Environment

Save The Bay files complaint in Superior Court over Governor Raimondo’s CRMC appointments

Southside NoLNGinPVD Community Earth Day Block Party
April 23, 2018

Southside NoLNGinPVD Community Earth Day Block Party

The Southside NoLNGinPVD Community Earth Day Block Party was held in amazing weather outside the Washington Park...
Labor organizations rally against wage theft and employee misclassification Station Row project in Providence
April 22, 2018

Labor organizations rally against wage theft and employee misclassification Station Row project in Providence

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 11 held a rally Saturday afternoon...
Painters union volunteers give new Tides Family Services building a much needed upgrade
April 22, 2018

Painters union volunteers give new Tides Family Services building a much needed upgrade

Over 20 painters from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 11 volunteered...
Let Women Lead – Women candidates hold meet and greet at Rhode Island State House
January 19, 2020

Let Women Lead – Women candidates hold meet and greet at Rhode Island State House

More than 13 women running for public office in Rhode Island held a meet and greet on...
32 percent of Rhode Islanders identify as ‘very religious,’ 39 percent as ‘not religious’
March 2, 2020

32 percent of Rhode Islanders identify as ‘very religious,’ 39 percent as ‘not religious’

Rhode Island has the distinction of being the most religious state in New England, where 32 percent...
The Uprising April 20, 2018
April 20, 2018

The Uprising April 20, 2018

The mechanisms, i.e. political parties, that we have that are supposed to organize and express discontent are,...
Transgender advocates protest ‘transphobic lecture’ at St Pius V Church in Providence
March 2, 2020

Transgender advocates protest ‘transphobic lecture’ at St Pius V Church in Providence

Michelle Cretella, a member of the American College of Pediatrics (ACPed), gave a lecture Thursday evening at...
June 20 session of the RI House to open with Hindu prayers?
March 2, 2020

June 20 session of the RI House to open with Hindu prayers?

Rajan Zed, a Hindu cleric, has announced that he will open the June 20 session of the...
What constitutes a political contribution from Deloitte?
January 19, 2020

What constitutes a political contribution from Deloitte?

At the August 18 Warwick Democratic Committee meeting Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was asked by Providence...
Whitehouse reverses course, decides against Pompeo nomination ahead of hearings
April 18, 2018

Whitehouse reverses course, decides against Pompeo nomination ahead of hearings

Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) released the following statement opposing the nomination of Central Intelligence...
Reed opposes Pompeo’s nomination to be Secretary of State
April 18, 2018

Reed opposes Pompeo’s nomination to be Secretary of State

United States Senator Jack Reed (Democrat, Rhode Island) today issued the following statement on his opposition to...
Fair Pay Act and $15 minimum wage critically important, say advocates
March 2, 2020

Fair Pay Act and $15 minimum wage critically important, say advocates

Ahead of Rhode Island House Labor Committee consideration of bills concerning Fair Pay and a $15 minimum...
Representatives, not Royalty
April 17, 2018

Representatives, not Royalty

Why does it take six times longer to tell a white man he’s violating the rules than...
Punching in and taking off: Fake quorums at State House committee meetings
April 17, 2018

Punching in and taking off: Fake quorums at State House committee meetings

“I’ll just stay here for your thing,” Rhode Island House Majority Whip John Edwards can be heard...
Cyd McKenna announces for Providence City Council, Ward 13
January 19, 2020

Cyd McKenna announces for Providence City Council, Ward 13

Cyd McKenna has launched her campaign to be the next Providence city councilor from Ward 13, replacing...
March 19, 2023

Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence

February 1, 2023

RI House Committee assignments have been named

January 25, 2023

Conflicting laws leave contested Chariho School Committee vacancy up to RI Supreme Court

January 3, 2023

Rachel Miller elected as Providence City Council President in historic first

January 2, 2023

Brett Smiley begins first day as Providence Mayor with prayer breakfast

November 11, 2022

RI General Assembly leadership votes held, Senate keeps tally secret

October 31, 2022

Little Compton residents react to town-wide hate-filled mailer with love and solidarity

October 29, 2022

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum

October 24, 2022

Cranston City Council’s Aniece Germain on local issues, re-election bid

October 16, 2022

RI Poor People’s Campaign encourages poor and low-wage workers to vote their demands

September 22, 2022

Campaign donations may supply a clue as to why Providence seeks to approve sweetheart developer deals

September 9, 2022

Senators Bell, Mack, challenger Salvatore tackle questions at WBNA forum

September 9, 2022

Sanchez challenges Williams in Democratic House District 9 WBNA forum

September 7, 2022

Gregg Amore’s run for Secretary of State built on reputation and relationships

September 6, 2022

Savannah DaCruz challenging Blazejewski and status quo politics in House District 2

August 31, 2022

Exclusive: Democratic candidates for Secretary of State bring their ideas to first and only forum

August 30, 2022

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan

August 31, 2022

As primary election approaches, Providence mayoral candidates share their vision at East Side forum

August 29, 2022

RI Rank releases General Assembly 2022 Overall Rankings

August 26, 2022

Jennifer Stewart is running for State Rep in Pawtucket’s District 59

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