Ocean State Stories begins fourth year of publication on Saturday
Our focus continues to be journalism about issues that often are neglected or under-reported in this era of media...
Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics
“Look at what’s taking place across the country, we don’t want that to happen here.” PROVIDENCE — Senate Majority...
Rhode Island’s annual homelessness census set for Tuesday night
At least 60 volunteers will bundle up and head out for statewide survey vital to federal funding for services....
Mental health experts offer guidance in aftermath of Brown University shootings
Trauma can persist if left unaddressed PROVIDENCE — Like untold numbers of people in Rhode Island and beyond, once...
Q & A with RISD art professor and historian Leora Maltz-Leca
Thanks, Leora, for agreeing to discuss your extensive and impressive work. When we talked by phone, I asked about...
Smiley establishes ICE-free zones in Providence
“We do not want — and will not allow — Providence’s public property to be used to execute what...
We’ve still not reached King’s promised land
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ‘We have a long way to go before equality of opportunity is...
Lobbyists’ opposition to climate legislation has profound effect, Brown University report finds
The General Assembly has failed to pass legislation creating decarbonization programs, expanding public transit, or creating a clean heat...
Ocean State Stories wants freelance journalists
Ocean State Stories is seeking qualified freelance writers — and we will pay for your work. We look for...
Trump administration suspends leases of Vineyard Wind and 4 other offshore projects
The Interior Department asserts radar interference and a national security threat to pause offshore wind projects. This story was...
Diesel Power Plays Temporary Role in Offshore Wind Development
The scientific consensus is that wind power significantly reduces fossil fuel use and has a much lower carbon footprint than any fossil fuel-based...
Q & A with new R.I. Food Bank CEO Melissa (Sobolik) Cherney
“There are so many ways to donate your time, talent, and treasure to this important cause.” Q & A...
SNAP gap reveals fragile food system
“The crisis is not over yet.” By JOHN HOWELL Warwick Beacon Editor This story was originally published in the Warwick...