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Jeremy Bernfeld

@JeremyBernfeld

Senior editor for investigations @ThePublicsRadio. Used to be editor of @gunsreporting, director of collaborative reporting @wamu885, @HarvestPM Also on blue*ky

 Washington, DC
Joined April 2012
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A special post-election, audio-only Lively this morning, recapping the results in Rhode Island, featuring @NancyKLavin @BillBartholomew @hummel_report @OSMediaRI oceanstatemedia.org/election…
Lively: A blue wave makes RI even bluer

Lively: A blue wave makes RI even bluer

While voters across the country helped flip both the U.S. House and Senate to the Democratic party, RI voters also elected Democrats up and down the ballot, with Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes winning by...

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Ian Donnis@IanDonnisNov 2
Fun read from @Isabella_Jib on how @OSJobLot became a local success story oceanstatemedia.org/economy/…
Ocean State Job Lot’s secret to success? Breaking the rules of retail

Ocean State Job Lot’s secret to success? Breaking the rules of retail

What started with three friends and $1,500 has grown into a more than $900 million business with an unconventional approach to buying, selling and saving

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The problem, as a 40-year-old man with no fashion sense, with dressing as Mr. Rogers for the work Halloween contest is that many people think I'm not wearing a costume
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Ian Donnis@IanDonnisOct 29
Good overview of Providence's ballot question 7 from @WrightUps oceanstatemedia.org/election…
Providence votes on divesting from ‘genocide.’ A court fight could follow

Providence votes on divesting from ‘genocide.’ A court fight could follow

Question 7 never names Israel. Supporters say it doesn’t have to. Opponents call it illegal and antisemitic, and at least one group has threatened to sue if the measure passes

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Can. Not. Wait.
Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) profile pictureMichael Pina@MichaelVPinaOct 28
it feels surreal to make this announcement, but i'm writing a book, and could not possibly be more excited about it!
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Colin Hogan@by_ColinHoganOct 28
Providence's next city council president just won perhaps "the most significant First Amendment" challenge to come out of RI in years. Judge finds that Sanchez's rights were violated when Gov. McKee fired him for protesting/posting after Oct. 7 @projo providencejournal.com/story/…
PVD councilor fired by McKee for pro-Palestinian posts wins lawsuit

PVD councilor fired by McKee for pro-Palestinian posts wins lawsuit

Miguel Sanchez, the former McKee staffer and Providence councilor, won a First Amendment lawsuit after he was fired for pro-Palestine social media posts.

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Chris Shea@KRISH_EHOct 27
Unsure how all the state bonds will work? I broke it down with @OSMediaRI
Ian Donnis (@IanDonnis) profile pictureIan Donnis@IanDonnisOct 27
Get up to speed on $600M in proposed borrowing on the November ballot via this Q&A with @KRISH_EH and Luis Hernandez oceanstatemedia.org/election…
$600 million on the ballot: Breaking down Rhode Island’s proposed bonds

$600 million on the ballot: Breaking down Rhode Island’s proposed bonds

Voters will weigh in on five borrowing proposals this November. Here’s where the money would go and why the price tag could grow

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Christopher Gavin@chris_m_gavinOct 21
From @Giuliamcdnr: ICE agents in Rhode Island attempted to arrest a father while he was holding both his young children in his arms, according to a video of the incident and interview with the family. bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/m…
ICE agents attempt to arrest father in Providence as his children cling to him - The Boston Globe

ICE agents attempt to arrest father in Providence as his children cling to him - The Boston Globe

A video shows the man holding onto his two toddlers, one who is crying, as ICE agents grab his arms.

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Amanda Milkovits@AmandaMilkovitsOct 21
This R.I. bishop oversaw dozens of priests accused of sexual abuse. Now, he's accused of raping an altar boy. bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/m… via @BostonGlobe
Bishop led R.I.’s powerful Catholic Church for 25 years, overseeing accused priests. An altar boy...

Bishop led R.I.’s powerful Catholic Church for 25 years, overseeing accused priests. An altar boy...

For 25 years, Bishop Louis E. Gelineau oversaw a system where priests accused of abuse were moved from parish to parish and to treatment centers and back, keeping those incidents quiet.

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Eryn Dion@GNEErynDionOct 15
Huge storey from @kathyprojo and @WheelerReporter this morning: After scouring over 100 clergy abuse lawsuits, they found 22 clergy members never mentioned on any 'credibly accused' list. providencejournal.com/story/… via @projo
Court filings identify 22 more priests accused of child sexual abuse in RI | Exclusive

Court filings identify 22 more priests accused of child sexual abuse in RI | Exclusive

A review of newly filed lawsuits found 22 new clergy accused of abuse who had not been on any list of credibly accused priests.

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I have been genuinely enjoying not having the stress of Spurs these last few weekends. Not sure if that makes me a terrible Spurs fan or the quintessential Spurs fan. #coys
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By me and @Amandamilkovits -- Problems pile up at Amazon warehouse in R.I.: fire safety issues, emergency calls bostonglobe.com/2026/10/06/m… via @BostonGlobe
Firefighters have responded to this R.I. Amazon warehouse around 200 times since it opened last...

Firefighters have responded to this R.I. Amazon warehouse around 200 times since it opened last...

Johnston Fire Department has responded to the Amazon facility about 200 times since July 2025.

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Ian Donnis@IanDonnisOct 1
Want to hear @HelenaBFoulkes and @KenBlockRI discuss a broad array of issues? (@GuckianRI backed out). Audio is now embedded in this story about our forum Wednesday at @RWULaw oceanstatemedia.org/election…
They say RI is ready for change: Foulkes, Block make the case for governor

They say RI is ready for change: Foulkes, Block make the case for governor

The gubernatorial forum follows a decisive win by Foulkes in the Democratic primary earlier this month. The 2026 race is Block’s third bid for the state’s top seat

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Jim Schachter@jimschachterSep 15
BREAKING: Fearless reporting by New Hampshire Public Radio results in the resignation of the chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. #NHPolitics nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-09-15/…
NH Chief Justice MacDonald announces resignation; ethics probe loomed

NH Chief Justice MacDonald announces resignation; ethics probe loomed

Gordon MacDonald, the state's top judge, announced his sudden resignation on Tuesday. He was facing potential discipline for his role in a unique personnel maneuver that benefited a top ally.

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Colin Hogan@by_ColinHoganSep 10
How David Morales won: Renters who voted early. - Just 3 precincts on West Side / Fed Hill delivered a 1,445 vote advantage. Morales won by 1,343 votes. - Winning a whopping 61% of the vote-share among Early Voters. - Message discipline on the biggest issue. (ya, rent)
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We've been doing these cool Tiny Desk-like concerts @OSMediaRI. Judging by the sound check happening in my office right now, the next will be great, too. Here's the last one, with Deer Tick --> youtube.com/watch?v=egfJQlUf…
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And this one with Nova One was awesome too youtube.com/watch?v=Ls23oEXI…
Nova One | Biggest Little Desk

Nova One | Biggest Little Desk

Nova One kicks off our very first Biggest Little Desk: a series of ...

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Simon van Zuylen-Wood@svzwoodJul 30
co-reported with @Eli_Sherman and @TimWhiteRI of @wpri12, one of the best local news outlets in the country
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@pablofindsoutJul 30
NEW: Why did Kawhi Leonard start LLCs code-named "RIFC," the week before the Clippers announced his 2024 sub-max contract? The superstar, his uncle and then-agent are all investors in Rhode Island FC — yet ANOTHER secret side deal. Until our 10-month investigation with @WPRI12.
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Steph Machado@StephMachadoJul 5
NEW: What happens when a child is too sick to go to school? In RI, schools must still educate homebound students. But multiple families told me their districts have failed to meet even the minimum requirements Read the full story in @Globe_RI : bostonglobe.com/2026/07/04/m…
Their children are too sick to go to school. These parents are fighting for them to get a better...

Their children are too sick to go to school. These parents are fighting for them to get a better...

Multiple families told the Globe they have had to fight to get the five hours a week of instruction required by the Rhode Island Department of Education for homebound special education students.

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Ian Donnis@IanDonnisJul 1
How do @GovDanMcKee and @HelenaBFoulkes stack up on housing? My story oceanstatemedia.org/housing/…
Housing is a top issue in the governor’s race. McKee and Foulkes have different plans

Housing is a top issue in the governor’s race. McKee and Foulkes have different plans

The leading Democratic candidates for governor are offering different answers to a crisis that has pushed homeownership further out of reach for many

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