Statement from Code Black on their protest at Governor Raimondo’s home
December 26, 2020

Statement from Code Black on their protest at Governor Raimondo’s home

“Mass incarceration is a threat to health equity and a public health crisis. As of December 17th,...

State legislators call for action in response to prison Covid outbreak
December 21, 2020

State legislators call for action in response to prison Covid outbreak

“The CDC recommends social distancing, frequent hand washing, and the use of PPE to prevent the spread...

Oped: Patrick Tigue is a threat to healthcare in Rhode Island
December 17, 2020

Oped: Patrick Tigue is a threat to healthcare in Rhode Island

“The working class – the majority of Rhode Island – is being cheated and killed by a...

OpEd: Neronha stands up for minorities
December 15, 2020

OpEd: Neronha stands up for minorities

“With Neronha’s new team, I believe our minority community will have more of a voice. It won’t...

OpEd: Governor Raimondo, it is time to suspend indoor dining and close houses of worship
December 14, 2020

OpEd: Governor Raimondo, it is time to suspend indoor dining and close houses of worship

“A vaccine is on the way and frontline health care workers are scheduled to receive vaccinations next...

OpEd: DARE speaks out on COVID Crisis at the ACI
December 16, 2020

OpEd: DARE speaks out on COVID Crisis at the ACI

“It is clear that the denial of even the few comforts available to our loved ones was...

OpEd: Office of Health Insurance Commissioner should not be headed by Patrick Tigue
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Office of Health Insurance Commissioner should not be headed by Patrick Tigue

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more urgent to ensure that the Director of OHIC aggressively...

OpEd: Democratic Socialists call for an end to fossil fuels on Aquidneck Island
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Democratic Socialists call for an end to fossil fuels on Aquidneck Island

“Giving the people more say and ownership over their energy will allow Rhode Islanders to stop the...

OpEd: Invest in people, not prisons
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Invest in people, not prisons

“As the state makes its final budget decisions in the next few weeks, I hope it will...

OpEd: A missed opportunity to support workers and protect state finances during the pause
December 16, 2020

OpEd: A missed opportunity to support workers and protect state finances during the pause

The state should ensure that workshare is a ready-to-go option for employers, and require that businesses maintain...

Uprise RI joins the call for a more open and engaged legislative process in 2021
November 20, 2020

Uprise RI joins the call for a more open and engaged legislative process in 2021

UpriseRI is proud to join the call for a more open and more democratic government. This call...

Nothing to lose, everything to gain
November 20, 2020

Nothing to lose, everything to gain

“Legislators, the governor’s office, and education officials have neglected Providence schools for years. Anyone who doesn’t live...

When Trump — and Trumpism — Came to Rhode Island
November 18, 2020

When Trump — and Trumpism — Came to Rhode Island

“More than anything, as we venture into a Biden presidency, I think it’s important for Rhode Islanders...

OpEd: Bending the Arc of History takes effort
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Bending the Arc of History takes effort

“Women began organizing for the right to vote in 1848, and the first nationally publicized gathering was...

OpEd: Ten important questions in Rhode Island constitutional law
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Ten important questions in Rhode Island constitutional law

“…these are questions I believe we need to raise in the confirmation process. Questions we need to...

April 19, 2023

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