It just makes it more dangerous. Today’s devastating Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has the country in turmoil. States are now free to outlaw abortion — states with trigger laws have already done so. This is the same “pro-life” Supreme Court that just decided that states can not regulate guns in any way. …
We have already tried this . . . and it worked! In 1994, Congress passed an assault weapons ban; unfortunately, that bill included a 10-year “sunset” clause, meaning the law automatically expired in 2004, when Congress failed to renew it. Speaking to the nation this week, President Biden stated: When we passed that assault rifle …
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed tonight. Since its repair ten years ago, the clock in the Amtrak Station has been pretty reliable. In fact, it was the railroads who were largely responsible for creating the time zones we now take for granted: The need for continental …
(10.2) Dear Mr. Colbert, remember your old show? Remember virtues? Eight years ago you interviewed Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse* about his new book, “On Virtues.” Unfortunately, Rhode Island has since lost its way. This Saturday you will be appearing at the University of Rhode Island for “a conversation” as part of URI Alumni Weekend. …
Welcome to Marc Parlange, the University of Rhode Island’s new president. Now that you’ve had a few moments to get settled, there is an urgent matter requiring your attention: The honorary degree bestowed upon Michael Flynn by your predecessor must be rescinded. This retired Army lieutenant general is a QAnon supporter and a traitor, and …
What a relief. Normal, smart, competent, educated, experienced, decent people are back in charge. Science is now a Cabinet position! President Biden got immediately to work today signing 17 executive orders including: Reinstating ties with WHO. Rejoining the Paris climate accords. Blocking the deportation of Liberians who have been living in the United States. Ending …
That’s all there is to it. The incumbent need not do a thing — just get the hell out. And then we can all breathe again. According to Section 1 of the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of …
We need a full-court press from the Democrats right now and I am proud to report that Congressman David Cicilline is in the vanguard. On Wednesday, he and other members of the Sanity Caucus immediately contacted the vice president urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment, but that cowardly, calculating, husk of a man couldn’t …
If you still identify as Republican, the recent statement of the state party Chairwoman Sue Cienki may be of interest, because this is what you stand for now. The ProJo reached her for comment by phone, and, while noting that the storming of the Capitol was “horrifying,” She stopped short of criticizing Trump, however, who …
(4.1) Artist Ryan Mendoza has installed ‘The Rosa Parks House Project’ within the WaterFire Arts Center. If you have yet to visit the cavernous arts center you may not understand how one building would be erected inside another building. As you can see there is room to spare. (A photo of the original Detroit location, …
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(8.17) The timing of this seems shockingly, and depressingly, on point . . . should be a double feature with ‘Groundhog Day.’ When ‘Do the Right Thing’ came out in 1989 it provoked controversy and much of that “conversation” we always talk about having, and director/writer Spike Lee took his rightful place in the pantheon …
And one of his answers scared the hell out of me. First it must be said that Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gets points for showing up Sunday night and facing a very large, very angry crowd. It can’t have been easy and our other senator has yet to meet with his constituents and explain his votes. …
(1.29) Last summer the statue of “America” in front of the Federal Building was briefly enshrouded, just as the horror of the presidential campaign raged on. It was such a fitting symbol I wasn’t altogether sure it wasn’t an art installation. The shroud should have remained in place and painted black. Our worst fears are …
(9.25) A traditional eastern woodland gathering takes place this weekend at the Roger Williams National Memorial with traditional Native American drumming, dancing, storytelling, and authentic Native American crafts and foods. (Facebook event) Eastern Host Drums Eastern Medicine Singers Mountain Spirit Singers MC Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson Pocasset Pokanoket Native Food, Native Dancing, Native Crafts Noon …
How about we support the veterans and let the sports millionaires fend for themselves from now on? So what did Samuel Johnson mean when he said “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” Seems clear enough, but apparently there was no shortage of cynical demagogues feigning outrage even back in the 18th century. Boswell …
(11.24) The Native Americans at Brown student group presents a screening of Disney’s Pocahontas in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This 1995 animated children’s film chronicles Pocahontas’ fictionalized encounter with British settlers. Running time 81 minutes. A panel discussion focusing on the historical inaccuracies of the film will follow the screening. Panelists will discuss …