Time always seems to speed up in summer, right? It’ll be August before we know it, then September, and the political milestones of November and January…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: R.I. Pols and Media, Drop The Ratings Games
Rhode Island politics is once again enveloped in the economic rating game. Some national rankings show the state’s economy to be doing well, while…
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Outreach Workers Urge Homeless To Take A Break From The Heat
Summer is a dangerous time to be homeless. When temperatures top 90 degrees, as they did again on Tuesday, there’s a risk of dehydration, heat…
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Working Outside, Despite The Heat
Outdoor workers took the heat again Tuesday, as temperatures spiked into the 90s in some parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Forum: Art + Environmental Advocacy At The Newport Art Museum
What does the future hold for environmental advocacy under the Trump administration? What role can art play in starting conversations about the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Abortion Rights Have Entered The Democratic Party Mainstream
Rhode Island Democrats have been beset by battles over women’s rights and the direction of the party. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says voters –…
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After Backlash, RI Democratic Party Withdraws Two Controversial Endorsements
After a backlash that attracted national attenion, the Rhode Island Democratic Party has rescinded endorsements for two primary candidates, including…
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Asylum Seeker In Sanctuary Sells Pierogies To Support Family And Quell Anxiety
On a recent morning, Irida Kakhtiranova was rolling out a ball of dough on the metallic table in the Unitarian church kitchen in Northampton,…
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In Heat Wave, Dangers For The Homeless
With daytime heat indexes soaring into the 90s, homeless residents are finding it hard to get respite from the baking heat. Their primary concerns…
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Democratic Legislative Endorsements Upset RI Progressives
Rhode Island progressives are expressing outrage about some of the candidates endorsed in legislative elections, including a man who supported President…
