Recent news reports about the U.S. government losing track of nearly 1,500 immigrant children in its care has prompted outrage and confusion. These are…
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Yale Study Finds 12 Community Traits Linked To Well-Being
A new study from Yale University shows that where people live may affect their well-being. Past studies have shown that things like high levels of…
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’90s Alt-Rock Band Belly Is Back
It’s been 23 years since Belly — the alt-rock band, not the rapper — released a new album. The group shot up the charts in ’93 and was in heavy rotation…
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RI Catholics React To Ireland’s Vote To Overturn Abortion Ban
The Eigth Amendment to the Irish Constitution held one of the strictest abortion bans in the world. Ireland’s recent vote to repeal that amednment in a…
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This I Believe New England: Good News
It’s hard to know which metaphor to use to describe the daily onslaught of news. Our radios, smartphones, smart speakers, televisions, laptops, and, yes…
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When The Census Test Wraps Up We’ll Get A New Snapshot Of Segregation In Providence
When census testing wraps up in Providence County, we’ll get the newest snapshot of the residents around Rhode Island’s capital city. The results will…
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Black Drug Users Grapple With Surging Opioid Overdose Death Rates
A thin man with a touch of gray leans against a wall in Boston’s South End and takes a long drag on his cigarette. He’s pondering a question: Why are…
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Planning For The Prom? Doctor Says Don’t Forget Condoms
It’s prom season, and romance is in the air. And so is anxiety for adults. There’s a lot of planning that goes into high school prom night. But it’s…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Be Careful About Jumping On The Sports Betting Bandwagon
The U.S. Supreme Court has overthrown a ban on sports betting. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay looks at the pros and cons of allowing states to…
