Coventry officials grant zoning permit to Wiccan church represented by ACLU
October 31, 2022

Coventry officials grant zoning permit to Wiccan church represented by ACLU

“We’re relieved that the town approved our permit. We love our neighborhood, and the Church will continue...

Little Compton Taxpayers Association releases homophobic, Q-Anon inspired campaign mailer
October 29, 2022

Little Compton Taxpayers Association releases homophobic, Q-Anon inspired campaign mailer

The mailer is an attempt to influence the Little Compton School Committee and Town Council races…...

HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing out of reach for most Rhode Islanders
October 28, 2022

HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing out of reach for most Rhode Islanders

“Across Rhode Island, anywhere from 64% to 82% of its regions’ residents could not afford the median...

UNAP issues a 10-day strike notice
October 27, 2022

UNAP issues a 10-day strike notice

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center, and Prospect Home Health and Hospice workers overwhelmingly...

Mental health challenges among students are increasing, notes survey
October 12, 2022

Mental health challenges among students are increasing, notes survey

Department of Health Survey measures self-reported behaviors or difficulties that may endanger a student’s physical and mental...

Transgender people and allies urge Cranston Library to cancel harmful, anti-trans panel
September 19, 2022

Transgender people and allies urge Cranston Library to cancel harmful, anti-trans panel

“We call on the Cranston Public Library to acknowledge that they made a mistake in approving the...

COYOTE RI urges DC Circuit Court to overturn harmful sex trafficking law
September 18, 2022

COYOTE RI urges DC Circuit Court to overturn harmful sex trafficking law

“FOSTA violates the constitutionally protected and life-saving speech of sex workers and sex trafficking survivors,” said Tara...

EPI: Government support programs critical to fighting poverty in Rhode Island
September 15, 2022

EPI: Government support programs critical to fighting poverty in Rhode Island

“The continuation of the enhanced subsidies will keep coverage more affordable for middle-income families and protecting Rhode...

Vandals target Portsmouth Democrats event
September 12, 2022

Vandals target Portsmouth Democrats event

Sometime over Saturday night vandals painted hostile messages on the fence of the Common Fence Point Community...

ACLU takes Pawtucket to federal court over unconstitutional political lawn sign ordinance
July 28, 2022

ACLU takes Pawtucket to federal court over unconstitutional political lawn sign ordinance

“My supporters want their neighbors to know about the election and to encourage them to consider my...

State House rally for greater multilingual education opportunities
April 27, 2022

State House rally for greater multilingual education opportunities

“Rhode Island – and especially my own city, Providence – is a diverse place, enriched by the...

Under RI law, $93k in stolen wages can only be charged as a misdemeanor
April 21, 2022

Under RI law, $93k in stolen wages can only be charged as a misdemeanor

“Can anyone seriously dispute that an employer’s alleged theft of nearly $100,000 in wages from hardworking Rhode...

David Segal announces bid for RI’s second congressional seat
April 21, 2022

David Segal announces bid for RI’s second congressional seat

“We have the people power to reach the voters, we have the money to compete, and we...

City of Providence refusing to release documents to ACLU concerning censored rap artist
March 29, 2022

City of Providence refusing to release documents to ACLU concerning censored rap artist

“Rather than providing documents which could give important context to the order issued by the Board of...

Senator Anderson will not seek reelection; Endorses BLM RI PAC’s Harrison Tuttle
March 29, 2022

Senator Anderson will not seek reelection; Endorses BLM RI PAC’s Harrison Tuttle

“Together, we have made great progress: we finally passed a $15 minimum wage and groundbreaking climate legislation....

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