U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed both released statements Tuesday expressing frustration over Betsy DeVos’ confirmation as secretary of…
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What Outsiders Don’t Understand About Patriots Fans
The NFL is designed to be the parity league. Dynasties aren’t supposed to happen. A limit on player salaries allots each team the same payroll. Last…
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RIPR Investigation: The St. George’s Loophole
When an elite boarding school in Middletown, Rhode Island became the center of a growing sexual abuse scandal, Rhode Island Public Radio discovered an…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After a quick jaunt out of town, your humble correspondent is back in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your comments and tips…
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RI University Leaders React To Trump Immigration Policies
The heads of three Rhode Island universities join a growing list of leaders at higher learning institutions opposing President Trump’s executive order…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Students Reflect Country’s Divide Over Trump
All this week we’re hearing stories from Johnston, the Rhode Island town that flipped the most dramatically from blue to red in the presidential election.
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RI Mayors Endorse Gov. Raimondo Tuition-Free College Plan
A coalition of six mayors of Rhode Island cities and towns have announced support for Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plan to guarantee two years of tuition-free…
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What To Expect From Providence Mayor Elorza’s State Of The City Address
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza will deliver his annual State of the City address Wednesday evening. City finances and refugee rights are expected to be…
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Republican Mayor Criticizes Trump’s Immigration Order
The Republican Mayor of Cranston, Allan Fung, is breaking party ranks to criticize President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration. Fung has…