Grid operator’s faux neutrality and endorsement of natural gas threatens our future
March 2, 2020

Grid operator’s faux neutrality and endorsement of natural gas threatens our future

“Our mission is to achieve reliability through wholesale markets and we’re technology neutral,” said Gordon van Welie,...

The Uprising, November 17
November 17, 2017

The Uprising, November 17

Hello all and welcome to The Uprising for November 17… Roy Moore is a monster, Al Franken...

Reed, Whitehouse call Republican tax bills ‘destructive’ and ‘an assault’
February 27, 2020

Reed, Whitehouse call Republican tax bills ‘destructive’ and ‘an assault’

“Like any Americans we’re just stunned that the House republicans could vote yesterday, along strict party lines,...

Private event for fossil fuel industry insiders held in Cranston
March 2, 2020

Private event for fossil fuel industry insiders held in Cranston

Five people braved the wind and cold outside a fossil fuel energy company event held at Taco...

Will city and state tax credits be used to exploit vulnerable workers at the 78 Fountain St project?
February 27, 2020

Will city and state tax credits be used to exploit vulnerable workers at the 78 Fountain St project?

Callahan Construction Managers has a long and detailed history of subcontracting work to companies accused of safety...

Siham Byah remains a political prisoner of the United States, says lawyer
December 19, 2017

Siham Byah remains a political prisoner of the United States, says lawyer

“Siham Byah remains a political prisoner of the United States, two weeks in,” said her lawyer, Matthew Cameron....

Uprise RI denied access to invite only ISO-New England event; ProJo, NPR okayed
January 19, 2020

Uprise RI denied access to invite only ISO-New England event; ProJo, NPR okayed

I asked to cover the “Special Invitation Only Event with Gordon van Welie, ISO New England” as...

EFSB to hear motions in power plant case on November 27, public attendance is important
March 2, 2020

EFSB to hear motions in power plant case on November 27, public attendance is important

The Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) has scheduled a hearing for Monday, November 27, 2017, beginning at...

Dr. J Mark Ryan explains the basics and advantages of single payer health care
December 19, 2017

Dr. J Mark Ryan explains the basics and advantages of single payer health care

J Mark Ryan, MD, head of the Rhode Island affiliate of Physicians for National Health Plan (PNHP)...

Open Government Coalition Calls on East Greenwich Town Council to Cancel Meeting
November 15, 2017

Open Government Coalition Calls on East Greenwich Town Council to Cancel Meeting

From a press release: Today the open government coalition ACCESS/RI wrote a letter to Town Council President...

Community members label National Grid’s Port of Providence plans environmental racism at CRMC meeting
March 2, 2020

Community members label National Grid’s Port of Providence plans environmental racism at CRMC meeting

Accusations of environmental racism and white supremacy seemed to agitate the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council...

Senators ask for answers amid reports of immigration arrests at hospitals, schools and churches
December 19, 2017

Senators ask for answers amid reports of immigration arrests at hospitals, schools and churches

“If these reports are accurate, these actions are not only horrifying—they are also an egregious violation of...

Invenergy moves to block EFSB access to documents and the time to review them
March 2, 2020

Invenergy moves to block EFSB access to documents and the time to review them

Despite Invenergy’s claims to the contrary, the company’s application to build a $1 billion fracked gas and...

Memorial Hospital shutting down intensive care unit
December 5, 2017

Memorial Hospital shutting down intensive care unit

“On Friday, Care New England officials notified Memorial Hospital medical staff that they were going to close...

In wake of police shooting, #JusticeForJoey marches through Providence
January 19, 2020

In wake of police shooting, #JusticeForJoey marches through Providence

Around forty people gathered in front of the Providence Place Mall near CVS to protest the police...

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