Posts Tagged ‘Opinion’
It is what it is – Commentary on April 8, 2026 – Jen Brien
It is what it is – Commentary on April 8, 2026 – Jen Brien comments on issues of the day from a Rhode Island perspective
Read MoreIt is what it is – Commentary April 1, 2026 – Jen Brien
Jen Brien’s “It is what it is” commentary for April 1, 2026.
Read MoreIt is what it is – Commentary March 25, 2026 with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary THE WORLD FEELS DIFFERENT 2019 was the last “NORMAL” year. Then everything changed. Time doesn’t feel real anymore. EVERYONE feels the anxiety. RAGE is the new ANGER. “DISTRACTION” is part of the game. PLOT TWIST: IF YOU “WAKE UP” there’s no going back. BUT MOST PEOPLE? Too deep in…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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