Posts Tagged ‘Opinion’
Why Some Walked Away From Health Insurance — And May Not Be Coming Back
Rhode Island’s shrinking marketplace may reflect a deeper shift in how people access care. Rhode Island policymakers are facing a familiar question after federal pandemic-era health insurance subsidies expired: should the state step in and replace them? Roughly 13,000 fewer people enrolled in HealthSource RI this year after those federal subsidies ended. Now two approaches…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of the news of the week ending 3-14-26
A short recap of major stories of the week in Rhode Island – the region – nationally – internationally – and passings of note. We have added an update on the Iran conflict as well. RHODE ISLAND & REGION Cranston’s new charter school will transition to a public high school Boston Symphony Orchestra opted not…
Read MoreIt is what it is: March 11, 2026 Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary – contributing writer PEOPLE What is it about people these days? I look around and honestly think to myself , “I’m literally surrounded by mental patients”. There used to be a time when we would see CRAZY STORIES in the checkout isle at Almacs as we waited to pay for our…
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 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…
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