# aclu (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover aclu. Page: Feed: --- ## [Oped: ICE out of Rhode Island: Say no to terror; Say yes to community!](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/oped-ice-out-of-rhode-island-say) _2026-08-20 · SteveAhlquist.news_ “Rhode Islanders will not stay silent, and neither should those who occupy or seek the governor’s office. We demand that McKee and Foulkes commit to immediate, concrete action...” ## [Thinking through The Boston Globe’s (somewhat) surprising endorsement of Moulton over Markey](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/19/thinking-through-the-boston-globes-somewhat-surprising-endorsement-of-moulton-over-markey/) _2026-08-19 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ Endorsements matter in lower-profile races because voters might genuinely be looking for guidance. For instance, The Boston Globe’s endorsement of Lori Trahan and Jake Auchincloss might have been key factors in their first congressional victories, given that there was no incumbent and there were multiple candidates running. On the other hand, The New York Times’ … Continue reading "Thinking… ## [Governor McKee orders pause in automated license plate reader installation pending review](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/governor-mckee-orders-pause-in-automated) _2026-08-18 · Steve Ahlquist · SteveAhlquist.news_ The ACLU of Rhode Island recommends robust public input into final guidelines. ## [Connor Burbridge: Jack Reed says he opposed the war. His votes tell another story](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/connor-burbridge-jack-reed-says-he) _2026-08-18 · SteveAhlquist.news_ “Most Rhode Islanders want to reinvest our bloated military spending into things that matter to our state, like our crumbling infrastructure and primary healthcare crises.” ## [Anthony Soly: By what legal process did North Smithfield approve the installation of Flock cameras?](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/anthony-soly-by-what-legal-process) _2026-08-18 · Steve Ahlquist · SteveAhlquist.news_ “We ... learned at the August 3 meeting that this Council was never informed of this approval.” ## [Lawrence Benton: Community Safety or Police Protection? The reinstatement of Sgt. Hanley demands an overhaul of police accountability](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/lawrence-benton-community-safety) _2026-08-18 · SteveAhlquist.news_ "Our communities deserve real safety," writes Lawrence Benton, "not the return of officers who abuse their power." ## [Tenants unionize second apartment complex owned by California-based firm Standard Communities](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/tenants-unionize-second-apartment) _2026-08-17 · Steve Ahlquist · SteveAhlquist.news_ “It’s ridiculous. The conditions are horrible,” said Curtis Arms Tenants Union leader Shonnie Martinez. ## [Oped: Park Theatre tarnished their community-friendly reputation by featuring prominent figures tied to January 6 insurrection](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/oped-park-theatre-tarnished-their) _2026-08-17 · SteveAhlquist.news_ "...groups associated with Rudy Giuliani and Vic Mellor routinely advocate against the free speech and assembly rights of those they disagree with." ## [Muzzle follow-up: Plymouth County sheriff ordered to turn over ICE detainee medical records](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/17/muzzle-follow-up-plymouth-county-sheriff-is-ordered-to-turn-over-ice-detainee-medical-records/) _2026-08-17 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ordered Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald to turn over anonymized medical records regarding nearly 500 detainees he is holding on behalf of ICE. Judge James Budreau’s ruling, which he made in response to a lawsuit brought by the ACLU, was reported last week by Fred Thys of the Plymouth … Continue reading "Muzzle follow-up: Plymouth County sheriff… ## [What I learned about suspended Spokane editor Rob Curley when I reported on him years ago](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/15/what-i-learned-about-suspended-spokane-editor-rob-curley-when-i-reported-on-him-years-ago/) _2026-08-15 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ You may have seen the disturbing news that Rob Curley, executive editor of The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington, has been placed on administrative leave. Please support this free source of news and commentary by joining my Patreon for just $6 a month. Supporters receive a weekly newsletter with exclusive content. Amaris Castillo reports for Poynter Online that Continue reading "What I… ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sTgqdaO3mhBE) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Lieutenant Governor candidate Sue AnderBois announces “New Energy for Rhode Island”](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/lieutenant-governor-candidate-sue) _2026-08-14 · SteveAhlquist.news_ “I am the only candidate for Lieutenant Governor with a clear vision for the office, the experience & relationships needed to actually deliver,& an action plan to enact the moment I step into office." ## [The Providence City Council Ward 1 Forum](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-providence-city-council-ward) _2026-08-14 · Steve Ahlquist · SteveAhlquist.news_ Miguel Martínez Youngs is challenging incumbent John Goncalves, primarily over the Councilmember's vote against rent stabilization and his subsequent refusal to override Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto. ## [What we have lost: An emotion-filled visit to the Obama Presidential Center](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/14/what-we-have-lost-an-emotion-filled-visit-to-the-obama-presidential-center/) _2026-08-14 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ At the Obama Presidential Center there are several small dioramas marking events from Barack Obama s presidency. One is of a Girl Scout campout that Michelle Obama hosted on the South Lawn in 2015. We see white tents, neatly arrayed, with the girls in a circle around a tiny campfire. It s heartbreaking. How can we look Continue reading "What we have lost: An emotion-filled visit to the Obama… ## [If you sit this one out, David Morales will not be the next Mayor of Providence](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/if-you-sit-this-one-out-david-morales) _2026-08-14 · Steve Ahlquist · SteveAhlquist.news_ “It’s now or never, you know what I mean?” said Morales’ campaign manager Ben Shanahan. “David is an exceptional person. He’s somebody I’m incredibly proud to have spent time with.” ## [Globe editor Brian McGrory announces a wide-ranging reorganization and a ‘less dense’ website](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/13/globe-editor-brian-mcgrory-announces-a-wide-ranging-reorganization-and-a-less-dense-website/) _2026-08-13 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory is making some big changes in the newsroom, according to a memo to the staff that a trusted source forwarded to me a little while ago. Though insiders will be particularly interested in the names, what strikes me is that McGrory says he s looking for big improvements to the website, Continue reading "Globe editor Brian McGrory announces a wide-ranging… ## [A hoped-for deal between NJ Spotlight News and Montclair State comes to fruition](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/13/a-hoped-for-deal-between-nj-spotlight-news-and-montclair-state-comes-to-fruition/) _2026-08-13 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ There s good news to report about the future of NJ Spotlight News, a 16-year-old website that covers politics and public policy in New Jersey. We learned in June that NJ PBS, the public television network that partners with Spotlight, would be moving to Montclair State University because of federal and state budget cuts totaling some Continue reading "A hoped-for deal between NJ Spotlight News and… ## [Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat](https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/despite-new-updates-flocks-creepy-cameras-remain-major-civil-liberties-threat) _2026-08-13 · Douglas De Jesus · American Civil Liberties Union_ In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short. ## [ProJo union calls on USA TODAY CO. to immediately end its partnership with Palantir](https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/projo-union-calls-on-usa-today-co) _2026-08-13 · Philip Eil · SteveAhlquist.news_ "We will continue pushing back on ill-planned attempts to force A.I. into our newsrooms and onto our readers, who deserve quality, human-led journalism..." ## [Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles](https://www.aclu.org/news/womens-rights/veterans-share-why-the-military-is-stronger-when-women-can-serve-in-ground-combat-roles) _2026-08-12 · Douglas De Jesus · American Civil Liberties Union_ Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles. ## [The Boston Globe’s paid digital circulation jumps to 313,000 thanks to institutional deals](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/12/the-boston-globes-paid-digital-circulation-jumps-to-313000-thanks-to-institutional-deals/) _2026-08-12 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ I started teaching full-time in 2005. Back then, large piles of The Boston Globe were distributed across Northeastern s campus. Because students were able to pick up a free Globe on the way to class, I could ask them to bring the paper and be familiar with the main stories of the day. Please support this Continue reading "The Boston Globe s paid digital circulation jumps to 313,000 thanks to… ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0NSEiN5Qmhho) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras But the Fix is In](https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/ice-agents-to-wear-body-cameras-but-the-fix-is-in) _2026-08-11 · jstanley · American Civil Liberties Union_ The technology appears unlikely to constrain the immigration agencies; much more sweeping reforms are needed ## [States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.](https://www.aclu.org/news/criminal-law-reform/states-are-punishing-women-who-survive-violence-with-incarceration-they-deserve-clemency) _2026-08-11 · Johanna Silver · American Civil Liberties Union_ One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors. ## [An indie journalist in Worcester avoids having to identify his confidential sources — for now](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/10/an-indie-journalist-in-worcester-avoids-having-to-identify-his-confidential-sources-for-now/) _2026-08-10 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ An independent news organization called This Week in Worcester may be compelled to identify its confidential sources as the result of a libel suit brought against the outlet by a city police officer. First Amendment watchdog Andrew Quemere posted about the case on Bluesky. Please support this free source of news and commentary by joining my Continue reading "An indie journalist in Worcester avoids… ## [No news for you: Why is it so hard to buy a paper to read on the plane?](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/09/no-news-for-you-why-is-it-so-hard-to-buy-a-paper-to-read-on-the-plane/) _2026-08-09 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ We got back from Chicago on Saturday after a great vacation with Barbara s sister, Mary, and her husband, Eric. I ll have more to say, especially about our visit to the Obama Presidential Center. Today, though, I want to lament the demise of print newspapers and offer some suggestions on how both publishers and airports could Continue reading "No news for you: Why is it so hard to buy a paper to… ## [A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los Angeles](https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/a-multi-generational-fight-for-desegregated-schools-in-los-angeles) _2026-08-06 · Johanna Silver · American Civil Liberties Union_ For more than 40 years, equal access to educational opportunities of Los Angeles students under the California Constitution have been protected by a court order. Now, those court-ordered protections are being challenged. ## [We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.](https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/weve-filed-more-than-50-legal-claims-over-abuse-by-federal-immigration-agents-heres-why) _2026-08-05 · Johanna Silver · American Civil Liberties Union_ The claimants detail being unlawfully detained, denied medical care, or targeted simply for speaking out or recording what they saw. Their experiences reveal a dangerous pattern of abuse that threatens the rights and safety of us all. ## [Talking about local news, media habits and AI on the Mass. Municipal Association’s podcast, ‘The 351’](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/04/talking-about-local-news-media-habits-and-ai-on-the-mass-municipal-associations-podcast-the-351/) _2026-08-04 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ I had a chance to talk about the state of local news in Massachusetts on The 351 podcast, joined by my fellow Northeastern j-school alum Karen Bordeleau, executive editor of The New Bedford Light. Our hosts were Adam Chapdelaine and John Ouellette of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. Here s the blurb: Local journalism has long been Continue reading "Talking about local news, media habits… ## [Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s Universities](https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/why-an-appeals-court-blocked-a-dangerous-censorship-law-in-floridas-universities) _2026-08-04 · Johanna Silver · American Civil Liberties Union_ The ACLU filed a lawsuit in 2022 on behalf of professors forced to censor race and gender in their instruction. ## [One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever](https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/one-year-after-president-trump-deployed-national-guard-troops-to-washington-d-c-statehood-is-more-important-than-ever) _2026-08-03 · Douglas De Jesus · American Civil Liberties Union_ Hundreds of thousands of Washington residents oppose the Trump administration’s continued deployment of the National Guard. The only way to make sure this never happens again is to make D.C. a state ## [The American way of eating is doing far more harm to us than moderate alcohol consumption](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/02/the-american-way-of-eating-is-doing-far-more-harm-to-us-than-moderate-alcohol-consumption/) _2026-08-02 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ I wasn t planning to write anything this morning, but two stories about public health in The New York Times have got me thinking about proportionality, to use one of my friend Catherine Tumber’s favorite words. The first is an opinion piece about the American way of eating, which is making us sick and killing us. Continue reading "The American way of eating is doing far more harm to us than… ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LG8sgpVXSHi6) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use](https://dankennedy.net/2026/08/01/as-ai-reshapes-newsrooms-leading-media-outlets-are-charting-different-paths-for-its-use/) _2026-08-01 · Dan Kennedy · Media Nation_ By Erik P. Bucy and Milad Jalalian Ebrahimi A labor dispute erupted at The Guardian’s London headquarters in December 2024, with nearly 500 journalists going on strike to protest the proposed sale of the Guardian-owned Observer. With the newsroom hobbled, the British publication’s management allegedly deployed generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to Continue reading "As AI reshapes… ## [Government Playing a Dangerous Game With Drone Cybersecurity](https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/counter-drone-zero-days) _2026-07-31 · jstanley · American Civil Liberties Union_ Return of the zombie idea that software vulnerabilities can be reserved for good actors ## [Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act](https://www.aclu.org/news/disability-rights/bans-on-lifesaving-program-for-people-who-use-illegal-drugs-violate-the-americans-with-disabilities-act) _2026-07-29 · Johanna Silver · American Civil Liberties Union_ Syringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs. ## [Gymnopédies](https://www.vijithassar.com/music/gymnopedies) _2025-12-31 · Vijith Assar · Vijith Assar_ I’ve arranged Erik Satie’s most famous piano compositions for the mandolin. ## [Infinite Sadness](https://www.vijithassar.com/music/infinite-sadness) _2025-12-25 · Vijith Assar · Vijith Assar_ The title track from the single greatest accomplishment by the Smashing Pumpkins is a tiny piano ballad that was nominated for a Grammy when it was first released, but now nobody seems to remember it, so I arranged it for solo mandolin.