The quiet phase of the campaign season got a little louder this week. Welcome back to my weekly column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right […]
Jon Brien
How Trump gained voters in parts of Rhode Island
Our political reporter Ian Donnis sat down with two local observers to discuss that question: state Representative Jon Brien, a conservative Democrat-turned-independent from Woonsocket; and Lauren Niedel, a progressive Democratic State Committee member from Glocester. TRANSCRIPT This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Donnis: Jon, Lauren. Thank you for joining me. Jon Brien: […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For March 13
Question of the week: Will the U.S. be better prepared for the next public health crisis? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The situation unfolding in southern New England and […]

