Posts Tagged ‘Opinion’
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 MoreStatement from Engel & Volkers Oceanside: On Unity – Emilio DiSpirito
Official Statement September 11, 2025 In a time when so many Americans are hurting from recent acts of violence across the country, our hearts break alongside those who mourn. We pray for the families and loved ones affected by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, the tragedy at Denver High School…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Being our own best advocate in healthcare. Our lives can depend on it. – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving Editor’s Note: This is a “favorite column” of Mari’s from just about 2 years ago – in this time when medical decisions and choices need us to step up and be our own keeper of medical records and best advocate – we hope it’s…
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 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 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 MoreBonnet Shores Voting Rights Activist, Melissa Jenkins, Wins Seat on Fire District Council
by Paula Childs to RINewsToday: In a follow-up to our story of April 1st, “Drowning in corruption in Bonnet Shores“, here is the result of the election (see link to our full story, below): “Fire District resident Melissa Jenkins defied the odds and secured a three year term as a new Bonnet Shores Fire District…
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 MoreDance Saved Me. Let’s Stop Treating the Arts as Optional – Marcus Rivers
I was drowning. My mind raced, thoughts tangled so fast I couldn’t catch them. School felt like a battlefield, and every day, I lost. Teachers gave up, calling me lazy, distracted, too much to handle. Eventually, I saw a psychiatrist who prescribed medication. I stayed on it for almost two years, adjusting dosages and switching…
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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