Political scientists recall a time when elected officials campaigned for office, then laid off the political pitches while they governed. RIPR Political…
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This I Believe New England: Reflections on Race.
Race in America. What a complicated issue. As a nation, we’ve wrestled with the complex legacy of our treatment of Native Americans, the painful history…
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As Floods Get More Intense, Insurance Is Needed More Than Ever. Will There Be Anyone Selling It?
Even before Tropical Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irma hit, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was in trouble — to the tune of $25 billion. And…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-September is here and with it a burst of General Assembly activity. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column. As usual, your…
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Mayors Gather In New Bedford For Tech Summit
A two-day conference on “smart cities” will convene Thursday in New Bedford, drawing 20 mayors from across the U.S., including several from New England…
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After Years Of Security, DACA Recipients Face The Burden Of Uncertainty
It’s been a difficult week for people under DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the program protecting thousands of undocumented young…
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Young DACA Recipients Have Few Paths To Citizenship
The end of the immigration policy known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA could leave thousands of undocumented young people without…
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Trump’s Decision To End DACA Leaves Thousands Of Mass. Young People In Limbo
The future for thousands of young people in Massachusetts is unclear after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday that the Trump…
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Colleges Reach Out To DACA Students As Trump Administration Ends Immigration Protections
The announcement that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, will be phased out came the same day that many colleges and universities began a…