We’re edging ever closer to a lively election year, as seen by the events of the past week. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: More Women Win Election On Progressive Platform
Rhode Island voters have sent another progressive Democratic woman to Smith Hill, Dawn Euer, who won a vacant Senate seat in Newport. RIPR political…
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Environmentalists React To Regional Proposal To Cut Carbon Emissions
Local environmental groups are pleased with a new proposal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in New…
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Steeped In History, Majestic J Class Boats Return To Newport
This week, Newport is hosting a first in the sailing world: the J Class world championships. J Class yachts are rare, and they’re huge.
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Hundreds Of Thousands Oppose Offshore Drilling In Atlantic Ocean
More than 370,000 members of a national environmental coalition have submitted comments opposing a proposal to drill for oil and gas off the East Coast.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Blink a few times and fall will be here before we know it — right? — so enjoy summer while you can. Meanwhile, thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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For Some Local Colleges, Affirmative Action Has Little Bearing On Admissions
The role of race in college admissions has returned to the spotlight, after the U.S. Justice Department said it will take another look at Harvard…
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Ultra-Efficient Apartment Buildings In New England Are Part Of ‘Big Wave’
A new type of energy-efficient construction is drawing attention in the U.S. It’s called “passive housing” — residences built to achieve ultra-low…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent never expected to be in the Statehouse for a budget vote in August . Then again, Rhody politics is full of surprises, right?…
