Entries by Mike Stenhouse

Stenhouse Testimony on Bill to Codify Sexually-Explicit Materials in K-12 Schools

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NOTE: Below is the testimony I submitted to the RI Senate Committee on Education for its March 12 hearing on Senate bill No. 0238, which would prohibit parents and the community from seeking to remove sexually-explicit and age-inappropriate materials from K-12 public schools.  —— Original Message —— From “Mike Stenhouse” <mstenhouse@rifreedom.org> To “Slegislation@rilegislature.gov” <Slegislation@rilegislature.gov> Date […]

Will RIDE Lose Federal $$$ Due to its Woke Social Studies Standards?

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President Trump’s January 20, 2025 Executive Order – Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing – addresses Critical Race Theory by seeking to dismantle DEI programs that incorporate CRT principles. Per a 2023 report by the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, a significant portion of the social studies standards adopted by the […]

Elon Musk is a 21st Century Ben Franklin

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The Left’s latest pretend narrative is that Elon Musk is improperly influencing President-elect Trump when it comes to shaping government and the policies of the incoming administration … and that Musk, an unelected tyrant, is essentially ruling as the President. For anyone who understands basic American history, this reaction is pure petulance. Since our nation’s […]

W. Warwick School District Pays Big Settlement to non-Union Teacher

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John Lancellotta, the teacher who sued the West Warwick School District, and his attorney were guests on the In The Dugout with Mike Stenhouse podcast in January of 2023 (watch here, 1st segment of the show). For any public employee in RI who would like to learn more about their constitutional rights to NOT be […]

Piccirilli Files 3 Lawsuits on Behalf of 73 Vaccine-Fired Medical Staff

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Prominent Rhode Island private attorney, Gregory Piccirilli, this morning filed lawsuits  in state Superior Court against three major medical corporations on behalf of 73 hospital and medical staff, who were fired by their private employers for not complying with RI Department of Health’s 2021 health care worker Covid-19 vaccine mandate.

LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR RENT? AG Neronha Urged to Withdraw RI from Oil Lawsuit

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Rhode Island’s Lawsuit vs Big Oil is a Donor-Funded Assault on Families The administrative state is at it again. The unchecked and ongoing assault on families, motorists, and homeowners – by our own government – could soon heap even more costs upon all of us. It’s called “law-fare”. And similar to America’s Civil War … […]

RI Should Follow Virginia & Liberate Motorists from CA’s EV Mandate

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE from Mike Stenhouse: One by one, US states are decoupling their energy policies from the oppressive emissions policies set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) … yet Rhode Island lawmakers refuse to free Ocean State motorists from unattainable and costly CARB mandates.  If Rhode Island does not change course, and away […]

Doctors Protecting Children Declaration; a call to action for Dr.s and lawmakers

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PUBLISHER’s NOTE from Mike Stenhouse: An overwhelming body of evidence-based research and scientific medical data directly contradicts the flawed and politicized “standards of care” developed by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).  The ACPEDS’ June 6 Media Release below challenges all pediatric medical professionals and organizations to sign the Declaration to Protect Children […]

RI Congressman Gabe Amo Votes “Nay” on the Equal Representation Act

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Legislation in the US Congress to ensure fair representation of United States citizens is not expected to receive any support from Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation in Washington, DC. The recently elected US Representative from our state, Gabe Amo, voted “Nay” to the legislation, as part of the unanimous opposition by all voting Democrats. […]

The Latest Left-on-Left War: Formaldehyde

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by Mike Stenhouse McKee & Whitehouse Should Take Sides Formaldehyde is a chemical compound used by morticians as an embalming fluid to preserve bodies after death. But now, the EPA, in typical Left-wing double-speak, is seeking to restrict the use of this chemical to the point where it could lead to the death of industries […]

Biden’s Revised Title IX Regulations Explained

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The information below was drawn from an advisory by State Policy Network, of which the RI Center of Prosperity is a proud member. In April of 2024 the Biden administration’s Department of Education officially implemented its finalized Title IX regulation. The new rule addresses sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. […]

Sten Reacts: Trump’s Abortion Platform 2024

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In this gripping episode, Sten delves deep into the tumultuous waters of the upcoming 2024 election, where Donald Trump’s influential presence looms large over both the LEFT and RIGHT of the political spectrums particularly with the heated abortion debate. His recent statements are causing a major upheaval, how will this change the election? You don’t want to miss it!

Stenhouse: Why McKee’s Budget Might Increase Smoking Deaths?

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Another false government narrative … and this one might prove deadly. The debate over taxing e-cigarettes resumed in recent State House hearings on Governor Dan McKee’s proposed 2025 budget proposal, as radical anti-smoking advocacy groups, along with tyrants in our state government, have created yet another boogey-man that they are seeking to slay. Unfortunately, rather […]

Sten Reacts: Senator Mack & RIDE – Yes, indoctrinate!

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In this episode, controversial RI state Senator Tiara Mack is back at it again trying to groom young students with sexually explicit content in K-12 schools. Sten reacts to her latest rant … and in the end … you’ll find out why he changed my mind and actually agree with her that we should indoctrinate students!

Yes, We Should Indoctrinate Students with Controversial Beliefs

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The main argument goes, “If we can just save one student by providing a supportive environment …” This is the sentiment of those who advocate for the teaching of controversial and explicit belief systems in K-12 schools. After all, what’s a little divisiveness between believers and the many other students and parents who do not […]

Stenhouse ProJo OpEd: Time for RI Lawmakers to Face Reality & Decouple from CA’s EV Mandates

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Originally published by the Providence Journal, March 10. 2024 as: Time for RI to drop use of California’s unattainable emissions mandate by Mike Stenhouse Guest columnist Ocean State lawmakers should follow the lead of the Biden administration and Connecticut and reconsider Rhode Island’s commitment to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and its costly and […]

Public Polls Show Overwhelming Opposition to Transgender Agenda

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Six public opinion polls conducted in 2023 show that a majority of Americans oppose transgender policies that are targeted to children and youth. The information below was derived from a Feb 14 media release by SAVE, a national organization dedicated to assuring fairness and due process in schools. **** Public Opposition Mounts As Media Accounts […]

A Common-Sense Energy Freedom Resolution for our Ocean State

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Rhode Island lawmakers and agency bureaucrats have crafted an energy strategy and related policies that are not reflective of reality: The much ballyhooed state goal of becoming the first “net zero” carbon emissions state in America by 2050. Given current technology, such “green” ambitions are impossible to achieve from a production capacity perspective, would severely […]

Medicaid & the Long Term Care Crisis

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This column, written by RI resident and healthcare expert Gary Alexander, originally appeared in the Washington Times on January 15, 2024 Medicaid, a vital program for indigent and disabled Americans who need long-term care, is facing a crisis of sustainability. The program, initially designed to assist those with insufficient means, is commonly exploited by loopholes […]

RI Insurance Superintendent Must Say “No” to Crony Corporatism

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OpEd by Mike Stenhouse Will Rhode Island’s insurance Superintendent prevent retirees from being the next victim of government’s assault on families? The Covid lockdowns, rampant spending, oppressive regulations, and misguided green energy mandates have eliminated jobs, destroyed our education system, and led to hyper local inflation. Let’s hope the retirement security of Ocean Staters is […]

Will Ranked-Choice-Voting (RCV) be Forced on Rhode Islanders?

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Progressive Democrats and some moderate Republicans are advocating for a major change to Rhode Island’s Constitutional election provision, which currently provides for the candidate who receives a simple plurality of all votes cast to be declared the winner state or local elections … even if that plurality does not surpass the 50% threshold. […]

Doc Skoly Files Brief for his Appeal in US 1st Circuit Court

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Do a Governor’s emergency powers supersede citizens’ constitutional rights? This is one issue that will likely be adjudicated, as The Ocean State Current has learned that Dr. Stephen Skoly has filed a brief for his appeal in the US First Circuit Court on Wednesday. Click here to read the brief its entirety This past August, […]

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