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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 1:01 PM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Camp Cruelty

Camp Cruelty

July 15, 2025
“What distinguishes a concentration camp from a prison (in the modern sense) is that it functions outside of a judicial system. The prisoners are not indicted or convicted of any crime by… Read More
It Is Happening Here

It Is Happening Here

July 14, 2025
A few months back, I had a conversation with someone who rolled her eyes at the notion that Donald Trump is acting like Hitler. Even as he was trying to stifle the press, control the justice system,… Read More
Who Are Those Masked Men?

Who Are Those Masked Men?

July 13, 2025
Back in the day, many heroes wore masks: Batman, the Lone Ranger, Iron Man. Sadly, we’re in an era of another kind of mask, the kind that “Halloween’s” Michael Myers favored,… Read More
The Madness of King Donald

The Madness of King Donald

July 12, 2025
He exhibited signs of mania and wildly erratic behavior, lashing out at anyone and everyone around him. He made terrible political decisions, humiliating his country and weakening it on the world… Read More
Corruption In

Corruption In "Plane" Sight

July 11, 2025
Abe Lincoln was offered a herd of elephants. In 1880, Queen Victoria sent President Rutherford Hayes a beautiful desk made from the salvaged timbers of the HMS Resolute (which is still used in the… Read More
Ice, Ice Baby

Ice, Ice Baby

May 12, 2025
Donald Trump seems to have a thing for making others suffer. In his first administration, he made a big show of separating children – including nursing babies – from their migrant… Read More
Down The Memory Hole

Down The Memory Hole

May 11, 2025
Since the Trump administration came back into power, there’s been a concerted effort to “disappear” all kinds of historical facts and figures in our country. Trump brays that DEI… Read More
“First They Came For…”

“First They Came For…”

May 10, 2025
He attempted a coup. When it failed, he embarked on a brash campaign of revenge and retribution. With a deep sense of grievance among the population, the environment was ripe for his message. He took… Read More
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Raising Rhode Island Minimum Wage

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 4, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On August 04, 2025, Governor McKee signed legislation (2025-H 5029A, 2025-S 0125A) that increases Rhode Island’s minimum wage from $15 to $17 over a two-year period. Taking… Read More

Governor McKee, Office of Healthy Aging Announce Special Election Period for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Subscribers

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 31, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 31, 2025, Governor Dan McKee and the Office of Healthy Aging announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved a two-month, special election… Read More

Governor McKee Issues Statement Regarding the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 29, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 29, 2025, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. “My administration has been advocating behind the… Read More

Governor McKee and Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Announce $10 Million for Next Round of Clean Heat RI Program to Support Moderate- and Low-Income Households

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 24, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI?- Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) today announced $10 million in new funding for?Clean Heat RI, the state’s flagship heat pump incentive… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order for 36th Annual Governor's Bay Day

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 23, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order at Rocky Point State Park designating Sunday, July 27, as Rhode Island’s 36th annual Governor’s Bay Day. The event… Read More
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