The Futility of Attempting to Bind Legislatures
A constitutional amendment to weaken the power of the RI General Assembly’s presiding officers will just result in the transfer of that power elsewhere.
How the Invisible Primary for RI Governor Played Out
Candidates spent the last four years maneuvering for office… or not.
RI Republicans Are Taking a Gamble on Their Brand and Their Luck
A previously-unknown candidate relying on a combination of luck and a tarnished GOP brand is a big risk for RI’s Republicans.
License Plates, Civic Design, and Public Engagement
What the DMV’s approach to civic design reveals about our State’s approach to public engagement and transparency.
We’re Asking Redistricting to Solve Problems It Just Can’t
I went to a public hearing for the Providence Committee on Ward Boundaries on February 22 with the goal of
Running Off the Competition
RI supporters of top-two don’t seem to have considered what happens if voters hate both leading candidates.
Why Does It Seem Like Everyone in RI Politics Might Run in CD-2?
How too many politicians and an uncompetitive political system combine to annoy us with candidate announcements.
RI Needs to Open Up Its Party System
Abolishing §17-1-2(9) and anything like it in RI law is necessary to ensure the success of any other changes to the political landscape.
Perpetuating Homelessness Is A Political Choice
If nothing else, Sleep Out RI highlighted that homelessness is a policy decision that RI’s leaders need to answer for.
Redemption, Records and Incrementalism
Which politicians get to be redeemed from their past position, by who, and based on what record of accomplishment?
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