A second vigil in as many nights was held Tuesday to honor those who lost their lives in the Orlando nightclub shooting over the weekend.
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Muhammad Ali: The One, The Only, The Greatest
Never say never, they teach you in the journalism business. But there are exceptions to every rule, right? So, we will never see the likes of Muhammad…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy June, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on…
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State Police: No Criminal Charges In St. George’s Abuse Probe
State police will not pursue any criminal charges following their investigation into sexual abuse allegations at St. George’s School in Middletown. The…
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Despite Pouring Rains, Veterans, Community Leaders Mark Memorial Day In Woonsocket
Pouring rains across the state caused some Memorial Day events to be canceled, but continued as planned. In Woonsocket, a ceremony to honor the fallen…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: College Commencement Season And Student Debt
It’s college graduation season, a time of family and school pride. But RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay points out why this year’s grads also face some anxiety. ‘Tis the time of Lilacs, caps and gowns and the symphony of morning birdsong spilling though the bedroom window. Proud parents mingle with bored siblings taking selfies of platitude-filled […]
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Community Leaders Condemn Second Incident Of Anti-Semitic Graffiti In A Week
Religious leaders, members of the African-American community and elected officials gathered in Cranston Wednesday to condemn swastikas spray-painted at…
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Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Addresses 2016 URI Grads
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was in the Ocean State Sunday to deliver the commencement address at this year’s the University of Rhode…
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RI ACLU: Adopt Statewide Policy On Transgender Student Rights
Transgender advocates and civil rights groups plan to urge Rhode Island to adopt a statewide policy on transgender students in public schools. Last…
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Kevin Jackson Resigns As Providence Council Majority Leader
Rhode Island Public Radio’s Political Analyst Scott Mackay talks with News Director Elisabeth Harrison about Providence City Councilman Kevin Jackson’s arrest. A day after his arrest, Kevin Jackson stepped down Thursday as majority leader of the Providence City Council and as a member of the council’s Finance Committee. Jackson remains a member of the council. […]
