The next UHIP? A flawed system is endangering Rhode Island’s homeless
January 19, 2020

The next UHIP? A flawed system is endangering Rhode Island’s homeless

“It’s November, and we’re dealing with folks who are going to end up dying,” said Barbara Freitas,...

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan
December 9, 2019

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan

Statement also opposes any proposed facilities on Allens Avenue likely to worsen pollution and asthma rates “Air...

The Uprising! December 7, 2019
December 7, 2019

The Uprising! December 7, 2019

This was a week for holding power accountable in Rhode Island, whether it was Sunrise Providence challenging...

Federal Judge holds first hearing in student lawsuit against State of Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

Federal Judge holds first hearing in student lawsuit against State of Rhode Island

“What concerned me was that the lawyers who work for the Rhode Island Department of Education were...

$22B for more war toys and ignoring a #GreenNewDeal
December 7, 2019

$22B for more war toys and ignoring a #GreenNewDeal

“I wondered about how perfectly normal human beings can act on views that clash with all generally...

14 members of Sunrise Providence arrested at State House after march and rally
December 7, 2019

14 members of Sunrise Providence arrested at State House after march and rally

Governor Raimondo declines to sign No Fossil Fuel Money “Raimondo has always been quick to tweet and...

At a raucous meeting, Providence City Council approves the Hive Hotel TSA
December 6, 2019

At a raucous meeting, Providence City Council approves the Hive Hotel TSA

“I don’t know the intentions of this developer,” said Councilmember Rachel Miller, “But I would say that...

Celebrating the Invenergy victory with CLF’s Jerry Elmer
December 7, 2019

Celebrating the Invenergy victory with CLF’s Jerry Elmer

“It is now possible, not certain but possible, that there will be no future large fossil fuel...

David Morales announces candidacy for Rhode Island House District 7
January 19, 2020

David Morales announces candidacy for Rhode Island House District 7

“I know far too many families and friends in House District 7 who are also working hard...

A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal
December 4, 2019

A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal

“Every single fraction of a degree matters in terms of how many people stay alive.” Two of...

Police violence is not a perception problem
December 4, 2019

Police violence is not a perception problem

“We all, police included, bring various experiences with trauma into our communities. With that comes heightened suspicions...

Providence City Council wants more tax breaks for millionaires; Protest planned for Thursday City Council meeting
December 3, 2019

Providence City Council wants more tax breaks for millionaires; Protest planned for Thursday City Council meeting

Do councilmembers care about the working people of Providence as much as they care about bribing millionaires...

Brown University responds to divestment vote
December 3, 2019

Brown University responds to divestment vote

I’m writing about the piece posted yesterday regarding recommendations for divestment at Brown. I see that the...

State leaders announce largest economic development project in Pawtucket’s history
December 2, 2019

State leaders announce largest economic development project in Pawtucket’s history

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House Speaker Nicholas...

Brown University committee votes to divest from companies “facilitating human rights violations in Palestine”
December 3, 2019

Brown University committee votes to divest from companies “facilitating human rights violations in Palestine”

The Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility in Investment Policies voted 6-2-1 in favor of divestment. On December...

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