Environmental Council of RI turns 50 – Staying relevant means responding to calls for environmental justice
June 8, 2021

Environmental Council of RI turns 50 – Staying relevant means responding to calls for environmental justice

“We shall find new ways to bind our community together, we will better incorporate justice into our...

Lack of bathrooms in Kennedy Plaza threatens public health
June 4, 2021

Lack of bathrooms in Kennedy Plaza threatens public health

Despite statewide COVID restrictions being lifted, restrooms in the public bus terminal remain closed, wreaking havoc for...

It’s time to pass the World Language and Dual Language Immersion Act
June 1, 2021

It’s time to pass the World Language and Dual Language Immersion Act

Over the past three years, the World Language and Dual Language Immersion Act has easily passed the...

The time is now to pass Mario’s Bill and reform juvenile sentencing in RI
May 24, 2021

The time is now to pass Mario’s Bill and reform juvenile sentencing in RI

“Children are simultaneously the most vulnerable members of our society and our most valuable resource for building...

An update and introduction to the all-new UpriseRI.com
May 22, 2021

An update and introduction to the all-new UpriseRI.com

Welcome to the all-new UpriseRI.com, our first major overhaul of the website since its founding....

Providence Leftist Radio Podcast: Small state – Big impact – Israel and the Ocean State
April 12, 2022

Providence Leftist Radio Podcast: Small state – Big impact – Israel and the Ocean State

“What we are seeing in East Jerusalem right now could be the beginning of a third intifada,...

Tom Sgouros: Jorge and John bet big
May 18, 2021

Tom Sgouros: Jorge and John bet big

“In the movie Casablanca, Rick advises Annina’s husband Jan at the roulette table to bet it all...

RICAGV: In wake of violence, advocates call on lawmakers to move gun bills out of committee
May 17, 2021

RICAGV: In wake of violence, advocates call on lawmakers to move gun bills out of committee

“In less than 48 Hours in Providence and Pawtucket 12 people were shot and two left dead....

Brittany Palumbo and Joel Reinstein: It’s time to talk about the Palestinian Nakba in RI
May 12, 2021

Brittany Palumbo and Joel Reinstein: It’s time to talk about the Palestinian Nakba in RI

“These real connections between Palestine and Providence are the reason why we’re joining with other Rhode Islanders...

Rep Corvese seeks to criminalize protest – again! (And this time it might pass)
May 12, 2021

Rep Corvese seeks to criminalize protest – again! (And this time it might pass)

Here’s the deal – At the House Judiciary hearing tonight Corvese is going to say a lot...

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart
May 7, 2021

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart

“Providence gains nothing by allowing Walmart oligarchs to direct public policy,” writes the Providence DSA. “The working...

Oped: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate
May 7, 2021

Oped: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate

“I am so sick of the endless pontificating about protecting women when too many times we ignore...

Oped: The Weight We Bear
May 7, 2021

Oped: The Weight We Bear

“We cannot continue to allow State leadership to use us to prop themselves up or further their...

Oped: Rhode Island’s police act no better than those that killed George Floyd
May 5, 2021

Oped: Rhode Island’s police act no better than those that killed George Floyd

For Rhode Island’s police, violence is their answer. We must continue to struggle against the policing that...

Dr Anita Kestin: Why the “Public Option” Cannot Work (and Single Payer Can)
May 4, 2021

Dr Anita Kestin: Why the “Public Option” Cannot Work (and Single Payer Can)

Single payer gets rid of expensive middlemen/health insurance companies but leaves our current healthcare providers in place...

April 19, 2023

Art versus RISD

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