Seven Stars owners voluntarily recognize new union
June 21, 2022

Seven Stars owners voluntarily recognize new union

“I am so excited about our recognition from the company,” said Natasha Brennan, a barista at the...

Councilmember Cournoyer strikes back at Woonsocket Pride organizers and speakers
June 21, 2022

Councilmember Cournoyer strikes back at Woonsocket Pride organizers and speakers

“My comments here are not directed to Mr. Kithes or Miss Nwando Ofakansi and these others,” said...

Unhoused, Michael holds a solitary vigil outside the RI State House
June 16, 2022

Unhoused, Michael holds a solitary vigil outside the RI State House

“Just last week we had five tents in a row, all slashed up,” said Michael. “Everything tossed...

Educators, advocates and students say ‘No’ to SROs in and out of House Finance hearing
June 16, 2022

Educators, advocates and students say ‘No’ to SROs in and out of House Finance hearing

“We know that SROs can serve many functions in schools, including enforcement and discipline,” said Clausius-Parks from...

Seven Stars barista Izzie Cossey talks about unionization effort
June 15, 2022

Seven Stars barista Izzie Cossey talks about unionization effort

“Currently we have three stores that are unionizing. We have Hope Street, Point Street and Broadway. We’re...

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience
June 14, 2022

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience

“Woonsocket Pride 2021 was a beautiful, powerful, historic day. Hundreds of people gathered for the first-ever pride...

David Segal is making the progressive case in the second congressional race
June 13, 2022

David Segal is making the progressive case in the second congressional race

“We’ve got so many issues… that have gone unaddressed,” said Congressional candidate David Segal. “We’re talking about,...

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally
June 11, 2022

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally

“What’s stopping me from being the next fatality on a list of those lost to the readily...

Woonsocket elected officials threaten to violate 1st Amendment rights if Pride organizers criticize them
June 9, 2022

Woonsocket elected officials threaten to violate 1st Amendment rights if Pride organizers criticize them

“…the first one was billed as a ‘celebration’ that was approved by the council seven to nothing...

Senate approves scientifically unsound and environmentally dangerous plastics burning bill
August 29, 2022

Senate approves scientifically unsound and environmentally dangerous plastics burning bill

“There is no good reason to exempt toxic, climate-damaging facilities from laws and regulations designed to keep...

Activists rally at RI State House to end mass criminalization
June 8, 2022

Activists rally at RI State House to end mass criminalization

“A small amount of [prison] time can change your life,” said Trent Manning, and organizer with Behind...

Essential healthcare workers hold State House rally to demand investment now, not later
June 9, 2022

Essential healthcare workers hold State House rally to demand investment now, not later

“At the same time demand has spiked, staffing is the worst I have ever seen,” said Ian...

RI’s labor movement welcomes unionizing Starbucks workers
June 7, 2022

RI’s labor movement welcomes unionizing Starbucks workers

“We feel really good about where we are,” said Starbucks worker and union organizer Cassie Burke. “Everyone’s...

Little Compton Pride rises above legislative bigotry
June 6, 2022

Little Compton Pride rises above legislative bigotry

“So many of our community, including our allies, have reached out to us support us in flying...

Rhode Island is facing a mental health crisis and the General Assembly needs to act, say workers
June 6, 2022

Rhode Island is facing a mental health crisis and the General Assembly needs to act, say workers

“There should be no difference between how we rose to meet the demands for the physical health...

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