Video and pictures from the Rhode Island Rally for Trump and counterprotest
September 30, 2019

Video and pictures from the Rhode Island Rally for Trump and counterprotest

At its peak, about 240 people were in attendance at Sunday’s “Rhode Island Rally for Trump.” 14...

Epic Theatre does a dramatic reading of Woonsocket City Council meeting
March 2, 2020

Epic Theatre does a dramatic reading of Woonsocket City Council meeting

The Epic Theatre Company did a dramatic reading of the Woonsocket City Council‘s September 16 discussion of...

My child attends a school with a three percent proficiency rate, and it is OK for us
January 19, 2020

My child attends a school with a three percent proficiency rate, and it is OK for us

Last week The Public’s Radio‘s Ian Donnis quoted Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green in a...

The Uprising! September 27, 2019
September 27, 2019

The Uprising! September 27, 2019

“We’re all here together because we know that this is an emergency,” said Sunrise organizer Estrella Rodriguez...

Activists again block key intersections in DC to demand climate action
October 31, 2019

Activists again block key intersections in DC to demand climate action

As many as 2,000 people seized key intersections across Washington DC on Monday morning, significantly disrupting business-as-usual...

Climate Action Rhode Island wants you to cut up your Chase Bank credit card – To save the world
October 31, 2019

Climate Action Rhode Island wants you to cut up your Chase Bank credit card – To save the world

“Chase Bank is the worst, the number one investor in fossil fuels,” said Climate Action Rhode Island’s...

A conversation with Alex Hoffman, running for State Senate in District 1
January 19, 2020

A conversation with Alex Hoffman, running for State Senate in District 1

“It’s ridiculous that bills are argued in committee and Rhode Islanders come and spend hours of their...

Michelle McGaw announces her candidacy for State Representative For District 71
January 19, 2020

Michelle McGaw announces her candidacy for State Representative For District 71

“We need representation that is forward-thinking to address the concerns of the future so that our families...

Hear presidential candidates’ views at Brown University forum
January 19, 2020

Hear presidential candidates’ views at Brown University forum

At 7pm Tuesday, October 1 in the Brown University Friedman Auditorium (in Metcalf Building), 190 Thayer St,...

Newly formed Rhode Island Political Cooperative takes aim at political establishment
January 19, 2020

Newly formed Rhode Island Political Cooperative takes aim at political establishment

“Raising the money, finding good campaign staff and enlisting volunteers to run a winning campaign is a...

Rhode Island Political Cooperative candidates so far: A brief introduction
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Political Cooperative candidates so far: A brief introduction

“In today’s world, freedom means the ability to pursue self actualization,” said Jonathan Acosta, candidate for Senate...

An open letter to the Central Falls City Council
October 31, 2019

An open letter to the Central Falls City Council

Update: Due to an error in the announcement for Monday night’s Central Falls City Council meeting, the...

Democratic City Councilors propose minimum wage increase for Cranston city employees
October 31, 2019

Democratic City Councilors propose minimum wage increase for Cranston city employees

Cranston City Council Members Steve Stycos and John Donegan introduce an ordinance to raise the minimum wage...

Federal mediation sought to address Brown Catering Service unionization
October 31, 2019

Federal mediation sought to address Brown Catering Service unionization

“In the past couple of years, the University’s partnership with Bon Appétit has made it harder for...

Mary, Mother of the Universe, joins Climate Strike in Barrington
October 31, 2019

Mary, Mother of the Universe, joins Climate Strike in Barrington

The Climate Strike, said Pastor Brendan Curran, “is a good reminder that when we stand together against...

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