ACLU takes legal action over unlawful arrest of 13-year-old honors student
January 20, 2020

ACLU takes legal action over unlawful arrest of 13-year-old honors student

“When I see officers now, I just try my best to avoid them cause I feel like,...

Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn
March 2, 2020

Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn

“Ask yourself, are you ever in a space where a woman is being silenced?” offered Representative Liana...

The Uprising January 18, 2020
January 18, 2020

The Uprising January 18, 2020

Anyone wondering why Rhode Island can’t get it together enough to really do something about climate change...

Speaker Mattiello is ‘factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically wrong, and morally wrong,’ on climate change, says Governor Raimondo
January 17, 2020

Speaker Mattiello is ‘factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically wrong, and morally wrong,’ on climate change, says Governor Raimondo

“That couldn’t be more wrong,” said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. “…It’s factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically...

Environment Council of Rhode Island announces their 2020 legislative priorities
January 17, 2020

Environment Council of Rhode Island announces their 2020 legislative priorities

“Perhaps most importantly, we face the climate crisis. We just experienced a couple of 65 degree days...

Governor Raimondo sets goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030
January 17, 2020

Governor Raimondo sets goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030

“As governor of a coastal state and mom to two teenagers, I’m fully committed to protecting the...

Woonsocket City Council rejects two good government bills, vows to fight Attorney General on OMA violations
January 16, 2020

Woonsocket City Council rejects two good government bills, vows to fight Attorney General on OMA violations

“To take a view that maybe all the former Attorney Generals were lax in their duties and...

Speaker Mattiello says there’s nothing Rhode Island can do about climate change
January 16, 2020

Speaker Mattiello says there’s nothing Rhode Island can do about climate change

“This is a national issue,” said Speaker Mattiello. “The fifty-square foot State of Rhode Island cannot positively...

Faith Leaders rally at the RI State House for gun violence prevention policies
January 16, 2020

Faith Leaders rally at the RI State House for gun violence prevention policies

“Just as we have speed limits to reduce the risk and severity of car accidents, we must...

Speaker Mattiello and Senate President Ruggerio answer questions at Boston Globe event
January 16, 2020

Speaker Mattiello and Senate President Ruggerio answer questions at Boston Globe event

Speaker Mattiello and Senate President Ruggerio spent an hour answering questions about legislative priorities, the budget, marijuana,...

Voters meet candidates at Providence City Council Ward 1 special election forum
January 15, 2020

Voters meet candidates at Providence City Council Ward 1 special election forum

“How can people who work in the city afford to live in the city?“ Just over 50...

Climate Action RI shuts down Chase Bank ribbon cutting
January 14, 2020

Climate Action RI shuts down Chase Bank ribbon cutting

“We call upon Chase Bank, a $3 trillion company, to do great things with its vast wealth...

Providence City Council committee hears legislation to stop source of income discrimination in housing
January 14, 2020

Providence City Council committee hears legislation to stop source of income discrimination in housing

“I wouldn’t be able to afford housing without my Housing Choice Voucher,” said Wendy Thomas. “Passing source...

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments
March 2, 2020

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments

“We want to connect [Governor Gina Raimondo‘s] expressed concern about affordable housing to the need to support...

Raimondo’s Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Group releases recommendations
January 12, 2020

Raimondo’s Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Group releases recommendations

“At what point am I truly allowed to be rehabilitated?” asked Roxxanne Newman, a formerly incarcerated member...

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