Uprising

“I think activism, and all the things we have done since the shooting was our way of grieving. I know, speaking for myself, that if I didn’t do anything I probably would have been in …

“We are pleased to report that both sides were provided a safe venue in which to make their opinions known without major incident, and they dispersed peacefully after being asked to do so.” – Colonel …

“Most of our students cannot stand up and speak for themselves so we are going to be their voice and fight for better schools for all educators and students.” –Samantha Lozeau, a Behavior Specialist at …

“First Student, right here in Rhode Island, has blatantly violated the trust of its employees and their obligation to contribute toward retirement benefits.” Matt Taibi, Teamsters Local 251 Secretary-Treasurer Welcome to The Uprising! National news …

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources “is essentially using an accounting trick to pretend that building a large, new, long-lived fossil-fuel plant in Rhode Island will actually result in Rhode Island being able to …

The primary election is over and the race for Governor of Rhode Island is now between incumbent Governor Gina Raimondo (Democrat) and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung (Republican). Also in the mix are Anne Armstrong, William …

“Schools are sacred places of teaching and learning so this public health tragedy is hard on our community. Families must send their children to school and know that they will return home.” -Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell …

Welcome to The Uprising! The primaries in Rhode Island are less than two weeks away, on Wednesday, September 12, so that means there’s election news! 1a. Gina Raimondo Incumbent Governor of Rhode Island Gina Raimondo …

“Come on! We all know how this ends! You guys leave, escorted by the police!” -Antifa counterprotester Welcome to the Uprising! I have some thoughts about the rise of fascist groups David Duking themselves to …

“A debate is part of the democratic process. It’s where you get to talk yourself up. It’s where the public gets to hear what you have to say – your opinions, your ideas. That’s the …