“Willful Blindness” – Report on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan with recommendations

Black and white photo of hostages released.

The long-awaited report on the withdrawal from Afghanistan that resulted in the death of 13 Americans has been released by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee. The Majority’s report on the committee’s investigation into the US government’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the chaos and instability that followed is 353 pages with 18 formal recommendations. The…

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Historic times as President Biden “stands down”

President Biden and Vice President Harris.

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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Jack’s Angle: The Great Debate that isn’t – John J. “Jack” Partridge

An older man smiling in front of a brick wall.

by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary We are all looking forward to the Thursday night event. But let us not confuse the event with a debate. The moderators will ask the questions and we know there will be ‘gotchas’ and zingers aplenty, but no audience reactions or off-mike commentary, which have always been…

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(Update)Accessory Dwelling Units: there’s no time to waste in housing crisis – Rhode Island Current

Man looking at new brick building window.

Photo: Ward 10 Providence City Councilor Pedro Espinal is shown in May 2024 checking out a converted garage that is now an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant 1-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at the West Broadway Neighborhood Association building on Westminster Street. (Providence City Council photo – Rhode Island Current) by Catherine Taylor & Elizabeth Howlett, for…

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