ACLU files brief challenging legality of lengthy solitary confinement at the ACI
May 11, 2023

ACLU files brief challenging legality of lengthy solitary confinement at the ACI

Jerry Cintron’s lawsuit alleges that while incarcerated at the ACI and suffering from substance use disorder, he...

May 10, 2023

How legislators bully those testifying in committee hearings with comments, not questions

Commenting on someone’s testimony without allowing them an opportunity to defend themselves is bullying, something intellectual cowards...

May 10, 2023

Lesley Bunnell spoke truth to power at Senate hearing on EACA

It was brave, emotional, confrontational, and even managed a happy ending – all in three minutes....

Meet Governor McKee’s fiscally-irresponsible, anti-democratic Commerce nomination
May 9, 2023

Meet Governor McKee’s fiscally-irresponsible, anti-democratic Commerce nomination

Carol O’Donnell, by her own admission, broke the law and violated the rights of her low-income tenants....

May 8, 2023

Fascism is here, now. What are we going to do about it?

We can do Reverend Niemöller one better by keeping fascists separate from power. We do this by...

May 6, 2023

May 9th: Rally for Brian Rodenas and other suicide victims at the ACI

The Stop Torture Coalition, along with family members of those who recently passed away, is holding a...

May 3, 2023

RI Atheists celebrate ‘Day of Reason” on May 4th

The Rhode Island Atheists will be celebrating a Day of Reason of Thursday evening with State House...

April 29, 2023

Once again, Rep Quattrocchi, the RI General Assembly can pass laws on the funding of abortion

“Mr. Speaker, I feel that to vote either way on this is a violation of my oath...

April 19, 2023

Art versus RISD

“I have argued that the common good, and in particular social justice, is something beautiful,” wrote Henk...

April 12, 2023

Jacob Brier: The Indoctrination of a Nation

“Our experiences socialize us into a society that prioritizes some groups over others. This is why we...

April 3, 2023

The Unfairness of Fines: How They Worsen Wealth Gaps and Weaken Laws

Penalties for breaking the law are meant to deter individuals from committing offenses and ensure that justice...

April 4, 2023

Oped: “High profile” unhoused encampments get the help they need, the rest experience state violence

No matter how violent and uncaring the state actually is when dealing with unhoused people, government officials...

March 31, 2023

Rethinking Speed Cameras in Rhode Island: Privacy, Profits, and Road Safety Concerns

Speed cameras have become an increasingly contentious issue in Rhode Island and across the United States. While...

April 19, 2023

Rejecting discrimination: Rhode Island stands against anti-LGBTQ legislation

Rhode Island legislators are introducing bills targeting LGBTQ people, especially transgender and non-binary youth. Local organizations and...

March 28, 2023

Michael C Steiner: Representative Quattrocchi places conspiracy theories above all else

“Quattrocchi should take a seat and observe how he is harming his constituents with his outbursts that place...