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DARE, Southside residents rally for the restoration of low income apartments

City of Providence announces introduction of Water Authority State Legislation; Community meetings announced
October 30, 2019

City of Providence announces introduction of Water Authority State Legislation; Community meetings announced

From a press release: City representatives and elected officials announced the introduction of State enabling legislation that...
“Let your voice be heard,” says Speaker Mattiello to business community
February 13, 2019

“Let your voice be heard,” says Speaker Mattiello to business community

Wednesday was the 2019 Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) Luncheon, where the Providence area business community...
Jennifer Lawless: The Citizens for Life poll – and some problems with it
October 31, 2019

Jennifer Lawless: The Citizens for Life poll – and some problems with it

I recently saw the Citizens for Life poll and the Providence Journal’s coverage of it. As a...
Anti-choice groups silent on issues of real importance to children and families
October 31, 2019

Anti-choice groups silent on issues of real importance to children and families

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England “supports Rhode Island increasing the minimum wage to at least $15/hour...
RICRF: Nothing Extreme About the Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

RICRF: Nothing Extreme About the Reproductive Health Care Act

The Rhode Island Coalition for Reproductive Freedom rejects claims by anti-choice activists which characterize the Reproductive Health...
The Womxn Project: Rhode Island Women Need Our Rights – Not More Inflammatory Rhetoric
October 31, 2019

The Womxn Project: Rhode Island Women Need Our Rights – Not More Inflammatory Rhetoric

Statement by The Womxn Project on the release of poll done for a group called “Citizens for...
Representative Williams’ bill would establish commission to study the decriminalization of prostitution
October 31, 2019

Representative Williams’ bill would establish commission to study the decriminalization of prostitution

Representative Anastasia Williams (Democrat, District 9, Providence) has introduced legislation, H5354, to create a special legislative commission...
New report documents the effects of source of income discrimination in housing
January 19, 2020

New report documents the effects of source of income discrimination in housing

A new report from SouthCoast Fair Housing entitled “It’s About the Voucher” finds that “source of income...
Health Care Workers Issue Strike Notice at Blackstone Valley Community Health Center
October 31, 2019

Health Care Workers Issue Strike Notice at Blackstone Valley Community Health Center

[From a press release] Staff at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (BVCHC) who have been fighting for...
Business interests mislead on the minimum wage
March 2, 2020

Business interests mislead on the minimum wage

As part of her budget proposal for the coming year, Governor Gina Raimondo is seeking an increase...
RI NOW’s annual meeting examines reproductive health, broadly defined
October 31, 2019

RI NOW’s annual meeting examines reproductive health, broadly defined

The Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women (RI NOW) held their annual meeting Monday...
Developer receiving $20 million in City and State tax breaks hires out of state contractors at below area rates
February 11, 2019

Developer receiving $20 million in City and State tax breaks hires out of state contractors at below area rates

“We’re out here for an area standards and wages rally,” said Carpenters Union Local 330 Lead Organizer...
Invenergy is not going away: CLF files two new documents with the EFSB
October 31, 2019

Invenergy is not going away: CLF files two new documents with the EFSB

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) today filed two short documents with the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB). Both...
Uprise RI is on cable television
May 7, 2020

Uprise RI is on cable television

Uprise RI is expanding into television on cable access. Hosted by Jennifer Siciliano and produced by Grant...
Public support needed for offshore wind
March 2, 2020

Public support needed for offshore wind

This Tuesday, I need you to fight for a livable future. The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management...
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

December 21, 2023

High Speed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Rhode Island Interstate Corridor

September 15, 2023

Providence Taxpayers Left With Questions As Colleges Seek Deals

September 13, 2023

Brown-Providence Agreement: A Closer Look at the Fine Print

September 11, 2023

Exclusive: Introducing Uprise RI’s BillBuddy

July 21, 2023

Major Overhaul in Rhode Island’s Solitary Confinement Policy

June 9, 2023

PVD Council President Miller unveils revised budget

June 7, 2023

Attorney General files lawsuit against notorious Rhode Island slumlord

June 2, 2023

Advocates push for a series of bills embracing peace and opposing war

May 31, 2023

Contentious Confirmation: Carol O’Donnell’s RI Commerce Corporation Nomination Ignites Debate

May 31, 2023

Urgent Call to Action: RI Senator Tiara Mack’s Rallying Cry for Housing Justice

May 28, 2023

Public Pushback on Senate President’s RIPTA Overhaul: Democracy or Dictatorship?

May 15, 2023

Unsheltered in Providence: Armory Shutdown Leaves Many Homeless With Nowhere to Go

May 17, 2023

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness

April 27, 2023

The Battle for Affordable Utilities: Advocates Rally for Income-Based Payment Plans

April 26, 2023

Controversial Tax Shift: Mayor Smiley’s Budget Address Sparks Debate in Providence

April 25, 2023

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute

April 19, 2023

Smithfield School Committee considering policy to out LGBTQ students to parents

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