Opinion
Editorial pieces from contributors and staff
Trump's Title VI executive order confuses anti-Jewish bigotry with criticism of Israel
"There shouldn’t be any question about whether Trump is anti-Semitic," writes Joel Reinstein in an oped. "He’s galvanized the white supremacist far right, the source of two synagogue shootings and numerous acts of anti-Semitic vandalism....
Rhode Island Democrats are no true Democrats at all
"While the Rhode Island Republicans advocate for horrible policies, they at least have the guts to admit their party affiliation," writes Caleb Apple in an op-ed. "On the other hand, the pseudo-Democrats who advocate for conservative pol...
The Rhode Island Senate voting record on civil liberties is pretty dismal
"The importance of defending rights against unpopular sentiment cannot be overstated - today the rights being defended may not apply to you. Tomorrow, they very well could." RI Rank just released their findings on the civil liberties vot...
While cutting $58.7M from Medicaid, Raimondo budget gives $15.7M to insurance companies
"When we're pushing brutal Medicaid cuts, we just can't afford to give extra money to insurance companies - especially not when it comes with an initiative to encourage them to cut spending on actual care," writes Rhode Island State Sena...
In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy
"Senator Lombardi is not abstaining on a vote in his capacity as a private citizen. He is acting in his official capacity as a part of Rhode Island’s government." Since the passage of marriage equality in Rhode Island, certain State Repr...
Five State Representatives demand answers from scandal plagued Speaker
“When is enough, enough? It is probably when the Rhode Island State Police are searching State House dumpsters in the dead of night. It seems like every week there is a new inquiry or investigation into unethical or illegal behavior in t...
RI Democratic Women's Caucus condemns abuse and corruption surrounding Convention Center controversy
The Women’s Caucus voices our strongest support for the women who come forward with their own stories of workplace harassment and abuse. It is a vulnerable place, to be brave and tell one’s story in these circumstances. The Women’s Caucu...
Save the Superman building!
Paris is endeavoring to repair and restore Notre Dame Cathedral - at whatever cost. For "sentimental" or spiritual reasons. We here in Providence have neglected our only Skyscraper, the most poetic and "philosophical" structure in our do...
La Salle Academy should not receive a special tax exemption
"Let’s be clear, if anyone deserves a tax-break, it’s the working people in our community," said David Morales, Democratic candidate for Rhode Island State Representative District 7. "We need to end the culture of special deals and favor...
A single UHIP update kicked 5,500 Rhode Islanders off Medicaid
"Doing this in a UHIP update is so cruel. Healthcare means human lives. Just because Medicaid recipients may be low-income does not mean they are not human beings." Tucked away in the Senate Fiscal Office's report on the Governor's budge...