Candidates for Providence City Council Ward One special election meet voters at forum
February 19, 2020

Candidates for Providence City Council Ward One special election meet voters at forum

The three candidates running in the special election to fill the vacant Ward One seat on the...

The battle over the JCLS is also about gerrymandering
February 17, 2020

The battle over the JCLS is also about gerrymandering

“It’s called gerrymandering, and it is done to the extreme here,” continued House Minority Leader Blake Filippi....

Bloomberg Advertisements on Local Television raise Concerns
February 27, 2020

Bloomberg Advertisements on Local Television raise Concerns

“At some point Bloomberg is mass bribing cable/local news. Usually this isn’t an issue because candidates effectively...

Senate Judiciary passes bill to allow campaign cash to be used for child care
February 12, 2020

Senate Judiciary passes bill to allow campaign cash to be used for child care

“What is most essential in any campaign is time,” said Liz Gledhill, executive director of the Rhode...

“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission
February 6, 2020

“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission

“If we pass this, now, we can have an independent redistricting process after the 2020 Census,” said...

Governor Raimondo endorses Mike Bloomberg for President
February 5, 2020

Governor Raimondo endorses Mike Bloomberg for President

“Mike Bloomberg is everything President Trump isn’t,” said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. “He’s facts over fiction....

Senate District 31 Candidate Kendra Anderson’s statement on minimum wage increase
February 3, 2020

Senate District 31 Candidate Kendra Anderson’s statement on minimum wage increase

“As a member of the Rhode Island Political Coop I have made increasing the minimum wage to...

Looking beyond RI’s political apathy: How to deepen Democracy in the Ocean State
January 31, 2020

Looking beyond RI’s political apathy: How to deepen Democracy in the Ocean State

“It doesn’t take millions of dollars in a single election cycle. It requires vision, which we have....

Woonsocket City Council passes resolution honoring self-admitted white nationalist
January 30, 2020

Woonsocket City Council passes resolution honoring self-admitted white nationalist

“It’s all about cancel culture,” said Woonsocket City Council Vice President Jon Brien. “When you don’t like...

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January 29, 2020

Video from the Rhode Island Students for Bernie Kickoff Rally “We believe, as progressives, that another world...

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event
January 29, 2020

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event

“Don’t let anyone question your patriotism,” said Navy veteran Steve Gilroy with Iraq Veterans Against the War....

RI Democratic Women’s Caucus condemns abuse and corruption surrounding Convention Center controversy
January 27, 2020

RI Democratic Women’s Caucus condemns abuse and corruption surrounding Convention Center controversy

The Women’s Caucus voices our strongest support for the women who come forward with their own stories...

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President
January 27, 2020

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

“I’m grateful to be endorsed by this group of Rhode Island’s foremost leaders,” said Elizabeth Warren. “From...

Central Falls High School students engage in first RI participatory budgeting process
January 23, 2020

Central Falls High School students engage in first RI participatory budgeting process

“Central Falls High School is a school with community-driven students, and that is the message we want...

RI Democrats invited to be a part of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
January 22, 2020

RI Democrats invited to be a part of the 2020 Democratic National Convention

“We are hoping that Rhode Island Democrats will become a part of this exciting process and share...

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