Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner formally announced his 2022 run for governor Tuesday, vowing to focus if elected on expanding economic opportunities for Rhode Islanders. “Julia and I want our child to grow up in a state where the American Dream is possible for every child,” Magaziner said, referring to his wife, who is […]
Recent Stories
Posted inEpisode, Possibly Podcast
What can the US learn from France?
We’re hearing a lot of talk about infrastructure here in the US. Depending on what happens in Congress, we could be spending billions or even trillions of dollars on everything from roads to high-speed trains. But how do we spend this money in a way that makes it easier to combat climate change?
Posted inArticle, Politics
Across southern New England, ceremonies mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11
As the nation marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremonies in lower Manhattan, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, people across southern New England gathered in towns and villages, beaches and churches, to commemorate those who died. Here are highlights from a few of those ceremonies. Rhode Island leaders gather in Providence Rhode Island elected officials […]
Posted inArticle, Education
‘You need to get it right’: Educators reflect on teaching 9/11 to a generation born after 2001
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which resulted in nearly 3,000 fatalities and continual pledges to “never forget.” But two decades later, many educators are tasked with teaching 9/11 to a generation with no personal memories of the day.
Three Rhode Island teachers shared their experiences with The Public’s Radio, as another school year begins.
Posted inArticle, Politics, South Coast Bureau
Fall River’s mayor and council president spar in last mayoral debate before primary election
Three candidates took the stage in a mayoral debate in Fall River on Friday night that quickly turned personal between the incumbent mayor and the city council president running against him. The debate, held upstairs from a crowded dining room at the Azorean Cultural Society, was conducted in English and Portuguese — an arrangement the […]
Posted inEpisode
How We’ve Changed
It’s been 20 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks changed everything. In this episode of Mosaic, we’ll hear from four different people about their experiences with 9/11.
Posted inEpisode, TGIF
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for September 10, 2021
As Fitzgerald wrote, “So we beat on, ships against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” Thanks for stopping by. Your tips and comments are welcome. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here *** 1) […]
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, South Coast Bureau
New Bedford company faces steep fine for ‘excessively idling’ school buses
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office reached a settlement in a lawsuit it brought against a local bus company this week for excessively idling its school buses in New Bedford. Tremblay’s Bus Company agreed to pay a fine of more than $100,000 for violating the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws. Attorney General Maura Healey […]
Posted inArticle
9/11 Memories: Pulled off of Amtrak for a kirpan, 20 years later
The day after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, network engineer Sher Singh was traveling to Virginia from Boston by train. At the Providence station, Singh was pulled off the train by SWAT teams who detained him for hours under the charge of carrying a concealed weapon. The weapon in question was a kirpan. That’s a ceremonial dagger observant Sikh men, like Singh, wear every day along with their beard and turban. 20 years after this event, Mosaic host Ana González spoke with Singh about how his arrest has shaped his perspective on life.
Posted inEpisode, On Sports
The Pressure Is On Novak Djokovic And Mac Jones
Novak Djokovic is chasing tennis history while Mac Jones is chasing Tom Brady’s legacy.
