ACLU and Disability Rights Rhode Island sue RI Department of Corrections Over Solitary Confinement for Mentally Ill Inmates
October 31, 2019

ACLU and Disability Rights Rhode Island sue RI Department of Corrections Over Solitary Confinement for Mentally Ill Inmates

“All around the country, we’re seeing states turn their back on long-term solitary confinement, which we know...

Remember That Time the General Assembly Considered Allowing Motorists to Run over Protesters?
October 31, 2019

Remember That Time the General Assembly Considered Allowing Motorists to Run over Protesters?

“It’s really a safety issue,” said State Representative Justin Price. “During this protest I was stuck in...

No Charges Against Wyatt Correctional Officers in Attack on Peaceful Protesters
October 31, 2019

No Charges Against Wyatt Correctional Officers in Attack on Peaceful Protesters

“This grand jury sent out a message, to every citizen in Rhode Island, that said, ‘If you...

Tree of Life One Year Anniversary: Reflections From a Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Advocate
January 19, 2020

Tree of Life One Year Anniversary: Reflections From a Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Advocate

To me, being Jewish is hard. It involves so much memory of suffering and endurance in the...

RICAGV: Tiverton Voters Recall Town Councilors Who Championed ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ Resolution
January 19, 2020

RICAGV: Tiverton Voters Recall Town Councilors Who Championed ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ Resolution

“I am satisfied that these councilors were recalled. The introduction and passage of this resolution was the...

Governor Raimondo Supports Banning Private Prisons After Meeting with Protesters at State House
October 31, 2019

Governor Raimondo Supports Banning Private Prisons After Meeting with Protesters at State House

“This is an important first step toward ending ICE’s attacks on our immigrant neighbors here in Rhode...

Quit the faux outrage: The Columbus statue is fine, and City Councilor Kerwin is right
October 31, 2019

Quit the faux outrage: The Columbus statue is fine, and City Councilor Kerwin is right

“It’s good for our city,” said Providence City Councilor Katherine Kerwin (Ward 12). “I don’t know who...

Rhode Island Police don’t just make arrests. Some also act as prosecutors.
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Police don’t just make arrests. Some also act as prosecutors.

The state is one of eight that allows cops to arraign people on misdemeanor charges. Advocates and...

Eroding first amendment rights: Rhode Island town councils consider ‘decorum ordinances’
October 31, 2019

Eroding first amendment rights: Rhode Island town councils consider ‘decorum ordinances’

“…what this is going to do is create a climate that will be a civil climate so...

Never Again Action and AMOR demand action from Governor Raimondo
October 31, 2019

Never Again Action and AMOR demand action from Governor Raimondo

“Next week is the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. We are giving the Governor until then to take...

Wyatt Board violated both the Open Meetings Act and the Access to Public Records Act, determines RI Attorney General in pair of decisions
October 31, 2019

Wyatt Board violated both the Open Meetings Act and the Access to Public Records Act, determines RI Attorney General in pair of decisions

“Accordingly, in accordance with the APRA, the Corporation is directed to respond to the Complainant within ten...

A candlelight vigil in memory of 19 year-old shooting victim Berta Perreira-Roldan
January 19, 2020

A candlelight vigil in memory of 19 year-old shooting victim Berta Perreira-Roldan

“We have to do more work to get rid of guns,” said Providence City Council President Matos....

Central Falls High School volleyball team met with racist comments in Burrillville
October 31, 2019

Central Falls High School volleyball team met with racist comments in Burrillville

“…our girls, I’m not saying we’re better, but they’re held to a higher accountability,” said Central Falls...

Central Falls City Council approves James Lombardi III to chair Wyatt Board
October 31, 2019

Central Falls City Council approves James Lombardi III to chair Wyatt Board

“Obviously we are in the midst of a lawsuit with the bondholders at the Wyatt, and there...

An open letter to the Central Falls City Council
October 31, 2019

An open letter to the Central Falls City Council

Update: Due to an error in the announcement for Monday night’s Central Falls City Council meeting, the...

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