Posts Tagged ‘politics’
New study gives Congress a road map to fix Social Security – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary on Aug. 14, 2025, this essential retirement program has long been facing a significant long-term financing gap. According to the 2024 Social Security trustees report, unless Congress acts the trust funds will be depleted by 2035, forcing the program to reduce benefits by…
Read MoreThe New England National Party forms – aims to reshape New England politics
Today, The New England National Party (NENP) has officially launched in Connecticut. This is their announcement: The NENP launches today in Connecticut, with a bold mission to create a viable alternative to the political status quo in New England. The party aims to challenge the complete monopoly of power currently held by the Democratic Party in the region, which…
Read MoreCranston GOP elects chair, leadership. Commits to “One Cranston”
CRANSTON GOP RE ELECT COLASANTE AS CHAIRMAN AND CONFIRM ‘25-’27 LEADERSHIP TEAM The Cranston Republican City Committee elected John Colasante and a full leadership team in a unanimous vote at their biennial reorganization meeting last week. Colasante’s role of Chairman, which was mid-term, is now for a full term. The committee has cited major successes…
Read MoreGov. McKee’s RI State of the State (read, watch)
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the legislature, General Officers, Chief Justice, members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, and my cabinet – good evening. Tonight, I want to speak directly with my fellow Rhode Islanders who share a love of our state, a deep pride in our communities, and a…
Read MoreLooking back at 2024, sharing some favorites – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Like many national news organizations, RINewsToday, The Pawtucket Times and Woonsocket Call (now combined into one newspaper called the Blackstone Valley Call & Times), offers its readers an ‘age beat’ editorial commentary, covering a myriad of aging issues, Congress (including Social Security and Medicare) retirement, the long-term care continuum, consumer issues, spirituality, pop…
Read More10th annual Festivus Report: Funny. Not funny. How the government uses our money.
This marks Dr. Rand Paul’s tenth edition of the Festivus Report as he continues working to alert the American people to how their federal government uses their hard-earned money, in some of the most obtuse ways. This humorous look at how our government spends money will certainly give you dinner conversation and taken in all…
Read MoreBrown University alum Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan leads AARP, follows Jo Ann Jenkins – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With AARP Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jo Ann Jenkins announcing her decision eight months ago in a statement by Lloyd Johnson, Chair of AARP Board of Directors, he pledged that his Board would move “diligently to find the right person to lead AARP on the next leg…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Orchids and Dandelions, fear and loathing in America – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving I wrote this article last week. I did not think it would be relevant today. I was wrong. People continue to debate the reason for the Democratic loss in the election. Misogyny? Racism? Kamala had too short of a period to get her message…
Read MoreRhode Island congressional, political leaders: seas have changed, and our little boat is so small…
Nancy Thomas, commentary Rhode Island is a spit on the map of the United States. Yet, mainly through the passage of time, and re-election after re-election of our federal delegation, we have considerable “clout” in the Congressional arena. We even have the immediate past Governor as Secretary of Commerce (for now). But, to be clear,…
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…
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