Tag: Opinion
U.S. trade policy fails to make us great again
New England was built on the revolutionary spirit. When the British decided to impose unfair taxes and regulations on the goods that the colonies...
$2B buyoff to cancel offshore wind is bad deal
The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It’s facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay...
You can change your emotions in a 2-step process that takes...
Picture Gigi, having a chat with her boss, when the meeting takes a sharp turn. Gigi’s boss tells her that her work has been...
Early detection is vital to saving lives, reducing health costs
The New England Council recently hosted a forum in Boston exploring some of the incredible innovations in our region focused on the early detection...
Risk of innovation is a big driver of high drug costs
Developing new drugs is a high-stakes gamble. National Institutes of Health data shows that more than 95% of drugs fail during development, and only...
Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation
Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do – no phone, no music, no external...
Fixing permitting system key to unlock power of offshore wind
When Revolution Wind got hit with a federal stop-work order, Rhode Island was hit hard. Our state was suddenly faced with the prospect of...
Developing practical wisdom takes time and effor
A few semesters into my teaching career as a psychology professor, I uncovered a cheating ring. I determined who the ringleader was and called...
Rhode Island rises to occasion for hospitals deal
There are few things more fundamental to the health of our state, our communities and our residents than having a network of quality, accessible...
Could the state’s life science effort stall at the finish line?
Gov. Daniel J. McKee recently celebrated the $81.7 million opening of the new Ocean State Labs in Providence’s Jewelry District. The labs are a...
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