August 5, 2021

Mayoral Candidate Brett Smiley on crime and policing in Providence

“I’ve heard from multiple police officers saying that the thing a good cop hates the most is a bad cop. They put [good cops] at risk and they put the community at risk. So we absolutely have to hold police...
What does the new CDC eviction moratorium mean for Rhode Island?
August 4, 2021

What does the new CDC eviction moratorium mean for Rhode Island?
“I don’t want to give a falsely positive view that it’s just all roses out there, but...
As eviction moratorium ends, renters begin to call out landlords
August 3, 2021

As eviction moratorium ends, renters begin to call out landlords
“I need this [protest] to be an example of what’s going to happen to every landlord who...
Paid Leave for All National Bus Tour kicks off from Rhode Island
August 2, 2021

Paid Leave for All National Bus Tour kicks off from Rhode Island
“We have the opportunity to finally catch up to the rest of the world, to finally do...
RI Black Business Association issues state a failing grade after Disparity Report release
July 30, 2021

RI Black Business Association issues state a failing grade after Disparity Report release
“Why did it take them this long [to release the Disparity Report],” asked RIBBA’s Executive Director Lisa...
Fatima Hospital workers hold informational picket as contract talks stall
July 29, 2021

Fatima Hospital workers hold informational picket as contract talks stall
“While top Prospect executives recently pocketed hundreds of millions of dollars in dividend payments and Fatima Hospital...
Mayor Elorza rallies to have teacher contract details released
July 29, 2021

Mayor Elorza rallies to have teacher contract details released
“…once we see the contract, we can get into whether it’s transformational or not,” said Providence Mayor...
PVD’s Pension Working Group membership skews right-wing, anti-worker
July 27, 2021

PVD’s Pension Working Group membership skews right-wing, anti-worker
I noticed that you have groups like RIPEC and the Providence Chamber that are notoriously anti-worker when...
RI Poor People’s Campaign demands support from Senators Reed and Whitehouse
July 26, 2021

RI Poor People’s Campaign demands support from Senators Reed and Whitehouse
“We are here because this is the season of non-violent direct action,” said Pamela Poniatowski, one the...
ECHO Village project vocally opposed by South PVD residents and politicians
July 23, 2021

ECHO Village project vocally opposed by South PVD residents and politicians
“The comments that some of you are making are insensitive to people with lived experience, who have...
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