Steve Ahlquist is an independent journalist based in Providence, Rhode Island, who publishes SteveAhlquist.news. He reports on state and local government, protests and social justice, including environmental issues. He founded UpriseRI and previously wrote for Rhode Island's Future and the Providence Phoenix. His reporting combines written accounts with photographs and video, and he has also written comic books.
We have documented 1 statement by Steve Ahlquist, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Vic Mellor, January 6 and the Rhode Island House race
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Role at the time: Independent Rhode Island reporter writing his own assessment
Condemned
Statement summary
Ahlquist writes that he heard Mellor blame Black Lives Matter activists for the January 6 violence. He says either believing that account or knowingly giving a false one would disqualify Mellor.
“Either option is disqualifying in my mind, and I saw no reason to amplify his talking points.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Ahlquist criticizes Mellor's account of the January 6 violenceFinal authorial paragraphs beginning Victor Mellor was at the press conference and This statement got me thinking
Why we used this label
The reference is Mellor's defense of his January 6 participation. Ahlquist expressly criticizes the account and concludes that either explanation for offering it is disqualifying.
Vic Mellor defends his January 6 participation as peaceful protest; Seth Magaziner condemns it. Read Mellor's campaign account and compare the candidates' remarks at their September 10 confrontation in Providence.
