February 28, 2020

Bill to unmask protesters will foster fascism

“Simply put, it’s fascist. Fascist laws beget more fascism. This bill will not protect Rhode Islanders, it...

February 27, 2020

Corvese bill would ban riot gear on attendees of rallies, parades

“We live in very volatile political times,” said Representative Arthur Corvese. “Whether your perspective is derived from...

March 2, 2020

Testimony from House Judiciary Committee hearing on Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act

For context, see: Parents and advocates call for urgently needed comprehensive parentage reform UpriseRI is entirely supported...

February 27, 2020

Parents and advocates call for urgently needed comprehensive parentage reform

“When Eli was born, I had no presumed parental rights. Not one. I was not his birth...

March 2, 2020

House fetal heartbeat bill is about religion, not science

“This resolution has one purpose,” said Cory Garland, a volunteer with The Womxn Project. “And that is...

March 2, 2020

RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others

“It’s much better if we keep them all on the same calendar, unsegregated, treat them all the...

February 27, 2020

Report: People of color underrepresented on top Rhode Island nonprofit boards

“The organizations in this report impact a broad and diverse swath of our community; ideally, their organizational...

March 2, 2020

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues

“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...

February 14, 2020

Governor Raimondo and AG Neronha unveil package of gun violence prevention bills

“In just the past few months, we’ve seen horrific acts of gun violence across the country and...

February 14, 2020

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones

“The media loves a story. CNN can run segments for a week or two on a mass...

March 2, 2020

All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…

“From what I can tell, our Solemnization of Marriage Bill presented before the committee yesterday was no...

March 2, 2020

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality cheers unanimous Senate passage of Rhode Island Parentage Act

“We are grateful to the Senate for working to ensure we have model legislation in Rhode Island...

March 2, 2020

RI Parentage Act expected to pass the Senate today, still stalled in the House

“I am here today to support the Parentage Act,” said six-year old South Kingstown resident Dayja Holland....

A conversation with Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha
February 10, 2020

A conversation with Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha

“…the role of this office or the US Attorney’s office is very much one in partnership with...

February 7, 2020

The Rhode Island Senate voting record on civil liberties is pretty dismal

“The importance of defending rights against unpopular sentiment cannot be overstated – today the rights being defended...