Who’s the Next Putin?
Monday, November 30, 2020 When will Vladimir Putin, Russia’s 68-year-old president and global pot-stirrer, step aside? As he approaches 21 years in power, it’s a constant source of...
Arizona, Wisconsin Certify Biden Wins | Virus Came Early to US
important 1. Arizona and Wisconsin Certify Biden Wins Despite last-ditch efforts by President Donald Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani to convince Republican state legislators to replace...
The 2022 Rhode Island Governor’s Race Is On — Here’s Who Could Be Running
The 2022 Rhode Island Governor’s Race Is On—Here’s Who Could Be Running The 2022 Rhode Island gubernatorial race is officially on. With the 2020 election now over, the governor’s Read...
Vote on Potential Disciplinary Action Against PERA Chair Batista Scheduled for Monday
NEW: Vote on Potential Disciplinary Action Against PERA Chair Batista Scheduled for Monday The Providence External Review Authority (PERA) will be taking up discussion and potential action against...
Election 2020 – Big Winners and Big Losers
Election 2020 – Big Winners and Big Losers The numbers are in, or at least most of them, and there are some upsets. GoLocal breaks down the big winners and the big Read More. ...
Mattiello Concedes Defeat, Fenton-Fung Thanks Speaker for Service
NEW: Mattiello Concedes Defeat, Fenton-Fung Thanks Speaker for Service Rhode Island House Speaker Nick Mattiello has conceded defeat to Republican Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung in House District 15 Read...
Bad News Keeps Coming for Trump
election countdown 1. State of the Race Do you believe the polls? A bounty of new surveys Wednesday, mostly in the field after Thursday’s final debate, show Joe Biden’s tightening grip on the...
Fenton-Fung Gets Late Financial Boost From Business Leaders and Unions in Battle Against Mattiello
Fenton-Fung Gets Late Financial Boost From Business Leaders and Unions in Battle Against Mattiello There seems to be a growing consensus between some of Rhode Island’s top business leaders and...
Could Trump Still Catch Up? | Tanzanians Begin Voting
election countdown 1. State of the Race Time is ticking away for President Donald Trump, who’s making slight gains in OZY’s exclusive election forecast (in partnership with data firm 0ptimus)...
The Nastiest Battle in RI — Mattiello v. Fenton-Fung
The Nastiest Battle in RI — Mattiello v. Fenton-Fung Speaker of the House Nick Mattiello is fighting for his political life. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung is looking to topple the Read More. ...
Barrett Takes Oath as Justice
election countdown 1. State of the Race With one week to go, this remains Joe Biden’s race to lose: OZY’s exclusive forecast model, in partnership with data firm 0ptimus, predicts 319 electoral...
What Happens in a Disputed Election?
the military’s role 1. What’s the Scenario? When a group of prominent Democrats and Republicans gathered this summer to war-game a disputed election, some of their scenarios involved Trump...
Brett Smiley Exits His Political Consulting Firm – Ownership Raised Ethics Questions
Brett Smiley Exits His Political Consulting Firm – Ownership Raised Ethics Questions A GoLocal investigative series published in 2017 found that while Brett Smiley served in top positions for...
Dems Score SCOTUS Ballot Win | Debate to Mute Candidates
important 1. Democrats Win High Court Ballot Case — For Now The Supreme Court’s 4-4 deadlock yesterday upheld a Pennsylvania high court ruling in a victory for Democrats. It extends the swing...
Trump Talks Defeat, Exile | Beheading Horrifies France
important 1. Story of the Week: Prepping for a GOP ‘Bloodbath’ “Could you imagine if I lose?” For millions of Americans reflected in his double-digit polling deficits, that image conjured by...
How to Avoid a Religious Tattoo Ban
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 “Not while you’re living in this house!” Inspired as I was by Herman Melville’s character Queequeg, the tattooed harpooner from Moby-Dick, I wanted one not as an...
Wall Street Journal Slams RI’s Whitehouse in Editorial
Wall Street Journal Slams RI’s Whitehouse in Editorial The Wall Street Journal published a blistering editorial likening Rhode Island’s junior U.S. Senator Sheldon Read More. ...
US Voters Already Lining Up | India’s ‘Love Jihad’
important 1. Americans Endure Long Lines for Early Voting They came before dawn to stand in line, some with folding chairs. In a number of states, including Georgia and Texas, known for long lines...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI Establish Election Fraud and Voting Rights Abuse Hotlines
United States Attorney’s Office, FBI Establish Election Fraud and Voting Rights Abuse Hotlines PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman announced today that Assistant United...
Trump Could ‘Kiss’ Fans | Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial
important 1. ‘Immune’ Trump Wants to Kiss Rally Crowd “I’ll walk in there, kiss everyone in that audience.” That’s how “immune” and “powerful” President Donald Trump said he felt...