Mayors Elorza and Diossa announce joint gun buyback program
September 17, 2020

Mayors Elorza and Diossa announce joint gun buyback program

“We’re asking residents across Rhode Island to turn in their unwanted guns, no questions asked, and help...

Rhode Island Latino Arts announces weekly pláticas about Latinx experience
September 17, 2020

Rhode Island Latino Arts announces weekly pláticas about Latinx experience

“The line-up of speakers include activists, theater-makers, scholars, and artists. This series grew out of the context...

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit
September 17, 2020

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit

“…through our efforts and the overwhelming contributions and energy of the student-athletes, we have ensured that Brown...

Economic Progress Institute: RI’s low uninsured rate continued in 2019
September 16, 2020

Economic Progress Institute: RI’s low uninsured rate continued in 2019

“It is critical that the federal government move rapidly to provide relief to states, including continuing and...

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence wins big in primary elections
September 11, 2020

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence wins big in primary elections

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) endorsed candidates that support gun safety legislation prevailed in 19...

Sexual and reproductive health and rights win in Rhode Island
September 10, 2020

Sexual and reproductive health and rights win in Rhode Island

“This primary election sends an undeniable message—the people of Rhode Island demand champions who will protect and...

RI Working Families Party wins 90% of primary elections
September 10, 2020

RI Working Families Party wins 90% of primary elections

“From criminal justice reform to a $15 minimum wage to housing, healthcare and education as a human...

Rhode Island Political Cooperative wins eight primaries toppling entrenched incumbents
September 10, 2020

Rhode Island Political Cooperative wins eight primaries toppling entrenched incumbents

“The RI Political Cooperative is building a movement. We’re not going to stop until we’ve replaced every...

Reclaim RI backed candidates sweep primary election
September 10, 2020

Reclaim RI backed candidates sweep primary election

“Reclaim RI did an incredibly important thing for the state: it harnessed the progressive power of its...

Newly uncovered documents reveal  Brown University plan to dismantle Title IX agreement
August 27, 2020

Newly uncovered documents reveal Brown University plan to dismantle Title IX agreement

“When we filed the motion to enforce the Court’s order in June, we expressed concern that Brown’s...

Elected officials speak on AntiRacism Policy Measures in South Kingstown
August 21, 2020

Elected officials speak on AntiRacism Policy Measures in South Kingstown

“[Systemic racism] has harmed members of the South Kingstown community for years, decades, centuries longer than COVID-19...

ACLU of RI sues on behalf of black recruit drummed out of the Providence Police Academy
August 18, 2020

ACLU of RI sues on behalf of black recruit drummed out of the Providence Police Academy

…as part of a training exercise on the use of a Taser, while other recruits received a...

Councilmember Castillo walks back her support for defunding police
August 17, 2020

Councilmember Castillo walks back her support for defunding police

In a statement, Councilmember Carmen Castillo writes: “I want to be very clear that as a woman...

State requires Johnston metal shredding company to reduce air pollution and pay largest penalty ever assessed for Clean Air Act violations
August 12, 2020

State requires Johnston metal shredding company to reduce air pollution and pay largest penalty ever assessed for Clean Air Act violations

“For too long, SMMNEC has not met its obligation to the people of Rhode Island to protect...

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students
August 3, 2020

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students

“A concerted effort in increasing the number of mental and behavioral support staff – and reducing or...

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