Alana DiMario announces run for RI State Senate District 36 – Narragansett and North Kingstown
June 10, 2020

Alana DiMario announces run for RI State Senate District 36 – Narragansett and North Kingstown

“We know what matters, we know where our priorities should lie — and right now we have...

Incumbent Alex Kithes and community members Vaughan Miller, Charmaine Webster, and Marlene Guay announce slate for Woonsocket City Council
June 9, 2020

Incumbent Alex Kithes and community members Vaughan Miller, Charmaine Webster, and Marlene Guay announce slate for Woonsocket City Council

“…our Woonsocket Democratic slate is excited to fight for a better today and a brighter tomorrow in...

Cranston City Councilmember John Donegan will seek re-election
June 9, 2020

Cranston City Councilmember John Donegan will seek re-election

“Our residents deserve a City Councilor who is accessible, and responsive. That is why I hold monthly...

Maria Bucci announces mayoral campaign in Cranston
June 9, 2020

Maria Bucci announces mayoral campaign in Cranston

“These last few months have been difficult for all of us. I’m running because we need solutions...

Senator Metts to sponsor changes to Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
June 9, 2020

Senator Metts to sponsor changes to Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights

“The Bill of Rights for our citizens is paramount. The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights must...

Providence College Coalition Against Racism demands the college demonstrate, with unambiguous action, that Black Lives Matter
June 8, 2020

Providence College Coalition Against Racism demands the college demonstrate, with unambiguous action, that Black Lives Matter

Providence College is far from immune from perpetuating structural racism that harms Black and brown students, staff,...

Aniece Germain announces Cranston City Council campaign for Ward 2
June 8, 2020

Aniece Germain announces Cranston City Council campaign for Ward 2

“I am running, not only for my three children, but for your children too. I am committed...

Narragansett stages Black Lives Matter rally by the seawall
June 8, 2020

Narragansett stages Black Lives Matter rally by the seawall

“I just wanted a place for people to feel safe and spread the word,” said Kyleigh Sackal,...

Statement of the RI Center For Justice on police killing of Black people: We must say their names
June 15, 2021

Statement of the RI Center For Justice on police killing of Black people: We must say their names

The structural nature of this state-sanctioned killing of Black people is underscored by the refusal of official...

DARE Board statement on the murder of George Floyd and civil unrest in Rhode Island
June 4, 2020

DARE Board statement on the murder of George Floyd and civil unrest in Rhode Island

We are tired. We are hurting. We are enraged that little meaningful change has been made in...

Brown University graduate workers win tentative union contract in First for Ivy League
June 4, 2020

Brown University graduate workers win tentative union contract in First for Ivy League

More than 1,200 graduate employees sign inaugural agreement with administration guaranteeing job security and coronavirus protections In...

Central Falls sending layoff notices to teachers
June 2, 2020

Central Falls sending layoff notices to teachers

In addition to state-mandated services, the layoffs are based on the elimination of school nurses. Art and...

Providence civilian oversight board calls for independent review of Sergeant Hanley investigation
June 1, 2020

Providence civilian oversight board calls for independent review of Sergeant Hanley investigation

“I think the community is exhausted with letting the police, police themselves.” The Providence External Review Authority...

Judge orders immediate bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center
June 1, 2020

Judge orders immediate bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center

“With the outbreak of COVID at Wyatt, the court is beginning a process to assess whether releasing...

Janie Seguí Rodriguez announces run for Pawtucket City Council Ward 5
June 1, 2020

Janie Seguí Rodriguez announces run for Pawtucket City Council Ward 5

“I will work to center the voices of underrepresented communities and ensure that we are all working...

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