In this week's editorial, we discuss the homecoming of Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, the first Miss Rhode Island to win the national title. The state pulled out all the stops to celebrate the "beauty queen," but we think that's a good thing. Why? Read more to find out… more

In this week's editorial, we take a look at the school classifications released last week by the RI Department of Education. Most of the schools fell somewhere in the "typical" range, so what does this mean? Will we settle for mediocrity? … more

It was 1996 when Rhode Island voters approved Article VI, Section 3 in the Rhode Island Constitution. In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s the part of the state’s Constitution that provides cost of … more

Johnston was mobbed not once, but twice this week, and thankfully, not by the types of mobs carrying pitchforks and torches. Cash mobs, as they are called, are part of an ongoing movement to promote … more

Perhaps the Rhode Island Foundation should use a poster with Uncle Sam on it to advertise their upcoming “Make it Happen RI” event. “I want YOU to fix Rhode Island’s economy.” Just … more

Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist decided early on in her tenure that educator evaluations would be a priority of her office. And while many educators are fearful that the system is too … more

Two weeks ago, a few days after Easter Sunday, we posted a video to our YouTube page, as we so often do. In this particular video, one of our reporters was shown on a trip to Johnston Memorial Park, … more

College educations are the "norm" in today's society, even if the student and their family cannot afford the cost of tuition. But why are we telling our young people that they need to get into debt in order to be successful? We tackle that topic in this week's editorial. more

It’s been less than a week since the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, labeling it “constitutional” and setting in motion a frenzy of polarized assertions. The drama that surrounded the Court’s ruling was resounding. Locally, health care providers, the Tea Party … more

This election season, the presidential debates are where pop culture and politics collide. With so much reality television on the airwaves, is it difficult to see how the line can get blurred between presidential candidates and the thousands of other people … more