A love letter to Rhode Island

By: Cortney Nicolato

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 413

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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I remember the first time I heard the phrase, “Rhode Island punches above its weight class.” To me, it’s a simple truth: We are small, but mighty. That strength is real and it shows up when it matters most.

If you’ve lived here for more than a minute, you’ve seen it. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhode Islanders rallied to support one another in extraordinary ways. When a recent government shutdown threatened SNAP benefits, we saw …

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