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February 2026

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Rhode Island Needs Adults in the Room on Immigration and Public Safety
Moving past slogans and street fights toward a sane, pro‑enforcement, pro‑community approach that protects both safety and dignity.
 • David Clarke
Before You Mark That Box: Rhode Islanders Can’t Afford Another Decade of the Same Politics
One‑party rule has left families drowning in bills and short on hope. This year, Republicans, independents, and soft Democrats alike have one choice to…
 • David Clarke
What Rhode Islanders Really Care About (And Why It’s Not Getting Fixed)
Healthcare, housing, broken bridges, and underperforming schools are crushing families while both parties talk past the problems instead of solving…
 • David Clarke
Middle of the Pack: Why Rhode Island Schools Still Trail Massachusetts
Only one in three Rhode Island students is on grade level while our neighbor leads the nation. Here’s what’s broken—and what it would take to finally…
 • David Clarke
Rhode Island’s Independence Illusion
Why “unaffiliated” voters keep firing off complaints about taxes, schools, and trust in government—then walking into the booth and giving Democrats…
 • David Clarke
Rhode Island’s Sanctuary Standoff: When Politics Gamble With Our Paychecks
Providence is escalating a fight with federal immigration authorities while Rhode Island faces a major budget deficit, betting Washington dollars and…
 • David Clarke
SHOW US THE RECEIPTS: RHODE ISLANDERS DEMAND AN HONEST LOOK AT A $14 BILLION STATE BUDGET
From sky‑high spending to unanswered questions, voters across the Ocean State are calling for a fair, independent audit to finally reveal where every…
 • David Clarke
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