Rhode Island Tag

Rhode Island’s New Gun Control Measures May Not Survive Constitutional Challenges

Posted by Cody Wisniewski on June 26, 2022 39 Comments

For now—especially in light of the Bruen decision—the arguments being offered for these laws are far from impressive....

I’m An MD Suspended By Twitter For Tweeting A Link To A Scientific Article On COVID-19 Vaccine Lowering Sperm Counts

Posted by Andrew Bostom on June 22, 2022 35 Comments

My suspension is yet another example of Twitter’s arbitrary, Lysenkoist breaches of informed public discourse on covid-19. The suspension must be reversed, and my account restored fully intact, immediately. Please take notice and intervene Elon Musk (@elonmusk)....

My American History Tour: Newport Mansions and I Finally Met My Boss

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 17, 2022 18 Comments

I found my new summer vacation house to replace the one I do not have....

Brown University Students Force Apology From Local Bar After Accusing Employees of Racism

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 21, 2022 36 Comments

A bar in Providence that's popular with Brown University students was recently forced to apologize after some students accused employees of the establishment of being racists. Some students waiting in line to get in were being rowdy and were told to stop it. That's what kicked off this whole ridiculous scenario.

Parents Revolt Against “Equity” Agenda In Barrington (RI) As School District Drops Precipitously In National Rankings

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 10, 2022 29 Comments

"Since de-levelling was introduced...

Rhode Island No Vax, Double Tax Legislation: People Thought It Was An Internet Hoax, But It’s Real

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 22, 2022 54 Comments

Laurie Gaddis Barrett: "I never dreamed, never dreamed that I would find a bill like that introduced into the Rhode Island legislature. And as a matter of fact, the representatives that we spoke with later on told me that they had constituents calling them left...

Rhode Island Progressive Democrats Introduce Bill To Impose Double-Taxation On Unvaccinated

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 20, 2022 93 Comments

Any person over 16 who is not vaccinated would face fines and "shall owe twice the amount of personal income taxes as would otherwise be assessed"...

Laurie Gaddis Barrett – Fighting To Help Rhode Island Parents Take Back Their Children

Posted by Jane Coleman on March 21, 2022 11 Comments

Rhode Island mother Laurie Gaddis Barrett has testified at so many legislative hearings that she has to pause to remember which one I’m asking her about. And when I ask her why the message she just texted me is written in legalese, she says she’s spent so much time talking to lawyers, she’s beginning to sound like one herself. (I almost suggested she should consider going to law school, but they’re woke now, too.) With all she has learned this past year, she could be teaching civics. For Barrett, fighting for parents' rights has been transformative—and nearly a full-time job. But it wasn’t always.

Veterans Group Alleges Retaliation For Opposing Flying BLM Flag Over Barrington (RI) Veterans Memorial

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 13, 2022 26 Comments

On March 7, 2022, the Barrington, Rhode Island, Town Council voted to have the Town Manager organize the 2022 Memorial Day Parade replacing the Barrington United Veterans Council, which had organized Memorial Day parades for 68 consecutive years (excluding 2020-2021 when the parade was canceled due to Covid restrictions).

Parents Are Fighting A Racialized ‘Equity Audit’ In North Kingstown (RI) And So Far We’re Winning

Posted by Ramona Bessinger on March 10, 2022 32 Comments

My name is Ramona Bessinger, I am a mother and a teacher. I’ve been teaching for 23 years; over 12 years at Middletown High School, and 8 years teaching English Literature grades 6 through 12 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Sex-Ed Program Proposed for Grades 6-12 in Rhode Island Includes ‘Pleasure Based Sexual Relations’

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 06, 2022 6 Comments

“I think that one word in the legislation is not, should not be the focus here”...

Rhode Island School of Design Hires ‘Faculty Activist’ as New President

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 10, 2022 4 Comments

"recently signed a five-year contract with the school that begins April 2022"...

Rhode Island Allowing COVID Positive Health Care Workers to Work Amid Shortages

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 03, 2022 24 Comments

Maybe, just maybe, you shouldn't fire unvaccinated workers!...

Rhode Island Schools Are Failing, Yet Progressive Coalition Wants To Spend $2.5 Billion On ‘Decarbonizing’ Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 12, 2021 21 Comments

Math and English scores are way down in Rhode Island schools, but progressive groups are urging them to focus on the real problem. Addressing climate change. It's all about the children, right?

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Hates ‘Dark Money,’ Except When It Goes To Democrats Like Sheldon Whitehouse

Posted by Stacey Matthews on December 11, 2021 26 Comments

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Nicole Solas Anti-SLAPP Hearing Against Teachers Union – Judge Doubts NEA-RI Ever Had Claim To Prevent Records Release But Reserves Decision

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 01, 2021 6 Comments

Judge states it's pretty clear to her union "not entitled to relief" under public records law to prevent release of records sought by Solas from school district, but reserved decision what that means for dismissing the case against Solas and her claim for anti-SLAPP damages...

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