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We can't let RI's 'assault weapons' ban become the US gun seizure blueprint

May 4, 2026

We can't let RI's 'assault weapons' ban become the US gun seizure blueprint

Rhode Island's SB 2710 targets semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns while leaving enforcement unclear, raising fears of forced confiscation.

Iryna Zarutska mural moved to new Providence location after pressure campaign from mayor, activists

April 7, 2026

Iryna Zarutska mural moved to new Providence location after pressure campaign from mayor, activists

A Providence restaurant owned by immigrants is now displaying a mural honoring slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska after left-wing backlash.

Artist fumes after tribute honoring slain Iryna Zarutska gets scrubbed amid woke blowback

April 4, 2026

Artist fumes after tribute honoring slain Iryna Zarutska gets scrubbed amid woke blowback

Providence artist Ian Gaudreau says left-wing backlash to Elon Musk's involvement shut down his mural honoring slain refugee Iryna Zarutska.

Democrat Providence mayor slams mural project dedicated to slain Iryna Zarutska

April 2, 2026

Democrat Providence mayor slams mural project dedicated to slain Iryna Zarutska

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley slammed the canceled mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, a slain Ukrainian refugee, calling the privately funded project divisive.

Dem lawmaker sparks online firestorm after saying Iryna Zarutska mural doesn’t align with city’s values

March 31, 2026

Dem lawmaker sparks online firestorm after saying Iryna Zarutska mural doesn’t align with city’s values

Rhode Island state Rep. David Morales faces backlash after claiming a mural honoring murdered Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska does not reflect Providence's values.

Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is 'divisive,' 'misguided'

March 31, 2026

Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is 'divisive,' 'misguided'

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is calling for the removal of a mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian woman allegedly murdered on a Charlotte train.

RI hockey player whose family members were killed by trans shooter helps team to championship

March 19, 2026

RI hockey player whose family members were killed by trans shooter helps team to championship

Colin Dorgan, who family members were killed by a trans shooter, helped his high school ice hockey team to a Rhode Island state championship on Wednesday.

Blue state proposal targets Trump-era ICE hires, banning them from joining local police forces

March 16, 2026

Blue state proposal targets Trump-era ICE hires, banning them from joining local police forces

Rhode Island Democrats propose banning police from hiring Trump-era ICE agents, escalating state pushback against federal immigration enforcement.

RI hockey player whose family members were killed by trans shooter scores goal to send team to title game

March 12, 2026

RI hockey player whose family members were killed by trans shooter scores goal to send team to title game

Rhode Island high school hockey player Colin Dorgan netted the game-winning goal to send his team to the championship a month after members of his family were shot and killed.

Former Democratic mayor goes against the grain in backing school choice, calls for party to embrace it

March 11, 2026

Former Democratic mayor goes against the grain in backing school choice, calls for party to embrace it

Democrats for Education Reform pushes governors to join federal tax credit program after Colorado's Jared Polis becomes first Democrat to opt in.