Opinion
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The Rhode Island General Assembly has a singular opportunity in this session to end years of chaos and confusion regarding where Rhode Islanders can exercise their constitutionally-protected rights …
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By Thomas J. Gibson, Jr.
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6/13/22
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Special kudos to Republican senators! They have instilled courage into every student in America. You see, as astute people know, there is no courage without vulnerability. And because the GOP is so …
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6/10/22
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To the editor:
This is a plea to Rhode Island state senators to take quick action in passing S2646, the bill to ban the sale of new fur products throughout the state.
This bill …
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6/10/22
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By Reps. Terri Cortvriend and June Speakman
They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the …
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6/10/22
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is the key battleground for contentious legislation in Rhode Island. So what happens when the majority of support on the committee for gun …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/7/22
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The priests, sheriffs, and politicians all gathered in prayer
Practiced in the art of condolence,
assuring survivors they care
Goodbye to the children, …
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6/3/22
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I’m sick to death of observing another moment of silence when children have been murdered, particularly in a school setting. Since 2018 there have been 119 school shootings. The most recent …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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6/3/22
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Rhode Island has enacted a handful of smart gun laws in the past decade, but it is not enough. At least five common-sense gun regulation bills sit stagnant in the Rhode Island General Assembly, where …
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6/2/22
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To the editor: This letter is in support of Dr. DiBiase. First, let me introduce myself. I am Joseph Ciullo, and I am retired after proudly serving 45 years as an educator. It all began in Bristol in …
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6/2/22
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To the editor: In regards to the "Pro-Life" opinions of Barbara and Donald from recent editions of the Times-Gazette, I suppose you've never known someone who has been sexually assaulted and forced …
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6/1/22
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To the editor: Well, this is a new low for the loose coalition of five members within the current School Committee for the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The idea that you would vote to NOT …
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6/1/22
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To the editor: Recently, I sent a letter to Dr. Ana Riley, Superintendent of Schools for BWRPS. The letter was in support of Dr. DiBiase, principal of Mt Hope HS, and the superintendent’s …
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6/1/22
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To the editor: To the Town of Warren, I have a question: Whatever happened to Warren Days? As I recall, it was Warren celebrating Warren. Merchants, store owners, restaurants moved on to the …
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6/1/22
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One constant bright spot through all the turmoil of previous years in the Bristol Warren Regional School District has been Dr. Deb DeBiase, beloved principal of Mt. Hope High School.
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5/26/22
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To the editor: I work in a school district in Massachusetts and have done so for the past 20 years. I have witnessed numerous school principal searches and even formally been part of some. I …
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5/26/22
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Twenty years ago this month a former mattress store opened its doors as a warm, spacious, California-style coffee house: The Coffee Depot. Pioneering and exciting at its inception, the Depot has now …
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By Jerry Blitefield
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5/26/22
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To the editor:
“They went with songs to the battle, they were youngStraight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglowThey were staunch to the end against all odds uncountedThey fell with their …
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5/26/22
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To the editor:
Our legislators must pass H7442/S2549, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, out of committee in the name of religious freedom. In listening to the testimonies provided to the …
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5/26/22
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To the editor:
If Mr. Voutes (“Blown away by gas-powered lawn equipment” letter, May 19) seeks solitude and improved health by the elimination of internal combustion engines (ICE) he's …
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5/24/22
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One in four households with children in Rhode Island are food insecure, meaning they struggle to afford adequate food.
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By Andrew Schiff
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5/20/22
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To the editor: The Rhode Island Office of Management and Budget produced an analysis on March 24 claiming the state of RI could potentially save $5.4 million a year in taxpayer dollars if we allow …
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5/20/22
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To the editor: From what I have seen over the years, there is no shame left in some of the hearts of the left. Do you still smile when you see a newborn baby? What a beautiful creation it is! Do you …
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5/20/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With summer fast approaching – and Rhode Island’s election season coming into sharper focus – how will the whipsaw of American life in 2022 affect the results? …
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By Ian Donnis
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5/17/22
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Since she is an unknown candidate in the gubernatorial race, Republican Ashley Kalus has commenced a media buy in order to get name recognition. One campaign ad shows her as a boxer (with …
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By Arlene Violet
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5/13/22
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I am writing in strong opposition to taxpayer funding for abortion on demand in Rhode Island.
There is a bill in the state legislature (S2549 and H7442) which will allocate your tax …
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5/13/22
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