When her East Side homeless encampment was bulldozed, Molly lost everything
July 11, 2022

When her East Side homeless encampment was bulldozed, Molly lost everything

“I had an eight person tent there and everything I owned was in that tent,” said Molly....

BOE finds ‘multiple violations of campaign finance law’ during Audit of PVD City Council candidate
July 7, 2022

BOE finds ‘multiple violations of campaign finance law’ during Audit of PVD City Council candidate

As a result of the findings, the Board voted to refer the case to the Attorney General...

Providence Police under fire for violent arrest caught on video
July 6, 2022

Providence Police under fire for violent arrest caught on video

“Given the actions of these high-ranking officers, BLM RI PAC again calls for the full repeal of...

Governor McKee signs executive order protecting Rhode Islanders who provide abortion from out-of-state legal liability
July 6, 2022

Governor McKee signs executive order protecting Rhode Islanders who provide abortion from out-of-state legal liability

“The executive order I signed today ensures that Rhode Island will continue to stand up for reproductive...

“These living conditions are deplorable”: Block Island worker calls for livable housing, safe working conditions, and time off for summer staff
April 2, 2024

“These living conditions are deplorable”: Block Island worker calls for livable housing, safe working conditions, and time off for summer staff

“We were at the bottom pretty much. We were in this shack that was probably one of...

DHL workers in Pawtucket striking for livable wages and healthcare
July 1, 2022

DHL workers in Pawtucket striking for livable wages and healthcare

“I can’t afford healthcare. I’m single, on my own,” said DHL Worker Amber Fortier. “They offered 60%...

Rhode Island is doing the work on climate change, but we can’t do it alone, says DEM and CLF
June 30, 2022

Rhode Island is doing the work on climate change, but we can’t do it alone, says DEM and CLF

“…climate change is a global crisis that Rhode Island can’t solve alone and we need strong federal...

As Supreme Court guts environmental regulations, Senator Whitehouse counters with words
June 30, 2022

As Supreme Court guts environmental regulations, Senator Whitehouse counters with words

The “pro-life” Supreme Court handed down a decision that will help the fossil fuel industry murder the...

Gubernatorial candidate Gorbea defends taking campaign money from fossil fuel lobbyist
June 29, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Gorbea defends taking campaign money from fossil fuel lobbyist

“Nellie Gorbea should join over 100 Rhode Island political leaders and thousands of politicians nationwide, including President...

Typo for Dunkin’ promotion in Cranston offers free offer to “White” residents
June 29, 2022

Typo for Dunkin’ promotion in Cranston offers free offer to “White” residents

That was a mistake, said a corporate spokesperson at the site when Uprise RI arrived. And the...

Workers at Bally’s in Lincoln voting to strike today
June 28, 2022

Workers at Bally’s in Lincoln voting to strike today

Since the end of the most recent wave of Covid, business at Bally’s has returned to pre-pandemic...

Two recent, violent incidents involving police highlight the need to repeal LEOBoR in RI say advocates
June 28, 2022

Two recent, violent incidents involving police highlight the need to repeal LEOBoR in RI say advocates

Recent high profile incidents of apparent police violence, and the fact that officials in both Newport and...

1500+ people rally at Rhode Island State House against Supreme Court abortion reversal
June 25, 2022

1500+ people rally at Rhode Island State House against Supreme Court abortion reversal

“… it is not enough just to speak out and show up for abortion rights and reproductive...

“We are outraged, and we are horrified,” says RI Coalition for Reproductive Freedom in response to Roe reversal
June 25, 2022

“We are outraged, and we are horrified,” says RI Coalition for Reproductive Freedom in response to Roe reversal

“It’s every bit as bad as you think it is and more,” said Lynette Labinger, ACLU of...

Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade: Local Reactions
June 24, 2022

Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade: Local Reactions

“Let’s be clear that this ruling is truly catastrophic, but the work and the fight iis not...

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