Who has the right to take the life of another, or even their own life?
We received many responses after a recent commentary in support of a bill that seeks to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Rhode Island. Here is a collection of those responses; they have been edited for length and clarity. 6:00 a.m.
House Education Committee members say R.I. bills would harm LGBTQ students
In a microcosm of a national phenomenon, a Rhode Island Republican on Wednesday made the case for “parents rights” legislation while Democratic legislators criticized the proposals as harmful to LGBTQ students. 8:53 p.m.
Listen to the Allman Brothers concert that helped Jimmy Carter become president
Carter wasn’t called the rock ‘n’ roll president for nothing. Here’s a recording of the 1975 Providence concert that helped him raise money for his presidential campaign. 6:53 p.m.
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2 life sentences for man convicted in New Year’s Day killing of mother in Pawtucket
A New York man who shot and killed the mother of his fiancee’s ex-boyfriend in Rhode Island on New Year’s Day in 2020 has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms.
Lawyers to make arguments to R.I. Supreme Court about legality of Chariho school committee appointment
With the balance of power on the Chariho regional school committee at stake, a Democrat argues the Richmond Town Council violated the home rule charter in appointing a Republican to a vacant seat.
Somerville startup wants to make period products more accessible
The founders of Egal had an idea: In restrooms, why not distribute period products like toilet paper?