Shannock Soapbox

We invite you to use our Community Soapbox to engage in insightful conversations about issues in the community. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation or government request. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions.
DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
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
See All

Opinion

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
There are
301,303
Registered Democrats in Rhode Island
CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU

Latest News

Governor McKee Shares Information for Protecting Children’s Credit

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
December 20, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee has outlined resources available to help parents and families who may be concerned about the security of their children’s credit in light of the recent… Read More

New Initial RFP Released for Washington Bridge Rebuild Project

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
December 18, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee today announced that the new initial Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Washington Bridge Replacement Project is now live. The initial RFP includes changes to… Read More

Governor McKee Extends Hours for RIBridges Data Breach Call Center

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
December 17, 2024
Hours for select DHS offices are also extended PROVIDENCE, RI - On December 17, 2024, at Governor Dan McKee’s direction, the RIBridges Data Breach Hotline has been extended to operate on… Read More

Governor McKee Releases Public Service Announcement on How Impacted Rhode Islanders can Protect Personal Information

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
December 16, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI - On December 16, 2024, Governor Dan McKee issued a message to the public urging Rhode Islanders who may have been impacted by the data security threat to RIBridges to take five key… Read More

RIBridges Data Breach Call Center Opens Today

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
December 15, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI - In response to the RIBridges data breach, Deloitte has contracted with Experian to run a multilingual call center. A toll-free hotline will open today, Sunday, December 15, from 11… Read More