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Energy Petition; Commentary from the Public

January 23, 2026/by Current Staff

As of the most recent update to this post, over 20 Rhode Islanders have signed the petition calling on state policymakers to adopt energy policies that will provide for affordable and abundant energy supplies for the residents of our state … instead of ‘net zero’ policies that will drive electricity prices and energy costs to […]

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CLARK! WINTER STORM WATCH AND SPY THEORIES! – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 22, 2026

January 22, 2026/by Current Staff

In this episode, Jen Brien is joined by reporter Pat Ford to examine what is known—and what remains disturbingly unclear—in the Brown University shooting. Together, they walk through the timeline of events, the status of the investigation, and the unanswered questions surrounding campus safety and law enforcement response.

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Supreme Court Showdown: Saving Women’s Sports? #InTheDugout – January 19, 2026

January 19, 2026/by Current Staff

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two landmark cases—Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.—challenging state laws that restrict girls’ school sports to athletes based on biological sex at birth. In this episode of In The Dugout, we break down what happened inside the courtroom, what was said (and what wasn’t), and what it could mean for women’s sports nationwide.

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Brief Filed in RI Supreme Court in Jane Doe “Suicide Transgender” Lawsuit

January 19, 2026/by Current Staff

The Ocean State Current has obtained a copy of the RI Supreme Court Brief filed last Friday (1/16/26) on behalf of the aggrieved West Warwick mother, Jane Doe, in her lawsuit against the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Doe’s daughter was secretly assisted in her desired transition to a boy by school officials, in accordance […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: 1960s Liberalism Killed Michael Brown | Victor Davis Hanson

January 17, 2026/by Current Staff

Award-winning filmmaker and president of Man of Steele Productions Eli Steele joins Jack Fowler to discuss the historical factors surrounding Michael Brown’s 2014 death at the hands of a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri and how 1960s post-liberal policies were the catalyst that set off years of racial unrest in America beginning in the […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Biggest Issue Facing Fight For Life

January 17, 2026/by Current Staff

A pro-life policy organization is calling on President Donald Trump to do more to protect the unborn. Pro-life leaders are seeking to advance policies to protect the unborn and mothers from the harms of the abortion pill. While Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America says no president has done more for the […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Sabin Howard: Art Hasn’t Recovered After Abandoning Human Greatness | Victor Davis Hanson

January 16, 2026/by Current Staff

Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Join host Jack Fowler as he fills in for Victor Davis Hanson and welcomes renowned sculptor Sabin Howard for an insightful discussion on art, culture, and patriotism. Howard critiques modern art’s nihilism and highlights his commitment to creating art that honors American values and elevates human consciousness […]

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The Hypocrisy of Liberal Candidates on Healthcare “Affordability” during Election 2026

January 13, 2026/by Current Staff

This column was submitted anonymously to The Current: As we enter this 2026 election year, it should come as no surprise that Democrats are suddenly claiming an “epiphany” on healthcare—positioning it alongside issues such as racism, sexism, and other social injustices, often framing disagreement as a failure to “think correctly.” What is surprising is the […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Biden Let ‘Immigration Activist’ Turn America Into an Open-Borders Country | Victor Davis Hanson

January 13, 2026/by Current Staff

Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Did former President Barack Obama prioritize a scheme to increase and use immigration to achieve political goals? Were Obama’s cronies actually the ones in the driver’s seat during the ramp-up of the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, asks Jack Fowler on this special edition of “Victor Davis Hanson […]

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NE VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE: Alternatives to New England’s Energy Affordability Crisis

January 12, 2026/by Current Staff

Energy isn’t optional! It is the backbone of family life, affordable living, and a functioning economy. Join us for a virtual press conference with energy researchers examining how New England can meet rising demand without sacrificing reliability or affordability. The discussion will focus on realistic choices that keep the lights on and costs under control. Watch it here.

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Stenhouse & Senator Zurier Discuss Whether “Act On Climate” Energy Commission He Chairs Should Recommend a More Realistic Energy Strategy for RI #InTheDugout – January 12, 2026

January 12, 2026/by Current Staff

Given longstanding concerns about affordability of our electric bills along with the dramatical shift in the federal government’s energy approach, are RI’s “net zero’ policies now obsolete? Mike Stenhouse challenges the Senate Commission Chair to maintain an open mind towards less costly and more reliable sources of electricity.

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DAILY SIGNAL: Tale of the Twin Cities: George Floyd vs. ICE-Involved Shooting

January 10, 2026/by Current Staff

It took less than 48 hours for protesters to begin burning the city of Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Law enforcement struggled to control protests as demonstrators set a local police station on fire, looted businesses, and left parts of the city covered in graffiti. Five-and-a-half years later, Americans wonder […]

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Public Comes to the Rescue at Warwick City Council meeting

January 8, 2026/by Current Staff

The following was extracted from an “X” post by Ken Block, who was just named GoLocalProv’s “Man of the Year” **** Oh, Warwick! Warwick’s dysfunctional government has been a hot-button topic for me for more than a decade. What happened in Warwick this week was horrifying and clearly illustrates why the city’s government is so […]

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Silenced in Scrubs: Medicine, Censorship, and the Fight for Free Speech #InTheDugout – January 7, 2026

January 7, 2026/by Current Staff

What happens when a doctor questions the narrative—and the institution pushes back? Pediatrician and former Washington State University professor Dr. Renata Moon joins In the Dugout to break down her lawsuit against WSU, a case that could redefine academic freedom and free speech in medicine.

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Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope and Michael Casey #InTheDugout – January 6, 2026

January 6, 2026/by Current Staff

Michael Casey, founder of Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, shares how classical Catholic education is forming students in faith, virtue, and joy. The conversation explores the Academy’s mission to unite academic excellence with deep Catholic formation, confront modern materialism, and prepare young people to live the abundant life promised by Christ. Featuring powerful student stories, insights into the school’s rapid growth, and reflections on generosity and God’s providence.

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DAILY SIGNAL: Autopsy on America: 2025’s HUGE Wins and Loses

January 3, 2026/by Current Staff

The world changed forever in 2025. President Donald Trump returned to the White House and immediately began implementing his “America First” agenda, including closing the southern border and removing woke policies from every corner of the government. On the international stage, Trump took an active role in ending multiple wars and conflicts, including bombing three […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Blocking Canada’s Silent Suicide From Creeping Into America

December 20, 2025/by Current Staff

Canada has embraced a culture of death. America’s neighbor to the north legalized euthanasia in 2016, and since then, more than 75,000 Canadians haveparticipatedin Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying program. Canada also has no restrictions on abortion and only considers a baby a human after it passes through the birth canal. In 2021, Canada took […]

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The Brown University Shooting: What They Aren’t Telling Us #SPLITTINTHEATOM – December 17, 2025

December 18, 2025/by Current Staff

In this episode, Jen Brien is joined by reporter Pat Ford to examine what is known—and what remains disturbingly unclear—in the Brown University shooting. Together, they walk through the timeline of events, the status of the investigation, and the unanswered questions surrounding campus safety and law enforcement response.

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Remembering Ella Cook — A Bright Light Taken Too Soon – #StenReacts December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025/by Current Staff

In this deeply moving episode of Sten Reacts, we reflect on the tragic mass shooting that struck Brown University during an economics review session, claiming the lives of two students and injuring nine others. Among those killed was Ella Cook, a passionate conservative activist, vice president of the Brown College Republicans, and beloved voice for her peers. We honor her legacy as a “bright light” — a devoted Christian, fearless advocate for conservative students on an overwhelmingly liberal campus, and someone with a promising future ahead.

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DAILY SIGNAL: Kevin Roberts Goes on ‘Offense’ With New Docuseries

December 16, 2025/by Current Staff

Dr. Kevin Roberts, former university professor and current president of The Heritage Foundation, has launched a new docuseries in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary titled “The Next Frontier.” “Today, the Left doesn’t just forget history; they rewrite it,” Roberts says in the trailer that dropped this week. “This is our heritage. This is our fight. This is our America. Join us. Make America beautiful again, by honoring what made us great.” Today, […]

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AN EXCLUSIVE TELL ALL ABOUT ANDY DICK’S OD IN HOLLYWOOD #InTheDugout – December 15, 2025

December 15, 2025/by Current Staff

In the wake of widespread speculation and misinformation, a firsthand witness comes forward to set the record straight about the Andy Dick overdose. On this episode of #IntheDugout, Mike Stenhouse is joined by Ocean State Current staff member Adam, who was present during the incident and shares his account of what actually happened.

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DAILY SIGNAL: Is Jasmine Crockett a Force for GOP to Fear?

December 13, 2025/by Current Staff

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was “delighted” when he learned Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is running for Senate. “I think it’s one of the greatest things that’s happened to the Republican Party in a long, long time,” Johnson, R-La.,said. “I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day, […]

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NEED A LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT? #InTheDugout – December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025/by Current Staff

Need a last minute Christmas gift? Reminisce with Sten and author JC Roberto about his baseball book for young teens. He grew up in the ballpark, where long summer nights, the rhythm of the game, and watching the Red Sox under the lights at Fenway Park shaped his love for baseball. He joins #InTheDugout to talk about those early experiences, the lessons the game teaches, and how baseball has always felt like home.

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The Hypocritical Politics Preventing RI from having Election Integrity or a US Attorney #InTheDugout – December 09, 2025

December 9, 2025/by Current Staff

In today’s episode, Suzanne Cienki takes on two fights that are shaping federal accountability and Rhode Island politics right now. Federal officials asked every state to turn over full voter roll records. Only four complied right away. About a dozen entered negotiations. Fourteen refused outright, and that refusal has now turned into fifteen active lawsuits around the country.

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DAILY SIGNAL: Who Gets to Be an American? Trump Has an Answer

December 6, 2025/by Current Staff

President Donald Trump made quite the stir in recent days after declaringhedoes notwant Somalis in the U.S. Somalia“stinks and we don’t want them in our country,”according to thepresident, who added that Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who isSomali, is “garbage.” Trump’s comments come afternews broke that a fraud scheme among Minnesota’s Somali population cost taxpayers over$1 […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: These Democrat Narratives Are a Lame Excuse for an Agenda

December 4, 2025/by Current Staff

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson, for The Daily Signal. I’d like to talk about Democratic talking points. By that, I mean, these memes, these topics, […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Inside the DOW’s Operations Against Narco-Terrorists and Venezuela

December 4, 2025/by Current Staff

The big issue in Washington right now is what is the United States trying to get out of ongoing operations around Venezuela? Very rarely is it the case that the question occupying minds on Capitol Hill and in think tanks is the same one everyday Americans are asking. But what’s happening between America and Venezuela […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Shoppers Aren’t Buying Trump Economy Panic Narrative

November 29, 2025/by Current Staff

Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off. According to a recent Fox News survey, 76% of Americans have a negative view of the economy. At the end of President Joe Biden’s term, this number was 70%. Yet, while Americansappear […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: America’s Top Concern Heading Into 2026

November 26, 2025/by Current Staff

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 27. The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be one of the most consequential midterm elections in […]

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Michael G. Riley, Civic Leader and Longtime RI Policy Advocate, Dies at 69

November 24, 2025/by Current Staff

Michael G. Riley, a prominent board member of the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity and a well-known figure in the state’s civic and public-policy circles, died Nov. 20, 2025, with his family at his side. He was 69. Riley’s tenure on the board capped a lifetime defined by intellectual rigor, contrarian spirit, and an unwavering commitment to liberty. Colleagues at the Center remembered him as a forceful thinker whose integrity and curiosity shaped debates and strengthened the organization’s mission.

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