Dr João Goulão, architect of Portugal’s drug policy, shares his success with the General Assembly
January 11, 2020

Dr João Goulão, architect of Portugal’s drug policy, shares his success with the General Assembly

“Nowadays we have the lowest rates of overdose deaths in Europe,” said Dr João Goulão. “We had...

Attorney General files lawsuit against Woonsocket City Council alleging willful or knowing violation of open meetings law
December 20, 2019

Attorney General files lawsuit against Woonsocket City Council alleging willful or knowing violation of open meetings law

“Given this history of repeated violations, the patent inadequacy of the agenda item, and the multiple admonishments...

COYOTE RI observes the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
November 12, 2020

COYOTE RI observes the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

The criminalization of sex work does nothing to help sex workers pay for childcare or their rent....

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality calls for fixing state’s outdated Parentage Law so children aren’t left vulnerable
March 2, 2020

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality calls for fixing state’s outdated Parentage Law so children aren’t left vulnerable

Parents and advocates launch new coalition to pass comprehensive parentage reform, saying families can’t keep waiting for...

Brown University responds to divestment vote
December 3, 2019

Brown University responds to divestment vote

I’m writing about the piece posted yesterday regarding recommendations for divestment at Brown. I see that the...

Brown University committee votes to divest from companies “facilitating human rights violations in Palestine”
December 3, 2019

Brown University committee votes to divest from companies “facilitating human rights violations in Palestine”

The Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility in Investment Policies voted 6-2-1 in favor of divestment. On December...

Under Attorney General Peter Neronha, are those carrying badges entitled to a different tier of justice?
January 19, 2020

Under Attorney General Peter Neronha, are those carrying badges entitled to a different tier of justice?

“I would say that there is not [a two-tiered system] because I can point you to cases...

The History of Sex Work Law in Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

The History of Sex Work Law in Rhode Island

Policing and Sex Workers’ Rights In the United States, sex work was not explicitly outlawed in many...

Central Falls passes Community Policing and Immigration ordinance to codify protections from ICE
January 19, 2020

Central Falls passes Community Policing and Immigration ordinance to codify protections from ICE

“No one should feel that they can’t call the police because they fear that they might be...

ACLU files brief challenging Federal Immigration Mandates on receipt of law enforcement funds
January 19, 2020

ACLU files brief challenging Federal Immigration Mandates on receipt of law enforcement funds

The ACLU has filed a “friend of the court” brief in the United States Court of Appeals...

A conversation with Attorney General Peter Neronha at the 49th Annual Meeting of Common Cause Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

A conversation with Attorney General Peter Neronha at the 49th Annual Meeting of Common Cause Rhode Island

“Attorney General Barr, I’ve only met him once,” said Neronha. “for about an hour or so and...

Attorney General Neronha opens up on the grand jury not indicting Wyatt correctional officers
January 19, 2020

Attorney General Neronha opens up on the grand jury not indicting Wyatt correctional officers

“What the prosecutors were trying to get at there, and what the issue there is, what is...

Rhode Island Political Cooperative stands in support of the RIDP Women’s Caucus
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island Political Cooperative stands in support of the RIDP Women’s Caucus

“We stand in solidarity with the Women’s Caucus, and we see clearly that the current leadership in...

Newly proposed Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws target women, say critics
March 2, 2020

Newly proposed Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws target women, say critics

“The newly revised state party bylaws make it clear that RIDP leadership believe women from our Caucus...

Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) delivers letters to Wyatt bondholders
January 19, 2020

Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) delivers letters to Wyatt bondholders

“We call on all investment firms that serve as bondholders for the Wyatt Detention Center in Rhode...

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