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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · 8d

State Representative Robert Craven claimed to have been endorsed by the Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 2024. Only the coalition doesn't endorse candidates.

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He wants to be Rhode Island attorney general. His past could haunt him. - The Boston Globe

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Craven says he has turned his life around after battling alcohol addiction and domestic violence charges.

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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 20d

Really interesting talking with @ericrueb.bsky.social about the issue of parents getting angry at sporting events.

It's just like I remember when I was a kid, but now everyone's got a camera.

w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’m a jerk. Sorry.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Jul 31

Knock it off.

A whole bunch of families are pretty happy, and the Brown story that my colleague Alexa broke was the top story on the whole website yesterday.

Not everything has to be doom and gloom always. People read for different reasons.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Jun 3

My latest column: The fate of Rhode Island's assault weapons ban is entirely in the hands of Senate President Val Lawson. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/03/m...

Teacher, union boss, Senate president – Val Lawson has the power to ban assault weapons in Rhode Island. Will she use it? - The Boston Globe

Val Lawson is going to teach all of Rhode Island a lesson about politics – and herself – over the next couple of weeks.

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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · Apr 24

"Now President Trump and his spreadsheet warriors at Elon Musk’s [DOGE] are threatening to gut an agency that runs one of the most special programs in the federal government."

Good piece from @danmcgowan.bsky.social -- a former AmeriCorps member -- about AmeriCorps, and what we lose if it's axed.

Gutting one of America’s best-kept secrets - The Boston Globe

The 67-word AmeriCorps pledge begins like this: “I will get things done for America – to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier.” How can anyone oppose this?

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Apr 24

My latest column: @AmeriCorps is one of the America's best-kept secrets. Now it faces an uncertain future under President Trump. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/24/m...

Gutting one of America’s best-kept secrets - The Boston Globe

The 67-word AmeriCorps pledge begins like this: “I will get things done for America – to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier.” How can anyone oppose this?

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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · Mar 26

From @danmcgowan.bsky.social: Providence Place is getting rid of mallrats. Make way for the tumbleweeds.

Providence Place is getting rid of mallrats. Make way for the tumbleweeds. - The Boston Globe

The mall’s leadership team rolled out a new security plan this week that prohibits children and teens under the age of 18 from hanging out in the city’s marquee shopping center after 5 p.m. unless the...

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Mar 17

Rhode Map contest: Pick the winners of the NCAA Tournament. fantasy.espn.com/games/tourna...

Join a group

You've been invited to join a group and play ESPN's Men's Tournament Challenge

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Steve Goldberg @foxpointsteve.bsky.social · Mar 5

Kudos to @danmcgowan.bsky.social for moderating a high-quality discussion. Thx to @globeri.bsky.social for continuing to prioritize moderating these valuable public forums!

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · Mar 4

Column by @danmcgowan.bsky.social -- Coach Dan McKee is asking for a contract extension he hasn’t earned
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Coach Dan McKee is asking for a contract extension he hasn’t earned - The Boston Globe

McKee likes to refer to himself as the coach of Rhode Island, a nod to his days as a successful youth basketball coach. But as governor, he seems to be the last person to recognize that he’s increasin...

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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · Mar 3

Join us for a Rhode Map Live chat with House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi, hosted by @globeri.bsky.social's @danmcgowan.bsky.social on March 4. We'll discuss Rhode Island's legislative priorities, higher education, workforce development, and other key issues.

📝 Register here: qrcd.org/8GYP

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Steph Machado @stephmachado.bsky.social · Feb 26

“The whole idea that there actually was a person named Pell has long since been lost,” said Tom Hughes, 82, the late Sen. Pell’s longtime chief of staff. “Which wouldn’t bother Pell at all. He’d be happy to just have the program exist.”
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The Pell Grant started in Rhode Island 50 years ago. Will it outlive the US Department of Education? - The Boston Globe

Some fear the Pell Grant, the popular college aid program created by a Rhode Island senator, could be in jeopardy amid massive upheaval in Washington.

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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · Feb 25

From @danmcgowan.bsky.social's Rhode Map: An open letter to CEO Chris Cocks on why #Hasbro should relocate to Rhode Island’s capital city.

Dear Hasbro: Choosing Providence for your new headquarters is more than big fish-small pond - The Boston Globe

An open letter to CEO Chris Cocks on why the toy company should relocate to Rhode Island’s capital city.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Feb 23

Don't miss the next #RhodeMap Live with House Speaker Joe Shekarchi on March 4.

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Rhode Map Live: A Conversation with House Speaker Joe Shekarchi

5:30 p.m. - Doors Open6:00 p.m. - Programming Begins7:00 p.m. - Programming Concludes; Networking Begins7:30 p.m. - Event Concludes

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Feb 18

Strangely, I’d say not at all. Just because the data is based on pre-high school testing. But I do wonder if that beautiful building is keeping more kids in public school rather going to one of the privates.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Feb 12

My latest column: The federal judge trying to hold President Trump accountable is revered in Rhode Island.

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The federal judge trying to hold President Trump accountable is revered in Rhode Island - The Boston Globe

Rhode Island leaders say Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. is well-equipped to handle the pressure that comes with ruling against the most powerful man on the planet.

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Bill Bartholomew @billbartholomew.bsky.social · Feb 11

NEW 🎧 the latest on the state takeover of Providence schools with @bostonglobe.com @danmcgowan.bsky.social btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/episo...

When Will Providence Schools Return To Local Control? Boston Globe's Dan McGowan - Bartholomewtown

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan to discuss the latest on the state takeover of Providence schools.

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · Feb 10

By @stephmachado.bsky.social -- R.I. governor willing to give Providence schools back to city early, with conditions. Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said they would accelerate the timeline, targeting summer 2026
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R.I. governor willing to give Providence schools back to city early, with conditions - The Boston Globe

Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said they would accelerate the timeline, targeting summer 2026 to return the state’s largest district to local control.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Feb 5

During nearly 40 years on the bench in Providence, Judge Caprio’s famous leniency often provided a lifeline to people when they needed it most, moments when paying to have a boot removed from their car would mean going without groceries or missing rent. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/05/m...

America’s ‘nicest judge’ in America’s angriest moment - The Boston Globe

During nearly 40 years on the bench in Providence, Frank Caprio Sr.'s famous leniency often provided a lifeline to people when they needed it most, moments when paying to have a boot removed from thei...

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Steph Machado @stephmachado.bsky.social · Jan 30

NEW: The @rifoodbank.bsky.social is raising alarm about rising food insecurity as the organization is set to potentially get a $250K cut in Gov. McKee's proposed budget

"We’re very fearful about what’s coming" from Washington, the nonprofit's leader says
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As food insecurity rises, R.I. food bank is worried about funding cuts - The Boston Globe

The food bank is asking lawmakers to restore a proposed $250,000 cut in Governor McKee’s budget, especially in light of potential federal funding changes.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Jan 29

Sure. I think you have have every right as an advocate to support or oppose any resolution. I was simply giving an honest answer to why I didn’t cover a resolution in the legislature. I don’t think it’s as important as 10 other things that happened yesterday. That’s all.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Jan 29

There are a few more important things in the headlines right now than a General Assembly resolution.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Jan 16

My latest column: A gazillionaire-backed restaurant group is spitting on seven decades of tradition.

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The cheapening of Providence’s Federal Hill: The next act for the iconic Old Canteen is a hotdog joint? - The Boston Globe

Federal Hill in Providence just fell victim to the most modern mob hit imaginable.

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Dan McGowan @danmcgowan.bsky.social · Jan 10

A former North Providence employee claims he was “unlawfully terminated after he refused to do work on Mayor Lombardi’s personal real estate during work hours while he was being compensated as an employee of the town of North Providence.”

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Facing lawsuit threat, North Providence’s loquacious mayor is silent, and the town is bracing for the fallout - The Boston Globe

Mayor Charlie Lombardi is accused of firing a city employee who refused to do work on the mayor’s personal property.

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