Summer is here, the General Assembly has adjourned and the political news keeps coming fast and furious. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
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Planning For The 4th? We Have You Covered
With Independence Day just around the corner, don’t miss out on a variety of events planned across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Whether…
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NAACP Sues Connecticut Over Prison Gerrymandering
In the first lawsuit of its kind, the NAACP and Yale Law School are suing the State of Connecticut for the use of prison gerrymandering.
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Mount Ida Trustees Breached Fiduciary Duties, State Senator Says Senate Report Will Find
A Massachusetts Senate report on Mount Ida College is expected to find that the college’s board of trustees violated its fiduciary duties in its abrupt…
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Westport Food Pantry Temporarily Closed, Looking For New Site
The pantry that feeds nearly 200 families closed down on Tuesday.
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RI Labor Union: Supreme Court Decision Will Make Us Stronger, Not Weaker
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, and…
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Q&A: Stanton On ‘Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano’s Fight For Perfection In A Crooked World’
Brockton native Rocky Marciano was a staple on Rhode Island’s boxing scene in the mid-20th Century, on his way to becoming U.S. heavyweight champion….
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IDPVD: Providence’s New Form Of Photo Identification
Providence has unveiled a new form of ID – the municipal “IDPVD.” The ID won’t let you drive or get on a plane, but it will be accepted by police, city…
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Supreme Court Opinion Quotes Historic Letter To Newport’s Jewish Community
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Tuesday upholding President Trump’s travel ban referenced a moment in American history with a Rhode Island connection.
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This I Believe New England: Spreading Hope
Hope, true hope, can be so elusive. The most fortunate among us are able to find it and hold tight, especially during life’s inevitable moments of…
