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Whitehouse and Reed helped pave the way for a humanitarian crisis in Yemen
June 15, 2018

Whitehouse and Reed helped pave the way for a humanitarian crisis in Yemen

The violations of international law and the war crimes committed by the Saudi coalition with the assistance...
Ignoring reason and compassion makes for bad policy: RI House passes Kristen’s Law
January 19, 2020

Ignoring reason and compassion makes for bad policy: RI House passes Kristen’s Law

Violating the tenets of both reason and compassion, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved Kristen’s Law...
Is ousted Representative John Carnevale seeking his old House District 13 seat?
January 19, 2020

Is ousted Representative John Carnevale seeking his old House District 13 seat?

Is former Rhode Island State Representative John Carnevale staging a comeback? Some voters in District 13 Providence...
Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Mel DuPont, Senate District 22
January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Mel DuPont, Senate District 22

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...
Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Kobi Dennis, Mayor of Providence
January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Kobi Dennis, Mayor of Providence

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...
Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Paul Roselli, Senate District 23
January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Paul Roselli, Senate District 23

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...
Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Dwayne Keys, House District 9
January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Dwayne Keys, House District 9

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...
Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor
January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...
Roselli ends race for governor, endorses Matt Brown, will run for vacant Senate District 23 seat
January 19, 2020

Roselli ends race for governor, endorses Matt Brown, will run for vacant Senate District 23 seat

“In the six months I have been campaigning for Governor of Rhode Island one thing has become...
Striking DHL workers picket La Quinta Inn where their out-of-state replacements are staying
June 14, 2018

Striking DHL workers picket La Quinta Inn where their out-of-state replacements are staying

The DHLNH strike in Pawtucket has been going on for over four weeks now. Driver’s at the...
Gloria Steinem and former NARAL president back Matt Brown, say Raimondo not to be trusted on reproductive rights
October 31, 2019

Gloria Steinem and former NARAL president back Matt Brown, say Raimondo not to be trusted on reproductive rights

The Matt Brown for Governor campaign has released a letter, signed by prominent women’s rights advocate Gloria...
Silent vigil held in opposition to family separation policy at the border
June 14, 2018

Silent vigil held in opposition to family separation policy at the border

“I do this in part because someday my grandchildren will read about this in the history books...
Students protest General Assembly’s lack of action on Safe Schools Act
January 19, 2020

Students protest General Assembly’s lack of action on Safe Schools Act

Rhode Island students “from Cranston, North Providence, Smithfield, Greenville, Coventry, Lincoln, Providence, Rumford, Warwick, Barrington and more” protested...
Sojourner House says Attorney General Jeff Sessions puts victims of domestic violence and their children further at risk
June 13, 2018

Sojourner House says Attorney General Jeff Sessions puts victims of domestic violence and their children further at risk

On Monday, June 11th, 2018, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a deeply disappointing decision in an attempt...
Jewelry District Association holds first Providence City Council candidate forum for 2018 election
January 19, 2020

Jewelry District Association holds first Providence City Council candidate forum for 2018 election

The Jewelry District Association (JDA) held a Providence City Council Candidates’ Night moderated by JDA President Sharon...
March 19, 2023

Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence

February 1, 2023

RI House Committee assignments have been named

January 25, 2023

Conflicting laws leave contested Chariho School Committee vacancy up to RI Supreme Court

January 3, 2023

Rachel Miller elected as Providence City Council President in historic first

January 2, 2023

Brett Smiley begins first day as Providence Mayor with prayer breakfast

November 11, 2022

RI General Assembly leadership votes held, Senate keeps tally secret

October 31, 2022

Little Compton residents react to town-wide hate-filled mailer with love and solidarity

October 29, 2022

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum

October 24, 2022

Cranston City Council’s Aniece Germain on local issues, re-election bid

October 16, 2022

RI Poor People’s Campaign encourages poor and low-wage workers to vote their demands

September 22, 2022

Campaign donations may supply a clue as to why Providence seeks to approve sweetheart developer deals

September 9, 2022

Senators Bell, Mack, challenger Salvatore tackle questions at WBNA forum

September 9, 2022

Sanchez challenges Williams in Democratic House District 9 WBNA forum

September 7, 2022

Gregg Amore’s run for Secretary of State built on reputation and relationships

September 6, 2022

Savannah DaCruz challenging Blazejewski and status quo politics in House District 2

August 31, 2022

Exclusive: Democratic candidates for Secretary of State bring their ideas to first and only forum

August 30, 2022

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan

August 31, 2022

As primary election approaches, Providence mayoral candidates share their vision at East Side forum

August 29, 2022

RI Rank releases General Assembly 2022 Overall Rankings

August 26, 2022

Jennifer Stewart is running for State Rep in Pawtucket’s District 59

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