Although they agree on most issues, Congressman Michael Capuano and his challenger, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, sought to sharpen their…
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Right-Wing Rally And Counter-Protest Take Place Despite Pouring Rain
Whipping wind and rain didn’t keep about 100 people from gathering at the Rhode Island Statehouse Saturday. Most of those assembled were there to…
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Study Shows GOP Embraces President Trump
A study by the Wesleyan Media Project finds Republican candidates are praising President Donald Trump at record rates in their advertising for November…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is here, signaling the run-up to the September primary. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments are welcome , and you…
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EPA Announces Plan To Rollback Federal Clean Car Standard
The Enviromental Protection Agency announced Thursday a proposal to rollback a federal standard that aims to reduce carbon emissions from cars.
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Cicilline: Downloadable Guns Are A Disaster Waiting To Happen
U.S. Congressman David Cicilline of Rhode Island is introducing a bill that would ban the 3-D printing of plastic firearms, in response to the Trump…
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Naval War College Prof. On Trump, Immigration And Foreign Policy
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would consider shutting down the government if Democrats refuse to vote for his immigration proposals,…
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One Day Left To Respond To 2018 Census Test
Rhode Island residents have until Tuesday, July 31st to respond to the 2018 test of the U.S. Census. Providence County was chosen as the only location…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, with August coming up fast and the September primary not far behind. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column….
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URI Prof. Unpacks Trump’s Relationship With Russia And Putin
Russia and Vladimir Putin loom large over U.S. politics these days, between allegations of collusion and election meddling. But what are Americans to…