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The spinmeisters in Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green’s offices have been pitching to the media that this year’s RICAS scores were good news.

The disgraceful reaction of too many people to the recent slaughter of some 1,400 Jews by Hamas in southern Israel confirms the observation of Eric Hoffer in a 1968 essay for the Los Angeles Times: “the Jews are alone in the world.” This reaction, especia

Rhode Island enjoys a vibrant community of artists, but certain individuals stand out. At just twenty-seven years old, local artist Adolfo Peralta is an extremely talented painter with a unique skill for abstracted figuration. With a bright career ahead o

Actor Richard Roundtree has died at the age of 81. Best known for his role as detective John Shaft in the action movie Shaft and its sequels, Roundtree was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Start of the Year in 1972.

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After more than three weeks of vacancy, the House of Representatives has elected a speaker.

Moody's economist Matthew Walsh says US home prices on a national basis are overvalued.

Where did Kenneth Chesebro come from? Son of a Wisconsin music teacher, he amassed sterling credentials, a Harvard Law degree chief among them. On paper, he was impressive. But then he joined a conspiracy to overthrow the democracy. Chesebro gives credent

The 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index issued by the Tax Foundation ranks Rhode Island as having the 10th highest tax burden in the United States — the state is ranked 41st overall.

Republican candidate for Congress Gerry Leonard said he is calling for a "180-degree turn from the status quo" in his run for the seat left vacant by former Congressman David Cicilline.