The Public’s Voice

Thu, Oct 9 @ 5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Democrats continue to reel from the 2024 election that returned Donald Trump to the White House. Trump is pressing the limits of executive power, drawing cheers from his supporters and dismay from critics. Can Democrats develop an approach to revive the party and win more support in national elections? How will the U.S. be different after Donald Trump’s second term? And with Rhode Island gearing up for its next statewide election in 2026, how is the outlook for overcoming the state’s biggest challenges? These are some of the topics to be discussed during The Public’s Voice, a lively and wide-ranging panel discussion.

Moderator: Ian Donnis
Panelists: Justine Caldwell, Adam Myers, Brian C. Newberry

Presented with Ocean State Media

Free & open to the public

Registration is required.

For More Information:

programs@provath.org

This is an IN-PERSON event at the Providence Athenaeum. Tickets include access to a pre-program reception from 5-5:30pm. This program will not be simulcast, but will be recorded for radio.

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Caucus analysis claims the state’s housing finance agency devotes outsized resources to administrative costs compared with peers in Massachusetts and other New England states; RIHousing CEO pushes back, calling the criticism political and highlighting billions invested in homes
‘We care. We’re worried about the jobs right now,” the mayor said. “We’re worried about the people.’