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...
January 30, 2023

AG Neronha brings charges in connection to toxic soil dumping at 6/10 Connector construction

January 16, 2023

One of Rhode Island’s top ‘slumlords’ receives a Sunday morning wake up call

January 16, 2023

The search for the next Providence Police Chief begins

January 13, 2023

Exclusive: Uprise RI interviews those unlawfully evicted from Woonsocket homeless encampment

January 11, 2023

Woonsocket Mayor responds to accusations about homeless encampment eviction on conservative radio

January 10, 2023

Woonsocket City officials called out on ‘cruel’ homeless encampment eviction

January 9, 2023

Smiley administration gathers education ideas and priorities from the public

January 7, 2023

Seven Stars employees at all five café locations vote unanimously to approve first contract

January 6, 2023

White supremacists litter state with hate literature, recruiting flyers

January 6, 2023

Providence City Council Begins 2023 Legislative Session

January 7, 2023

Rep Kazarian introduces Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

January 5, 2023

Religious leaders talk legislative priorities at Annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil

January 5, 2023

Speaker Shekarchi addresses Rhode Island’s housing and homelessness crisis in opening speech

January 5, 2023

Governor McKee avoids constituents, sneaks into inauguration via back entrance

January 4, 2023

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights

January 3, 2023

Mayor Smiley lays out plans for Providence at inaugural events

January 3, 2023

Rachel Miller elected as Providence City Council President in historic first

January 3, 2023

Methodist social justice group brings prayers to the State House ahead of legislative session

January 2, 2023

Brett Smiley begins first day as Providence Mayor with prayer breakfast

January 1, 2023

Rhode Island workers are worth less than those from Massachusetts, say state elected leaders

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