HomesRI advances their legislative priorities at the State House
January 19, 2020

HomesRI advances their legislative priorities at the State House

HomesRI advocated for their legislative priorities on Thursday at the Rhode Island State House beginning with a...

Senate Judiciary Committee passes resolution denouncing and opposing white nationalism and neo-Nazism
October 31, 2019

Senate Judiciary Committee passes resolution denouncing and opposing white nationalism and neo-Nazism

An amended version of a Senate Resolution denouncing and opposing white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups passed the...

Fire Fighters picket Senator McKenney fundraiser over ‘disparaging remarks’
May 31, 2019

Fire Fighters picket Senator McKenney fundraiser over ‘disparaging remarks’

The Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters (RISAFF) and our affiliated locals picketed Senator Senator Mark...

With the final decision on Invenergy’s power plant weeks away, Burrillville rallies at the State House
October 31, 2019

With the final decision on Invenergy’s power plant weeks away, Burrillville rallies at the State House

“We are here today in frustration and outrage at our Senators and Governor Gina Raimondo for not...

Alex Kithes summons a positive future in his race for the Woonsocket City Council
January 19, 2020

Alex Kithes summons a positive future in his race for the Woonsocket City Council

“I went through the Woonsocket public school system and got a really good education,” said Alex Kithes,...

Reverend Charles Blustein Ortman: The time for our action, from individuals and houses of worship, lies just ahead
May 30, 2019

Reverend Charles Blustein Ortman: The time for our action, from individuals and houses of worship, lies just ahead

Early Monday morning, 55 Central American asylum-seekers were delivered to three Denver, Colorado houses of worship through...

It’s time to shift our economic priorities away from corporate profits
February 27, 2020

It’s time to shift our economic priorities away from corporate profits

No Endless War and Excessive Militarism (NEWEM) gathered Tuesday along the edge of the commercial plaza where...

Is this the year the General Assembly eliminates the tampon tax?
March 2, 2020

Is this the year the General Assembly eliminates the tampon tax?

“This is a women’s health and women’s rights issue,” said Representative Moira Walsh (Democrat, District 3, Providence)....

Tiverton Town Council rejects Second Amendment Sanctuary Town resolution, but will reconsider in June
January 19, 2020

Tiverton Town Council rejects Second Amendment Sanctuary Town resolution, but will reconsider in June

On Tuesday, the Tiverton Town Council voted down a resolution that would have declared Tiverton a second...

As a party is held for Senator Archambault, The Womxn Project stays focused on protecting reproductive rights
October 31, 2019

As a party is held for Senator Archambault, The Womxn Project stays focused on protecting reproductive rights

As a fundraiser was held for Senator Stephen Archambault (Democrat, District 22, Smithfield, Johnston, North Providence) at...

Help a Sister Out Period campaign delivers 62,000 menstrual items to Rhode Island Food Bank
March 2, 2020

Help a Sister Out Period campaign delivers 62,000 menstrual items to Rhode Island Food Bank

The Rhode Island Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) lead an effort, Help a Sister Out Period,...

Audrey O’Donnell: We will not stand to watch our rights slip away as our world becomes more hostile to our bodies
October 31, 2019

Audrey O’Donnell: We will not stand to watch our rights slip away as our world becomes more hostile to our bodies

Reproductive rights activist Audrey O’Donnell speaking at a youth-lead, student protest at the Rhode Island State House...

Nicole DiPaolo: To defeat climate change, we must disrupt the status quo
October 31, 2019

Nicole DiPaolo: To defeat climate change, we must disrupt the status quo

Climate activist Nicole DiPaolo speaking at the 2nd International Student Climate Strike at the Rhode Island State...

AMOR holds vigil for the immigrant children who have died while incarcerated in the United States
May 28, 2019

AMOR holds vigil for the immigrant children who have died while incarcerated in the United States

“Since September 2018, six known youth have died being held in United States Customs and Border Patrol...

‘If Jesus were alive today, he would stand with LGBTQ folks, not against them…’
March 2, 2020

‘If Jesus were alive today, he would stand with LGBTQ folks, not against them…’

“Everyone has a right to happiness,” said Kristine Farrelly, a Christian protester outside Franklin Graham’s East Providence...

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