In Depth
Decreasing political participation is unhealthy, limiting voters’ choices, tilting incentives toward corruption, and separating We the People from the exercise of government authority, and campaign regulation reform would be a good place to start looking for a fix.
John DePetro and Justin Katz kick off the week with political talk.
Whether well-intentioned or conspiratorial, prescribing political activism as a form of therapy will inevitably create a destructive cycle.
Spin from Attorney General Peter Neronha, which local media picked up mostly without skepticism or even context, shows Rhode Islanders are defenseless against the activists’ storyline.
John DePetro and Justin Katz discuss recent developments in RI politics.
John DePetro and Justin Katz discuss the curious lack of real disagreement in RI politics.
John DePetro and Justin Katz dissect the CD1 signature fraud controversy and the implications of the state claiming oceanfront property.
John DePetro and Justin Katz discuss evidence of unions’ tightening grip on Rhode Island and other political topics.
A form declaring status as an “independent contractor” isn’t quite as dramatic as some are saying, but it’s still an indication of Rhode Island’s terrible priorities and special-interest favoratism.
John DePetro and Justin Katz review the political news of the day in Rhode Island.