Government

Rep. Quattrocchi asks LGBTQ legislator if she’s a pedophile at committee hearing

After State Representative Rebecca Kislak (Democrat, District 4, Providence) introduced the Equity Impact Statement Act on Friday in the House Committee on State Government and Elections, the committee welcomed questions. Shortly after this exchange Representative Quattrocchi packed up his stuff...

March 20, 2023

Equity Impact Statement Act would help lawmakers understand impact of state legislation

Kislak’s bill would create the “Equity Impact Statement Act,” requiring that, “all legislation submitted in the general...

March 20, 2023

Stop Cop City protest in Providence calls for end to police immunity, cops in schools

Speakers at the event called for an end to the construction of Cop City, but also called...

March 19, 2023

Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence

Speakers from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Direct Action for Rights and Equality and the Rhode...

March 17, 2023

Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis

Director Hayes not only explained the presence of and need for actions taken at the Armory –...

March 16, 2023

Rep. Magaziner promotes PRO Act, seeks to expand union membership nationwide

Recently elected United States Representative Seth Magaziner hosted a press conference Thursday morning with local labor leaders...

March 16, 2023

Attorney General, DEM file civil complaint against Woonsocket wastewater facility

The Attorney General alleges violations of Rhode Island’s environmental laws, stemming from operating the Woonsocket Regional Wastewater...

March 14, 2023

City Auditor advised Providence Council to hire attorney to challenge solicitor’s questionable “Buff” Chace tax deal

In the memorandum Costa advises the City Council “to hire their own attorney to challenge the unilateral...

March 13, 2023

Advocates renew push for bottle bill at State House rally

In response to litter problems, many New England states, including neighboring Massachusetts and Connecticut, have introduced “bottle...

March 8, 2023

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

“Increasing the Rhode Island Works benefit can break the cycle of poverty by providing parents with education...

March 8, 2023

Passing the EACA is good for families, indicates study

The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act is an attempt to provide all pregnant people important access to...

March 3, 2023

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

Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi has announced a series of 14 bills aimed at...

March 2, 2023

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

At a Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee hearing this week, a hit-and-run victim’s testimony on the relationship...

March 2, 2023

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

Tenants and advocates gathered at the Rhode Island State House to demand safe, clean, and affordable housing...

February 27, 2023

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

Senator Mack talks to Uprise RI about a raft of legislation she’s supporting to enhance tenant protections...

February 24, 2023

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

Residents complained that the warming center has brought in a fair amount of additional crime, as well...

September 3, 2021

Red Ink Community Library, a ‘socially conscious event space and reading room’ opens Saturday

August 10, 2021

Quatia Osorio Says All Families Deserve a Doula and All Doulas Deserve to Be Paid

July 19, 2021

Art Revolt at Revival Brewery this Saturday

June 7, 2021

Ashley Delgado gives keynote as Central Falls raises Pride Flag

July 4, 2021

Providence Pride Flag raising was no small celebration

May 30, 2021

Providence Student Union designs billboards to promote Students’ Bill of Rights

May 12, 2021

Rebuild Woonsocket is a new effort to reshape city politics

May 2, 2021

BLM RI opens African American Innovation Center in Pawtucket

April 19, 2021

Warren protests against white supremacy stickers posted in their community

March 31, 2021

RI Senate marks International Transgender Day of Visibility with resolution and poetry

February 17, 2021

Commemorative Works Committee recommends permanent removal of Columbus statue

February 17, 2021

Barrington and Black Lives Matter rally to support Candace Breen

February 15, 2021

Smithfield to hold forum on race and equality in response to racist graffiti incident

January 24, 2021

Illuminate our town with peace and love: A silent illuminated vigil in Barrington

January 16, 2021

Special Committee for the Review of Commemorative Works begins its work

January 12, 2021

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign

December 17, 2020

TGI Network calls out Councilmember Correia’s dehumanizing comments

November 22, 2020

Remembering – and Honoring – trans lives lost in 2020

June 15, 2021

Indigenous People’s Day open mic at the State House

October 5, 2020

In the wake of gun violence, a march for peace on Smith Hill