A Brown University national public opinion survey shows that Democrats hold a nine-point advantage over Republicans on a generic 2018 congressional…
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Forum: Art + Environmental Advocacy At The Newport Art Museum
What does the future hold for environmental advocacy under the Trump administration? What role can art play in starting conversations about the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Abortion Rights Have Entered The Democratic Party Mainstream
Rhode Island Democrats have been beset by battles over women’s rights and the direction of the party. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says voters –…
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After Backlash, RI Democratic Party Withdraws Two Controversial Endorsements
After a backlash that attracted national attenion, the Rhode Island Democratic Party has rescinded endorsements for two primary candidates, including…
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Vermont Senator Leahy Offers Bill to Limit Border Patrol Checkpoints
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont introduced legislation last week that would put limits on where Border Patrol officers can operate immigration…
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Democratic Legislative Endorsements Upset RI Progressives
Rhode Island progressives are expressing outrage about some of the candidates endorsed in legislative elections, including a man who supported President…
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Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Now Law Of The Land In Rhode Island
State-mandated paid time off for workers in Rhode Island took effect Sunday. The law was a win for state progressives in the year after President Donald…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is here, the General Assembly has adjourned and the political news keeps coming fast and furious. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
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Supreme Court Opinion Quotes Historic Letter To Newport’s Jewish Community
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Tuesday upholding President Trump’s travel ban referenced a moment in American history with a Rhode Island connection.