As UNAP and Lifespan continue negotiations, an informational picket at Miriam
October 31, 2019

As UNAP and Lifespan continue negotiations, an informational picket at Miriam

“We return to the bargaining table today with clear intent and renewed purpose. Bedside caregivers have been...

The Rhode Island House District 58 candidate forum
January 19, 2020

The Rhode Island House District 58 candidate forum

Jonathan Vallecilla is challenging State Representative Carlos Tobon (District 58, Pawtucket) for his seat in the upcoming...

Sunrise Movement once again asks Governor Raimondo to refuse fossil fuel campaign funds
August 11, 2018

Sunrise Movement once again asks Governor Raimondo to refuse fossil fuel campaign funds

Student activists from the Sunrise Movement delivered a message and a petition to Governor Gina Raimondo at...

Providence and Central Falls sue Jeff Sessions and DOJ over police funding grants
January 19, 2020

Providence and Central Falls sue Jeff Sessions and DOJ over police funding grants

Mayor Jorge Elorza and Mayor James Diossa joined public safety officials and community members to announce that...

<i>The Time is Already</i> is a terrific documentary about banning conversion therapy and the Rhode Island General Assembly
March 2, 2020

The Time is Already is a terrific documentary about banning conversion therapy and the Rhode Island General Assembly

The Time is Already is a short documentary film (32min) about the efforts of a dedicated group...

Sheldon Whitehouse condemns Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the media
August 3, 2018

Sheldon Whitehouse condemns Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the media

[From a press release] Following the Trump administration’s decision to ban CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins from a...

Report: Work-hours test proposals are punitive and harmful to working people
March 2, 2020

Report: Work-hours test proposals are punitive and harmful to working people

“Heavy-handed and punitive work tests for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid will do little to...

Groden Center educators picket for safer classrooms and living wages
October 31, 2019

Groden Center educators picket for safer classrooms and living wages

Educators at the Groden Center schools in Providence and Coventry picketed on the East Side of Providence...

Matos brings Vargas complaint to Rhode Island Board of Elections
January 19, 2020

Matos brings Vargas complaint to Rhode Island Board of Elections

In a letter to Robert Rapoza, executive director of the Rhode Island Board of Elections (RI BOE),...

End Citizens United: Senator Whitehouse pledges to reject corporate PAC money
January 19, 2020

End Citizens United: Senator Whitehouse pledges to reject corporate PAC money

End Citizens United (ECU) praised Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today for his decision to reject corporate PAC money....

Food & Water Watch: Rhode Island counts filthy energy as clean, renewable power
March 2, 2020

Food & Water Watch: Rhode Island counts filthy energy as clean, renewable power

A new report from Food & Water Watch demonstrates how Rhode Island considers energy sources such as...

Providence City Council: President Salvatore questions $3k per month contract with GoLocalProv
July 24, 2018

Providence City Council: President Salvatore questions $3k per month contract with GoLocalProv

Even though the City of Providence launched an online Providence City Open Meetings Portal in 2013 to...

UNAP: The strike is on at Rhode Island Hospital
October 31, 2019

UNAP: The strike is on at Rhode Island Hospital

Negotiations between the United Nurses and Allied Professionals and Lifespan management have concluded for the day. The...

Hotel workers picket Omni Providence for fair wages, reasonable workloads and affordable health care
July 21, 2018

Hotel workers picket Omni Providence for fair wages, reasonable workloads and affordable health care

Hundreds of UNITE HERE Local 26 workers and allies picketed outside the Omni Providence Friday evening to...

Young Democrats of Rhode Island PAC announces first round of 2018 endorsements
January 19, 2020

Young Democrats of Rhode Island PAC announces first round of 2018 endorsements

The Young Democrats of Rhode Island Political Action Committee (YDRI PAC) is proud to announce our first...

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