Editorial & Opinion

RI Transit Riders demands a responsible approach to central bus hub

Riders urge Governor to halt rollout of flawed plan and start working with the community to develop a better one...

RI Transit Riders opposes RIDOT’s latest “transit improvement” plan for downtown Providence
July 24, 2020

RI Transit Riders opposes RIDOT’s latest “transit improvement” plan for downtown Providence

“…this plan makes life harder for the many who depend upon RIPTA as their basic form of...
For transit riders, the beach is out of reach
June 29, 2020

For transit riders, the beach is out of reach

“Those who can’t afford a car are unable to get to the beach, while those with a...
Let’s get Kennedy Plaza right at last
January 19, 2020

Let’s get Kennedy Plaza right at last

Bus riders are in danger of being cast out of Kennedy Plaza, with most of our bus...
RI Transit Riders: The Kennedy Plaza bus tunnel is ‘a bad idea’
January 19, 2020

RI Transit Riders: The Kennedy Plaza bus tunnel is ‘a bad idea’

The recent proposal to tear up part of the Kennedy Plaza area to construct a bus tunnel...
RIPTA Riders Alliance responds to Paolino anti-busing lawsuit
January 19, 2020

RIPTA Riders Alliance responds to Paolino anti-busing lawsuit

RIPTA Riders Alliance is disappointed to read in the Providence Journal that a few wealthy real estate...
March 8, 2023

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates

March 8, 2023

Passing the EACA is good for families, indicates study

March 3, 2023

Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing

March 2, 2023

Representative Potter/Senator Kallman introduce bill to decriminalize magic mushrooms

March 2, 2023

Senator Euer/Representative Felix bill would extend  foreclosure protection for homeowners

March 2, 2023

Representative Stewart bills would limit rent increases to once annually, increase notice time for rent increases

March 2, 2023

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted

March 2, 2023

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters

February 27, 2023

RI Attorney General asks PUC to reject RI Energy’s gas increase

February 27, 2023

Exclusive: Senator Mack talks renter’s rights, rally at State House Tuesday

February 26, 2023

ACLU to RI Supreme Court: Mario’s Law should apply to Mario

February 24, 2023

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center

February 23, 2023

Pawtucket Mayor defends tax agreement, illegal clearing of Morley Field by campaign donors

February 23, 2023

Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget

February 22, 2023

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor

February 20, 2023

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO

February 18, 2023

Steve Ahlquist: OER working to keep the public out of the decision making process

February 16, 2023

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired

February 17, 2023

Christian Roselund: Why Peter Alviti Must Go

February 15, 2023

Coalition addresses House committee on state of homelessness in Rhode Island

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