ACLU calls on Providence school officials to immediately address “alarming” racial disparities in school discipline
January 19, 2020

ACLU calls on Providence school officials to immediately address “alarming” racial disparities in school discipline

Citing a “persistently disproportionate use of disciplinary action and suspensions against students of color,” the ACLU of...

RICAGV: Speaker and Senate President attempt to defend their continued lack of commitment to violence prevention
January 19, 2020

RICAGV: Speaker and Senate President attempt to defend their continued lack of commitment to violence prevention

Following a horrific week of violence in cities across the country including Dayton, El Paso, and Chicago,...

Alex Kithes wins special election for the Woonsocket City Council
January 19, 2020

Alex Kithes wins special election for the Woonsocket City Council

“It’s a mandate for politics where we actually fight for the future and not just pretend that...

The Woonsocket City Council refuses to understand the Open Meetings Act
October 31, 2019

The Woonsocket City Council refuses to understand the Open Meetings Act

In pretending to follow the Open Meetings Act, the City Council seems to have repeatedly violated it...

Governor Gina Raimondo ceremonially signs legislation extending the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse claims
January 19, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo ceremonially signs legislation extending the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse claims

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo held a ceremonial signing of legislation that that amends the state’s civil...

Tiara Mack announces her candidacy for Rhode Island Senate District 6
January 19, 2020

Tiara Mack announces her candidacy for Rhode Island Senate District 6

Community activist, educator, and organizer Tiara Mack announces her candidacy for Senate District 6. Tiara is a...

Bristol residents stage demonstration outside the home of accused child molester
January 19, 2020

Bristol residents stage demonstration outside the home of accused child molester

As I approached the demonstration happening outside the home of David Barboza in Bristol, a man drove...

Valley Breeze publisher apologizes for unfairly influencing the Woonsocket City Council special election
January 19, 2020

Valley Breeze publisher apologizes for unfairly influencing the Woonsocket City Council special election

Tom Ward, publisher of The Valley Breeze, printed a letter from his brother, Woonsocket City Councilmember John...

The Uprising! August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

The Uprising! August 3, 2019

With the resignation of Providence City Councilmember Luis Aponte (Ward 10) in the wake of his conviction...

Providence City Council officially vacates Aponte’s seat, opening the way for Ward 10 special election
January 19, 2020

Providence City Council officially vacates Aponte’s seat, opening the way for Ward 10 special election

In a four and a half minute special meeting of the Providence City Council that barely attained...

Governor Raimondo signs bill exempting hair braiding from licensing into law
February 27, 2020

Governor Raimondo signs bill exempting hair braiding from licensing into law

The bill, long championed by Representative Anastasia Williams, was finally passed by the General Assembly this year....

Final debate between Woonsocket City Council candidates Kithes and Jalette airs on WNRI radio; Election date August 6
January 19, 2020

Final debate between Woonsocket City Council candidates Kithes and Jalette airs on WNRI radio; Election date August 6

Alex Kithes and Roger Jalette, the candidates for the Woonsocket City Council special election to be decided...

Cyd Mckenna hired as new Rhode Island Democratic Party Executive Director
October 31, 2019

Cyd Mckenna hired as new Rhode Island Democratic Party Executive Director

The Rhode Island Democratic State Committee announced today that it has hired Cyd McKenna as its new...

Will Cristian Aguasvivas be returned to the Dominican Republic to be tortured?
August 2, 2019

Will Cristian Aguasvivas be returned to the Dominican Republic to be tortured?

If returned to the Dominican Republic, Cristian Aguasvivas is “more likely than not” to be tortured. Secretary...

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