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Lock Arms for Peace: Providence needs to reopen unsolved murders
“The list that we just read was a list that was released in 2013 and it was labeled ‘unsolved murder victims,’” said Diana Garlington, the founder of Lock Arms for …
Articles by Steve Ahlquist
Uprising
The Uprising August 23, 2019
“…when you engage in that kind of civil disobedience, what you expect is to be handled professionally,” said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. It was hard to avoid the …
Elections 2020
Cicilline and Whitehouse push for Senate passage of bills that will better protect Democracy
“Good government isn’t just an abstract idea. It has a direct effect on people’s lives,” said United States Representative David Cicilline. United States Representative David Cicilline (Democrat, Rhode Island), United …
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Attorney General Peter Neronha speaks to the press about the ongoing Wyatt investigation
“It is my expectation that this investigation will wrap up in the next several weeks,” said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. “We will have more information to share at …
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Never Again Providence calls for the closing of the Wyatt Detention Center in the wake of violence at peaceful protest
“I didn’t notice the black pickup truck until the headlights were suddenly feet away from us,” said 15-year old Ruby Goldstein. “I honestly feel like if I hadn’t jumped out …
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In the aftermath of the assault at the Wyatt, Central Falls Police Officers refused to take statements from witnesses and victims
“We are in Central Falls,” said the Central Falls Police Officer, “There is so much crime in this city, I don’t have time to be here all night. I will …
Guns
Moms Demand holds a ‘recess rally’ to insist Senate bring universal background checks and red flags law up for a vote
About 150 people, most wearing the now iconic red tee shirts emblazoned with the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America logo, gathered in Biltmore Park (near Kennedy Plaza) …
Uprising
The Uprising! August 16, 2019
Not a slow news week. Holy crap. 1a. The Pickup Truck People were expecting to be arrested during a peaceful protest outside the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, not …
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A peaceful event: Never Again Providence protests the ICE contract with the Wyatt Detention Center
The protest outside the Wyatt Detention Center on Wednesday night began at Jenks Park in Central Falls before marching the half mile or so to the facility. Over 500 people …
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Interview with Jackie, who was struck by the truck at the Wyatt protest and briefly hospitalized
“I’m still coming out of shock a little bit so I apologize if I’m a little slow on you,” said Jackie, who was struck by the pickup truck driven by …