Opinion
Editorial pieces from contributors and staff
The Communist Bogeyman: Most Americans Who Fear the Word Can't Define It
Polling shows most Americans — and many of the politicians who wield the term as a weapon — cannot accurately define communism or socialism. That imprecision, a century in the making, isn't an accident.
How to Lower Providence Student Reading Scores (and Look Good Trying), Part 2
How to Lower Providence Student Reading Scores (and Look Good Trying)
The Billionaire-Backed Campaign to Stop Progressive Change in NYC
Providence Mayor Smiley Draws Fire for Comments on Palestinian Flag Ceremony at City Hall
As the Palestinian flag flies over Providence City Hall, Mayor Brett Smiley's opposition reveals a troubling political stance. Having previously displayed Israel's flag without hesitation, Smiley now warns against "division" when recognizing Palestinians. Behind his measured words lies a more disturbing reality about whose humanity warrants recognition...
Carbuccia: Expand the Scope of Practice for Professional Midwives and Lactation Consultants in RI
When families are in crisis, midwives and doulas don’t just provide medical care—they provide consistency, education, and connection. They are the front line for birth equity, especially for Black and Brown families whose maternal health outcomes have long reflected deep systemic failures. New legislation can expand this service...
Why Billionaires Can't Stop Accumulating Wealth — And Why It Matters
The world's billionaires own multiple mansions, private jets, and superyachts, yet continuously chase more wealth. This phenomenon—the hedonic treadmill—traps them, like a disease, in a cycle of diminishing returns while their consumption generates devastating environmental and social costs. What most don't realize: their pursuit of happiness comes at a steep price....
Pinto: Rhode Island Is Failing at Police Accountability. This SCOTUS Case Could Make It Worse
As the Supreme Court considers Barnes v. Felix, Rhode Island faces potential disaster for police accountability. The "Moment of Threat Doctrine" would allow courts to ignore important context in police misconduct cases, further shielding officers behind Rhode Island's already protective Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights.
Silent Clearing: How Rhode Island's Forest Protections Were Systematically Dismantled
For three decades, Rhode Island's timber industry has methodically dismantled forest protections while co-opting environmental organizations meant to defend them. Ancient trees are falling, rare species habitats are vanishing, and the one group fighting to save them was expelled from the state's environmental coalition. Who's really behind the chainsaws?
How "Vote Blue No Matter Who" Gave Conservatives a Monopoly in Government
As we settle into the second month of the Trump administration, many themes ring familiar from 2021: The hardline talk on non-white immigration, anti-transgender grievances, blaming everything that goes poorly on DEI, and so on. Trump ha...
Turning the Corner: What to Expect from Uprise RI in 2025
As we blaze a path into 2025, we have never been more excited for what's to come from Uprise RI. But before we get into where we are going, it is important to talk about what got us to this point. Uprise RI has always been known as a "pr...
Luigi Mangione's Manifesto Leaked, Explains His Motives
Ken Klippenstein publishes Mangione's manifesto which details his motives for the killing of UnitedHealth CEO, Brian Thompson.
GENOCIDER DEFEATED, TRUMP RE-ELECTED
In a repeat of 2016, an incompetent campaign led the Democrats to defeat in the 2024 election, highlighting fundamental issues within the party. From alienating their base to supporting controversial policies, the campaign's numerous missteps proved fatal. We examine the Democratic Party's disconnect from voters and the opportunity to build a genuine opposition party.
What is Trump Derangement Syndrome?
Trump Derangement Syndrome makes voters hypocritical, warping their perceptions and actions. It fosters blind loyalty and cognitive dissonance, undermining meaningful political discourse. We've laid out recent examples of this phenomenon.