Reclaim RI decries Brett Smiley’s implementation of funding cuts to Providence and other “distressed” communities
October 27, 2020

Reclaim RI decries Brett Smiley’s implementation of funding cuts to Providence and other “distressed” communities

“…cutting funding to Providence and the state’s other impoverished and most diverse communities during the midst of...

Providence DSA stands with protesters and calls for defunding police
October 23, 2020

Providence DSA stands with protesters and calls for defunding police

“Police are attacking, arresting, and pepper spraying protestors, journalists, and legal observers! Providence DSA unequivocally stands with...

The Womxn Project urges General Assembly to meet and provide relief to RI families
October 23, 2020

The Womxn Project urges General Assembly to meet and provide relief to RI families

“Simply put, we need our legislature to actually LEAD – for the good of our families and...

Ride-Out organizers and fellow bikers issue statement on Jhamal Gonsalves and the police-moped impact
October 19, 2020

Ride-Out organizers and fellow bikers issue statement on Jhamal Gonsalves and the police-moped impact

“Ride outs were built to create safety for our youth. We ride in packs to minimize the...

Providence DSA stands with protestors and against police aggression, intimidation, and disinformation
October 19, 2020

Providence DSA stands with protestors and against police aggression, intimidation, and disinformation

“Rhode Island must drastically change its priorities. We can start by cutting back on the authoritarian police...

Governor Raimondo, Take Responsibility
October 15, 2020

Governor Raimondo, Take Responsibility

People with power should never turn their fire on those without power. I think the Governor should...

Raptakis law to make blocking the highway a felony is legislative overkill
October 14, 2020

Raptakis law to make blocking the highway a felony is legislative overkill

Laws such as the one proposed by Raptakis are passed to keep protesters who challenge the status...

Police violence as a public health crisis in RI: A call to healthcare professionals
October 5, 2020

Police violence as a public health crisis in RI: A call to healthcare professionals

“It is beyond time for healthcare providers in Rhode Island to loudly join community members in speaking...

Fight seizure of the Supreme Court by any means necessary
September 24, 2020

Fight seizure of the Supreme Court by any means necessary

“We are not saying an all-out procedural fight guarantees success. But when our fundamental rights are on...

Lenny Cioe: We will rebuild Rhode Island
September 15, 2020

Lenny Cioe: We will rebuild Rhode Island

“It would be easy to take my loss as a failure. But my campaign was always about...

If we’re going to wait until November for the 2021 budget, we might as well wait until January
September 11, 2020

If we’re going to wait until November for the 2021 budget, we might as well wait until January

We know that Rhode Island’s response to the last recession – brutal cuts to social programs and...

Rhode Island leaders imposing austerity without any public discussion
September 8, 2020

Rhode Island leaders imposing austerity without any public discussion

Our elected leaders… are not taking steps to help Rhode Islanders to weather this recession. Instead, they...

Conditions in Yemen before the arrival of the coronavirus
September 2, 2020

Conditions in Yemen before the arrival of the coronavirus

“[Coronavirus] gives us two cruel choices: to stay home and die from hunger or go out and...

RI Parents/Educators for Safe Schools on Raimondo’s reopening plans
September 2, 2020

RI Parents/Educators for Safe Schools on Raimondo’s reopening plans

“Our leaders claim that the safety of students and teachers is their top priority, but their decisions...

Michael Salzillo: We need new leadership at the State House – Vote for David Morales and Sam Bell
July 7, 2023

Michael Salzillo: We need new leadership at the State House – Vote for David Morales and Sam Bell

Rhode Island can be considered to be a progressive or liberal state and there are many reasons...

April 19, 2023

Art versus RISD

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