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NEWPORT TOGETHER
In April 2025, RENEWport, Salve Regina University, the Rhode Island Foundation and private donors will host famed political scientist Harvard Professor Robert D. Putnam for a talk on the collapse and revival of the American community. In the several weeks prior to this event, there will be a series of community-based NEWPORT TOGETHER events held.
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April 15, 2025
“What is the state of American democracy today?” with Professor Robert Putnam
Salve Regina University, Bazarsky Lecture Hall5:00PM - 6:00PM
Deep and accelerating inequality; unprecedented political polarization; vitriolic public discourse; a fraying social fabric; public and private narcissism—Americans today seem to agree on only one thing: This is the worst of times. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Open to the public. Free. Registration required.
RENEWport & Political Scientist Robert D. Putnam to Discuss American Democracy
Putnam’s visit will feature his address “What is the State of American Democracy Today?” Deep inequality; political polarization; a fraying social fabric—Americans seem to agree on only one thing: This is the worst of times. How did we get here and what can we do about it?
RENEWport Community Dinner to Connect Families and Build Connections
RENEWport will host a second community dinner for families of Newport children in 3rd and 4th grades on Thursday, April 10. This event is organized in partnership with Newport Public Schools and a range of organizations, including the Newport Police Department.
Q & A with Susan Sipprelle, founder and co-president of RENEWport
G. Wayne Miller interviews Sue Sipprelle on Professor Putnam’s upcoming visit and what’s next for RENEWport.
Newport nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and businesses provide a variety of services free of charge. We invite you to search and review the calendar to find needed resources for you, your family, or a neighbor.
Some of the resources that are available:
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Nature
Clothing
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Education