By the time I met John “Swisher” Mitchell, he had already been a basketball star at Rhode Island State College – now the University of Rhode Island –…
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Victims’ Families Push For Release Of 9/11 Documents
The families of some victims who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks are calling on Congress to declassify documents that detail what happened that day…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, with August coming up fast and the September primary not far behind. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column….
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Raimondo’s Approval At 44 Percent In Morning Consult Survey
The latest survey by the Washington tech firm Morning Consult shows Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo with a 44 percent approval rating — up from 39…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Time always seems to speed up in summer, right? It’ll be August before we know it, then September, and the political milestones of November and January…
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Trump Court Nominee Draws Sharp Criticism From Sens. Reed And Whitehouse
President Donald Trump’s pick for the soon-to-be vacated U.S. Supreme Court seat is drawing criticism from members of Rhode Island’s congressional…
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Immigrant Children Sue After Being Separated From Parents
Two immigrant children are suing the federal government after being separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border and transported 2,000 miles…
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Forum: Art + Environmental Advocacy At The Newport Art Museum
What does the future hold for environmental advocacy under the Trump administration? What role can art play in starting conversations about the…
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Roger Williams University President Dies After Sudden Illness
Donald J. Farish, Roger Williams University’s 10th President, died Thursday at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a sudden and serious illness….
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Vermont Senator Leahy Offers Bill to Limit Border Patrol Checkpoints
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont introduced legislation last week that would put limits on where Border Patrol officers can operate immigration…
