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RI Progress Report: ALEC, Knuckleheads, ‘Legislation Last’

RI Progress Report: ALEC, Knuckleheads, ‘Legislation Last’

By Bob Plain on April 26, 2012

The Projo editorial board weighs in on the ALEC controversy. Though they say nothing about the issue on a local level, they write: “The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) offers a case study in how corporate money can be used to distort democracy. Ted Nesi also chimes in saying that, despite his claims to the [...]

Posted in RI Progress Report | Tagged ALEC, catholics, christianity, cross, Gina Raimondo, linc chafee, Rhode Island, Woonsocket | 1 Response

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  • davidc: I also see Gist representing not the status quo but a change.  She was brought here to be a change agent and...
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  • leftyrite: How about the designation of “saint” for secular people whose responsibility it is to go to...
  • Johnnie: Look in today’s ProJo or on their website. Gist is wearing a cross on the outside of her jacket. Do you...
  • DogDiesel: I won’t argue that the NECAP is the best solution but I haven’t seen any others. Maybe...

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