It took about 20 minutes and two helium tanks to fill up the huge latex balloon. A rope dangling from the bottom held onto an assortment of gadgets,…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Choices
Amidst life’s joys – which all of us hope are many – are the inevitable rough patches, intimidating stumbles, and other assorted obstacles. Nobody makes…
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For Some Local Colleges, Affirmative Action Has Little Bearing On Admissions
The role of race in college admissions has returned to the spotlight, after the U.S. Justice Department said it will take another look at Harvard…
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Brown Defends Use Of Race In Admissions Policy
Brown University is responding to questions about race-conscious admissions criteria. In a written statement, the university said the courts have upheld…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent never expected to be in the Statehouse for a budget vote in August . Then again, Rhody politics is full of surprises, right?…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Early Morning
You know those middle-of-the-night or early-morning awakenings when your senses are unusually sharp? The slightest sounds take on new meaning, or…
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'Come Clam With Me': Teaching The RI Tradition Of Quahogging
Warwick native Jody King grew up digging for clams. Now, with 25 years of professional quahogging experience under his belt, he runs clamming workshops…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The calendar keeps zipping along, with August coming up fast. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments are welcome and you…
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Meeting With Municipal Officials, Raimondo Raises Attention On RI Budget Impasse
Governor Gina Raimondo ramped up attention on Rhode Island’s month-old budget impasse by meeting Thursday with more than 24 city and town leaders.
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Dealing with Trauma
Trauma. Nobody wants it, but it’s inevitable that some form of it will show up in our lives along the way. Accidents. Broken hearts. Abuse. Chronic…
