To the Editor: Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's recent revelation that the corporation intentionally "amplifies division, extremism, and polarization" is deeply disturbing. It underscores the danger of social media corporations possessing First more

It’s now time to stamp out Antisemitism – Herb Weiss   By Herb Weiss   The American Jewish Committee (AJC), one of the oldest nation’s Jewish advocacy groups … more

I knew from the steps on the stairs it was Ollie. He bounded into the room. Surely he had something important to say. He nudged my arm. I looked down from the computer screen into his brown … more

How district lines are drawn can decide an election. Currently, a commission composed of legislators and legislative appointees are developing a redistricting plan for the General Assembly. In redistricting, gerrymandering sometimes occurs. more

By REPS. JULIE A. CASIMIRO and THOMAS E. NORET In July, the General Assembly recognized that the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) was suffering from a staffing crisis. We knew this crisis was severely negatively impacting our state's more

It was hard to know where to bite. It was no bigger than a tennis ball, yet there were too many hues of red, yellow and green to name - a veritable globe that fit perfectly in my hand. The skin reflected light. I rubbed the orb on my shirt. It now more

STORY OF THE WEEK: Former CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes is both an untested candidate and someone with a lengthy public record. That explains why she instantly became a serious player last week in Rhode Island's 2022 race for governor - and faced more

There's no easy way to divvy up a $1 billion pie. There will always be complaints about someone getting a larger piece than someone else, or some getting none at all. However, in terms of problems to have, it's for sure better to argue over how to spend more

By J. MICHAEL LEVESQUE It seems that whenever Rhode Island wants to break new ground with significant new policies, the mantra is always "lets see what Massachusetts is doing!" History has repeated itself in the new world of recreational cannabis. Today, more