It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more

To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more

Every once in a while, someone writes an opinion piece in The Phoenix that is so outrageous that it has to be challenged. more

I do understand the meaning of insanity. I was able to witness it on January 6th... more

My definition of insanity is any voter in Rhode Island who thinks a Republican actually stands a chance of winning an election in this state. more

By electing Amo, the voters of CD1 have endorsed the Constitution, democracy, the rule of law, and personal freedoms. more

STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more

The members of our Bristol and Warren community stated unequivocally that our kids deserve better, and that they share our vision. more

While tens of thousands flock to Plymouth for a celebration and parade, my daughter Hope and I stand alone over the greatest American from 1620. more

The popular definition of insanity is for a person to continue doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result. more