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Rhode Island residents complain but stay put

Original: We complain about Rhode Island. Why we also can’t leave it

The Providence Journal examines a familiar Rhode Island paradox: residents grumble about the state's high taxes, small size and limited opportunities, yet most never leave. The piece explores what keeps people anchored — family ties, the coastline, food culture and a strong sense of community — even as complaints about cost of living and politics persist across the Ocean State.

Why now: Locals readily identify with the love-hate relationship the state's residents have with Rhode Island.

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