Talking policy with Rep-elect Jose Batista
July 24, 2023

Talking policy with Rep-elect Jose Batista

“I think there’s a good argument to be made that the extra due process that police get...

Housing advocates name and shame the top ten evictors in Rhode Island, and their lawyers
November 24, 2020

Housing advocates name and shame the top ten evictors in Rhode Island, and their lawyers

“Governor Raimondo should stop being a coward and use her executive power to protect renters from being...

RI Food Bank reports dramatic increase in food insecurity
November 23, 2020

RI Food Bank reports dramatic increase in food insecurity

“It’s shocking, but one in four households lack adequate food,” said Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode...

Remembering – and Honoring – trans lives lost in 2020
November 22, 2020

Remembering – and Honoring – trans lives lost in 2020

“Locally, we lost a friend and loved one who was an organizer in Providence for several years,...

Coalition rallies for taxes on rich to fund essential services
November 21, 2020

Coalition rallies for taxes on rich to fund essential services

“While it is not well known, in 2006 the State of Rhode Island cut taxes for the...

Civil rights groups decry downplaying of racial disparities in police traffic stops
December 16, 2020

Civil rights groups decry downplaying of racial disparities in police traffic stops

“It is time for the state to grapple with, rather than find excuses for, the presence of...

Uprise RI joins the call for a more open and engaged legislative process in 2021
November 20, 2020

Uprise RI joins the call for a more open and engaged legislative process in 2021

UpriseRI is proud to join the call for a more open and more democratic government. This call...

Is the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights about accountability?
December 16, 2020

Is the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights about accountability?

At the most recent meeting of the Senate Task Force to suggest changes to the Law Enforcement...

American Planning Association of RI says RIDOT/Raimondo multi-hub bus plan is harmful to people of color and people of lesser means
December 29, 2021

American Planning Association of RI says RIDOT/Raimondo multi-hub bus plan is harmful to people of color and people of lesser means

In a letter to the Governor, APA-RI writes that the multi-hub redesign was developed in a way...

PERA implodes
June 15, 2021

PERA implodes

“It’s no secret,” continued Chair Figueroa, “that we have yet to resolve one complaint that’s come into...

Counter-protester assaulted at ‘Stand and Wave for Trump’ event
November 14, 2020

Counter-protester assaulted at ‘Stand and Wave for Trump’ event

“As the Trump supporter advanced, I believe it was his son that came up behind me and...

PERA holding special meeting to discuss release of Sgt Hanley videos
December 16, 2020

PERA holding special meeting to discuss release of Sgt Hanley videos

On Monday, November 16 at 5pm the Providence External Review Authority (PERA), the only civilian police oversight...

PERA needs teeth: How law-enforcement officials have undermined the Community Safety Act
December 16, 2020

PERA needs teeth: How law-enforcement officials have undermined the Community Safety Act

Commissioner Paré’s interpretation of the law regarding PERA ignores the “history, context and legislative goal” of the...

Providence Youth Student Movement supports release of video by PERA Director
December 16, 2020

Providence Youth Student Movement supports release of video by PERA Director

“We call on the PERA Board, City Council, and the Mayor’s office to support Director Batista in...

Germaine Bruce was helping a friend start her car. Then the police arrived…
December 16, 2020

Germaine Bruce was helping a friend start her car. Then the police arrived…

“They just started hitting me in my ribs. I was like, ‘You guys are taking this way...

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