Tag: Opinion
Avoiding the costliest strike in U.S. history
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and UPS have agreed on a new five-year contract that boosts wages and guarantees more air conditioning in...
Don’t stymie primary-care tech advancements
An absolute requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has been a game-changer for patients across the state of Rhode Island. Essential to this new...
Student loan ruling will hurt people and economy
The Supreme Court has struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. In Biden v. Nebraska, the court ruled 6-3 on June 30,...
Some banks falter, but not special-needs trusts
Recent bank failures have caused many individuals and organizations to worry about the security of their funds held in banks. Many retirees and others...
The Fed’s epic fight against inflation is likely over
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady signals that central bankers believe it is time to hit pause, at least temporarily, on their...
Here’s how AI can be bad for the environment
Generative AI is the hot new technology behind chatbots and image generators. But how hot is it making the planet?
As an AI researcher, I often...
Integrate computing: A path to computer literacy
Despite the growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to...
Providence’s tax proposal is responsible and necessary
Inflation and increased costs, the likelihood of a recession and pandemic-era federal funds drying up are just some of the challenges facing Providence and...
Tax code must be changed to spur innovation
Here in New England, we are proud of our region’s reputation as a global innovation hub. Our region is home to some of the...
ESG investing is undergoing a big stress test
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on May 3, by a quarter point, making it the Fed’s 10th rate hike since March 2022...
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