I wrote a piece critical of President Trump’s despicable Tweets about four sitting US Congresswomen and the responses fit into two categories; those who agreed and those who think people like me should leave the country because we criticize policy…

When did this country become a land of cowards? This is not the America Iknew. Americans do not fear those seeking asylum. We do not demonize those who seek a new life in America. We used to welcome such people.…

By Bobby Walason and Joe Broadmeadow The story so far on my latest book Joe Broadmeadow retired with the rank of captain after 20 years with the East Providence (RI) police department and on special assignments to the Organized Crime…

First, Happy 4th of July 2019 the 243rd Birthday of this American Experiment! The controversy over the original flag and its symbolic relationship to slavery and racism does nothing to further the discussion on racism in the United States. While…

Here are two of Trump’s genius tweets I can agree with. “Numerous states introducing Bible Literacy classes, giving students the option of studying the Bible. Starting to make a turn back? Great!” And “In the beautiful Midwest, windchill temperatures are…

  Promise Me, Joe         Before America puts its fate in your hands, we need some assurances. You, more so than most candidates, including the incumbent, appreciate the enormous burdens and responsibilities facing the President of the…

In the ongoing debate over abortion, some states have proposed codifying the protections of Roe V. Wade. Rhode Island being one. The latest proposed measure, The Reproductive Health Care Act, failed in committee in the Senate. The bill mirrors the…

Running through a recent setup for a site required answers to security questions. Mother’s maiden name? No problem, although the “maiden” part brought a chuckle, I doubt my mother ever considered herself a maiden. First Car? Again, easy. Then came…

A recent article in the Providence Journal by Katie Mulvaney titled, “RI man, never tried in Rape, remains imprisoned for it.” (https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20190503/ri-man-never-tried-in-rape-remains-imprisoned-for-it) is disingenuous. The inmate, 52-year-old Robert Raso, violated the conditions of his parole and probation based on allegations…

I recently posted several blog pieces during our trip to Morocco.  While the reaction of most was positive, many took exception to my positive portrayal of Muslims and the Islamic Faith. One struck me as shockingly ill-informed; bordering on dangerous.…