Rhode Island Veterans’ Home: Digging into dead war vets’ assets to reduce its budget deficit
January 13, 2020

Rhode Island Veterans’ Home: Digging into dead war vets’ assets to reduce its budget deficit

If officials succeed in acquiring the home’s deceased war veterans’ estate assets, not only will the state...

Carolers visit Wyatt Detention Center on Christmas Eve
January 13, 2020

Carolers visit Wyatt Detention Center on Christmas Eve

Just over 60 people sand Christmas carols outside the Wyatt Detention Facility on Christmas Eve in solidarity...

Credibility of RI Senate and House Armed Service Committee members suffers yet another mortal blow
February 27, 2020

Credibility of RI Senate and House Armed Service Committee members suffers yet another mortal blow

“We were devoid of a fundamental understanding of Afghanistan – we didn’t know what we were doing…”...

The Uprising! December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019

The Uprising! December 20, 2019

President Donald Trump was impeached by the United States House of Representatives this week, a move supported...

Attorney General files lawsuit against Woonsocket City Council alleging willful or knowing violation of open meetings law
December 20, 2019

Attorney General files lawsuit against Woonsocket City Council alleging willful or knowing violation of open meetings law

“Given this history of repeated violations, the patent inadequacy of the agenda item, and the multiple admonishments...

Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again
December 19, 2019

Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again

“Toxic PFAS have no place in our bodies or our drinking water,” said Amy Moses, vice president...

With climate change looming, why is Rhode Island making public transportation less convenient?
January 19, 2020

With climate change looming, why is Rhode Island making public transportation less convenient?

“We have usurped funds for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to build wider highways, we have ignored calls...

COYOTE RI observes the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
November 12, 2020

COYOTE RI observes the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

The criminalization of sex work does nothing to help sex workers pay for childcare or their rent....

Rally to support the impeachment of Trump draws hundreds to Rhode Island State House
December 18, 2019

Rally to support the impeachment of Trump draws hundreds to Rhode Island State House

“Make no mistake, it is a sad day when we as a country need to come together...

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality calls for fixing state’s outdated Parentage Law so children aren’t left vulnerable
March 2, 2020

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality calls for fixing state’s outdated Parentage Law so children aren’t left vulnerable

Parents and advocates launch new coalition to pass comprehensive parentage reform, saying families can’t keep waiting for...

Teamsters Local 251: Providence needs to invest public money in the community
December 17, 2019

Teamsters Local 251: Providence needs to invest public money in the community

Partnership for Rhode Island Audit is Misleading and Biased The recent release of Partnership for Rhode Island’s...

9-year old Ryan Kyote helped end lunch shaming in California
January 19, 2020

9-year old Ryan Kyote helped end lunch shaming in California

“I saw on the news about a little girl that was in line, she got her lunch...

The resignation of Representative Shelby Maldonado opens special election for House District 56 in Central Falls
January 19, 2020

The resignation of Representative Shelby Maldonado opens special election for House District 56 in Central Falls

“I have enjoyed representing the city of Central Falls, a community where I have lived my entire...

The Uprising December 13, 2019
December 14, 2019

The Uprising December 13, 2019

UpriseRI is holding its semi-annual fundraiser, the Holiday Muckrakers Ball, at Wild Colonial Tavern, 250 South Water...

Sherrie Andre goes on trial in January for standing up to Sheriff Hodgson and ICE – and they need your help
December 12, 2019

Sherrie Andre goes on trial in January for standing up to Sheriff Hodgson and ICE – and they need your help

“The most important thing to me is to make people aware that these 287(g) agreements and IGSA...

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