Providence Water faces Civil Rights Act complaint over lead pipes
January 6, 2022

Providence Water faces Civil Rights Act complaint over lead pipes

“All families deserve lead-free drinking water, regardless of race, class, or any other factor,” said Childhood Lead...

RI Democratic Party denies Democracy to the Rhode Island Women’s Caucus
May 27, 2023

RI Democratic Party denies Democracy to the Rhode Island Women’s Caucus

“The Rhode Island Democratic Party should not be afraid of the Democratic women of Rhode Island,” writes...

RI Political Cooperative to back 50 candidates – Here are the first 24
September 21, 2021

RI Political Cooperative to back 50 candidates – Here are the first 24

“This year, voters in Rhode Island can elect a whole government of people who are just like...

ACLU: Woonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt settles first amendment lawsuit
September 1, 2021

ACLU: Woonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt settles first amendment lawsuit

“The agreement acknowledges the Mayor’s wrongful conduct in censoring the plaintiffs and others and reopens full access...

Environment Council of Rhode Island issues statement on RI Rank
August 30, 2021

Environment Council of Rhode Island issues statement on RI Rank

While we appreciate RI Rank referencing the Environment Council of Rhode Island’s legislative agenda as a resource,...

#TeachTheTruth Rally at Wickford Town Dock on Sunday
August 27, 2021

#TeachTheTruth Rally at Wickford Town Dock on Sunday

“As an educator, it is important to me to help students understand the truth,” Paul Pasaba, a...

Lawmakers and residents ask Commissioner to reject proposed health insurance rate hikes
August 10, 2021

Lawmakers and residents ask Commissioner to reject proposed health insurance rate hikes

“With the recent surge of COVID cases and the ongoing spread of the Delta variant, it is...

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders
July 14, 2021

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders

“The Out of Reach report continuously shows that the disconnect between the housing wage and the cost...

Rhode Island passes historic in-state tuition legislation
July 7, 2021

Rhode Island passes historic in-state tuition legislation

Under the legislation, students would be eligible if they attended high school for three or more consecutive...

Coalition condemns Cranston Police charging 11 alleged sex trafficking victims & calling it “rescue”
June 26, 2021

Coalition condemns Cranston Police charging 11 alleged sex trafficking victims & calling it “rescue”

“Arrest is not help. Prostitution stings are exploitive and traumatic, and prostitution charges make it difficult or...

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment
June 17, 2021

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment

In short, the notice was missing the most rudimentary elements of due process. It was eviction by...

Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announces run for RI Governor
May 24, 2021

Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announces run for RI Governor

“I have a track record of meeting challenges head-on, of thinking beyond the status quo and building...

State Representative Leonela Felix selected as one of nation’s outstanding rising leaders
May 6, 2021

State Representative Leonela Felix selected as one of nation’s outstanding rising leaders

“Our nation’s communities face a historic moment of challenge, and it is a humbling and energizing time...

Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center workers vote to unionize
April 6, 2021

Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center workers vote to unionize

“We hope that through demonstrating our continued commitment to one another in organizing as workers that we...

RI Senate rules change would deter public testimony say civil rights advocates
March 19, 2021

RI Senate rules change would deter public testimony say civil rights advocates

“[S]ince ultimately it would be up to the majority or leaders of the body to decide which...

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