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RIFUTURE | August 17, 2010

Pretty low it seems. Doug has been paying for breakfast (??and maybe votes) for anyone who boycotts the Hope Diner in Bristol and eats instead at a restaurant adjacent to his office. Why?? Could it have something to do with the fact that the owners of the Hope Diner are friends with…

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8/2 - 6 on Yesterday on the Internet

Frymaster | August 13, 2010

These reduxes review the previous week on Yesterday on the Internet, a semi-private daily newsletter. It's not really highlights, but it's not really low-lights. I guess it's the mid-lights. ======= Read More...

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Last Week on Yesterday on the Internet - 3

Frymaster | August 04, 2010

FOXNews.com - Illegal Immigrants May Have Infiltrated Military Intelligence Post, Arizona Sheriff Warns - (1 / 3) On the same day that thousands protest the partial enforcement of AZ's draconian immigration law, the grandstanding sheriff comes out with this ridiculous story. Illegal immigrants are…
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Sold down the Pawcatuck River

Pat Crowley | January 27, 2010

As usual, Scott MacKay has a great take on the Governor's speech last night: First, there as a nary a word about a state education formula. Rhode Island is the only state in the U.S. without an equitable formula for distributing almost $900 million in state education money to the state's 39 mu…
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Where to begin?

lasemilla | January 26, 2010

Recent Facebook post by a local politico looking to move up on the foodchain:"The disaster Haiti is an important reminder to us that the best form of disaster relief is disaster prevention, whether it be in cultural, economic or physical form. This means having an emphasis on being PROACTIVE rather than…

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Latina Leadership Institute - Class of 2010

Brian Hull | January 26, 2010

The Latina Leadership Institute (LLI), an educational program of The Rhode Island Latino Civic Fund (RILCF), is now accepting applications for its 2010 Latina Leadership Institute. Latinas of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds are invited to apply, free of charge, no later than February 5, 2010.…
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"People want leadership and in its absence..."

Pat Crowley | January 26, 2010

Sorry to keep going back to his movie, but dammit, it should be played on a loop outside the Whitehouse until is gets through. Read More...

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Tuesdays with Eddie

Pat Crowley | January 26, 2010

Since Eddie hasn’t come up with a new idea in about 2 months (2 years really) Tuesdays with Eddie is going on hiatus. If it is becoming boring for me I can only imagine what it is doing for you.

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State of the...

Brian Hull | January 25, 2010

State of the Union - President Barack Obama will deliver his State of the Union address on Wednesday, January 27 at 9pm. OFA is having a watch party at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, 52 Pine Street in Providence. State of the State - Governor Don Carcieri will deliver his final State of the…
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Constitutional Amendment Required

aaraujo | January 25, 2010

In regards to the US Supreme Court's ruling Thursday on Citizens United vs. FEC. This ruling paves the way for the corporate takeover of electoral politics, self government and democracy. The only solution to prevent this is to add a new amendment to the United States Constitution. No corporation, limited…

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The best the Cons can do is "They Started it?"

Malachi Constant | January 22, 2010

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RISCY Business siding with Harry Staley's crew

Pat Crowley | January 22, 2010

The more I think about it, the more I can't figure out the strategy of a democratic candidate for governor siding with an organization that was founded on the principle of allowing rich out of state property owners the right to vote. This is an oldy but a goody from the RIFUTURE archives: Read More...

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Open thread on the Legacy of Dr. King

Pat Crowley | January 18, 2010

This is an open discussion on the real legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Below are videos from his last speech. We often here from politicians that they would have marched with Dr. King if they had the chance. Really? Read More...

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Working Together for Safer Nighborhoods Wed. Jan 20th

Jim Taylor | January 18, 2010

Senator Juan Pichardo Colonel Dean Esserman, Chief of Police Read More...

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You Can Do Something

Matt Jerzyk | January 18, 2010

Let's go people! We have 32 hours left and the latest poll shows a tie! You have 3 options to save health care reform and every other important piece of legislation that is coming to the US Senate (see renewable energy, EFCA, judicial nominations, public education, etc..). Read More...

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Thank you from Providence Councilman Miguel Luna Ward 9

Jim Taylor | January 17, 2010

I want to thank everybody that came to Compare Supermarket and donated supplies, money and time to make this event successful.We had over 150 volunteers,and raised over $40,000 Dollars and enough supply of water, food and clothes to fill at least 3 containers. There were an overwhelming response…
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Dear Jack and Sheldon: Protect Banking Whistelblowers!

Bruce Reilly | January 16, 2010

Support Clemency Campaign For Bradley Birkenfeld On January 8, 2010, UBS whistleblower Bradley Birkenfeld surrendered himself to US authorities and began serving a 40-month federal prison sentence. Each day Mr. Birkenfeld remains in jail is another step backwards in the fight against corruption. Mr.…

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South Providence raises $46,347 for Haiti

srg | January 16, 2010

Despite their current, economic misery, the Elmwood/Southside community, one of the poorest in the state, came together in phenomenal numbers today to send supplies, money and aid to the victims of the Haitian earthquake. $46,347 was raised in only 8 hours is in the parking lot of the Compare Supermarket…
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Come join Councilman Miguel Luna to Help the Haitian people at Compare Foods Saturday Jan. 16th

Jim Taylor | January 15, 2010

Tomorrow from 9:00AM to 7:00PM I'll be at a radio marathon at Compare Supermarket located at 863 Broad Street in Providence to collect money, clothes, and food for the people in Haiti. I would like to ask all the people who read this to please come by and donate what you can to help…

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Help Haitians Heal at TSETSE Gallery

stylin | January 15, 2010

On Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 6PM the TSETSE Gallery will present an extraordinary exhibition of art from more than 50 Haitian artists. One hundred percent of your requested donation of $10.00 -- or more -- will go directly to help the Haitian relief efforts via Arm2Arm, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit…

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