Demand Transparency on Covid-19 Cycle-Threshold Data

December 13, 2020/by Mike Stenhouse

The full release and analysis of detailed testing data could be critical in shaping more focused and less intrusive COVID-19 restrictions for Rhode Islanders.

This data, which measures “viral load” (how much of the virus is present) and which is routinely collected by labs that conduct COVID tests, can be critically important in determining both public policy and individual regimens. Take action now to demand it.

The Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity has launched a new campaign, sending over a sixteen hundred pre-written emails (in just days) to officials petitioning the state to take action to collect and publish this vital cycle threshold data.

We have good news to share… they have taken the first steps in making a small portion of this data available. Our campaign is clearly working, but we need full transparency on this critical information.

You can take action by clicking on the link here now. Don’t wait, because your voice is powerful and it will make a difference for the people of Rhode Island!

Tiverton on Track, 24: Operation Blue Santa

December 11, 2020/by Justin Katz

Time is of the essence, on this one. Tomorrow in Tiverton, the Police Department will be in the parking lot of Tom’s Market on Main Rd. collecting toys and other gifts for 40-50 local families in need. If you’re in the area, stop by for beverages, cookies, Clauses, and music.

In the meantime, here’s a Tiverton on Track interview I did with Chief Patrick Jones and Sergeant John LeDuc, who suggested and spearheads the event. We also talk about the need for police to have positive interactions with the public and the experience of policing under the shadow of COVID-19, which is changing the frequency and nature of the calls to the department.

Rhody Reporter: Rock the Vote

December 8, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria analyzes the role of unsolicited Mail Ballots in the 2020 Election and asks the question: “Do we want an Election Day or an entire Election Season?”

Politics This Week with John DePetro: The End Game Settling In

December 8, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for December 7, included talk about:

Not getting rid of Gina
Identity politics rule
The poor investment of a General Assembly campaign
Nellie’s election security deterioration

I’ll be on again Monday, December 14, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

Politics This Week with John DePetro: The Governor’s Court

November 30, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for November 30, included talk about:

The Pause arrives
The Queen’s bid for a higher court
McKee’s bid for the Queen’s attention
The General Assembly as courtiers
Is the jester in the Britt trial still relevant?

I’ll be on again Monday, November 30, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

Rhody Reporter: COVID Update

November 27, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria shows that Gov Raimondo and other public officials have provided little help to their constituents by trying to micromanage everyone’s behavior. Instead, they should start trusting us to make good decisions about COVID safety on our own.

The research Mark cites may be found here: https://globaljournals.org/GJSFR_Volume20/1-SARS-Cov-2.pdf

Politics This Week with John DePetro: A Pause Before Dying

November 25, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for November 23, included talk about:

The governor hits “pause” on freedom
The Board of Elections hits “stop” for GOP challenges
Congressional Democrats hit “no” on Cicilline’s bid
A police review board director hits “send” on a leak
The General Assembly hits “go” on a progressive agenda

I’ll be on again Monday, November 30, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

November 19, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria says the Secretary of State’s organization had no respect for either the laws or the voters of Rhode Island as they managed the recent election.

Christopher Reed: Memories on Veterans Day

November 17, 2020/by Engaged Citizen

Veterans Day this year brought back memories of Christopher Reed’s time in the service.

Politics This Week with John DePetro: Mailing in the Lockdown

November 16, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for November 16, included talk about:

What to make of Gina’s move toward another lockdown
What to think about the RI Trump co-chairs’ differences on concession
What Rhode Islanders should do about mail ballot anxiety

I’ll be on again Monday, November 23, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

Adapting to Change

November 12, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria insists that Rhode Island can bounce back, but we have to be willing to adapt to a changing world.

Chris Maxwell: RITA Never Forgot Better Days of Eventually Turbulent Relationship with Nick Mattiello

November 10, 2020/by Engaged Citizen

The Rhode Island Trucking Association (RITA) made a conscious effort to never publicly target recently-ousted Speaker of the Rhode Island House, Nicholas Mattiello.

Politics This Week with John DePetro: After the Mail Ballot Wave

November 9, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for November 9, included talk about election results in Rhode Island and terrible news media practices.

I’ll be on again Monday, November 16, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

Clay Johnson: Let Us Be Thankful

November 1, 2020/by Engaged Citizen

We are living through one of the most peaceful times in human history. Given the tumult of 2020, it is easy to lose perspective. The number of people living in poverty is plummeting – globally. And even with a pandemic raging, we are seeing extraordinary advances in our ability to fight disease. Whether together or apart, we will soon see the arrival of Thanksgiving – a pause to give thanks, and maybe gain some perspective.

Before we arrive at this pause, we have an election to endure. The Gaspee Project board is committed to advocating for free market principles and supporting conservative candidates. These principles lead to more freedom. Freedom leads to prosperity (jobs). History has shown this to be true.

Conservatives believe in the individual rights and a free society. This is why private property and a limited government are so important.

The Times, They Are A-Changin’

October 27, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria runs through some of the things that need changing in RI and points out the only way to do so.

Politics This Week with John DePetro: Protest and Action

October 26, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for October 26, included talk about:

Fenton-Fung and Mattiello back in the ring
The governor comes for Thanksgiving dinner
Protests settle in in Providence

I’ll be on again Monday, November 2, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

Rhody Reporter: A Celestial Report

October 20, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria takes a break from the mire of politics to cast viewers’ eyes a little higher, to a somewhat bigger neighborhood.

Politics This Week with John DePetro: Questionable Use of Authority

October 19, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for October 19, included talk about:

Raimondo’s new COVID proclamations
Crime in Providence
Protesters on the highway
Who’s to blame in Pawtucket schools
Who really owns the Apex property
The legislative grant gravy train rolls one

I’ll be on again Monday, October 26, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

Rhody Reporter: That Ol’ Providence Gun Buyback Tune

October 16, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria ponders the motivation of Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza for pursuing a potentially illegal gun buyback program at this time.

Aaron Lewis: In the Grey Zone

October 16, 2020/by Engaged Citizen

Are local hospitals withholding life-saving measures and allowing some babies to die?

Charles Callanan: Rhode Island’s Leadership Void

October 14, 2020/by Engaged Citizen

So far this year, this is what your state government has produced. If you want to talk about business as usual, well here it is.

Politics This Week with John DePetro: Insider and Progressive Underbellies

October 13, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for October 13, included talk about:

The anticlimax of the Jeff Britt trial
The Bernie connection to local politics
A name change for the state
And the highest-profile BLM/Antifa activist, the local media has no interest in

I’ll be on again Monday, October 19, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

In the Dugout: Stephen Moore

October 10, 2020/by Mike Stenhouse

RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity CEO Mike Stenhouse speaks with nationally renowned conservative Stephen Moore about economics, President Trump, and politics.

Time to Acknowledge Doubt About Raimondo COVID Response

October 8, 2020/by Justin Katz

If we continue to accept the governor’s proclamations passively, or even with support, part of the blame for consequences falls on us for our silence.

Politics This Week with John DePetro: The Absence of Competition… Sleaze

October 7, 2020/by Justin Katz

My weekly call-in on John DePetro’s WNRI 1380 AM/95.1 FM show, for October 7, included talk about:

The petty sleaziness behind the Jeff Britt trial
Taking stock in Congressional races
A turning point in COVID dictatorship

I’ll be on again Monday, October 12, at 12:00 p.m. on WNRI 1380 AM and I-95.1 FM.

Van Halen and Definition of an Era

October 7, 2020/by Justin Katz

From the other side of the millennium (and grunge), we’re fortunate that Eddie Van Halen’s era was one with audio and video recording so we can be reminded that it is possible to have moments of sheer enjoyment of our talents and others’.

Rhody Reporter: Bad Management

October 6, 2020/by Rhody Reporter

Mark Zaccaria compares the ways in which RI government has managed the state, up to the possibility of a special election for debt while awaiting a federal bailout, and calls it what it is.

Last Impressions #52: Stable Pods and Unstable Metonyms

October 5, 2020/by Justin Katz

Justin Katz reports the (unfortunately) not Not Real News about “stable pods” at URI, reviews local conservative happenings in Rhode Island, and talks about the metonymic dogmatism of the Left.

Mikes on Mics: October 1, 2020

October 2, 2020/by Mike Stenhouse

RIFreedom LIVE: Ready, Set, Debate

October 1, 2020/by Mike Stenhouse

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