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Every Friday, political reporter Ian Donnis compiles 15 things to know about politics and media in southern New England, including the top stories of the week, a look ahead, highlights from our newsroom and a few nuggets just for fun.

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 26, 2025

A former ProJo reporter had a prescient warning more than 40 years ago about our current moment.

 The real menace in baseball is less robot umpires and more the relentless stream of sports-betting ads between innings. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go.  *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Sign up right here *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK:…

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 19, 2025

A sharp debate on free speech flares in the aftermath of political violence.

 Let’s hold off on the Halloween stuff for now — it’s not even October. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go.  *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Sign up right here *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Fallout from the assasination of…

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 12, 2025 

The death of Charlie Kirk sends shock waves through the political world.

This time of year is better when the Sox and Yankees play each other in games that matter. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go.  *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Sign up right here *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: The…

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 5, 2025 

A potential challenge from the left for mayor of Providence looms heading into Rhode Island’s 2026 election season.

Get your PVDFest on this weekend. Welcome back to my Friday column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go.  *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Sign up right here *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Politics is not foremost in the minds…

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Aug. 29, 2025 

The Trump administration’s stop-work order on wind power, RIPTA cuts + more

There’s no truth to the rumor that the tax on paparazzi for Taylor Swift’s wedding will go to wipe out a budget deficit in Rhode Island. Welcome back to my Friday column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go.  *** Want to get my column in your…

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