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We need nurses, social workers and mental health workers in our schools, not police officers, testifies student

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban
January 19, 2020

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) has the support of dozens of crucial Rhode Island...
Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas

“As parents across the country are preparing for and attending high school and college graduations, we can’t...
Religious leaders bring ‘guns to plowshares’ to the State House
January 19, 2020

Religious leaders bring ‘guns to plowshares’ to the State House

Following the weekend services in which the religious leaders of three churches and one synagogue talked to...
Fentanyl test strips can save lives, but we need legislation
January 19, 2020

Fentanyl test strips can save lives, but we need legislation

“For the price of just $1, a life can be spared,” said Michael Galipeau of RICARES. “We are...
Gun coalition responds to statements made at RI Dem Party platform meeting
January 19, 2020

Gun coalition responds to statements made at RI Dem Party platform meeting

“On Monday, many called for a ‘big tent’ Democratic Party, but their vision for the party is...
Rhode Island Womxn’s Action Initiative sets a new course
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island Womxn’s Action Initiative sets a new course

Rhode Island Women’s March, which has staged several very successful rallies in the wake of the Trump...
New study shows racial disparity in Rhode Island traffic stops
May 1, 2018

New study shows racial disparity in Rhode Island traffic stops

A new analysis of law enforcement traffic stops found that a “total of 11.4 percent of motorists...
RI Rep Chippendale replies to criticism of his Emma Gonzalez tweet
January 19, 2020

RI Rep Chippendale replies to criticism of his Emma Gonzalez tweet

Though he has been publicly silent amid bipartisan calls to apologize for calling Parkland shooting survivor Emma...
Raimondo signs executive order protecting net neutrality, urges legislation
October 31, 2019

Raimondo signs executive order protecting net neutrality, urges legislation

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo today signed an executive order protecting Net Neutrality a day after the...
Governor Raimondo’s Gun Safety Working Group holds first meeting
January 19, 2020

Governor Raimondo’s Gun Safety Working Group holds first meeting

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo called the first meeting of her Gun Safety Working Group to order...
Rhode Island Rep Mike Chippendale calls Parkland shooting survivor a ‘dummy’
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Rep Mike Chippendale calls Parkland shooting survivor a ‘dummy’

Representative Michael Chippendale (Republican, District 40, Coventry, Foster Glocester) took to Twitter to call Parkland shooting survivor...
Transgender advocates protest ‘transphobic lecture’ at St Pius V Church in Providence
March 2, 2020

Transgender advocates protest ‘transphobic lecture’ at St Pius V Church in Providence

Michelle Cretella, a member of the American College of Pediatrics (ACPed), gave a lecture Thursday evening at...
RI Rep William O’Brien wants to arm campus security
January 19, 2020

RI Rep William O’Brien wants to arm campus security

Rhode Island Representative William O’Brien (Democrat, District 54, North Providence), who once introduced a bill to bring...
Moms Demand takes a victory lap, and get right back to work
January 19, 2020

Moms Demand takes a victory lap, and get right back to work

The Rhode Island Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America held a press conference...
Despite all efforts, SNAP application processing got worse, not better, in February says report
October 31, 2019

Despite all efforts, SNAP application processing got worse, not better, in February says report

In his latest update on the state’s compliance with a court order designed to ensure the timely...
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