The March for Racial Justice in Providence was not a march at all. A group of Providence’s activists and allies gathered on a green in India Point Park, forming a largely white crowd that hung on …
Have journalists figured out how to handle Trump? by Victor Brechenmacher @ Brown University
It's become a received wisdom of sorts that the media failed to grasp Donald Trump's rise in 2016 ahead of time because "the press [took] him literally, but not seriously; his supporters [took] him …
What Can the March for Racial Justice Teach Us About Democracy? by Dakota Fenn @ Brown University
On October 1st, nearly 11 months after the 2016 presidential election, I attended the “March for Racial Justice RI”. Although it is impossible to guess what the event would have looked like had …
Gun Control Victory in Providence, RI by Will Conard @ Brown University
On Monday October 30th at 1:45PM the Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo, signed the Protect Rhode Island Families Act into Law. The act itself aims to prevent domestic abusers from obtaining …
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To Build or Not to Build? A Look at the RI CRMC LNG Hearing by Jonathan Silin @ Brown University
This Tuesday, on a cold November evening, approximately fifty Rhode Island residents packed into the Administration Building cafeteria at One Capitol Hill in Providence. Some held signs emblazoned …
Jerry Brown… Trump’s Biggest Opponent by Lauren Hilliard @ Boston University
Jerry Brown… Trump’s Biggest Opponent Compromise sometimes seems next to impossible in today’s political climate. Increased teamsmanship makes gridlock seem inevitable. So, how can a political …