Rhode Island July 29, 2021 Rhode Island governor, mayor separated by police after tense confrontation Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza was physically blocked from Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee after confronting him about the state’s impending contract with the Providence Teachers Union Wednesday.
Democrats July 29, 2021 Black Lives Matter Rhode Island to protest Sheldon Whitehouse over exclusive club ties The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island chapter is demanding Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse cut all ties with an exclusive Newport beach club or resign.
EDUCATION July 15, 2021 Rhode Island teacher goes public with critical race theory curriculum: ‘I’m refusing to propagate lies’ A Rhode Island middle school teacher says critical race theory is finding its way into public school classrooms and creating racial hostility and mistrust among her students.
Fishing July 13, 2021 Whale slams into fishing boat, knocking passenger into water and leaving hole in the hull Watch out for whales.
ӣƵ Flash June 24, 2021 Rep. Donalds: Teach critical race theory at 'Sheldon Whitehouse's beach club,' not schools Congressman Byron Donalds called out critical race theorists on "ӣƵ Primetime" Thursday, declaring the ideology has no place in educational institutions.
Rhode Island June 23, 2021 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse reveals he belongs to a yacht club that lacks diversity Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Wednesday said he belongs to a sailing club that lacks diversity. The sailing club is distinct from Bailey’s Beach Club, an elite Rhode Island organization that allegedly is predominantly White and to which he has been previously linked.
POLITICS June 22, 2021 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse defended by fellow Dem amid scrutiny of membership in allegedly all-White beach club Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., defended Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on Tuesday after he faced scrutiny over his family’s membership in what a local news outlet called an “all-White” Rhode Island beach club.
ӣƵ Flash June 21, 2021 RI teacher awards students extra credit for testimony against bill banning CRT in schools After Rhode Island state representatives pushed a bill to prohibit schools from teaching critical race theory, Parents Defending Education President Nicole Neily on Monday blasted a teacher for giving students extra credit for testifying against the legislation, a move she called a "coordinated campaign to oppose" the legislation.
SENATE June 21, 2021 Sheldon Whitehouse doesn't denounce super-exclusive beach club his family belongs to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse last week refused to apologize for his family's membership in a reportedly all-White beach club in his home state of Rhode Island, calling beach clubs "a long tradition" and saying he hopes the club will admit minority members soon.
Alzheimers June 16, 2021 Biogen's debated Alzheimer's drug given to first patient A Rhode Island man became the first patient worldwide to receive Biogen’s hotly debated Alzheimer’s drug outside of a clinical trial on Wednesday, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to ӣƵ.
Media June 15, 2021 Joy Reid gushes over Sen. Whitehouse's dark money crusade; doesn't ask about liberal dark money MSNBC host Joy Reid held an effusive interview with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, during which she asked the Democrat about the impact of "dark money" and the impact of the billionaire Koch brothers have had in that arena.