Posts Tagged ‘elections’
Handling election emotions in the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “You likely have a divided workplace when it comes to political opinions, which is heightened and maybe even exposed during the political season,” – Stephen Paskoff, CEO Employment Learning Innovations From optimism and pride to disappointment, disillusionment, and even fear, employees must now “contemplate what the election results mean for their…
Read MoreElection results: President, Congress, Rhode Island races and questions
As we go to publication in the early morning hours, our team has been up all night collecting information for you. Here are election results we know now: President-elect will be Donald Trump if all expert calls stand, and there is no reason to think they won’t. So Donald Trump will have a repeat term…
Read MoreIt’s your job to take care of you, and your family. Our vote is on YOU.
The day after. After a contentious national election and many local races that leave so many people in emotional distress – one way or the other. Regardless if your mayoral candidate lost, your favorite question didn’t get passed, or the president’s office goes to someone you have opposed publicly or privately for months, it is…
Read MoreVOTE! Details on voting day, your questions and resources, getting results
65% of us have “early voted” – 32% of us will vote on Voting Day! Early voting continues through 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. – Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, except on Block Island where they open at 9 a.m. Polls close at 8 p.m. (in line at 8pm, you will be allowed…
Read MoreWhen women use their power – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, business leadership “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”— Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women in the United States have been experiencing the glass ceiling since the mid 1800s. Awareness to bias against women began with Abigail Adams, the First Lady,…
Read MoreElection anxiety could be ruining family relationships – forever
As the 2024 presidential election heats up, families across the U.S. are experiencing heightened levels of stress. A new survey from Secret Nature reveals that election anxiety is doing more than just causing personal discomfort—it’s straining family relationships in profound ways. Experts warn that without proper management, this stress could have lasting impacts on relationships, even after…
Read MoreYour Vote: Study the statewide referenda to be a more informed voter – know voting dates, more…
The state of Rhode Island will soon be sending you a Voter Information Handbook to learn more about the bond issues that will be on the ballot this fall. In addition to these, each city and town may have their own issues on the ballot. Do your part to be an informed voter – whether…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: Election dialogue is pretty bad, and it’s going to get worse – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Only the other day, I remarked how much I enjoy Olympic coverage – so far removed from politics, and as soon as I did, there appeared a Sheldon Whitehouse advertisement of his stand on abortion! Can we have no respite? And that was followed by a Harris advertisement on the…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: No epiphany from Trump – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary (Commentary written prior to Donald Trump’s appearance at the Black Journalists event- stay tuned as Jack follows the US Presidential election and other important issues with personal commentary) Give a candidate a free half hour on national television and signal it was to be a message of…
Read MoreHistoric times as President Biden “stands down”
A party’s presumptive nominee for President has never dropped out so close to the election. But, on Sunday, July 21st, history was made when in the early afternoon, a letter from President Biden was posted on his social media doing just that. With that, and noticably no mention of VP Kamala Harris being recommended or…
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