Martin Lynn: What does “we’re public transit” even mean?
March 28, 2023

Martin Lynn: What does “we’re public transit” even mean?

“The largest economic zones in the world all have incredibly well funded, well maintained, affordable, accessible, fast,...

Providence DSA rescinds its endorsement of Representative David Morales
February 7, 2023

Providence DSA rescinds its endorsement of Representative David Morales

The Providence chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has overwhelmingly voted to withdraw its endorsement of...

Brown University undergraduate teaching assistants are unionizing
December 5, 2022

Brown University undergraduate teaching assistants are unionizing

The TAs are seeking higher wages, better working conditions, and a more inclusive and equitable workplace…...

Joshua Franco: Reparations or Manipulation?
November 28, 2022

Joshua Franco: Reparations or Manipulation?

“I agree we should use this funding for uplifting people that faced the cruel impacts of systematic...

Jennifer Rourke: The Rhode Island judicial system has not only failed me, it has failed us
November 20, 2022

Jennifer Rourke: The Rhode Island judicial system has not only failed me, it has failed us

“As a Black woman and a victim of physical assault from a police officer, I stand where...

Robin Xiong: Building a transportation system for people
August 11, 2022

Robin Xiong: Building a transportation system for people

How the east side of Providence could catalyze major improvements in statewide transit....

Blackstone Valley Community Health Center strike averted
November 30, 2022

Blackstone Valley Community Health Center strike averted

In a new feature at Uprise RI comic artist Maddie King writes, “…by posing to exercise their...

Kate McGovern: State House rules need to be democratized
July 12, 2022

Kate McGovern: State House rules need to be democratized

“While voting to study a bill could still be used for avoidance rather than inquiry, that choice...

Nina Wolff Landau: Protecting abortion rights is a fight, not a political game
July 5, 2022

Nina Wolff Landau: Protecting abortion rights is a fight, not a political game

“…I wanted to ask [Secretary Gorbea] why she had canvassed for and donated to former Speaker of...

RI State Senator faces homophobic, racist backlash for new bill
May 1, 2022

RI State Senator faces homophobic, racist backlash for new bill

“We unequivocally condemn these attacks and stand in support of Senator Mack as well as her efforts...

Confronting experience and contradictions in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
March 3, 2022

Confronting experience and contradictions in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

“We stand most resolutely with the working-class people of Ukraine – the people in the so-called blood...

RI Commission on Prejudice and Bias “discouraged and disappointed” by hate group actions
March 1, 2022

RI Commission on Prejudice and Bias “discouraged and disappointed” by hate group actions

“We encourage all to respect each other’s cultures, beliefs, and preferences, and to work to prevent an...

PVD Tree Plan Wants to Hear Community Ideas for Tree Equity
February 8, 2022

PVD Tree Plan Wants to Hear Community Ideas for Tree Equity

“Providence is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, with more excessive heat days and more intense...

Providence Water faces Civil Rights Act complaint over lead pipes
January 6, 2022

Providence Water faces Civil Rights Act complaint over lead pipes

“All families deserve lead-free drinking water, regardless of race, class, or any other factor,” said Childhood Lead...

Senator Meghan Kallman: National Grid has failed in regards to Tidewater remediation
December 3, 2021

Senator Meghan Kallman: National Grid has failed in regards to Tidewater remediation

As the district Senator, it is my expectation that the National Grid keeps the city of Pawtucket,...

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