by J.H. Snider | Nov 2, 2024 | Blog
The coalition opposing a constitutional convention has promoted bogus arguments to the public, writes the editor of the Rhode Island State Constitutional Convention Clearinghouse The “no” coalition opposing a Rhode Island constitutional convention — Question 1 — has...
by J.H. Snider | Oct 19, 2024 | Blog
By now you should have received the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s 2024 Voter Information Handbook, as it was mailed to all registered voters before early voting started on Oct. 16. The Handbook includes an ‘explanation and purpose’ of Question 1: Shall...
by J.H. Snider | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog
Constitutional convention opponents warn of out-of-state money pouring into Rhode Island. But look who the biggest spenders really are leading up to Election Day. Who are the major funders of state constitutional convention referendums? The leaders of Rhode Island’s...
by J.H. Snider | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog
The well-funded coalition of labor and civil liberties groups opposing the calling of a Rhode Island constitutional convention is using the history of Rhode Island’s 1986 convention to make its case. In doing so, the Rhode Island Citizens for...
by J.H. Snider | Oct 3, 2024 | Blog
On Nov. 5, Rhode Islanders will vote on whether to call a constitutional convention. Convention opponents argue that a convention will be as corrupt as the legislature because the legislature and the special interests that excel at influencing it will have excessive...
