by Jack Dealy | Apr 9, 2026 | Communities and Civics
250th Anniversary of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” - This Wednesday, Roger Williams University hosted an event reflecting on Paine’s pamphlet and connecting the words to today’s world This week marks a major milestone in American history, the 250th anniversary of...
by Jack Dealy | Apr 3, 2026 | Communities and Civics
How Brown plans to create a campus not based on fear, but one defined by vigilance, preparedness, and mutual care In the months following the December 2025 shooting at Brown University’s Barus and Holley Building, officials say their focus has been on strengthening...
by Jack Dealy | Apr 3, 2026 | Communities and Civics
After 11 years as Director of RIDOT, Alviti, whose career is headlined by the Washington Bridge closure, handed in his letter of resignation “After 11 years as Director of RIDOT, Peter Alviti, whose career is headlined with the closure of the Washington Bridge in...
by Jack Dealy | Apr 3, 2026 | Communities and Civics
Rhode Island lawmakers introduce a bill to prevent suicides and substance abuse-related emergencies Rhode Island lawmakers are backing legislation requiring middle and high school id cards to include the phone numbers for the national suicide prevention lifeline and...
by Jack Dealy | Apr 3, 2026 | Communities and Civics
Fred Korematsu fought for his constitutional rights in 1942 in the hope to prevent what is happening today BRISTOL, R.I. – On Jan. 30, the Roger Williams University Co-Lab hosted an event called “Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.” This...
