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Boston Red Sox bring World Series trophies to Rhode Island Veterans Home for Veterans Day
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — The Boston Red Sox are saying thank you to the veterans at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in a way only a champion can. The Red Sox organization visited the Veterans Home in Bristol on Veterans Day, taking time to recognize those who have served our country.
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FeedRI and Easy Entertaining to Host 3rd Annual Friendsgiving
FeedRI and Easy Entertaining are coming together to host their Third Annual Friendsgiving, a special event celebrating community, generosity, and the spirit of giving back. This heartwarming tradition brings people together to share gratitude, support neighbors in need, and make a meaningful difference right here in Rhode Island. It’s a...
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Providence Voters Approve Israel Divestment Measure With 75 Percent Support
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — Providence voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure requiring the city to avoid investments connected to countries profiting from what the measure describes as genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing or prolonged military occupation, making Providence the second U.S. city to adopt an Israel-divestment policy by popular vote. The measure passed with roughly 75% support, according to The Guardian . Organizers said the campaign was designed to force divestment from companies and financial instruments connected to Israel, including investments they argue contribute to the war in Gaza and the occupation of Palestinian territories. Providence for Palestine began with about 40 volunteers and eventually built a much larger field operation. The coalition collected more than 10,000 signatures, knocked on roughly 17,000 doors, made 18,000 phone calls and said it spoke with tens of thousands of residents before Election Day. ( theguardian.com ) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Organizers included local chapters of Jewish Voice for Peace, Democratic Socialists of America, the American Federation of Teachers and American Muslims for Palestine. The result follows a similar divestment vote in Somerville, Massachusetts, and comes as public opinion toward Israel’s conduct in Gaza has become more critical. An
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Nic Retsinas, longtime housing advocate and JCHS Director, has died. He was 79.
Nic Retsinas, who led the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University from 1998 to 2010, has passed away. Retsinas was described as a tireless advocate for inclusive, equitable housing policy, and his vision continues to shape the JCHS' work. Retsinas dedicated his life and career to affordable housing...