Politics + Justice
Thousands of protesters gathered in Providence, part of a nationwide day of protests
The paradox of mass shootings in an era of less crime
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy says she may issue a written ruling within the next week
Col. Oscar Perez on lessons from Brown, historic drops in violence and navigating federal immigration raids
“Doc” Skoly joins Victor Mellor in a rare two-candidate Republican contest to challenge Rep. Seth Magaziner
Only charitable organizations can legally host bingo games in Rhode Island. Lawmakers consider a bill that would allow the game at casinos
An experiment in participatory budgeting — a process where voters directly decide how to spend public money — got off to a promising start in Providence, until the entire staff working on the project was suddenly laid off
Why a prosperous nation struggles to feed hungry people
An outpouring of appreciation for the state’s longest-serving lawmaker
Legislators proposed measures that they say would protect undocumented immigrants at courthouses