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Draft Progressive Candidates in Rhode Island!
Pat Crowley |  June 14, 2008
I almost stated this post by writing “election season is upon us” but for most folks who are regular readers of this page election season seems like it really never ends. But as far as state elections go, the filing deadline for candidates running in the September primary and November general…
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Question on 1986 RI Constitutional Convention
Chris Fierro |  June 14, 2008
Can anyone refer me to a written history of the 1986 RI Constitutional Convention? A quick search of the Google shows an overwhelming amount of hits, most of which refer to RI's role in the US Constitutional Convention.  Read More...

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GOP Heads Right With Tingle
Pat Crowley |  June 14, 2008
So the Rhode Island GOP has nominated Robert Tingle from Westerly to challenge Jack Reed for the US Senate. Tingle seems to be a perfect candidate for the Republicans to run in November. After all, he was a delegate for Huckabee in the primary election this past March (he came in 10th), and we know…
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Formal Complaint Issued Against Tiverton School Committee
Pat Crowley |  June 14, 2008
As folks may remember, Tiverton School Teachers were forced out on strike at the beginning of the school year.  Well, school ended this past week, and in a victory for the teachers, the State Labor Relations Board also issued a formal complaint against the Tiverton School Committee for “bad…
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Sunday TV News
Matt Jerzyk |  June 14, 2008
10 News Conference – 6:30am on NBC - AG Patrick Lynch Newsmakers – 6:30am on CBS and 10:00am on FOX - Trillo challenger Will Pierce, Common Cause's Christine Lopes and local Mt. Everest climber Dr. Tim Warren.  On the Record with Jim Hummel – 7:30am on ABC - Outgoing RIC president…

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FLOBOTS Make Rolling Stone
Pat Crowley |  June 14, 2008
Ever since hearing about the Rhody roots of the FLOBOTS here on the blog I have been a big fan. The band is going big time this month with a feature in Rolling Stone.  The RS blog also has a brief interview with the band and a version of the “Handlebars” video. Checking out the group's…
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Escape from the Deep
Matt Jerzyk |  June 14, 2008
This tale is remarkable:"Popular historian Kershaw chronicles the extraordinary WWII heroism of the crew of the USS Tang, the deadliest submarine operating in the Pacific, in this spellbinding saga. The Tang's captain, Cmdr. Richard O' Kane, was a celebrated maverick whose contempt…
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Mountains, Far and Wide, This Sunday on Newsmakers
Pat Crowley |  June 13, 2008
Ian has the lowdown on a great episode of Newsmakers this Sunday.  I am not sure though who is talking about the bigger mountain - Christine Lopes talking about cleaning up Rhode Island politics (though clean elections are more important than whether or not someone is a union member) , Tim Warren,…
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What kind of government do you want?
Tom Sgouros |  June 13, 2008
As discussions about next year's state budget gets down to plastic tacks painted to look like brass, it's worth putting our heads up from the weeds for a moment to think about what our government should be. For example, I would very much like to live in a world where my government was more efficient.…

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Ix-nay on Ospital-Hay Erger-May
Matt Jerzyk |  June 13, 2008
Attorney General Patrick Lynch and Director of Health David Gifford announced today that following a review of a letter delivered on behalf of Lifespan and Care New England (CNE) hospitals, their departments are unable to accept the materials previously submitted as a merger application because the information…

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Happy Fathers Day Weekend!
Pat Crowley |  June 13, 2008
Happy Fathers day to all of the dads out there.  As the father of three kids I look forward to another tie and the hand made cards with “Happy Father’s Day” written in not-quite-a-straight line.  But like Karen says, there is certainly an element of Sunday as a “Hallmark…
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Frustrated
MegGrady |  June 13, 2008
The Barrington Times ran a story about Rep. Story's decision to not seek re-election this week.A member of the state's very small Republican minority, Rep. Story said she has enjoyed her eight years as a member of the Rhode Island General Assembly, but will leave feeling "a bit frustrated. Read More...

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RIP: Tim Russert
Matt Jerzyk |  June 13, 2008
Tragic:Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,” died Friday after collapsing, NBC News said. He was 58. Russert, the recipient of 48 honorary doctorates, joined NBC News in 1984 and took over the helm of “Meet the Press” in December…
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The New Darrell West
Matt Jerzyk |  June 13, 2008
Scott MacKay blogs that Marion Orr has been chosen as the new director of Brown University's Taubman Center for Public Policy. Orr succeeds longtime director and pollster Darrell West, who is leaving Brown on July 1 to become vice president of the Brookings Institution, a Washington, D.C., think…
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Iowa is under Water
Matt Jerzyk |  June 13, 2008
Downtown Des Moines - a city the size of Providence - begins evacuation:Officials recommended that downtown residents and businesses evacuate parts of downtown on both sides of the river by 6 p.m. Friday. Included are all areas in Des Moines' 500-year floodplain. The alert was prompted by rising…
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Forget Obama's VP - Who Should McCain Choose?
Paul Bovenzi |  June 13, 2008
Enough about Obama, who is McCain going to choose for his running mate?As long as the Republicans are trying to convince us that a 70+ year old man is going to bring change, why don't they go into the elderly thing full throttle? Read More...

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RI Pride Weekend
Matt Jerzyk |  June 13, 2008
(Don't forget - RI Pride is also this weekend! - promoted by Kim Ahern) Here's the calendar from RI Pride: SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - 2008 RI PrideFest & 32nd Anniversary Celebration 12:00-8:30 - Bank of America City Center and Burnside Park (Across from the Biltmore Hotel) - New England's…
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Buy Your Sound Session Tix Now!
Matt Jerzyk |  June 13, 2008
If you haven't done so already, please check out the Sound Session'08 website for complete information about this year's festival and the impressive lineup! Scheduled artists include: Oveous Maximus; Eric Roberson; José James Quartet; Mighty Mystic; 77klash; Marc Cary Trio; Carlos…

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Obama's VP: You Decide
Ted |  June 13, 2008
Should it be a high-profile and experienced Senator, a popular governor, or an independent mayor or republican?  Vote in the poll (after the flip).

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Go Big Green!
Matt Jerzyk |  June 13, 2008
The Boston Celtics have taken a 3-1 lead against the LA Lakers in the NBA Finals after an absolutely improbable comeback from 24 points down last night.  Game 5 is Sunday night in LA and Game 6 is Tuesday night in Boston. The Celtics only have to win 1 of the remaining 3 games in order to win their…

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