President Donald Trump’s order to kill an Iranian general has unsettled the Middle East. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says that once again American foreign policy seems to ignore the lessons of history in this shattered region.
Scott MacKay Commentary
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The Trump Impeachment Follies
For the third time in American history, Congress is ensnared in the extraordinary constitutional impeachment of a sitting president. Andrew Johnson’s impeachment in the post-Civil War era holds few lessons for today, but the late-twentieth century inquiries into Republican Nixon and Democrat Clinton resonate still. (Advance copy of commentary scheduled for Monday.)
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Scott MacKay Commentary
Time for IGT and Twin River to stop fighting over RI gambling money
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Let’s Honor Unions On Labor Day
On Labor Day, not all American workers sharing in growing economy. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says we should honor the labor movement and make the day about more than a wave goodbye to summer.
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Rev. Dan Trainor Dies
Rev. Dan Trainor, a clergyman of great faith and advocate for social justice, dies at 83.
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Ten former RI DEM directors call for more funding for parks, beaches.
Former RI DEM chiefs say state system of parks and beaches sorely in need of more state support.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The RI Statehouse labor fight
The rhetoric is hot, but the dispute is not: Don’t expect any major changes to come with union-backed Rhode Island labor legislation.
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Baseball back in Boston and Pawtucket
Spring is back and so is baseball in New England
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Time To End Government Shutdowns as Politics
Government Shutdowns Shattering Governing Norms