Posts Tagged ‘commentary’
America Needs a New Generation of Joiners – Vincent Marzullo
Commentary, Vin Marzullo America is fraying at the edges. Neighbors feel more isolated, politics grows more toxic, and the trust that once held our communities together is eroding. The causes are many—technology, polarization, declining institutions—but the effect is clear: we no longer join. For generations, Americans were joiners. We found meaning in PTAs, bowling leagues,…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week’s news – Sept. 13, 2025
Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY People in 4 states –…
Read MoreIn the News… Quick Recap of the Week’s News, September 6, 2025
Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. ___ RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY CVS won’t do COVID…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Commentary for September 3, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary “WE MUST SAVE THE CHILDREN” Screams of “SAVE THE CHILDREN FROM THE GUNS”… is followed by: ABORT THEM MUTILATE THEM SEXUALIZE THEM MEDICATE THEM INDOCTRINATE THEM MASK THEM LOSE THEM 👇 (OVER 300,000 UNACCOMPANIED ILLEGAL MINORS WERE UNACCOUNTED FOR AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY IN 2023 PER THE…
Read MoreBrown U. Pres. Paxson Letter. 262nd Convocation TODAY: “Build an even greater sense of community”
Open letter to Brown University community from President, Christina Paxson: I hope you had a wonderful summer. It is a joy to welcome returning members of our community back “home” to Brown, and to warmly greet those who are new to College Hill. This week, I have loved watching the campus come alive again as…
Read MoreIt is what it is – for August 27, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary REASONS I’D BLOW PAST EARTH IF I WERE AN ALIEN: 10.) The Kardashians 9.) Singing Democrats 8.) Drag Queen story hour 7.) Square Dancing 6.) XANADU (1980 film) 5.) MSNBC 4.) “LOVE AFTER LOCK UP” 3.) THE “VIEW” ladies 2.) Lil Nas X 1.) “FURRIES” (GROWN ADULTS IDENTIFYING AS…
Read MoreCommentary: Beneath Cosmetic Resurfacing Concerns About our Aging Bridge Remain – Mt. Hope Bridge Watch
“From a distance the beauty of the Mt. Hope Bridge is on regular display for all who approach this engineering masterpiece. For families and workers who rely on it for a daily commute, the up close and personal crossing included shaking and bumps that had become a distraction, even an irritation to some drivers. The…
Read MoreIt is what it is: August 20, 2025 – with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary She’s a “F’in LAWYER…so SHE KNOWS” PART 1 Well, that was a fun six minutes and twenty seconds on YouTube! If you haven’t seen the RI Assistant Attorney General online getting arrested in Newport for trespassing, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest go to my FB PAGE AND SCROLL DOWN…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Commentary on Aug. 13, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary HEMORRHOIDS DISGUISED AS POLITICIANS Isn’t it interesting gang that a handful of Democrat run cities are going down the crap shoot right now? Crime is out of control in at least 5 Democratic states as I write this and the most recent emphasis on WASHINGTON D.C is glaring because…
Read MoreFlyRI and The Curse of the Irritable Bowel – Drs. Ed Iannuccilli & Tom DeNucci, gastroenterologists
by Drs. Ed Iannuccilli and Tom DeNucci, Gastroenterologists We have seen many wonderful and clever ads celebrating our airport’s success in Rhode Island. Appropriately so. Like those who have traveled through T. F. Green, we are happy and proud to call it ours. We were surprised by a recent ad that highlighted the connection between…
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