WNRI and John Dionne respond to his ‘white nationalist’ comments
August 14, 2019

WNRI and John Dionne respond to his ‘white nationalist’ comments

“When [Dionne] gets into a jam, or DePetro, people say, ‘Well, you know, what about what John...

South Kingstown School Committee passes resolution in support of immigrant, refugee and undocumented students and families
August 14, 2019

South Kingstown School Committee passes resolution in support of immigrant, refugee and undocumented students and families

“We saw what happened in Mississippi on the first day of school and how traumatic that can...

Former Warwick City Councilmember and Warwick Sewer Authority member Carlos Pisaturo makes derisive, racist comments about Native Americans
October 31, 2019

Former Warwick City Councilmember and Warwick Sewer Authority member Carlos Pisaturo makes derisive, racist comments about Native Americans

“Pocahontas and Tonto have had their day,” said former Warwick City Councilmember Carlo Pisaturo. “It’s over.” In...

WNRI radio host John Dionne identifies himself as a white nationalist on the air
August 13, 2019

WNRI radio host John Dionne identifies himself as a white nationalist on the air

“I would consider myself white nationalist,” said WNRI radio host John Dionne. “I consider white nationalist as...

At Providence River Pedestrian Bridge opening, the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition demands funding restored to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects
January 19, 2020

At Providence River Pedestrian Bridge opening, the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition demands funding restored to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects

As Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and other political dignitaries prepared to officially...

Governor Raimondo signs executive order creating Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Groups
January 19, 2020

Governor Raimondo signs executive order creating Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Groups

As part of her ongoing efforts to reform Rhode Island’s criminal justice system, Governor Gina Raimondo today...

Governor Gina Raimondo commits to including a non-binary marker on drivers licenses and birth certificates within the next year
March 2, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo commits to including a non-binary marker on drivers licenses and birth certificates within the next year

Governor Gina Raimondo just announced that birth certificates and licenses will soon have a non-binary option, as...

Alex Kithes wins special election for the Woonsocket City Council
January 19, 2020

Alex Kithes wins special election for the Woonsocket City Council

“It’s a mandate for politics where we actually fight for the future and not just pretend that...

The Woonsocket City Council refuses to understand the Open Meetings Act
October 31, 2019

The Woonsocket City Council refuses to understand the Open Meetings Act

In pretending to follow the Open Meetings Act, the City Council seems to have repeatedly violated it...

Bristol residents stage demonstration outside the home of accused child molester
January 19, 2020

Bristol residents stage demonstration outside the home of accused child molester

As I approached the demonstration happening outside the home of David Barboza in Bristol, a man drove...

Valley Breeze publisher apologizes for unfairly influencing the Woonsocket City Council special election
January 19, 2020

Valley Breeze publisher apologizes for unfairly influencing the Woonsocket City Council special election

Tom Ward, publisher of The Valley Breeze, printed a letter from his brother, Woonsocket City Councilmember John...

The Uprising! August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

The Uprising! August 3, 2019

With the resignation of Providence City Councilmember Luis Aponte (Ward 10) in the wake of his conviction...

Governor Raimondo signs bill exempting hair braiding from licensing into law
February 27, 2020

Governor Raimondo signs bill exempting hair braiding from licensing into law

The bill, long championed by Representative Anastasia Williams, was finally passed by the General Assembly this year....

Final debate between Woonsocket City Council candidates Kithes and Jalette airs on WNRI radio; Election date August 6
January 19, 2020

Final debate between Woonsocket City Council candidates Kithes and Jalette airs on WNRI radio; Election date August 6

Alex Kithes and Roger Jalette, the candidates for the Woonsocket City Council special election to be decided...

Will Cristian Aguasvivas be returned to the Dominican Republic to be tortured?
August 2, 2019

Will Cristian Aguasvivas be returned to the Dominican Republic to be tortured?

If returned to the Dominican Republic, Cristian Aguasvivas is “more likely than not” to be tortured. Secretary...

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