Civil Rights

Heavy metal performer scheduled at Fête accused of ‘numerous racist comments and advocating violence against homosexuals’

The Dancing Cop resurfaces in Pawtucket
October 31, 2019

The Dancing Cop resurfaces in Pawtucket

The Pawtucket Public Library has scheduled a “Tony the Dancing Cop safety show” for children on Wednesday,...
Basic due process protections need to be added to red flag bill says ACLU
January 19, 2020

Basic due process protections need to be added to red flag bill says ACLU

The Rhode Island ACLU released a report on Friday analyzing the “red flag” legislation (H7688 / S2492)...
False alarm in Port of Providence as sirens sound ‘erroneously’
October 31, 2019

False alarm in Port of Providence as sirens sound ‘erroneously’

“The alarms are going of erroneously all over the Port,” said the woman answering the phone at...
The Uprising, March 2, 2018
March 3, 2018

The Uprising, March 2, 2018

“Downpressor man, where you gonna run to, all along that day?” –Peter Tosh Welcome to the Uprising:...
FANG Collective declares victory in the Shame on Citizens campaign
March 2, 2020

FANG Collective declares victory in the Shame on Citizens campaign

On Thursday activists and organizers with The FANG Collective, the Shame On Citizens campaign and other groups...
This is what Democracy looks like: The People’s Hearing on Offshore Drilling
October 31, 2019

This is what Democracy looks like: The People’s Hearing on Offshore Drilling

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming to the People’s Hearing on Offshore Oil and...
Protesters march from State House to Marriott in opposition to offshore drilling
October 31, 2019

Protesters march from State House to Marriott in opposition to offshore drilling

After the Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI)’s press conference, Save the Bay organized a march from...
Rhode Island environmentalists and elected officials say ‘No’ to Trump’s offshore drilling proposal
October 31, 2019

Rhode Island environmentalists and elected officials say ‘No’ to Trump’s offshore drilling proposal

The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) held a press conference at the Rhode Island State House...
April 2, 2024

Can my landlord add cameras in the staircase of where I live?

April 2, 2024

The landlord has not returned my deposit and I’ve been moved out for over a month. How do I get it back?

April 11, 2024

Community health workers need love too

April 2, 2024

Can I withhold rent if landlord does not fix my rodent issue

April 17, 2024

Fight Back: Why Fight a Traffic Ticket, Part 3: Preparing for Traffic Court

April 2, 2024

I broke my toilet and my landlord wants me to pay.

April 11, 2024

About our redesigned homepage: A focus on helping Rhode Islanders

April 2, 2024

I have black mold in the bathroom of my apartment. What should I do?

April 11, 2024

Fight Back: Why Fight a Traffic Ticket, Part 2: What to Do When Pulled Over

April 2, 2024

Is it legal for my landlord to include a clause in my lease that says “if you make a maintenance request you are giving yourself notice and people may enter your apartment at any time without further notice”?

April 2, 2024

The computer repair shop is taking one year to fix my laptop.

April 9, 2024

Fight Back: Why Fight a Traffic Ticket?

March 21, 2024

Can my landlord raise my rent $500?

March 21, 2024

My landlord hasn’t given my security deposit back. How long do I have to wait before it becomes something I can take to court?

March 21, 2024

Can a landlord demand prepaid rents?

March 21, 2024

When can I withhold rent?

March 21, 2024

A Fight is Brewing Over Rhode Island’s Forests

February 19, 2024

Wealth Tax in Rhode Island Could Raise Millions While Improving Fairness

January 22, 2024

Speaking Up for Democracy: RI ACLU Reports on Troubling Limits in Town Meetings

January 3, 2024

Uprise RI Officially Launches BillBuddy Legislation Engagement Tool

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