Governor Raimondo endorses Mike Bloomberg for President
February 5, 2020

Governor Raimondo endorses Mike Bloomberg for President

“Mike Bloomberg is everything President Trump isn’t,” said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. “He’s facts over fiction....

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill
February 5, 2020

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill

“There is no question that this bill will save lives and be good for women of color...

Demand that Raimondo’s energy appointments get true Senate oversight
February 4, 2020

Demand that Raimondo’s energy appointments get true Senate oversight

By the time these nominations are heard in committee, it will be too late. These Senators need...

The Uprising, February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020

The Uprising, February 3, 2020

In life, we are never guaranteed a victory. We are only guaranteed a fight. Here are some...

Treasurer Magaziner urges Wyatt bondholder Invesco to address community concerns over prison
February 1, 2020

Treasurer Magaziner urges Wyatt bondholder Invesco to address community concerns over prison

“As one of Rhode Island’s business partners, you know the importance of maintaining positive relationships with the...

Protesters stage a die-in at Chase Bank, the leading funder of climate change
February 1, 2020

Protesters stage a die-in at Chase Bank, the leading funder of climate change

“Chase Bank is by far the biggest funder of fossil fuel exploration, arctic drilling, Amazon deforestation –...

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy
March 2, 2020

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy

“Senator Lombardi is not abstaining on a vote in his capacity as a private citizen. He is...

Senate Labor passes $1 increase in minimum wage, balks at pathway to $15
January 30, 2020

Senate Labor passes $1 increase in minimum wage, balks at pathway to $15

“The original bill that we had forth, which I am a cosponsor of, would have created… predictability,”...

New coalition seeks first increase in cash assistance program in 30 years
January 30, 2020

New coalition seeks first increase in cash assistance program in 30 years

“Those 4,000 families who rely on this program receive an average of $6 per person per day,”...

Woonsocket City Council passes resolution honoring self-admitted white nationalist
January 30, 2020

Woonsocket City Council passes resolution honoring self-admitted white nationalist

“It’s all about cancel culture,” said Woonsocket City Council Vice President Jon Brien. “When you don’t like...

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January 29, 2020

Video from the Rhode Island Students for Bernie Kickoff Rally “We believe, as progressives, that another world...

HomesRI announces legislative agenda at State House event
January 29, 2020

HomesRI announces legislative agenda at State House event

“One area that does not need more study is Senator Harold Metts’ proposal to end housing discrimination...

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event
January 29, 2020

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event

“Don’t let anyone question your patriotism,” said Navy veteran Steve Gilroy with Iraq Veterans Against the War....

The Uprising! January 24, 2020
January 26, 2020

The Uprising! January 24, 2020

As usual, a collection of social justice news stories that need more attention: 1a. Providence City Plan...

Central Falls High School students engage in first RI participatory budgeting process
January 23, 2020

Central Falls High School students engage in first RI participatory budgeting process

“Central Falls High School is a school with community-driven students, and that is the message we want...

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