Posts Tagged ‘commentary’
GriefSPEAK: Use Your Words – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer on grief and grieving “Use your words” is a phrase most often directed at children, designed to encourage them to identify and verbally express their emotions and/or needs instead of crying, acting out or having the well-recognized “melt down.” However, there is a mountain of research (see references) on…
Read MoreIt is what it is: Commentary, March 4, 2026 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary – contributing writer SOME OF US NEVER FORGOT. ——————————-  SOME EXAMPLES PROVING DEMOCRATS HAVE TDS: In a 2008 HILLARY CLINTON campaign video, CLINTON claims if elected she will “ATTACK IRAN”. FURTHERMORE, she tells IRAN, “If you attack Israel, WE CAN TOTALLY OBLITERATE YOU”. IRANIANS ARE CELEBRATING THE DEATH OF A SHARIA…
Read MoreChallenging Ageist Language in Rhode Island – Herb Weiss
Rep. Carson’s Bill Challenges Ageist Language in Rhode Island Statutes By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues During the 93rd Legislative Session, a law enacted in Massachusetts caught the attention of Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport), who chairs the House Study Commission on Services for Older Rhode Islanders (HSCORI). Carson was convinced of…
Read MoreIt is what it is: Feb. 25, 2026 – Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer LOVING AMERICA ISN’T ALLEGIANCE TO A POLITICAL PARTY The self-loathing and moronic among us want YOU to be angry that PATRIOTISM was everywhere over this past weekend as we watched and cheered on the US MENS HOCKEY TEAM. I got up early Sunday morning and caught the game with…
Read MoreIt is what it is: 2-18-26 Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary ALL I’M GOING TO SAY ABOUT THE SHOOTING: * NOT ALL TRANS PEOPLE ARE INSANE. * SOME JUST WANT TO LIVE THEIR LIVES. * NOT ALL ARE CRAZY MILITANT BULLIES. * THEY’RE BEING FREE IN A FREE COUNTRY. * I SUPPORT THEIR RIGHT TO BE WHO THEY WANT… BUT…
Read MoreIt Is What It Is… February 11, 2026 – Commentary, Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer THE GUTHRIE CASE I have questions, gang. Like everyone else I’m transfixed by this case and all the irregularities around it makes me nuts. I’m talking things like – the SHERIFF releasing the crime scene/home back to the family within 48 hours of their INITIAL investigation beginning (WHY? What competent…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap for the week ending February 7, 2026
Each Saturday we publish a quick summary of news items of the week – in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Catch up, HERE: RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Sale of 2 hospitals (St. Joes, Roger Williams) extended to 2/27 Diocese releasing Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of…
Read MoreIt is what it is – February 4, 2026 – Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer BILLY EILISH’S 3 MILLION DOLLAR HOME SITS ON “STOLEN LAND” Every single award season you can count on some celebrity to make some kind of statement regarding how much this country sucks, God sucks, Republicans suck, and how this country is nothing but “stolen land”. (Yawn)… It never ends…
Read MoreIt is what it is: January 28, 2026 – Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer THE PROTESTS ARE NOT PEACEFUL and are not “NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE” Anyone who says the protests / protestors in Minnesota are peaceful or NON-VIOLENT are gaslighting. The recent shooting in Minnesota is yet just another example of what goes down when people encourage these types of individuals to go out…
Read MoreWhen Government Asks for Trust, Leadership by Example, and Truth Matter – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer “The leader sees leadership as responsibility rather than as rank and privilege.” — Peter Drucker Trust in government is wearing thin, not because citizens have become cynical, but because too many public leaders are asking for trust they have not earned, through example or through speaking the truth. Across…
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