RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity Calls on State Officials and Candidates to Vow to Protect Parental Rights and Reject CV19 School Vaccine Mandates

October 21, 2022/by Current Staff

The RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity today called on Governor McKee, RI Department of Health Interim Director Dr. Utpala Bandy, Speaker Shekarchi, Senate President Ruggerio, and all candidates for state office to categorically reject any notion that Rhode Island school should adopt the Covid-19 vaccine immunization recommendation, put forth by the CDC yesterday, as a condition for attending […]

STEN REACTS to the Fung versus Magaziner Showdown

October 19, 2022/by Current Staff

In the latest episode of Sten Reacts, he talks about the Fung versus Magaziner showdown

JASON WHITLOCK: Skin color (of NFL coaches) loses relevance when you authentically believe we were all created by the same higher power

October 17, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

Tampa coach Todd Bowles rejects media’s racial script By JASON WHITLOCK, October 14 Mike Royko inspired my journalism career. He looked nothing like me or anyone in my family. Royko wrote a syndicated column for the Chicago Tribune. His columns badgering local politicians and ridiculing American presidents and celebrities earned him the 1972 Pulitzer Prize for […]

Kalus Swings and Misses, While McKee Takes a Base-on-Balls in RI’s First Gubernatorial Debate

October 12, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

In their first debate of the 2022 gubernatorial race in Rhode Island, incumbent Democrat Dan McKee and his challenger, Republican Ashley Kalus, did little to inspire voters that a better quality of life might be ahead if they were to be elected governor. McKee, who as Lieutenant Governor became Governor 18 months ago when the […]

Will Any Candidate in RI Step-Up to Support a Parents-First Educational Approach?

October 10, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

NOTE: This commentary first appeared in the Providence Journal on October 8, 2022 **** IT’S TIME FOR R.I. TO ADOPT A PARENTS-FIRST EDUCATIONAL APPROACH If we learned anything from the harmful school lockdowns ordered by the RI Department of Health and the Governor at the onset of the pandemic, it is that parental rights were […]

STEN REACTS to the dishonest political and media “fake blame game” about why our electricity rates will soar this winter.

September 30, 2022/by Current Staff

In the latest episode of Sten Reacts, he talks about the dishonest political and media “fake blame game” about why our electricity rates will soar this winter. BRRRRRR.

Led by Westerly Priest, Christian Clergy Unite Against “pornography” in K-12 Schools

September 27, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

COMMENTARY: The open letter below was co-signed by over a dozen Catholic and other Christian pastors in Rhode Island to protest the immoral “obscenity” and “pornography” that young students are subjected to in their K-12 schools across our Ocean State. At a higher level, the poisoning of young minds with inappropriate sexual content is part […]

Cranston’s Library Director Responds to the Highly Protested Transgender Event.

September 23, 2022/by Current Staff

Editorial comment: Below is the letter sent by the Library Director to the Cranston Public Library’s distribution list after it hosted the September 19 public educational event, which advised parents about the truth of what children are being taught about the transgender agenda in our schools; an event which spurred a multi-hundred person protest, along […]

Guaranteed income programs popping up throughout the country

September 23, 2022/by Tom Gantert

Communities throughout the U.S. are experimenting with social programs that give a “guaranteed income” to some residents with few or no strings attached. An economics professor says universal income could be a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars as long as it replaces many of the more than 100 welfare programs already out there.

Most of the programs are funded by taxpayer dollars and are generally described as “universal basic income” and “guaranteed income,” which share many characteristics but differ slightly. Universal basic income programs are generally open to everyone in the community. Guaranteed income programs target a specific sector of the population, often lower-income individuals.

How Rhode Island’s Student Debt Crisis Compares to Other States

September 22, 2022/by Samuel Stebbins

The Biden Administration’s recent announcement regarding student debt relief thrust the topic into the forefront of the news. Under the program, students awarded Pell Grants and who took out loans from the Department of Education will have $20,000 of debt canceled. Those without a Pell Grant will have $10,000 shaved off their outstanding balances.

Brochure Describing Benefits of Migrants’ Relocation to Martha’s Vinyard Came Directly from State Web Site

September 21, 2022/by Current Staff

Venezuelan illegal immigrants had the facts before their two-day trip to Martha’s Vineyard Copies of a brochure reportedly given to the 50 Venezuelans who were unceremoniously kicked out of Martha’s Vineyard last week accurately described benefits offered by Massachusetts as a ‘sanctuary state’ that welcomes refugees regardless of their legal status. Claims by refugee advocates […]

3 Women Who Tried Transgender Transition Saw Their Lives Worsen

September 21, 2022/by Current Staff

“All three women interviewed suffered from suicidal ideation and depression. Each believed that changing her name, pronouns, appearance, and hormones would solve her problems, yet each found her emotional state dramatically worsened as a result.” *** Reproduced from the Daily Signal and originally titled: These 3 Women Tried Transgenderism, and Then Stopped Gillian Richards / @gn_richards / September 19, […]

Radical reporting defiles Cranston’s transgender-in-schools public education event; biased media and vulgar activists

September 20, 2022/by Current Staff

OPINION JOURNALISM: Radical left makes the argument that promoting gender-transition notions to students in schools is safer than parents who seek to preserve the innocence of their children. Cancel culture fails to cancel the event. Trans-species next? A public event designed to inform parents of what is being taught to their children in schools when […]

Alex Epstein DEBUNKS 12 Energy Myths about Biden’s “Inflation Reduction Act”

September 16, 2022/by Current Staff

12 myths about the terrible “Inflation Reduction Act,” refuted The Inflation Reduction Act is one of the worst energy policies in American history. But its supporters are trying to hide this using 12 insidious myths. by Alex Epstein Sep 14, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act is one of the worst energy policies in American history. […]

Election 2022: McKee ekes out Rhode Island primary win

September 15, 2022/by Brent Addleman

Gov. Dan McKee survived four Democratic challengers to secure a chance at a full term as Rhode Island’s governor. McKee, who took office in March 2021 when then-Gov. Gina Raimondo accepted a position in President Joe Biden’s administration, squeezed past top challenger Helene Buonanno Folkes in Tuesday’s primary by a mere 2.7% of the vote, in unofficial results.

Mass. Ballot Question to Challenge Law That Would Give Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Aliens is Approved

September 10, 2022/by Current Staff

Referendum Question on Nov. 8 Ballot Would Overturn New Mass. State Law The Massachusetts Elections Division has certified enough signatures on a grass-roots petition to overturn a new state law that enables illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses. The question that would repeal the law will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. The grass-roots effort […]

Feds: Food prices continued to surge in July, but overall inflation held steady

September 7, 2022/by Casey Harper

Consumer prices remained high in July but showed only a slight increase from June, a pause from months of surging prices. The Bureau of Economic Analysis Friday released the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index data, a key marker of inflation closely watched by the U.S. Federal Reserve when it makes its interest rate decisions.

Volunteer CANCELED & FIRED in South Kingstown as Town Censors Its Own Senior Center

September 6, 2022/by Bill Isabella

In essence, I was being censored and told what I can and cannot say. Furthermore, if I raise a subject I must also deliver an opposing viewpoint which I refused stating the opinions of the assembly may have an opposing opinion which is exactly the purpose of the CE meetings. I contend my opinion is my own however mandating I take an opposing view forces me to betray myself which I will not do to satisfy their new mandate.

Joe Biden’s Speech Evokes ‘Napoleon The Pig’

September 2, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

If you know anything about me, you know that I will defend my conservative and constitutional principles to my last breath. Not to mindlessly advance some “right wing” agenda. But, because of history and my honest personal belief system, I am completely convinced that a society based on our great American founding principles of liberty, […]

UPDATE: Conn AG is Investigating Public School Administrator for Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Against Catholics and Teachers Over 30

September 1, 2022/by Current Staff

Greenwich School Administrator Suspended State Attorney General and Dept. of Education have Launched Investigations Connecticut’s Attorney General said Thursday he will investigate alleged discriminatory hiring practices at an elementary school where an assistant principal said he systematically eliminated candidates who appeared to be conservative, practiced a faith or were over 30 years old. The state […]

COAL-POWERED-CARS? “Sten Reacts” to How California’s Brutal Emissions Standards will Impact RIers

August 31, 2022/by Current Staff

In the latest episode of Sten Reacts, he discusses California’s new brutal emissions standards and the impact they will have on Rhode Island. He tells you how the state of Rhode Island is committed to increasing prices on you and your family, and has set some of the most aggressive goals in the nation.

UPDATE: Brown University Responds to Letter sent by Rep Morgan and 4 Doctors

August 30, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

Brown University has responded to a letter that was sent to its president on August 22 by a RI State Representative and four local doctors, inquiring about an adverse reaction incident of one its students to the University’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, which will be imposed again this fall. The letter inquired about the incident and […]

Sten Reacts – National Review Column BECOMES A MAJOR ISSUE in the DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY!

August 26, 2022/by Current Staff

This has been an exciting few days at our Center, as CEO Stenhouse’s 2021 National Review article, criticizing the tyrannical pandemic mandates of the Governor, is causing quite a spat between Governor McKee and candidate Gorbea … as well as the local media elite.

Sten’s column, which criticized the Governor, was featured in the season’s first negative video campaign ad by Nellie Gorbea against Dan McKee. The great irony is we know that Gorbea would have done the exact same thing as McKee … yet she’s trying to bash him for it!

BREAKING: Doc Skoly Legal Team Seeks Public Trial and Damages – Documents Released

August 19, 2022/by Larry Gillheeney

Doc Skoly’s legal team files lawsuit seeking damages and public trial after his practice was shutdown when he refused to take the covid-19 vaccine because of valid medical concerns.

Callanan: Marxism Feeds On The Death Of Common American Values

August 18, 2022/by Charles Callanan

In a time not so long ago, Americans used to share a commonality of values.Those values being rugged individualism, freedom, hard work, but here in the summer of 2022 things look remarkably different. There is more than a growing undercurrent of violence, apathy, entitlement and selfishness.

Joshua Mello: Letter to Commissioner Infante-Green on Cranston Issues

August 9, 2022/by Current Staff

Commissioner Infante-Green, I am reaching out to the Rhode Island Department of Education to ask for a hearing about unresolved matters with the Cranston School Department. I have been asking to have the first issue resolved since Fall of 2019. I had emailed the Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse back in October 2019 asking to address the […]

WATCH: Sten Reacts to Today’s Surprise News re. Bob Lancia & Allan Fung for US Congress RI D2

August 4, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

Sten Reacts to the news that Bob Lancia is considering a “write-in campaign” attempt for Rhode Island’s District 2 US Congressional seat, soon to be vacated by longterm Congressman, Jim Langevin.

WATCH: “Right Docs” Plead with Americans and Medical Community to STOP THE SHOTS

August 3, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

RIGHT DOCS OF HISTORY demand CEASE FIRE of POISON DEATH SHOTS in Ukraine, Russia, and every country in the world. Ban The Poison Stop The Shots! Right Docs Of History member names in order of appearance in video: Dr. Vladimir Zelenko At 15 seconds is Dr. Bryan Ardis At 20 seconds is Dr. Lee Merritt […]

RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity Joins 130+ Orgs Across America to SAVE Title IX. Citizens encouraged to submit comments.

July 29, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

Center is part of a national movement protests Biden administration’s attempt to re-write federal regulations to punish schools and people that do not affirmatively further transgender ideologies Based on a media release today from the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, Rhode Island’s only conservative public policy think tank has joined with over 130 organizations […]

NK parent on School Committee “dereliction of duty”; understanding the “chain of command”

July 27, 2022/by Mike Stenhouse

BACKGROUND: The following is a post by Megan Reilly, a frequent guest on In The Dugout with Mike Stenhouse with regard to the ‘naked body fat testing” scandal that is unfolding in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Her Facebook group page, “Fixing a Broken System” has 257 members, but has come under criticism by school system […]

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