On the fiftieth anniversary of the My Lai massacre
March 12, 2018

On the fiftieth anniversary of the My Lai massacre

Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the My Lai massacre. On the morning of March 16, 1968,...

Plastic bags are bad, negatively impacting poor people is worse, says REJC
March 16, 2018

Plastic bags are bad, negatively impacting poor people is worse, says REJC

The Providence City Council passed an ordinance that calls for the “reduction of single-use plastic bags and...

Rhode Island rated 9th best economy in the United States
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island rated 9th best economy in the United States

This is a big deal and good news for Governor Gina Raimondo, who is struggling in the...

After the student rally: Gun control advocates demand safe schools
January 19, 2020

After the student rally: Gun control advocates demand safe schools

Ironically, despite all the concerns about student safety, when a thousand students walked out of their high...

Students speak out at the Providence Walkout to End Gun Violence
January 19, 2020

Students speak out at the Providence Walkout to End Gun Violence

“Students and staff have the right to teach and learn in an environment free from the fear...

Scituate is withdrawing their opposition to Invenergy and their support for Burrillville
March 2, 2020

Scituate is withdrawing their opposition to Invenergy and their support for Burrillville

“It comes down to a money issue,” said Scituate Town Council President John Mahoney, “Bottom line. This...

National Grid doesn’t serve Rhode Island’s interests, but there’s an alternative
March 13, 2018

National Grid doesn’t serve Rhode Island’s interests, but there’s an alternative

Mere months after 150,000 Rhode Islanders lost power, many for several days, National Grid had the gall...

One year ago: Senator Whitehouse on Pompeo
March 13, 2018

One year ago: Senator Whitehouse on Pompeo

The following was originally published on RI Future on January 28, 2017: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse was in...

Everytown announces new national legislative priorities
January 19, 2020

Everytown announces new national legislative priorities

Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown,...

Reed introduces amendment to protect student loan borrowers
March 2, 2020

Reed introduces amendment to protect student loan borrowers

“It’s crucial that we do all we can to protect student loan borrowers,” said United States Senator...

The Uprising, March 9, 2018
March 10, 2018

The Uprising, March 9, 2018

“In the times of crisis, the wise build bridges, while fools build barriers.” –T’Challa Welcome to The...

International Women’s Day marked by two celebrations at the State House
March 2, 2020

International Women’s Day marked by two celebrations at the State House

International Women’s Day was marked by two celebrations at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday. Hope...

23 Senators urge Zinke to hold new hearings taking ‘formal oral testimony’ on offshore drilling
October 31, 2019

23 Senators urge Zinke to hold new hearings taking ‘formal oral testimony’ on offshore drilling

A letter from 23 United States Senators, including Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) and Jack Reed (Democrat,...

Second Amendment advocates rise, but don’t shine, at legislative hearings
January 19, 2020

Second Amendment advocates rise, but don’t shine, at legislative hearings

Unusually, the Judiciary Committees of the Rhode Island House and Senate scheduled hearings on a slate of...

Euer and Kazarian introduce bills to protect access to reproductive health care
October 31, 2019

Euer and Kazarian introduce bills to protect access to reproductive health care

“Freedom and full equality cannot be achieved until we have the opportunity to control our lives at...

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