RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others
March 2, 2020

RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others

“It’s much better if we keep them all on the same calendar, unsegregated, treat them all the...

Report: People of color underrepresented on top Rhode Island nonprofit boards
February 27, 2020

Report: People of color underrepresented on top Rhode Island nonprofit boards

“The organizations in this report impact a broad and diverse swath of our community; ideally, their organizational...

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
March 2, 2020

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues

“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...

Governor Raimondo and AG Neronha unveil package of gun violence prevention bills
February 14, 2020

Governor Raimondo and AG Neronha unveil package of gun violence prevention bills

“In just the past few months, we’ve seen horrific acts of gun violence across the country and...

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones
February 14, 2020

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones

“The media loves a story. CNN can run segments for a week or two on a mass...

All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…
March 2, 2020

All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…

“From what I can tell, our Solemnization of Marriage Bill presented before the committee yesterday was no...

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality cheers unanimous Senate passage of Rhode Island Parentage Act
March 2, 2020

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality cheers unanimous Senate passage of Rhode Island Parentage Act

“We are grateful to the Senate for working to ensure we have model legislation in Rhode Island...

RI Parentage Act expected to pass the Senate today, still stalled in the House
March 2, 2020

RI Parentage Act expected to pass the Senate today, still stalled in the House

“I am here today to support the Parentage Act,” said six-year old South Kingstown resident Dayja Holland....

A conversation with Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha
February 10, 2020

A conversation with Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha

“…the role of this office or the US Attorney’s office is very much one in partnership with...

The Rhode Island Senate voting record on civil liberties is pretty dismal
February 7, 2020

The Rhode Island Senate voting record on civil liberties is pretty dismal

“The importance of defending rights against unpopular sentiment cannot be overstated – today the rights being defended...

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy
March 2, 2020

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy

“Senator Lombardi is not abstaining on a vote in his capacity as a private citizen. He is...

Department of Corrections agrees to release inmate being held at the ACI despite being paroled
January 24, 2020

Department of Corrections agrees to release inmate being held at the ACI despite being paroled

“We are encouraged that the DOC has recognized and appropriately begun to address the adverse impact of...

On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion
March 2, 2020

On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion

“The ban on Medicaid programs and state employees’ insurance policies covering abortion is just one more vestige...

Rhode Island pension fund divesting from assault weapons and private prisons
January 22, 2020

Rhode Island pension fund divesting from assault weapons and private prisons

“In the for-profit prison context, growing your revenue means locking more people up. Which… runs counter to...

ACLU takes legal action over unlawful arrest of 13-year-old honors student
January 20, 2020

ACLU takes legal action over unlawful arrest of 13-year-old honors student

“When I see officers now, I just try my best to avoid them cause I feel like,...

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