Civil Rights

May 23, 2022

Reversing course, Little Compton Town Council votes against flying the pride flag

“There are plenty of people who have historically been seen as less than, or excluded or outright hurt,” said LGBTQ+ Coordinating Committee co-President and event organizer Jenna Magnuski. “For them, the United States flag isn’t a unifying flag. But if...

May 20, 2022

Yes Rep Quattrocchi, the RI General Assembly can pass laws on the funding of abortion

“We are of the opinion that the enactment of the RPA did not amount to a constitutional...

May 20, 2022

Speaker Shekarchi and advocates call for investments in housing using APRA funds

“We know that not being able to afford a safe home impacts all members of a family...

May 17, 2022

Amended cannabis legalization bills introduced and on path to passage

“The magnitude of the cannabis legislation, specifically the state-initiated expungement piece, is without equal,” said Representative Leonela...

May 17, 2022

As taxes rise, Elorza Administration gives huge tax break to one of the richest property owners in PVD

One of the richest men in Providence, Arnold “Buff” Chace, is saving around $30 million on his...

May 13, 2022

Advocates protest again outside McKee’s office due to looming homeless crisis

Activists taped a large eviction notice on the door to the Governor’s office door, informing Governor McKee...

May 13, 2022

McKee and RIPTA search for partner to privatize the bus hub, gentrify area

Governor McKee and CEO Avedisian most likely issued a press release rather than hold a press conference...

May 13, 2022

McKee announces “Landlord Challenge”, will pay landlords to rent to formerly homeless

“Winter shelter subsidies are expiring, which means that hundreds more are likely to be living outside in...

May 11, 2022

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students

“I support this bill because I would like to see a more positive relationship between youth and...

May 13, 2022

Home Childcare Providers call on Governor McKee to settle fair contract

“We work hard, we perform to the highest standards, and we deserve adequate benefits,” said Alexandra Flores,...

May 5, 2022

The path to Medicare-for-All is through Rhode Island say advocates

“In 2009 the Episcopal Church nationally came out in favor of any government action that would lead...

May 5, 2022

The Rhode Island Political Coop announces five new candidates

Five newly announced progressive candidates will go head to head against some heavyweight incumbents, including the House...

May 4, 2022

Problematic Senate minimum wage study commission passes out of committee

“Unwittingly, I gave the Senate President a way to give the proposed commission the appearance of more...

May 4, 2022

Safeguarding Our Local Economies: Cooperative businesses on display at RI State House

“The social and solidarity economy is a different way of understanding the economy that puts people and...

May 4, 2022

Rhode Island rallies in response to leaked Supreme Court abortion decision

“Our right to abortion is something that we fought for decades ago and ever since then they’ve...

May 3, 2022

McKee administration issuing cash bonuses to landlords during a booming market

“There are over 200 people, individuals as well as those living in families, currently staying outside. Winter...

March 9, 2022

Episcopal Diocese of RI holds a “Vigil Prayer for Peace in Ukraine”

March 7, 2022

Providence joins worldwide protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine

March 4, 2022

ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island

March 1, 2022

Providence Mayor announces new framework for racial reparations

February 24, 2022

Stop the Hate rally at Billy Taylor Park

February 23, 2022

Nazis interrupt book reading in Providence: First they came for the socialists…

February 5, 2022

Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine

January 4, 2022

Religious leaders call for government action on poverty

November 26, 2021

Was a rally against the Woonsocket Mayor and City Council deliberately disrupted by city officials?

November 20, 2021

Preservation without Gentrification? PPS charts a new course

November 15, 2021

Lawsuit challenges ACI prisoner’s eight months in solitary confinement for free speech activity

November 11, 2021

RI Poor People’s Campaign demands that Reed and Whitehouse pass Build Back Better Act

November 10, 2021

Why is Pawtucket’s William Blackstone monument a bad idea?

October 19, 2021

Race, politics and Covid collide at Barrington Zoning Board of Review

September 26, 2021

Rhode Island observes the U.N. International Day of Peace

August 27, 2021

House Commission on shoreline access holds first meeting

August 16, 2021

Judge dismisses all charges in 2017 Cranston panhandling case

July 14, 2021

Youth led Remembrance Vigil honors LGBTQ+ lives lost

June 30, 2021

First ever Woonsocket Pride celebration

June 28, 2021

Immigrant Coalition rallies to get driver’s licenses for undocumented residents