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1. STORY OF THE WEEK: The assasination of conservative organizer Charlie Kirk , 31, in Utah was roundly condemned by elected officials and political activists in Rhode Island. Local Young Republicans and Young Democrats put aside their differences to issue a joint statement. The murder of Kirk came just ahead of September 11 — the anniversary of a day, as speakers at memorial services across the state noted — when Americans were united by their common bonds and shared identity. But the attack also highlighted the specter of politic

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