STEN REACTS WITH MIKE STENHOUSE: FOUNDING FATHERS, GOD, OR ANIMAL FARM ARISTOCRATS?

July 7, 2026/by Current Staff

Sten Reacts with Mike Stenhouse delivers hard-hitting analysis of the past month’s biggest stories, from America250 patriotism and SCOTUS rulings on biological sex to the rise of communism and Animal Farm Aristocrats in Rhode Island and across America. Tune in as Sten exposes socialist failures, defends God-given rights and Founding principles, and reveals the critical lessons every Ocean State patriot must embrace to push back against Marxist ideology and restore common sense.

Are Ugly Wind Farm Graveyards the future for RI and MA?

July 6, 2026/by Current Staff

Ocean State politicians continue to risk massive price hikes and black-outs by insisting Rhode Island remain on the dubious path of over-reliance on wind energy, ignoring massive concerns that have long been known about the recently completed Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts and which threatens to plague all future offshore wind projects. […]

From the Bible’s Cain to NYC’s Mamdani, Personal Resentment Fuels Modern Communism

June 30, 2026/by Mike Stenhouse

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 […]

Traitorous TDS? SOS Amore Bars RI’s Participation in the Great American State Fair

June 23, 2026/by Mike Stenhouse

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 […]

STEN REACTS: RI Kids Deserve Hope – Not Union Chains, Governor McKee Must Veto Bogus H7163

June 19, 2026/by Current Staff

Union bosses just rammed through H7163 to sabotage school choice and steal power from Governor McKee. In this explosive new Sten Reacts, Mike Stenhouse breaks down how this bill blocks $86 million+ in federal scholarships for Rhode Island’s disadvantaged kids while sending our tax dollars to other states. Will McKee show courage and veto it? Watch now and demand action for Ocean State families!

STEN REACTS: America250 and the Rhode Island Rebels

June 3, 2026/by Current Staff

In this celebration and election year, is it time for Rhode Island voters to rebel against the failed Democrat Ruling Class? Watch Sten Reacts now and share this episode with your friends.

Why Rhode Islanders Say They Want Goverment to Pay When it Violates Our Rights

May 26, 2026/by Current Staff

With over 100 early petition signers – calling for passage of legislation (S2607 and H7352) that would make government pay when it violates our state constitutional rights – below are some of the comments from Rhode Islanders who submitted their reasons for signing.

Stenhouse: Why Our Center Exists – an America250 Message

May 21, 2026/by Mike Stenhouse

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 […]

Mike Menard: A Mother’s Day letter

May 10, 2026/by Current Staff

The science of childhood trauma has taught me something I did not learn in thirty years of corporate engineering. A child’s brain is not built by genes alone. It is built by the people who hold it. Every time a mother soothes a crying infant, she is wiring an amygdala that will not fire in panic for the rest of that child’s life. Every time she names what her child is feeling, she is building a prefrontal cortex that will one day be able to regulate emotion under stress. Every time she stays present through a tantrum instead of withdrawing, she is teaching a nervous system that the world is safe.

Chas Calenda to Remain as US Attorney for Rhode Island (Effectively)

April 29, 2026/by Mike Stenhouse

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.

Rhode Island Election Integrity Advocates Suffer Major Loss

April 20, 2026/by Current Staff

In the ongoing state and national effort to enhance election integrity in Rhode Island and across America, there has been a major development in the legal battle between the federal government and Rhode Island over voter rolls. On April 17, 2026 a federal judge officially dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy in a 14-page decision that sided with state officials and so-called civil rights advocates. Here are the highlights of the ruling:

Governor McKee’s Gas Tax Cut: Political Optics or Real Relief? Truckers Warn Tolls Will Hit Consumers Harder

April 17, 2026/by Current Staff

As Governor Dan McKee touts a modest rollback in the state’s gasoline tax as part of his “Affordability for All” agenda ahead of reelection, the Rhode Island Trucking Association is calling the move little more than political window dressing — especially with plans to reinstate controversial truck-only tolls looming in 2027.

STEN REACTS: THE LEFT’S UNHINGED INCIVILITY ON FULL DISPLAY IN PROVIDENCE MURAL CONTROVERSY

April 13, 2026/by Current Staff

Artist Ian Gaudreau, a RISD-trained muralist known for community storytelling rather than politics, was painting a portrait of Iryna Zarutska—the young Ukrainian refugee brutally stabbed to death on a Charlotte light-rail train in 2025. Her story, amplified after shocking security footage went viral, exposed failures in crime, bail, and mental health policies that hit innocent victims hard. Yet, when Gaudreau started the mural on a private wall at The Dark Lady nightclub in PVD, the outrage machine kicked in … not over the murder, but over the funding ties to Elon Musk and other donors. Protests erupted, the mayor called it “divisive,” owners caved and ripped it down unfinished, and the artist had to relocate to Federal Hill at Opa Restaurant.

Congress To Tackle DHS Shutdown, Government Funding, Voter Id Bill On Return

April 12, 2026/by Therese Boudreaux

Congress returns from recess facing the longest DHS shutdown in U.S. history, a GOP plan to fund ICE & CBP via budget reconciliation, FY2027 budget talks, FISA Section 702 renewal, and the SAVE America Act.

RICI Executive Director Maria Friedman Condemns Rising Antisemitism After Cranston Attack

April 2, 2026/by Larry Gillheeney

Antisemitic Attack at Cranston Pro-Israel Rally: An unidentified man shouting “Fuck Israel” and antisemitic slurs assaulted Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) supporters on March 31, 2026, ripping an Israeli flag from a young woman and attempting to push and kick demonstrators at Park Ave and Reservoir Ave. Police de-escalated; no injuries. RICI Executive Director Maria Friedman condemned rising Jew-hatred fueled by misinformation.

How Do We Repeal Rhode Island’s “Evil” Therapy Ban After Landmark Supreme Court Ruling? #InTheDugout — March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026/by Current Staff

SCOTUS just dropped an 8-1 bomb on Colorado’s therapy ban, protecting a Christian counselor’s free speech rights. Now Rhode Island’s own ban is vulnerable.
On #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Attorney Gregory Piccirilli breaks down what this landmark ruling means for RI families seeking voluntary, non-affirming counseling for their kids — and how we repeal this overreach.

Greater Than Gravity: Michael Menard Calls Churches to Heal Trauma #InTheDugout — March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026/by Current Staff

Churches must step up to heal the bleeding in the pews. It is time to repeal Rhode’s Island’s evil “therapy ban” and K-12 grooming policies. One man is on a mission to reveal how childhood trauma drives America’s top killers. Michael J. Menard, founder of United Against Childhood Trauma and best-selling author joins us. This is a must see.

“Doc” Skoly will face Vic Mellor in GOP primary for US Congress

March 26, 2026/by Current Staff

Dr. Stephen Skoly kicked off his campaign for the US Congress yesterday at the Circe Prime restaurant in Cranston’s Chapel View. In officially announcing his candidacy for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, Skoly will now face Victor Mellor, who previously launched his campaign at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Warwick, in September’s Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat incumbent Congressman Seth Magaziner, who will be seeking his third term in the US House of Representatives.

Energy Petition Commentary from the Public

March 23, 2026/by Current Staff

As of the most recent update to this post, over 50 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 staggering and unaffordable levels. Check back regularly for updated commentary.

Rhode Island’s Property Tax Bite: Painful, But Not the Region’s Worst

March 23, 2026/by Larry Gillheeney

Rhode Island ranks 15th highest among U.S. states for its effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing, according to the Tax Foundation’s “Property Taxes by State and County, 2026” report.

Sen. Vargas Proposes $650 Per-Child Credit: Doubling Down on Family Relief

March 23, 2026/by Larry Gillheeney

A Rhode Island state senator is pushing for a $650 refundable child tax credit per child, aiming to deliver more substantial direct financial relief to families than a smaller proposal from Gov. Dan McKee and to combat child poverty amid rising living costs.

Defending Education Uncovers Leftist Plans to Cause Mass Nonviolent Disruption

March 19, 2026/by Larry Gillheeney

Defending Education exposes radical Sunrise Movement and Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) guides in Rhode Island, including the “Schools: Drop ICE Toolkit” and “Wide Awake Guide,” urging students to stage campus sit-ins, May 1 boycotts, indefinite campouts, and overnight noise protests at Hilton hotels and Enterprise rentals for ties to ICE.

RI Bill Safeguards Patient Choice in Blood Donations Amid Vaccine Safety Concerns

March 18, 2026/by Current Staff

As public unease grows over the integrity of the nation’s blood supply, Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced House Bill 7815 to protect patients’ and physicians’ rights to consider autologous or directed blood donations. Introduced on February 26, 2026, by Representatives Charlene Lima and Marie Hopkins, the measure amends Title 23 of the Rhode Island General […]

Kennedy to Appeal Judge’s Ruling on National Childhood Vaccine Policy

March 18, 2026/by Emily Rodriguez

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to appeal a judge’s temporary injunction to change the national childhood vaccine policy. On Monday, Judge Brian Murphy of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts temporarily blocked Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to change federal vaccination policies regarding childhood vaccine recommendations and paused the replacement of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members.

Madison’s Warning Rings True: No Sunshine, No Liberty

March 17, 2026/by Larry Gillheeney

Sunshine Week (March 15-21, 2026) is here to honor the birthday of James Madison. Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.

Surge in K-12 Student Protests Tracked Nationwide, Including Rhode Island Walkouts

March 16, 2026/by Larry Gillheeney

A national tracker documents 486 student walkouts and protests in U.S. based K-12 schools since 2022, with a sharp spike in 2026 tied to opposition against immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, according to Defending Education. The organization’s K-12 Student Walkout and Protest Tracker relies on social media, news reports and press releases. It logs events across 48 states and the District of Columbia, affecting 245 districts and 523 schools.

Most Voters Support Bans on Transgender Athletes in Female Sports

March 15, 2026/by Andrew Rice

The majority of voters across the country support state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, according to The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll. The Voters’ Voice Poll found that 68% of registered voters support allowing the Supreme Court to uphold state bans on transgender women competing in women’s sports.

One Big Beautiful Bill means Larger Tax Refunds for Rhode Island ($3800)

March 5, 2026/by Current Staff

According to a March 4 analysis published by the Tax Foundation, most Rhode Island and US taxpayers will enjoy significantly higher IRS refund checks this year. The 2026 filing season is the first to reflect tax changes from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new deductions for tips, overtime, auto loan interest, and senior citizens.

WELCOME TO DEEP DIVE! PASTOR ALLEN OF PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH ON FAITH AND ISRAEL – February 18, 2026

February 18, 2026/by Current Staff

For more than four decades, Pastor Allen has carried a legacy of faith, from Canada to Maine to Rhode Island, leading Praise Tabernacle Church with a simple mission: remind people that God is their friend. On Deep Dive with the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel, he joins Maria Friedman to discuss faith, Israel, and the growing partnership between Christians and Jews standing for truth in Rhode Island and beyond.

STEN REACTS TO THE PAWTUCKET SHOOTING TRAGEDY: WOKE MYTHS, AMERICAN BLOOD, AND THE COST OF REJECTING GOD’S TRUTHS

February 17, 2026/by Current Staff

Sten calls for an honest and civil public discussion … it’s time we face certain realities and abandon the false narratives that are degrading our society. While the horror at the Pawtucket RI ice rink is the core of Sten’s reaction today … he dives into other equally harmful and false narratives put forth by the woke Left.

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