Invenergy’s final argument to the EFSB is kind of a mess…
October 31, 2019

Invenergy’s final argument to the EFSB is kind of a mess…

Invenergy, the company that seeks to build a $1 billion fracked gas and diesel oil burning power...

The Uprising! May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019

The Uprising! May 17, 2019

“Contrary to the rhetoric, women are not deranged murderers who would carry a fetus for 8 or...

CLF presents its final arguments to the EFSB against the proposed Invenergy power plant
October 31, 2019

CLF presents its final arguments to the EFSB against the proposed Invenergy power plant

Simply put: The power plant is not needed for electricity, the power plant will cause irreparable harm...

The quiet war on vaccines in the Rhode Island State house
May 16, 2019

The quiet war on vaccines in the Rhode Island State house

There is a quiet war going on at the Rhode Island State House over vaccines. Currently, vaccines...

House Finance hears a bill to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies
October 31, 2019

House Finance hears a bill to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies

While the Rhode Island State House reverberated with chants for and against abortion rights, a bill to...

Senate Judiciary Committee killed the Reproductive Health Care Act, but all hope is not lost…
October 31, 2019

Senate Judiciary Committee killed the Reproductive Health Care Act, but all hope is not lost…

Yesterday the Senate Judiciary Committee rejected Senate Bill 152A Reproductive Health Care Act (RHCA) on a 5-4...

Senator Archambault declares himself the monkey in the wrench of reproductive rights
October 31, 2019

Senator Archambault declares himself the monkey in the wrench of reproductive rights

Senator Stephen Archambault (Democrat, District 22, Smithfield, Johnston, North Providence) just disrupted, in a major way, any...

Central Falls City Council passes a resolution in support of gun safety bills
January 19, 2020

Central Falls City Council passes a resolution in support of gun safety bills

The actions of the Central Falls City Council are in sharp contrast to town councils elsewhere in...

Why DEM granting Invenergy a draft air pollution control permit is no big deal…
October 31, 2019

Why DEM granting Invenergy a draft air pollution control permit is no big deal…

As reported here, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a draft air pollution...

The Uprising! May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019

The Uprising! May 10, 2019

“Hey, Rhode Island, what’s up?” “Not much,” lied Rhode Island. Welcome to The Uprising! 1. 7th Annual...

Foster joins the ranks of Second Amendment Sanctuary Towns
January 19, 2020

Foster joins the ranks of Second Amendment Sanctuary Towns

“I’ll take a vote. We have a motion on the floor, [and] it’s been seconded,” said Denise...

DEM releases draft air pollution control permit for proposed Invenergy power plant
October 31, 2019

DEM releases draft air pollution control permit for proposed Invenergy power plant

“We have determined, based on our expert review of the application, that the facility will comply with...

Burrillville Town Council defends its Second Amendment Sanctuary Town vote
January 19, 2020

Burrillville Town Council defends its Second Amendment Sanctuary Town vote

Ahead of public comment from Burrillville residents both critical and supportive of a Second Amendment Sanctuary Town...

At 11th Annual Interfaith Poverty Conference, Reverend Aundreia Alexander delivers a powerful call to action
March 2, 2020

At 11th Annual Interfaith Poverty Conference, Reverend Aundreia Alexander delivers a powerful call to action

The 11th Annual Interfaith Poverty Conference featured the Reverend Aundreia Alexander as their keynote speaker. Alexander drew...

Sakonnet Region legislators take tough questions on guns and abortion at public forum
May 7, 2019

Sakonnet Region legislators take tough questions on guns and abortion at public forum

Rhode Island State Senators Walter Felag, James Seveney and Louis DiPalma and Representatives John Edwards, Dennis Canario...

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