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Misinformation in a Time of Pandemic
Information is power, particularly in a time of pandemic. People make decisions based on the information they're given and that information can either promote their health or be potentially harmful.
Social Distancing May Just Bring Us Closer to Ourselves
"Social distancing can be an incredible opportunity for us to take stock of how we are living our lives," says Julia Kamenetsky, clinical psychologist.
Everyone Has a Role to Play in a Global Pandemic
"There is a lack of knowledge among the general public about public health and how viruses spread," says nursing professor.
Is Manufacturing Dead in Rhode Island?
Weybosset Mills Complex, a former industrial site in the Olneyville section of Rhode Island.
Gen Z Activism
“Don’t wait for something like what happened to us to happen to you,” said Tyah-Amoy Roberts, survivor of one of the country's worst mass shootings.
Is Rhode Island Prepared for a Rapidly Aging Population?
By 2030, there won’t be a single baby boomer under the age of 65. By 2035, people 65 years and older will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history.
To Legalize or Not to Legalize, That is the Question
RIC sociology faculty weigh in on the legalization of marijuana in R.I.
“If You Don’t Vote, Nothing Changes,” Said LGBTQ Activist Judy Shepard
"Hate starts with fear and ignorance of what you don’t understand.” — Judy Shepard
Holocaust Survivor Talks About the Power of Forgiveness
A crowd of more than 1,000 came to hear Eva Kor’s address at Rhode Island College.
Technology Takes Therapy out of the Office and onto Electronic Platform
“Not everyone is comfortable with this reality, but technology is here. You can’t un-ring the bell,” says Professor of Social Work Frederic Reamer