Philip Eil
@phileil.bsky.social
Journalist.
Cat dad.
Rhode Islander.
Author of "Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer.'"
https://philipeil.com/
Cat dad.
Rhode Islander.
Author of "Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer.'"
https://philipeil.com/
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Hundreds of people spelled out the distress signal "SOS" on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 30.
📷️ Provided by Jeff Schad
📷️ Provided by Jeff Schad
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Hundreds of people spelled out the distress signal "SOS" on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 30.
📷️ Provided by Jeff Schad
📷️ Provided by Jeff Schad
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Unmarked car, no lights or police insignia. Masked armed men leap out. Victim not in the act of committing any crime. This is not how a serious federal law enforcement agency acts in a free society.
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Unmarked car, no lights or police insignia. Masked armed men leap out. Victim not in the act of committing any crime. This is not how a serious federal law enforcement agency acts in a free society.
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
It was warm enough to go for a walk in the neighborhood this afternoon. Some photos:
January 31, 2026 at 10:38 PM
It was warm enough to go for a walk in the neighborhood this afternoon. Some photos:
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wow, who woulda thought?
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:52 PM
wow, who woulda thought?
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the president of the united states should not be allowed to personally loot the treasury to the sum of ten billion dollars and that this is not resulting in immediate, unanimous impeachment is a dramatic indictment of what has become of our political system
President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the IRS, in which he demands that the IRS, which he as president controls, pay him $10 billion.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 30, 2026 at 4:33 AM
the president of the united states should not be allowed to personally loot the treasury to the sum of ten billion dollars and that this is not resulting in immediate, unanimous impeachment is a dramatic indictment of what has become of our political system
Interesting contrast in the lead stories for the Providence Journal and Globe Rhode Island websites right now.
ProJo: how many flowers will there be at Taylor Swift's wedding?
Globe: 1,000+ people protested ICE in the bitter cold yesterday in Providence.
ProJo: how many flowers will there be at Taylor Swift's wedding?
Globe: 1,000+ people protested ICE in the bitter cold yesterday in Providence.
January 31, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Interesting contrast in the lead stories for the Providence Journal and Globe Rhode Island websites right now.
ProJo: how many flowers will there be at Taylor Swift's wedding?
Globe: 1,000+ people protested ICE in the bitter cold yesterday in Providence.
ProJo: how many flowers will there be at Taylor Swift's wedding?
Globe: 1,000+ people protested ICE in the bitter cold yesterday in Providence.
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I keep thinking again, in light of the latest Epstein files dump, about how MeToo “went too far.”
January 31, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I keep thinking again, in light of the latest Epstein files dump, about how MeToo “went too far.”
Congratulations to everyone else who isn't in the Epstein files. A very low bar that -- it turns out -- a lot of people stumble on.
January 31, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Congratulations to everyone else who isn't in the Epstein files. A very low bar that -- it turns out -- a lot of people stumble on.
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new CBS contributor Peter Attia
Here is Peter Attia MD emailing Epstein’s assistant claiming he goes into “JE withdrawal” when he doesn’t see him.
January 31, 2026 at 10:20 AM
new CBS contributor Peter Attia
The arrests of journalists who cover protests are an extension of a crackdown on dissent, itself.
Not only does the regime not want people to protest its actions. They want to punish the people who are telling you about those protests.
Authoritarian stuff.
Not only does the regime not want people to protest its actions. They want to punish the people who are telling you about those protests.
Authoritarian stuff.
January 31, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The arrests of journalists who cover protests are an extension of a crackdown on dissent, itself.
Not only does the regime not want people to protest its actions. They want to punish the people who are telling you about those protests.
Authoritarian stuff.
Not only does the regime not want people to protest its actions. They want to punish the people who are telling you about those protests.
Authoritarian stuff.
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every epstein commentary is these immensely rich/powerful/influential people raving about what a genius epstein was, and every one of his emails is just “helo, my name jomfrie”
January 31, 2026 at 4:28 AM
every epstein commentary is these immensely rich/powerful/influential people raving about what a genius epstein was, and every one of his emails is just “helo, my name jomfrie”
Coverage of protests is an essential beat in journalism.
And, in Rhode Island, nobody does that better than my friend and colleague @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
I just donated to support his work.
We're so lucky to have him here.
And, in Rhode Island, nobody does that better than my friend and colleague @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
I just donated to support his work.
We're so lucky to have him here.
January 31, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Coverage of protests is an essential beat in journalism.
And, in Rhode Island, nobody does that better than my friend and colleague @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
I just donated to support his work.
We're so lucky to have him here.
And, in Rhode Island, nobody does that better than my friend and colleague @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
I just donated to support his work.
We're so lucky to have him here.
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Just your standard protest-coverage video. Don Lemon enters, interviews people and leaves. Gift link. wapo.st/4t7c5VJ
What video shows about Don Lemon’s activities at the church protest
A Post review of videos from the protest at Minnesota’s Cities Church offers a detailed look at the events that led to the arrest of the former CNN anchor.
wapo.st
January 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Just your standard protest-coverage video. Don Lemon enters, interviews people and leaves. Gift link. wapo.st/4t7c5VJ
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To be clear, we're in such bad shape because the U.S. regime has been a detention regime for a very long time. Now the long-term crisis is getting exponentially worse, with funding already allocated to do incalculable harm. But not all the necessary materials are at hand yet, and we can still act.
January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
To be clear, we're in such bad shape because the U.S. regime has been a detention regime for a very long time. Now the long-term crisis is getting exponentially worse, with funding already allocated to do incalculable harm. But not all the necessary materials are at hand yet, and we can still act.
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I understand it's hard for some to use the term concentration camp, even for those horrified by what's happening. And there are settings (e.g., court) where it may not be helpful today. The key thing to realize is that there's an arc of how detention regimes tend to go, and we're recognizably on it.
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I understand it's hard for some to use the term concentration camp, even for those horrified by what's happening. And there are settings (e.g., court) where it may not be helpful today. The key thing to realize is that there's an arc of how detention regimes tend to go, and we're recognizably on it.
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“Ceasefire”
Israeli strikes kill at least 29 Palestinians on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting, hospitals in Gaza say.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 29 Palestinians, one of highest tolls since October ceasefire
Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli strikes killed at least 29 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 12:06 PM
“Ceasefire”
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Providence 💙
momentary exception to not posting to amplify how beautiful & powerful this Providence protest is #ICEout
January 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Providence 💙
Saw the Springsteen pic and briefly wondered whether charges had been filed against The Boss for his protest song.
A judge has ordered the release of Twin Cities independent journalist Georgia Fort this afternoon, rejecting the U.S. government’s claims that her allegations constitute a crime of violence that necessitate keeping her detained.
Live: U.S. opens civil rights investigation in Alex Pretti’s death
President Trump labeled Pretti an “agitator” after new video showed the Minneapolis man clashing with federal agents.
bit.ly
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Saw the Springsteen pic and briefly wondered whether charges had been filed against The Boss for his protest song.
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The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
Looks like Bari Weiss has been scooped on her "scoops of ideas" strategy for CBS News.
I'm confused. I thought Washington Post was doing mass layoffs?
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Looks like Bari Weiss has been scooped on her "scoops of ideas" strategy for CBS News.
Flashback to 2016:
Judge rejects riot charges for journalist Amy Goodman after oil pipeline protest
Authorities had issued a warrant for her arrest after Democracy Now! host filmed guards for the Dakota access pipeline using dogs and pepper spray on protesters
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Flashback to 2016:
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the White House's official X account gloats over the arrest of Don Lemon with a chains emoji
January 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM
the White House's official X account gloats over the arrest of Don Lemon with a chains emoji
Another day, another selfie with Jill.
January 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Another day, another selfie with Jill.
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The national Press Club released the following statement on the arrest of Don Lemon:
"The world is watching closely, and the implications of this case extend far beyond any one reporter."
"The world is watching closely, and the implications of this case extend far beyond any one reporter."
January 30, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The national Press Club released the following statement on the arrest of Don Lemon:
"The world is watching closely, and the implications of this case extend far beyond any one reporter."
"The world is watching closely, and the implications of this case extend far beyond any one reporter."
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Anyway congrats to our Free Speech Champions(tm) who helped usher in the most censorious American government since the Palmer Raids
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Anyway congrats to our Free Speech Champions(tm) who helped usher in the most censorious American government since the Palmer Raids