As the nation’s political elite was filing into the U.S. Capitol for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Supreme Court Justice Ruth…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Whither the Democratic Party in 2018?
Democrats from Washington, D.C. to New England and beyond are hopeful about their electoral chances in this year’s midterms. But RIPR political analyst…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re on the cusp of an exciting new year in Rhode Island, with lots of political intrigue and big elections up for grabs. So thanks for stopping by. As…
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Little Known To The Public, Archives Contain Treasures Of State History
In an unassuming building about a mile from the Rhode Island Statehouse, there’s a treasure trove of history at the State Archives. Located in downtown…
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Offshore Wind Developers Propose Large-Scale MA Projects
Massachusetts state regulators are reviewing proposals for large-scale offshore wind energy projects after three offshore wind developers submitted bids…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Keep the Internet Open For All
The Internet has revolutionized communications in the 21 st Century. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this open communication system is…
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Live Free? Die? Decades-Old Fight Over NH Motto To Get Supreme Court Shout-Out
George and Maxine Maynard have what you might call a complicated relationship with New Hampshire’s state motto.
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This I Believe New England: Identity
The famed writer and poet Gertrude Stein once said, ”Growing has no connection with audience. Audience has no connection with identity.” Stein’s claim,…
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Regunberg Unveils His Progressive Run For RI Lieutenant Governor
Rhode Island State Rep. Aaron Regunberg (D-Providence) announced Tuesday his campaign for lieutenant governor , saying that he’ll use his background as…
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Brown University Reaches Agreement With Protestors Over Tribal Lands
The Native American group that camped out for weeks on land owned by Brown University has ended their demonstration. The university and the group…
