would not engage in strikebreaking, in which the government forces union workers to work against their will. What do you think? Will the Biden administration break the ILA port strike, due to begin on Oct 1st?

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🏠 Rented from Invitation Homes? You might be owed money. FTC sues nation's largest landlord for alleged deceptive practices, hidden fees, and unfair evictions. Find out what they did and if you're affected... upriseri.com/ftc-invitation…

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Ex-US🇺🇸 President Jimmy Carter on Israel’s occupation of Palestine🇵🇸: ‘The word apartheid is exactly accurate…within Palestinian territory, they are absolutely and totally separated, much worse than South Africa…the Israelis completely dominate the lives of Palestinians’

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Julian Assange's full testimony to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg today: "Mr. Chairman, esteemed members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, ladies and gentlemen. The transition from years of confinement in a

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YSK: The ILA is striking against the USMX to demand fair wages. Who is the USMX? The majority of the organization are foreign-owned shipping companies. Those who side with USMX are siding not only against American workers but for foreign business interests. #PortStrike

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How the mainstream media operates as a government agent, using the government's preferred language, manufacturing your consent, and promoting endless war... Support independent journalism.

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As the Harris presidency edges closer to a repeat of the disastrous years of George W. Bush, progressive voters are increasingly considering their third option.

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As record-strength hurricanes slam into the southern US, we look back 3 years ago on our piece covering government inaction on the worst crisis in human history... upriseri.com/we-are-all-goi…

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Lina Khan: The 35-year-old corporate America fears most. She's fighting for fair markets and consumer rights, but rich donors on both sides of the aisle want her out. Here's why her work at the FTC matters so much to you and your finances 👇 upriseri.com/lina-khan-fire…

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We trust the news to inform us, but what if it’s subtly shaping our opinions instead? How deep does this influence run, and what aren’t they telling us? Our special report... upriseri.com/how-media-manu…

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Fed up with tricky subscription cancellations? The FTC just introduced a “Click to Cancel” rule to make ending unwanted services effortless. 🛑💳 Learn how this will protect your money and time! upriseri.com/breaking-free-…