Scott Mackays Commentary
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Commentary: Threats to voting are threats to our democracy

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Voting is the bedrock of self-government and democracy. The most practical way of ushering change in our country comes through the ballot box.
The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says what’s happened there locally and nationally in recent times threatens our democracy and our way of life.

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Commentary: Will protesters channel anger into action?

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Last week’s protests were both convulsive and heartening. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders what’s next for the latest movement against racism.

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Commentary: Amid a flawed mail ballot system, we’re lucky this election has low stakes

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Rhode Island’s presidential primary is Tuesday. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says voters are lucky this election is much ado about not much.

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Scott MacKay’s message to the COVID Class of 2020

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It’s graduation time for the class of 2020, which will be known as the COVID-19 class. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this may be a good time for graduates to put the brakes on a rush to college campuses.

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Commentary: Early voting and mail ballots now a necessity

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Among the grueling challenges facing the government is how to conduct honest and accessible elections in this year of pandemic. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts on ensuring that voters don’t have to risk their health to cast ballots.

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