People’s History: Roger Williams Arrives in Boston
Roger Williams, the godfather of church/state separation and the founder of Rhode Island, arrives in the New World on this day in 1631. Sometimes called the world’s first abolitionist, the Ocean State inventor is world famous for pretty much inventing the concept of secular government. He was just 29 when he arrived in Boston and [...]
RI Progress Report: Taveras, Homelessness, Class Warfare
Happy May Day. Find out what’s happening locally here and across the country here. Learn about the history of the holiday here. Providence Mayor Angel Taveras will announce a deal with Brown today for more in lieu of tax money and last night his office announced that Lifespan would be giving the city $800,000 a [...]
Two Ways to Destroy “Occupy” Movement
Two Ways to Destroy “Occupy Wall Street” As somebody’s momma once said, “the best thing you can do is show up.” This has been happening all over the country since a group of folks decided to head down to that bull on Wall Street and call out to stop the bullshit. This is not a report [...]
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