Editorial & Opinion

September 1, 2022

Sgouros: “Economic development” or economic development? The case for Diossa

In truth, the economic development industrial complex rests on a mirage everyone agrees to see: that lasting prosperity can be created by directly affecting the location and investment decisions of rich people and large corporations. Time and again we see...

Sgouros: RI’s legislature lacks policy staff, and that’s a problem
December 14, 2021

Sgouros: RI’s legislature lacks policy staff, and that’s a problem

Information is power, but past Speakers apparently never understood that. They thought of power in terms of...
It ends with a dark money whimper: The failed recall effort in North Kingstown
October 14, 2021

It ends with a dark money whimper: The failed recall effort in North Kingstown

“How does the story end? With a dark money whimper,” writes Tom Sgouros. “Tuesday was the deadline...
Tom Sgouros: Jorge and John bet big
May 18, 2021

Tom Sgouros: Jorge and John bet big

“In the movie Casablanca, Rick advises Annina’s husband Jan at the roulette table to bet it all...
A bad bargain then, a bad bargain now
March 27, 2021

A bad bargain then, a bad bargain now

“Let’s talk about education. The Governor is proposing to spend $911 million on local public school aid....
Don’t widen I-95. Bury it.
February 4, 2021

Don’t widen I-95. Bury it.

Slicing Providence in half was a crime perpetrated by the planners of the interstate highway system, and...
Investing in COVID-19 Recovery
June 1, 2020

Investing in COVID-19 Recovery

“What this will require, though, is a smattering of boldness, for leaders who can look beyond balancing...
With climate change looming, why is Rhode Island making public transportation less convenient?
January 19, 2020

With climate change looming, why is Rhode Island making public transportation less convenient?

“We have usurped funds for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to build wider highways, we have ignored calls...
September 9, 2022

Senators Bell, Mack, challenger Salvatore tackle questions at WBNA forum

September 9, 2022

Sanchez challenges Williams in Democratic House District 9 WBNA forum

September 7, 2022

Gregg Amore’s run for Secretary of State built on reputation and relationships

September 6, 2022

Savannah DaCruz challenging Blazejewski and status quo politics in House District 2

September 5, 2022

Rally to save Morley Field shows opposition to paving greenspace gaining momentum

September 3, 2022

Superman Can’t Save Us protest targets State’s use of taxpayer funds for luxury housing

September 7, 2022

The Bracket

September 2, 2022

Muñoz: WPRI should heed Governor McKee’s call for debate inclusion

September 2, 2022

Important facts on monkeypox

September 2, 2022

EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island

September 1, 2022

Sgouros: “Economic development” or economic development? The case for Diossa

September 1, 2022

Rally to save Pawtucket’s last green space in environmental justice neighborhood on Saturday

August 31, 2022

Exclusive: Democratic candidates for Secretary of State bring their ideas to first and only forum

August 30, 2022

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan

August 31, 2022

As primary election approaches, Providence mayoral candidates share their vision at East Side forum

August 29, 2022

RI Rank releases General Assembly 2022 Overall Rankings

August 26, 2022

Jennifer Stewart is running for State Rep in Pawtucket’s District 59

August 26, 2022

One Fair Wage endorses local candidates committed to raising the minimum wage

August 26, 2022

State Treasurer candidate James Diossa talks college debt with students

August 25, 2022

Candidates for RI governor tackle question important to BIPOC communities at forum

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