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Full video: Deputy Speaker Lima leads House into chaos
During yesterday's meeting of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Deputy Speaker Charlene Lima (Democrat, District 14, Cranston) threatened to have law enforcement escort a black legislator off the floor during a floor speech abou...
Planned Parenthood: Trump releases final gag rule, continuing administration’s attack on people of color, families with low incomes and women
New cruel rule puts the lives of Rhode Island patients who rely on Title X funding at risk Despite mass outcry from the medical community and American people, the Trump-Pence administration today released a final gag rule that undermines...
AG Peter Neronha: Justice demands reclassifying simple possession as a misdemeanor
Rhode Island State Attorney General Peter Neronha delivered the following words at a press conference detailing legislation he has proposed to reduce simply possession of a controlled substance from a felony to a misdemeanor. You can wat...
AG Neronha announces legislation to reclassify simple drug possession as misdemeanors
Rhode Island State Attorney General Peter Neronha announced new legislation that, if passed, would reclassify simple drug possession for personal use as a misdemeanor. At least twenty other states currently do this. In New England, only...
No Endless War or Excessive Militarism efforts continue on
On Wednesday we created visibility around Jack Reed as we had a small gathering on the sidewalks along Chapel View Blvd and Route 2 (New London Ave) in Cranston. This is the plaza where his office is located. We oppose our government's e...
Autonomous vehicle testing coming to Providence
Autonomous vehicles are being tested this week on low-volume roads in the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown as the initial phase of a pilot project scheduled to launch in Providence this spring. https://youtu.be/s9AyPUbQuMY Called...
Nuclear brinkmanship: back with a vengeance
Bad news about the renewed nuclear arms race has been pouring in torrents.
Reimagining family policy in Rhode Island
A new report from the People’s Policy Project provides a useful framework for reconceptualizing and expanding policies aimed at helping families in Rhode Island. The ‘Family Fun Pack,’ written by Matt Bruenig, details the shortcomings of...
ICE detainees in Suffolk County House of Correction launch hunger strike for better treatment
On Friday, approximately 70 ICE detainees at the Suffolk County House of Correction (SCHC) launched a hunger strike calling for an end to abuse and inhumane conditions. Four people are currently being held in solitary confinement in reta...
Rhode Islanders protest Trump's fake border wall emergency
"This is first time ever getting a protest together. to be honest with you I was just pissed off," said Dulce Cruz to the 60 people gathered on the south steps of the Rhode Island State House. "I was just so angry when I saw [Trump] on C...