America Needs a New Generation of Joiners – Vincent Marzullo

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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,…

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In the News… quick recap of the week’s news – Sept. 13, 2025

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 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 –…

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In the News… Quick Recap of the Week’s News, September 6, 2025

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 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…

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It is what it is – Commentary for September 3, 2025 – Jen Brien

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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…

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It is what it is – for August 27, 2025 – Jen Brien

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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…

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It is what it is: August 20, 2025 – with Jen Brien

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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…

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It is what it is – Commentary on Aug. 13, 2025 – Jen Brien

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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…

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