Civil Rights

September 26, 2021

Rhode Island observes the U.N. International Day of Peace

“The people of countries that the United States considers as enemies are not our enemies,” said Tim Sprouls from the Rhode Island Anti-War Committee. “The people of China and Russia are not our enemies. The people of Iran and Venezuela...

House Commission on shoreline access holds first meeting
August 27, 2021

House Commission on shoreline access holds first meeting

Shoreline access is a hotly contested issue in many communities, where wealthy beachfront landowners post deceiving signs...
Judge dismisses all charges in 2017 Cranston panhandling case
August 16, 2021

Judge dismisses all charges in 2017 Cranston panhandling case

“I hope that this outcome – and the monetary cost associated with it – dissuades other municipalities...
Youth led Remembrance Vigil honors LGBTQ+ lives lost
July 14, 2021

Youth led Remembrance Vigil honors LGBTQ+ lives lost

“When I asked the boy who threatened my life with a knife for an explanation of his...
First ever Woonsocket Pride celebration
June 30, 2021

First ever Woonsocket Pride celebration

Starting at River Island Park, the march of about 100 people made its way past the classic...
Immigrant Coalition rallies to get driver’s licenses for undocumented residents
June 28, 2021

Immigrant Coalition rallies to get driver’s licenses for undocumented residents

“This bill will allow students to get to school. It will allow workers to get to their...
Ocean State Advocacy: Arrest is never the answer to human trafficking
June 24, 2021

Ocean State Advocacy: Arrest is never the answer to human trafficking

“Spa raids and arrests are never about ‘provid[ing] various resources that will help them escape the situation...
Providence’s 3rd Annual DTPOC March
June 20, 2021

Providence’s 3rd Annual DTPOC March

Every year, around the country, Dyke and Trans Marches are held “to give voice to communities either...
Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration
June 14, 2021

Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration

“Because of the organizers of this celebration, the Town of Little Compton is flying the Pride flag...
RI Poor People’s Campaign supports federal resolution to end poverty
June 8, 2021

RI Poor People’s Campaign supports federal resolution to end poverty

Third Reconstruction Resolution is “a historic omnibus vision to summon the moral and political resolve of the...
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