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The Power Struggle Behind Rhode Island's Offshore Wind Farms

Can the offshore wind industry withstand the headwinds of rising costs and lawsuits to meet the country's renewable energy goals?

Ellen Liberman,

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Family Ties: Inside Rhode Island's Evolving Adoption Policies

Adoption policies in Rhode Island and elsewhere are changing to keep pace with cultural norms, making the process easier for some families — and even reuniting others years later.

Ellen Liberman,

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Peace on Earth

Reporter Ellen Liberman examines the rise of antisemitism in Rhode Island, which preceded the current political climate.

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Behind Closed Doors: The Ongoing Struggle for Public Records Access in Rhode Island

An overhaul of the state's public records law sought to ensure government business happens in the open. Eleven years later, advocates and reporters are still fighting for access.

Ellen Liberman,

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Beneath the Changing Tides of Block Island

The island has long thrived on its pastoral isolation, but skyrocketing home prices and changing tourism patterns are shattering a way of life even as a new technology delivers modern conveniences.

Ellen Liberman,

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Inside the Fight for Ridding Rhode Island Prisons of Solitary Confinement

For decades, science has shown that solitary confinement does not reduce violence among incarcerated people. Why is it still used in Rhode Island's prisons?

Ellen Liberman,

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The Uphill Battle for Bicyclists in Rhode Island

Bicycle use boomed during the pandemic, but some travelers still have a one-track mind when it comes to sharing our city streets.

Ellen Liberman,

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Fresh Catch: Why Shellfish May Soon Dominate Local Menus

A new business venture and changing climate mean a new crop of local shellfish may soon be making its way to Rhode Islanders' plates.

Ellen Liberman,

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The Cost of the Justice System in Rhode Island

For years, a convoluted system of court fees and debt has kept ex-offenders mired in the criminal justice system. A movement for reform is trying to do away with it.

Ellen Liberman,

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Crisis of Care: Inside Rhode Island's Health Care Staffing Shortage

Health care and social assistance represent the state's largest employment sector with 76,600 workers, but it's still not nearly enough.

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