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Poli-ticksBy Arlene Violet
Trump: deflect, deny, and direct blame to others
During the Republican National Convention, its speakers (except Melania) either ignored the pandemic, or, if …
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By Arlene Violet
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9/4/20
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The recent call to examine the Police Bill of Rights is a good thing. Yet, in some instances specific proposals are short-sighted. Take the argument to give police chiefs more rights to suspend or …
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By Arlene Violet
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7/17/20
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He was born in London, the Edwardian early 20th century, when Britain still ruled the world's waves. But shortly after the death of his younger brother, their mother died and he was sent to New York …
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By Mike Fink
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6/18/20
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“I CAN’T BREATHE” – Eric Garner. Mr. Garner‘s life was choked out of him by police for his allegedly selling individual cigarettes. The list is a long one of such …
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By Arlene Violet
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6/11/20
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Recently, there was a kerfuffle in Illinois over a proposed resolution that would allow the disclosure of one’s COVID-19 status to first responders, including police officers, firefighters and …
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By Arlene Violet
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5/22/20
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EAST BAY — Today we face a national crisis in the form of a deadly pandemic. However, we at the East Bay Regional Coalition remind all there is a hidden link between COVID-19 and other national …
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5/21/20
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Massachusetts has an interesting guideline when it comes to rationing ventilators and ICU beds. Even in the case of equal medical need and equal likelihood of success, the younger person gets the …
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By Arlene Violet
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5/8/20
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While it is no doubt unpopular with citizens who are scared out of their minds with the coronavirus, state GOP leaders are correct that the governor was wrong to make no-exit leases for field …
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By Arlene Violet
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5/1/20
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Despite the herculean job that Governor Gina Raimondo has done, she has been criticized for alleged violations of the Constitution for some Executive Orders. Ed Achorn of The Providence Journal, the …
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By Arlene Violet
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4/23/20
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A few days ago I landed at the Fort Lauderdale airport after being out of this country. I try to view my return with the fresh eyes of a newly arrived person in order to access what image the United …
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By Arlene Violet
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2/26/20
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Rhode Island is one of very few states where a teacher can legally have sex with their students. I was hopeful that 2019 was going to be the year that our legislature would do the easy and obviously …
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By Erika Sanzi
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2/20/20
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Paris is endeavoring to repair and restore Notre Dame Cathedral. We here in Providence have neglected our only Skyscraper, the most poetic and "philosophical" structure in our downtown. It saddens me …
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By Mike Fink
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2/14/20
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There are lots of wives out there who are probably convinced that the gifts they gave their husbands for Christmas were just what the hubby wanted. But for Christmas 2019, nobody holds a candle to my …
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By Erika Sanzi
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2/6/20
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Here are three cheers for the lawyers at the non-profit center, Rhode Island Center for Justice (centerforjustice.com). In a lawsuit with national implications, the Center has filed a lawsuit on …
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By Arlene Violet
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1/30/20
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In her January 14 State of the State address, Governor Gina Raimondo made the improvement of education a top priority. Yet, she offered no viable prescription for the ailing public school system. It …
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By Arlene Violet
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1/22/20
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With the onset of the new legislative session, taxpayers are gritting their teeth to see what fiscal ignominies will be piled onto their backs. One thing is for certain. The governor is out of …
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By Arlene Violet
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1/15/20
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It seems a bit xenophobic to focus on the future of America since, after all, we are part of a global environment. Yet, many political events are shaped and influenced by American values or …
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By Arlene Violet
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1/10/20
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With the din of negativity accompanying the impeachment hearings, I thought it would be a good idea to herald something good that was being done right here in our community. The Alan Shaun Feinstein …
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By Arlene Violet
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11/20/19
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