For most families, nothing is more important than securing a hopeful future for their children via a solid education. Yet, here in the Ocean State, families are under assault – educationally – by their own government. Because of compromised politicians and education officials, Rhode Island finished 50th out of 51 in the Heritage Foundation’s 2026 […]
Yet, RI politicians doubled-down on our state’s extremist “Act On Climate” laws and mandates. If our world is not facing an existential threat, why would we continue with policies that unnecessarily increase costs and decrease energy reliability … potentially causing Freezing In The Dark scenarios? A true policy-induced hell? Why would voters continue to vote […]
State teacher unions have once again displayed their complete and reckless hold over elected officials, even when it means Rhode Island kids will suffer, while kids in other states will benefit. Per the nationally renowned Committee to Unleash Prosperity: “It’s an ongoing travesty that 20 governors (19 Democrats and Republican Phil Scott of Vermont) have […]
While Spain is currently in the news for its open border disasters, we should be reminded that its history with Communism is the more important lesson for Americans to consider as we witness the rise of radical-Left ideologies in our country. Nearly 7,000 Catholic clergy—priests, monks, nuns, and bishops—were murdered in Spain during the Civil War that erupted in 1936, in one of the most intense episodes of anticlerical violence in modern Western history.
In a stunning revelation in a July 28 Real Clear Investigations report, authored by Dr. Andrew Bostom, Rhode Island’s compliant media has been exposed once again. State news media advanced a false narrative when it persistently claimed that a 2023 shooting of a Muslim man outside an Islamic mosque in Providence was motivated by racial “Islamophobia”. The media, apparently without any investigative journalism effort whatsoever, automatically and eagerly advanced the ‘hate crime’ narrative put forth by mosque officials. In reality, Providence police believed the shooting was a basic run-of-the-mill criminal act, likely perpetrated against a victim with a long criminal record by another man with Islamic connections and a long criminal record.
Envy is the Eternal Fuel for Socialism; One Unbroken Chain where Ancient Resentment, the Beating Heart of Every Communist Movement, inevitably leads to Violent Brutality In this year that we celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence … and the ensuing US Constitution and unprecedented national prosperity … it is vital that Americans understand […]
As one of the original 13 colonies and state signatories to the 1776 Declaration of Independence, Secretary of State Greg Amore and other Rhode Island officials, apparently suffering from TDS, have chosen to bar our state from participation in the Great American State Fair, celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s birth. The 16-day event on […]
Note from CEO Mike Stenhouse: The RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, and our media arm, The Ocean State Current, are proud members of the State Policy Network. Our goal is to preserve the foundational principles of our nation – Trust In God, Love of Country, and adherence to our Constitution – within our own […]
In a move that avoids immediate confrontation with the Trump administration, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island declined Tuesday to name an interim U.S. Attorney, leaving the top federal prosecutor’s post in limbo as Charles “Chas” Calenda’s temporary term officially ends.
Opinion: In what can only be viewed as troubling data from the US Census Bureau, our state continues hemorrhage US citizens, while simultaneously attracting foreigners, many of whom are likely undocumented immigrants. The concerning aspect about this is that those net 10k lost citizens to “domestic migration” – away from our state – are significantly […]
In 2025, lawmakers created a special Senate commission ‘to study and provide recommendations for potential changes’ to our state’s Act On Climate energy mandates. It was expected that this five-member Senate commission would meet regularly and include public comment, but Chairman Sam Zurier has not yet convened a meaningful hearing.
Across multiple fronts, the RI Department of Education (RIDE) continues to fail Ocean State students and families. In the latest instance that highlights RIDE’s woke incompetence, the United States government has just filed legal action to stop RIDE and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) from discriminating against teachers based on their race in violation […]
There has been two recent and important developments in the complaint filed by the Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity on behalf of Jane Doe, plaintiff, in a case seeking repeal of the RI Department of Education’s illicit 2018 transgender regulation. Oral arguments in RI’s Superior Court are scheduled for August […]
On behalf by of the staff and board of directors of the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, we mourn the loss of Warren Galkin, the second of the two “Galkin brothers”, who not only were original major benefactors to our Center … but who became close personal friends of me and my wife. The […]
There have been a number of developments in two complaints filed by the Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity against the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and its Commissioner, Angelica Infante-Green.
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 […]
My father was called to God’s house 17 months ago, but one of his legacies lives on. He was a master of “20 Questions” riddles. But his most effective riddle was a seeming simple math riddle – that EVERY SINGLE person he and I ever tried it on … got it wrong. And now, amazingly, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Originally published September 15 in the Providence Journal as: ConCon will let Rhode Islanders break the status quo | Opinion Mike Stenhouse Guest columnist Years ago, when I worked with General Assembly leaders of both parties on legislation, I learned how the sausage is made. Unfortunately for Ocean State families, the priority of our elected […]
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 … […]
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 […]
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 […]
TODAY ON STEN REACTS: Major UPDATE ON THE DOC SKOLY APPEAL in his covid vaccine mandate legal battle. Dr. Skoly put his career on the line by refusing to comply with the government mandate and is still fighting for our rights!
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]