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The Advocate

By ⋅ May 24, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

State child advocate Jametta Alston is willing to protect children in DCYF custody at all costs. Even if her bold decision to sue the state for neglect forces her to commit career suicide, she’s determined to make her case for the kids.

God is in the Details

By ⋅ February 1, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Woonsocket’s own Sistine Chapel ducked the wrecking ball six years ago. Its second resurrection requires $3.5 million. Can it survive without divine intervention?

Brave Hearts

By ⋅ May 1, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Young Afghan women are studying at Roger Williams University, gaining political and financial skills that will help rebuild their ravaged country. What no one anticipated was that these students would change our lives as much as we’ve changed theirs.

Between Two Worlds

By ⋅ September 3, 2004 ⋅ Post a comment

Southeast Asians in Rhode Island seek a better life while struggling with gang activity, poverty, and a legacy of violence.