Save Ruggles: Iconic Surf Break Is Known Worldwide
The national media has again picked up on the concerns of a vocal minority here in the Ocean State. No, I’m not talking about small government libertarians, this one is a constituency that actually exists in Rhode Island outside of politics. Surfers. Environmentalists, beach bums, wave junkies and the tourist industry have joined forces recently [...]
Why Wasn’t ‘Django Unchained’ Set In RI?
Soon Black History Month (Feb) will be here, and if the past is truly prologue, we should expect the typical, mediocre and depoliticized historical trivia that gets passed off as “Black History.” However, I intend to combat this with historical commentary, that occasions a more relevant way in which to engage Africana history, philosophy, and [...]
RI Beach Towns Fare Better Than Business Rankings
So CNBC thinks Rhode Island is a rotten place to do business … well at least Yankee Magazine recognized that the Ocean State has some of the coolest coastal communities in the region. In its annual ranking of the best beach towns in New England, editors ranked five Rhode Island municipalities among the 25 best [...]
Why We Swim Across Narragansett Bay
Next weekend marks the 36th Annual Save The Bay Swim where some 500 swimmers attempt the 1.7 mile swim from Newport to Jamestown in support of Save the Bay. This will be my 4th year participating (please consider making a donation). The swim this year is taking place on my birthday! I can’t think of [...]
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