Procorruption: Proudly defending stupidity
I’m a bit perturbed about Motif publishing a so-called leaked document from our organization. It’s bad enough betraying someone writing for you, but like most other news, it was FAKE! […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Fox’s Rabbit Hole: An open letter to right-wing conspiracy enthusiasts
I had an interesting and somewhat disheartening conversation with an old friend yesterday who has recently gone over the deep end of Fox News conspiracy mongering (and worse). As the […]
Letter to the Editor: Forest Losses
Global forest losses are one of the big drivers of climate change. RI needs to step up and stop deforestation as part of our climate policy. And if solar is […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks and Hope
I am truly thankful for Trump. That hurt to write. I’m thankful for this president who has encouraged and incited white supremacy to show its hidden face. I am thankful […]
Letter to the Editor: Looking at history
Recently there was an article about the town I live in and how 100 years ago it was a stronghold for the KKK. There was a lot of outcry about […]
Page Turners: Essential reading for steps toward being anti-racist
It’s a popular social media trend, lists of book recommendations dealing with anti-racism. You’re probably familiar with their contents, The Color of Law, White Fragility, Audre Lorde, Ta Neesi-Coates, with […]
Solidarity Is the New Thoughts and Prayers: People want solutions over slogans
Our social media feeds are peppered with them — empty statements from politicians, attempting and failing to placate citizens tired of police brutality: “I call on each of us to […]
You Say You Want a Revolution: Police brutality was the spark but economic inequality is the fuel for racial conflagration
It’s 3 o’clock in the morning as I begin writing this, having just spent the last few hours watching Providence finally get the violent riot it had been lucky to […]
Eyes on the Prize: Is Gina looking toward Washington?
Gina Is Tops Biggest Little governor, Gina Raimondo, has been doing a fabulous job of leadership during the coronavirus crisis. Earlier challenges like the Blizzard of ‘78 and the banking […]
Locals Take Action: Grappling with recent changes ain’t easy
Pub Life: A Plea from the Bars of Rhode Island Syndicate (B.O.R.I.S): While pub and bar owners across Rhode Island are looking forward to lockdown restrictions being lifted, the industry […]