Rhode Island can strengthen its economy and communities through inclusive policies for immigrants
August 21, 2019

Rhode Island can strengthen its economy and communities through inclusive policies for immigrants

State and local policymakers can take key steps to better integrate immigrants, including immigrants who are undocumented,...

Statement from Central Falls Mayor James Diossa on the Wyatt incident
October 31, 2019

Statement from Central Falls Mayor James Diossa on the Wyatt incident

“Due to the grave and serious nature of the night’s events, our first calls were to the...

Attorney General Peter Neronha speaks to the press about the ongoing Wyatt investigation
October 31, 2019

Attorney General Peter Neronha speaks to the press about the ongoing Wyatt investigation

“It is my expectation that this investigation will wrap up in the next several weeks,” said Rhode...

What’s Missing from the Commissioner’s PPSD Takeover Proposal
January 19, 2020

What’s Missing from the Commissioner’s PPSD Takeover Proposal

On August 8, 2019, Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green issued a “Proposal for Decision and...

Never Again Providence calls for the closing of the Wyatt Detention Center in the wake of violence at peaceful protest
October 31, 2019

Never Again Providence calls for the closing of the Wyatt Detention Center in the wake of violence at peaceful protest

“I didn’t notice the black pickup truck until the headlights were suddenly feet away from us,” said...

In the aftermath of the assault at the Wyatt, Central Falls Police Officers refused to take statements from witnesses and victims
October 31, 2019

In the aftermath of the assault at the Wyatt, Central Falls Police Officers refused to take statements from witnesses and victims

“We are in Central Falls,” said the Central Falls Police Officer, “There is so much crime in...

Audrey Mead: They are us
January 19, 2020

Audrey Mead: They are us

“They are us.” The thought reverberated in my head as we walked past the 20-something couple that...

Sunrise RI protests Senator Whitehouse’s lack of support for the Green New Deal outside his annual clambake fundraiser
October 31, 2019

Sunrise RI protests Senator Whitehouse’s lack of support for the Green New Deal outside his annual clambake fundraiser

“We are tired of Senator Whitehouse,” said Yesenia Puebla of Sunrise. “We have asked him 10 times...

Moms Demand holds a ‘recess rally’ to insist Senate bring universal background checks and red flags law up for a vote
January 19, 2020

Moms Demand holds a ‘recess rally’ to insist Senate bring universal background checks and red flags law up for a vote

About 150 people, most wearing the now iconic red tee shirts emblazoned with the Moms Demand Action...

Never Again Action statement on Woodworth resignation
October 31, 2019

Never Again Action statement on Woodworth resignation

Never Again Action released the following statement in response to the news that Captain Thomas Woodworth, who...

The Uprising! August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019

The Uprising! August 16, 2019

Not a slow news week. Holy crap. 1a. The Pickup Truck People were expecting to be arrested...

Remi: A street medic at the Wyatt recounts their experience
October 31, 2019

Remi: A street medic at the Wyatt recounts their experience

“I grabbed the first person I came across who was blinded and walking with their hands out....

A peaceful event: Never Again Providence protests the ICE contract with the Wyatt Detention Center
October 31, 2019

A peaceful event: Never Again Providence protests the ICE contract with the Wyatt Detention Center

The protest outside the Wyatt Detention Center on Wednesday night began at Jenks Park in Central Falls...

Interview with Jackie, who was struck by the truck at the Wyatt protest and briefly hospitalized
October 31, 2019

Interview with Jackie, who was struck by the truck at the Wyatt protest and briefly hospitalized

“I’m still coming out of shock a little bit so I apologize if I’m a little slow...

Representative David Cicilline statement on violence outside Wyatt
October 31, 2019

Representative David Cicilline statement on violence outside Wyatt

United States Representative David Cicilline (Democrat, Rhode Island) issued the following statement today: “The right of a...

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