It’s starting to feel like winter, but the political beat continues to run hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Is Abortion Back As A Rhode Island & National Issue?
As we saw during the presidential campaign, abortion continues to be a wedge cultural and political issue in American politics. RIPR political analyst…
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The Pulse: What’s At Stake For Rhode Islanders If Obamacare Is Repealed?
State health care leaders are keeping a close watch on the future of the Affordable Care Act.
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Demonstrators Fearing Trump Policies Deliver Petitions To Senators Reed & Whitehouse
A group of Rhode Island residents concerned about President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse to oppose the new…
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Grassroots Groups Want Congress To Investigate FERC
In Washington, grassroots groups are calling on Congress to investigate the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Critics say this agency, in charge of…
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Cicilline & Langevin Backing Pelosi In Leadership Fight
With Democrats still reeling from their losses in the election earlier this month, Congressman David Cicilline and Jim Langevin continue to support…
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Narragansett Fishermen Part Of New England Photography Exhibit
Connecticut-based photographer Markham Starr has dedicated almost a decade to documenting New England’s fishing industry. His photos, featured in an…
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Narragansett Fishermen Part Of New Photography Exhibit
The exhibit is now on display at the Fishing Heritage Center in New Bedford. Connecticut-based photographer Markham Starr has dedicated almost a decade…
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TGIF: Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media (Thanksgiving Edition)
Your faithful correspondent took most of this week off, in large part to rake leaves, so this week’s column is a bit abbreviated. Happy Thanksgiving…
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Low Income Rhode Islanders Still Missing Millions Of Meals
Low income Rhode Islanders who seek help from emergency food banks are still going hungry. That’s according to a new report from the Rhode Island…