U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse joins Political Roundtable this week to talk about the U.S. Senate following the GOP move to go nuclear; a series of new…
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Langevin Backs Legislation For Improved Voter Participation
U.S. Reps. Jim Langevin and Gerald Connolly (D-VA) reintroduced the FAST Voting Act in Washington, Tuesday. The legislation aims to improve voter…
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Facing Change: Group Helps Build Political Engagement in New England’s Muslim Community
Muslims in America are the subject of heated political debate. But they account for a very small number of elected politicians in New England.
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RI ACLU Finds Eligible Voters Turned Away At November Polls
According to a report from the Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, some legal registered voters in the state were unable to vote…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just a few weeks remain until 2017, a year bound to be filled with political drama. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected when it comes to politics, right? Yes and no. While Tuesday’s presidential election offered a big surprise, General Assembly…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How Big Media Blew A Big Election
Every American election brings an assessment of how well the media covered things. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says there should be some…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Rhode Islanders Go To The Polls
Preliminary results for Rhode Island’s General Election show Democrat Hillary Clinton leading Republican Donald Trump. A ballot measure for a casino in…
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On The Big Day, Just A Few Rhode Island Voting Basics
Polls open at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning for Rhode Island voters in the presidential and local elections. Across the state, polls remain open until 8 p.m…
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U.S. Department Of Justice Deploying Poll Monitors Nationwide, Including RI
Two polling precinct areas in Rhode Island will be part of the federal Department Of Justice’s effort to enforce voting rights laws. The agency plans to…
