Jewish Alliance of Greater RI called on to condemn Israeli Defense Forces killings in Gaza
February 27, 2020

Jewish Alliance of Greater RI called on to condemn Israeli Defense Forces killings in Gaza

On Friday afternoon nearly twenty young Jewish persons gathered outside the offices of the Jewish Alliance of...

‘Stop Endless War’ says Rhode Island Anti-War Committee
February 27, 2020

‘Stop Endless War’ says Rhode Island Anti-War Committee

At the corner of Exchange Street and Washington Street on the first Friday of every month, the...

Without DACA, Alpert Medical School student will be unable to practice medicine
October 31, 2019

Without DACA, Alpert Medical School student will be unable to practice medicine

I’ll remember that Saturday morning in the operating room for the rest of my life. While I’ve...

Maldonado bill to protect DREAMers heard in House Judiciary
October 31, 2019

Maldonado bill to protect DREAMers heard in House Judiciary

Representative Shelby Maldonado‘s legislation, H7982, was heard in the House Committee on Judiciary late Tuesday evening. The...

Rhode Island DREAMers tell their stories
October 31, 2019

Rhode Island DREAMers tell their stories

“You are the face of this policy,” said Representative Shelby Maldonado to the five young DREAMers gathered...

Protesters target Whitehouse over Yemen vote
February 27, 2020

Protesters target Whitehouse over Yemen vote

“Roughly 20 million Yemenis need humanitarian assistance to meet basic needs – including food and water,” wrote...

Despite white discomfort, natural hair braiding is an issue of race and culture
February 27, 2020

Despite white discomfort, natural hair braiding is an issue of race and culture

“I take major offense at that,” said Rhode Island State Senator Elaine Morgan (Republican, District 34, Exeter...

Rep Maldonado introduces ‘first of its kind’ legislation to protect DACA recipients in Rhode Island
March 23, 2018

Rep Maldonado introduces ‘first of its kind’ legislation to protect DACA recipients in Rhode Island

Representative Shelby Maldonado (Democrat, District 56, Central Falls) has introduced legislation, with bipartisan support, that will “continue...

Rhode Island business leaders optimistic about the future
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island business leaders optimistic about the future

Rhode Island business leaders are feeling optimistic. Over 53 percent of Rhode Island’s business leaders think the...

Natural hair braiding supported across the political spectrum
February 27, 2020

Natural hair braiding supported across the political spectrum

“One thing I don’t see around me [here] is someone who actually wears weave and has hair...

Minimum wage increases correlate with stronger wage growth for low-income women and men
March 2, 2020

Minimum wage increases correlate with stronger wage growth for low-income women and men

An “economic snapshot” from Elise Gould at the Economic Policy Institute shows that “when we compare states...

Rhode Island’s annual battle for increasing the minimum wage stacked against workers
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island’s annual battle for increasing the minimum wage stacked against workers

I was late getting to room 212 at the Rhode Island State House, where the Senate Committee...

Rhode Island rated 9th best economy in the United States
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island rated 9th best economy in the United States

This is a big deal and good news for Governor Gina Raimondo, who is struggling in the...

Scituate is withdrawing their opposition to Invenergy and their support for Burrillville
March 2, 2020

Scituate is withdrawing their opposition to Invenergy and their support for Burrillville

“It comes down to a money issue,” said Scituate Town Council President John Mahoney, “Bottom line. This...

Reed introduces amendment to protect student loan borrowers
March 2, 2020

Reed introduces amendment to protect student loan borrowers

“It’s crucial that we do all we can to protect student loan borrowers,” said United States Senator...

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