Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements
March 3, 2020

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements

“…all three are intelligent, thoughtful Providence residents with a demonstrated commitment to public service.” As the March...

Coyote RI opposes H7550 the Human Trafficking Reporting and Prevention Act
March 3, 2020

Coyote RI opposes H7550 the Human Trafficking Reporting and Prevention Act

“Many sex workers also have full-time jobs and they only do sex work to supplement their income....

West Broadway Neighborhood Association holds legislator forum
March 3, 2020

West Broadway Neighborhood Association holds legislator forum

State and city elected officials answered questions were about education, climate change, Port of Providence, taxes, guns...

Should RIDOT take over RIPTA?
March 2, 2020

Should RIDOT take over RIPTA?

“RIDOT’s record on public input is very troubling and must be addressed if any merger legislation is...

Sex Workers enter the national landscape as presidential candidates consider sex work-study
November 12, 2020

Sex Workers enter the national landscape as presidential candidates consider sex work-study

“We passed these laws without even considering [consensual sex workers’] voices,” said United States Representative Ro Khanna....

Hate groups in Rhode Island and what you can do about it
March 2, 2020

Hate groups in Rhode Island and what you can do about it

Trigger warning: This piece openly discusses racism, misogyny and other hateful ideologies. “While white supremacist flyering and...

Door knocking against the proposed garbage transfer station in Providence
March 1, 2020

Door knocking against the proposed garbage transfer station in Providence

“Try to stress that [the transfer station] is not where it started,” said Monica Huertas from NoLNGinPVD....

Bill to unmask protesters will foster fascism
February 28, 2020

Bill to unmask protesters will foster fascism

“Simply put, it’s fascist. Fascist laws beget more fascism. This bill will not protect Rhode Islanders, it...

RIght from the Start campaign seeks to support families with young children
February 27, 2020

RIght from the Start campaign seeks to support families with young children

“This is not a fight that can wait,” said Governor Gina Raimondo. “Any time we delay measures...

Corvese bill would ban riot gear on attendees of rallies, parades
February 27, 2020

Corvese bill would ban riot gear on attendees of rallies, parades

“We live in very volatile political times,” said Representative Arthur Corvese. “Whether your perspective is derived from...

Testimony from House Judiciary Committee hearing on Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act
March 2, 2020

Testimony from House Judiciary Committee hearing on Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act

For context, see: Parents and advocates call for urgently needed comprehensive parentage reform UpriseRI is entirely supported...

Rhode Islanders want $15.<br> Lawmakers should listen.
February 27, 2020

Rhode Islanders want $15.
Lawmakers should listen.

“Rhode Island families need a $15 an hour minimum wage, or at the very least a clear...

On the 400 year anniversary of the English arrival on the homelands of the Wampanoag
March 2, 2020

On the 400 year anniversary of the English arrival on the homelands of the Wampanoag

“Today, as Massasoit’s tribal community, the Pokanoket, we are land less. Mega-million dollar universities, corporations and land...

Parents and advocates call for urgently needed comprehensive parentage reform
February 27, 2020

Parents and advocates call for urgently needed comprehensive parentage reform

“When Eli was born, I had no presumed parental rights. Not one. I was not his birth...

House fetal heartbeat bill is about religion, not science
March 2, 2020

House fetal heartbeat bill is about religion, not science

“This resolution has one purpose,” said Cory Garland, a volunteer with The Womxn Project. “And that is...

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