The numbers are in and it’s official: Homelessness is rising – fast
June 7, 2023

The numbers are in and it’s official: Homelessness is rising – fast

1,810 individuals experiencing homelessness on the night of the PIT, a 15% increase from last year and...

Tackling the Housing Crisis: Secretary Stefan Pryor Unveils Current State and Planned Actions
May 24, 2023

Tackling the Housing Crisis: Secretary Stefan Pryor Unveils Current State and Planned Actions

Presenting to the Providence City Council, Secretary Stefan Pryor outlined the stark reality of Rhode Island’s housing...

Rally Against Negligent Providence Landlords Highlights Health Hazards, Calls for Tenant Protections
May 2, 2023

Rally Against Negligent Providence Landlords Highlights Health Hazards, Calls for Tenant Protections

Members and allies of POWR (Providence Organization of Workers and Renters) protested against Providence Apartments LLC, accusing...

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare
April 28, 2023

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare

The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA), ensuring Medicaid and...

A Step Towards Housing Justice: Rhode Island Expands Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction
April 26, 2023

A Step Towards Housing Justice: Rhode Island Expands Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction

Rhode Island’s House Judiciary Committee considers H-6129, a bill providing legal representation for tenants in eviction proceedings....

Looming Medicaid Tsunami: Overburdened Rhode Island DHS Faces Renewal Crisis
March 28, 2023

Looming Medicaid Tsunami: Overburdened Rhode Island DHS Faces Renewal Crisis

Rhode Island’s Department of Human Services grapples with staff shortages and a surge in Medicaid renewals as...

The heat in Rhode Island’s largest unhoused warming center failed last night
February 4, 2023

The heat in Rhode Island’s largest unhoused warming center failed last night

“This is supposed to be a warming shelter, not a goddamned frozen shelter,” said a man to...

Planned Parenthood gathers elected officials to rally for Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
January 25, 2023

Planned Parenthood gathers elected officials to rally for Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

The rally marks what would have been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, guaranteeing a person’s...

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights
January 4, 2023

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights

Reproductive rights volunteers and allies from The Womxn Project urged the members of the Rhode Island General...

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused
November 22, 2022

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused

Over 75 people, many currently experiencing homelessness, gathered at noon outside the second floor offices of Governor...

RI Community Food Bank reports food need has tripled over last two years
November 21, 2022

RI Community Food Bank reports food need has tripled over last two years

State leaders maintain that the economy is improving, yet more Rhode Islanders than ever can’t afford adequate...

Exclusive: State admits those camping at State House not offered alternative shelter
November 20, 2022

Exclusive: State admits those camping at State House not offered alternative shelter

In a statement that endangered unhoused people, the McKee Administration falsely claimed that every person camping in...

Butler Hospital workers picket over ARPA funds, staffing levels
November 11, 2022

Butler Hospital workers picket over ARPA funds, staffing levels

“We want the same dignity and respect from management that we’re expected to give to our patients....

Healthcare workers picket outside Fatima about patient safety concerns
November 4, 2022

Healthcare workers picket outside Fatima about patient safety concerns

Prospect CharterCare refuses to negotiate contracts that provide sufficient wages, benefits, and working conditions for these health...

Caregivers at Women & Infants picket in response to staffing and funding concerns
November 3, 2022

Caregivers at Women & Infants picket in response to staffing and funding concerns

Hospital caregivers are demanding Care New England sit down with themto discuss how best to invest ARPA...

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