EPI releases report highlighting positive impact of Medicaid for Rhode Islanders and the economy
October 31, 2019

EPI releases report highlighting positive impact of Medicaid for Rhode Islanders and the economy

The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) previewed its latest report today at a press conference at the Rhode...

Biomass incineration bill opposed at State House rally
March 2, 2020

Biomass incineration bill opposed at State House rally

“When ECRI speaks, we speak as the united voice of the environmental community in the state,” said...

Matt Brown: Biomass legislation “a failure of democracy”
March 2, 2020

Matt Brown: Biomass legislation “a failure of democracy”

“I think this biomass project is very much like what we saw and what we’re seeing with...

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban
January 19, 2020

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) has the support of dozens of crucial Rhode Island...

Week two of the Rhode Island Poor People’s Campaign takes on systemic racism and poverty
May 22, 2018

Week two of the Rhode Island Poor People’s Campaign takes on systemic racism and poverty

Week two of the Rhode Island Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival tackled the...

Women’s Right to Choose: Time to replace the sitting ducks
May 22, 2018

Women’s Right to Choose: Time to replace the sitting ducks

Though it solidified the right to abortion at the federal level, the Roe v Wade decision of...

Resisting hate by winning some elections
January 19, 2020

Resisting hate by winning some elections

“Here’s my proposition,” said Georgia Hollister Isman, state director of Rhode Island Working Families. “In order to...

What is the argument for supporting Raimondo in the primary?
January 19, 2020

What is the argument for supporting Raimondo in the primary?

As former Secretary of State Matt Brown enters the gubernatorial race I have begun to watch the...

RI state senate candidate Sam Bell on the Trump agenda and his Indivisible RI endorsement
January 19, 2020

RI state senate candidate Sam Bell on the Trump agenda and his Indivisible RI endorsement

Sam Bell, candidate for Rhode Island State Senate, District 5 in Providence, received  Indivisible Rhode Island‘s first...

With utility shutoffs on the rise, now is the time to bring back PIPP, say advocates
October 31, 2019

With utility shutoffs on the rise, now is the time to bring back PIPP, say advocates

The Home Energy Rate Affordability Act (H7900 / S2336), sponsored by Rhode Island State Representative Scott Slater (Democrat,...

A peace walk in the rain
February 27, 2020

A peace walk in the rain

The Rhode Island Volunteers for Moms Demand Action teamed up with the Institute for the Study and...

Jason Roias announces his candidacy for Providence City Council Ward 4
January 19, 2020

Jason Roias announces his candidacy for Providence City Council Ward 4

Jason Roias is running for Providence City Council for the seat currently occupied by Nicholas Narducci, who...

Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas

“As parents across the country are preparing for and attending high school and college graduations, we can’t...

The Uprising, May 18, 2018
May 20, 2018

The Uprising, May 18, 2018

“Without freedom, law is merely the expression of one person’s will over another. Without just and appropriate...

Legislation to overhaul EFSB won’t affect outcome of proposed Invenergy power plant
October 31, 2019

Legislation to overhaul EFSB won’t affect outcome of proposed Invenergy power plant

Representative Cale Keable (Democrat, District 47, Burrillville, Glocester)’s legislation to overhaul the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB)...

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