The Uprising, June 29, 2018
June 29, 2018

The Uprising, June 29, 2018

“My Senator… wouldn’t give me an answer on how he would vote on the Reproductive Health Care...

State House rally held to demand General Assembly emergency session to pass Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

State House rally held to demand General Assembly emergency session to pass Reproductive Health Care Act

In the wake of Justice Anthony Kennedy resigning from the United States Supreme Court on July 31st,...

Trans woman discriminated against in softball tournament
March 2, 2020

Trans woman discriminated against in softball tournament

Trigger warning: Transphobic content “Clearly he was making a point,” said Emily Clark. “He’s not the first...

Justice Gaines announces for Providence City Council, Ward 1
January 19, 2020

Justice Gaines announces for Providence City Council, Ward 1

Residents of Providence’s Fox Point, Wayland, and Downtown neighborhoods welcomed a vibrant new vision as Justice Gaines...

Rhode Island has created a political environment in which women are ignored
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island has created a political environment in which women are ignored

On Saturday the Rhode Island legislative session ended with no movement on legislation pertaining to equal pay,...

Local labor and politicians react to Janus decision with determination
June 27, 2018

Local labor and politicians react to Janus decision with determination

“The history of the AFL-CIO demonstrates that we have fought through far more adversity than on Supreme...

Aaron Regunberg calls for emergency session of the General Assembly to pass the Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Aaron Regunberg calls for emergency session of the General Assembly to pass the Reproductive Health Care Act

In response to the announcement of United Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy‘s imminent retirement, State Representative Aaron...

Rachel Miller announces for Ward 13 Providence City Council
January 19, 2020

Rachel Miller announces for Ward 13 Providence City Council

“I’ve been a community organizer and activist in Providence for fifteen years, organizing for living wage jobs,...

Efforts to preserve in Net Neutrality in Rhode Island undermined by backroom deals and business interests
October 31, 2019

Efforts to preserve in Net Neutrality in Rhode Island undermined by backroom deals and business interests

In response to the Rhode Island House not allowing a vote on the net neutrality bill unanimously...

‘An accident waiting to happen’ – CLF in court with Shell over Port of Providence
June 27, 2018

‘An accident waiting to happen’ – CLF in court with Shell over Port of Providence

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) was in court today arguing against Shell Oil Company’s motion to dismiss a...

Providence unveils IDPVD, a new municipal ID program
October 31, 2019

Providence unveils IDPVD, a new municipal ID program

Mayor Jorge Elorza today launched IDPVD, the City of Providence’s municipal identification card program. IDPVD is available...

Jonathan Hernandez announces for State Senate District 6, Providence
January 19, 2020

Jonathan Hernandez announces for State Senate District 6, Providence

Jonathan Hernandez has announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the State Senate seat in...

Representative Walsh to Governor Raimondo on Kristen’s Law: ‘Real lives are more important than re-election’
January 19, 2020

Representative Walsh to Governor Raimondo on Kristen’s Law: ‘Real lives are more important than re-election’

About two dozen people gathered in the rotunda of the Rhode Island State House to protest the...

Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light opposes the incarceration of children and families
June 25, 2018

Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light opposes the incarceration of children and families

Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light joins many other local, national, and international faith organizations in condemning...

Janie Seguí on separating families: This is happening now!
June 25, 2018

Janie Seguí on separating families: This is happening now!

“First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a...

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