Politics & Elections

May 5, 2022

The Rhode Island Political Coop announces five new candidates

Five newly announced progressive candidates will go head to head against some heavyweight incumbents, including the House Majority Leader and others in General Assembly leadership positions....

Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States
April 3, 2022

Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States

“Our goal is political unity in the face of the growing threat to our communities and state,...
Brett Smiley officially kicks off his campaign for Mayor of Providence
March 28, 2022

Brett Smiley officially kicks off his campaign for Mayor of Providence

“Eight years ago, I made the hardest decision of my professional life and stepped aside to help...
Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna
March 16, 2022

Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna

“I was really humbled by all the people who came out and spoke to us,” said Jessica...
Former Speaker Mattiello returns to the RI State House… as a Lobbyist
March 10, 2022

Former Speaker Mattiello returns to the RI State House… as a Lobbyist

“Mr Chairman, members of the committee, it’s a pleasure for me to be here. It’s been just...
City Council candidate Bradly VanDerStad wants community to drive the agenda in Providence
March 8, 2022

City Council candidate Bradly VanDerStad wants community to drive the agenda in Providence

“So many problems are answered by just empowering the communities to make the decisions about what happens,”...
Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters
March 8, 2022

Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters

“We need and overarching, ambitious plan for climate. We need a city-level Green New Deal,” said Corey...
BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum
February 27, 2022

BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum

Brother Gary Dantzler hosted a forum at the Black Lives Matter RI offices in Pawtucket that featured...
Providence City Council candidate Sue AnderBois on the issues that matter
March 8, 2022

Providence City Council candidate Sue AnderBois on the issues that matter

“I think it’s a huge opportunity to get some things done,” said Sue AnderBois in an exclusive...
A corrupt process from the core, Rhode Island redistricting wraps up
February 10, 2022

A corrupt process from the core, Rhode Island redistricting wraps up

The process of redistricting and the myriad, spiraling issues it reveals does not tell a story. Instead,...
Corruption and back-room deals: Redistricting Commission a massive failure
February 8, 2022

Corruption and back-room deals: Redistricting Commission a massive failure

Hearing about reporters being denied access to the sub-basement office, Representative Michelle McGaw asked the consultant, “Is...
RI redistricting bill seeks to favor incumbents, give party leaders more control at voters’ expense
February 3, 2022

RI redistricting bill seeks to favor incumbents, give party leaders more control at voters’ expense

“Want to see how democracy dies in the darkness?” asked Senator Jeanine Calkin on Twitter. “Check out...
Ed Pacheco is running for congress: The first interview
January 30, 2022

Ed Pacheco is running for congress: The first interview

In an exclusive conversation UpriseRI and Ed Pacheco talk climate change, education, military spending, Medicare for All,...
Judge rules residents need not own property to vote in Bonnet Shores Fire District
January 28, 2022

Judge rules residents need not own property to vote in Bonnet Shores Fire District

“The Court cannot conceive of any circumstances in which the BSFD could permissibly use the property ownership...
Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman
January 30, 2022

Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman

“Some people are dealing with extremely difficult circumstances that could be mitigated by a government that takes...
Seth Magaziner abandons race for governorship to run for Congress
January 27, 2022

Seth Magaziner abandons race for governorship to run for Congress

“Every day, Republicans in Washington demonstrate they care more about doing Donald Trump’s bidding than they do...
January 14, 2022

Did Senator Archambault gerrymander land he owns into his Senate District?

January 12, 2022

Wealth, power, and whiteness still dominate representation in Woonsocket

January 11, 2022

Providence commits to redistricting transparency in rebuff of state’s back room deals

January 5, 2022

RI Rank: Rhode Island’s top legislators are both independent and accountable

December 13, 2021

Redistricting in Rhode Island: Grand Theft Democracy

December 9, 2021

A progressive civil war or bump in the road?

December 8, 2021

Rhode Island redistricting appears to intentionally protect incumbents

December 6, 2021

Disappointment at the General Assembly: RI Rank Open Government Rankings Published

December 3, 2021

Governor McKee’s tree lighting disrupted by protesters against homelessness

November 29, 2021

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing on prison gerrymandering

November 22, 2021

Here are all the bills passed by one chamber and killed by the other

November 16, 2021

Political Coop rallies at State House to demand action on unspent federal funds

November 12, 2021

Institutionalizing the Political Theory Project: How an ideological Trojan horse might breach Brown

November 3, 2021

Grassroots coalition calls on Redistricting Commission to eliminate Prison Gerrymandering

October 28, 2021

Rep. Felix calls on redistricting commission to end prison gerrymandering

October 26, 2021

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing that wasn’t

October 25, 2021

Redistricting Redux: How RI’s redistricting process could wreak havoc on progressive movements and divide communities

October 22, 2021

A conservative Republican with freckles of libertarianism, Alex Cannon is running for State Senate

October 22, 2021

A big love for education: Democrat Sam Zurier is running for State Senate

October 20, 2021

If RI Redistricting fails to act within 8 days, racist prison gerrymandering will persist for 10 more years

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