Uprising

“I think we’ve dealt with this issue already, twice, so I think the third time is not necessary…” – Senator Joshua Miller (Democrat, District 28, Cranston) Welcome to The Uprising! …

“You know, the [idea] that children should be afraid of this community is just something I don’t get all all. Who else knows how to better love than this community?” …

“We are here today in frustration and outrage at our Senators and Governor Gina Raimondo for not coming out against Invenergy‘s proposed power plant in Burrillville.” – Kathy Martley, Burrillville …

“They say they are pro-life but do not believe the world is dying. They ignore the vanishing landscape as they continue to deregulate businesses so that they are able to …

“Contrary to the rhetoric, women are not deranged murderers who would carry a fetus for 8 or 9 months before deciding to kill it…” -Rhode Island Senator Dawn Euer (Democrat, …

“Hey, Rhode Island, what’s up?” “Not much,” lied Rhode Island. Welcome to The Uprising! 1. 7th Annual Red Bandana Awards Every year the Red Bandana Fund “honors individuals and groups …

“A rat in a maze is free to go anywhere, as long as it stays inside the maze.” – Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale 1a. Handmaids In Margaret Atwood‘s 1985 …

Was it a busy week in Rhode Island? The short answer is yes. For a longer answer, keep reading. 1a. Invenergy The Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) won’t be deciding …

With the General Assembly on break you’d think it would be a slower news week but Rhode Island never disappoints. Let’s do this! 1. Racial profiling “This is my first …

“This is the heart of public health in action. It’s about evidence; using science and data to drive our work. It’s about prevention; putting systems in place to catch children …