Bostonist Rhode Island Weighs Using Shorter Official Name New York Times But Rhode Island has a lightning rod of a formal name ââ¬â Rhode Island and Providence Plantations ââ¬â that harks back to its prominent role in the slave trade … At least Rhode Island isn't issuing IOU's Examiner.com Rhode Island may shorten its name Denver Post Rhode Island , WTF?!??!!? Bostonist Examiner.com all 6 news articles »

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Rhode Island Weighs Using Shorter Official Name – New York Times