About 85,000 women of child-bearing age are enrolled in state health insurance plans that do not cover abortions, according to an anaylsis by the State Budget Office. Legislation re-introduced in the General Assembly this session by state Representative Liana M. Cassar, D-Barrington, and Senator Bridget Valverde, D-North Kingstown, would allow abortions to be covered by […]
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Mosaic Community Essay: The Silence of Suicide
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one, called “The Silence of Suicide” is from Amy Dunkle of South Kingstown. She writes about her mother’s suicide and the need for more mental health resources. On Feb. 12, 2022, my two brothers and I marked the 39th anniversary of […]
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URI instructs students in 2 Greek life houses to self-quarantine after several test positive for COVID-19
The University of Rhode Island has instructed 58 students in two on-campus Greek houses to self-quarantine or return home after three students tested positive for COVID-19.
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URI testing thousands of students for the coronavirus, but not commuters
Just under one-quarter of the university’s roughly 17,000 students arriving on campus will be tested for the coronavirus. URI focused on students living on campus and in group housing who are considered at higher risk.
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Farewell to three great Rhode Islanders: Jim Norman, Sandy McCulloch, Lou Schwechheimer
The coronavirus pandemic robs us of the chance to say a proper goodbye.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 10
Question of the Week: Is politics catching up with public opinion on gun issues in Rhode Island? Thanks for stopping by for my first weekly column of 2020. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With this being an […]
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No Answer For Now On Whether David Dooley Will Continue As URI’s President
Will David Dooley continue as the president of the University of Rhode Island, the state’s flagship public university? The answer is unclear for now, less than six months ahead of the July 1 expiration of Dooley’s current three-year contract. Under state regulations, Dooley was slated to make his intentions known by January 1. Tim DelGiudice, […]
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It’s Thanksgiving, And I Am Grateful
We have much to be thankful for this day.
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URI Professor Reflects on the Legacies of World War 2
URI History Professor Miriam Reumann says World War 2 had a lasting impact on American society.
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URI Clinical Study Targets Blood Vessels To Fight Alzheimer’s
A new clinical trial at URI looks to fight Alzheimer’s disease by targeting inflammation of blood vessels in the brain, Sofia Rudin reports.
