Rhode Island Monthly - Rhode Island Monthly February 2010
Reporter
New laws outlawing prostitution don’t change the real problem — that it’s women who end up in jail, again and again, and not the men who pimp and traffick
Ellen Liberman
Cafe Longo
Big portions and even bigger personalities intersect at Café Longo, a back-to-basics eatery that’s the talk of the Hill.
Site Staff
Reluctant Hero
As a freshly minted lawyer, Betty Anne Waters rescued her brother from a murder conviction. Now that her story is a Hollywood movie, will the spotlight help — or hinder — this media-shy attorney and her latest, controversial case?
John Larrabee and Russ Olivo
Out Takes
Women’s Fund of Rhode Island fall celebration; Volunteers in Providence Schools karaoke benefit.
Site Staff
Girl Power
The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s annual fall celebration, featuring keynote speaker Jennifer Lawless, raised $30,000 for women’s political and leadership training
Site Staff
Music Class
“American Karaoke for VIPS” — a local twist on “American Idol” — raised $64,000 to benefit Volunteers in Providence Schools’ tutoring and mentoring programs.
Site Staff