Make no mistake: I think there should be a Congressional study commission that analyzes all domestic terrorist groups perpetrating violence. The Capitol onslaught on January 6 is an obvious choice. …
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By Arlene Violet
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5/28/21
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While I oppose some Congressional Republicans’ posture on certain issues, they were prescient about one thing, i.e. the unintended consequences of extending and paying unemployment benefits …
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By Arlene Violet
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5/7/21
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The Rhode Island House of Representatives just passed “The Civics Literacy Act”, which would require a high school student to demonstrate proficiency in civics education before high …
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By Arlene Violet
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4/21/21
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I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the bill introduced by a Coventry Democrat and 8 sponsors which would make vaccination status a protected class under the state law that bars …
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By Arlene Violet
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4/16/21
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Several bills have been introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly to add a new top state personal income tax bracket, thereby threatening to impose a higher tax burden on business, and …
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4/14/21
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Why is it that some educational leaders seem hell-bent on casting such a noble profession in such a poor light? First, we had the spectacle of the union honchos in the National Education Association …
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By Arlene Violet
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4/8/21
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As I listened to the President’s address on March 11, I was at first struck by the very few “I”s in the speech. Unlike his predecessor whose speeches were never-ending …
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By Arlene Violet
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3/19/21
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Congressional Republicans are objecting to the $1.9 trillion legislation being pushed by the president and the Democrats to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic fallout. They …
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By Arlene Violet
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3/12/21
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Before any General Officer addressed the chaotic sign-up for the COVID-19 vaccine, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner was advocating for a centralized registration process and coordination. Two …
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By Arlene Violet
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2/24/21
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In the space of one week, changes in the RI political landscape have been breathtaking. Regrettably, far too often what made the public gasp was the sheer audacity of the actions taken by a …
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By Arlene Violet
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2/18/21
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