Spring is back in New England and so is baseball. Political analyst for The Public’s Radio, Scott MacKay, takes a look at the fortunes of the Boston Red Sox and their Pawtucket minor league affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox. Scott MacKay’s commentary can be heard every Monday morning at 6:45 and 8:45 and at 5:44 […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Taxing Companies That Don’t Insure Employees Makes Sense
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has proposed taxing large businesses that don’t provide health insurance to employees. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s about time these companies paid their fair share. For years, Rhode Island allowed many wealthy corporations –most of them national firms—to slough off some of their employee health care […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: How Abortion Rights Legislation Gained Traction At The RI Statehouse
The Rhode Island Statehouse was once a bastion of anti-abortion sentiment. But not anymore. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott Mackay parses what’s changed.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: A Town In Transition
Every year, The Public’s Radio produces a series called One Square Mile exploring a community. This year, we look at Pawtucket, Rhode Island’s 4th largest city and one of its oldest. Pawtucket, like many American industrial towns, has both hopes and challenges as it copes with a changing American economy.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time For Bishop Tobin To Release Clergy Abuser List
The Rev. Thomas Tobin, Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, is an outspoken religious leader on a variety of political issues. Yet, The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the bishop still doesn’t seem to understand the depth of skepticism about the church’s stance on priest sexual abuse issues.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Government Subsidy Follies
Online retailing giant Amazon has decided not to pursue a new headquarters in New York City, despite the promise of billions in government subsidies. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why it’s in the interests of average taxpayers to shower money on huge corporations.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To End Government Shutdowns as Politics
The nation has barely dodged another federal government shutdown. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the constant shutdown threats undermine democratic values and faith in the country.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To Fix US Immigration Mess
Another potential federal shutdown looms this week as lawmakers in Washington struggle to reach a consensus on immigration issues. The Public’s Radio political analyst, Scott MacKay, says it’s a good moment to reflect on our immigration history.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Is This The Year RI Protects Abortion Rights?
Abortion is back as a contentious topic at Statehouses from Boston to Sacramento. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this may be the year Rhode Island lawmakers protect abortion rights.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time For RI To Legalize Marijuana
With legal pot shops springing up in Massachusetts like April daffodils, this looks like the year the Rhode Island General Assembly finally deals seriously with recreational Marijuana. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says Rhode Island ought to follow Massachusetts lead.
