EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island
September 2, 2022

EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island

“Knowledge is power,” says Economic Progress Institute (EPI) Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies. “We want those who hope...

Rally to save Pawtucket’s last green space in environmental justice neighborhood on Saturday
September 1, 2022

Rally to save Pawtucket’s last green space in environmental justice neighborhood on Saturday

“Let’s not pave over this valuable green space to put up a parking lot,” said Jennifer Stewart,...

Exclusive: Democratic candidates for Secretary of State bring their ideas to first and only forum
August 31, 2022

Exclusive: Democratic candidates for Secretary of State bring their ideas to first and only forum

“On the outside of this library there’s a large medallion that says, ‘enlightenment’ and our candidates are...

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan
August 30, 2022

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan

“For too long we have allowed politics to take priority over our children. The reality is we...

As primary election approaches, Providence mayoral candidates share their vision at East Side forum
August 31, 2022

As primary election approaches, Providence mayoral candidates share their vision at East Side forum

“With the critical mayoral election just a few weeks away, we thought it was really important to...

RI Rank releases General Assembly 2022 Overall Rankings
August 29, 2022

RI Rank releases General Assembly 2022 Overall Rankings

Election time promises mean nothing if, when push comes to shove, a legislator holds an important bill...

Jennifer Stewart is running for State Rep in Pawtucket’s District 59
August 26, 2022

Jennifer Stewart is running for State Rep in Pawtucket’s District 59

“Recently, the year before COVID hit, I lived the five months in Finland. I had received a...

One Fair Wage endorses local candidates committed to raising the minimum wage
August 26, 2022

One Fair Wage endorses local candidates committed to raising the minimum wage

“One Fair Wage Action has endorsed Senators Tiara Mack and Sam Bell, Representative David Morales, and candidate...

State Treasurer candidate James Diossa talks college debt with students
August 26, 2022

State Treasurer candidate James Diossa talks college debt with students

“I have many friends who are hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt,” said Megan Labbe, a...

Candidates for RI governor tackle question important to BIPOC communities at forum
August 25, 2022

Candidates for RI governor tackle question important to BIPOC communities at forum

“The outcomes for people of color, people from BIPOC communities, are significantly lower,” said United Way Rhode...

New eviction defense program will provide free legal services to low-income tenants
August 24, 2022

New eviction defense program will provide free legal services to low-income tenants

The program will assist tenants through the support of attorney advocates and law students, access to a...

Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children
August 23, 2022

Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children

The forum focused on questions such as: What will our next Governor do to ensure the well-being...

Ward 14 City Council debate showcases sharp differences between candidates
August 22, 2022

Ward 14 City Council debate showcases sharp differences between candidates

Candidates responded to questions about economic development, campaign contributions from real estate developers, funding public libraries, housing,...

No shortage of interesting candidates at Providence Ward 9 City Council forum
August 21, 2022

No shortage of interesting candidates at Providence Ward 9 City Council forum

Candidates answered questions about housing, policing, the environment, diversity and outreach, the use of opioid settlement money...

Secretary of State candidate Stephanie Beauté seeks to bring innovation and forward thinking  to the office
August 20, 2022

Secretary of State candidate Stephanie Beauté seeks to bring innovation and forward thinking to the office

“We want someone who is young. We want new, fresh ideas. We’re always hearing about that. And...

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