March 29, 2022

Local peace groups support state legislation on nuclear weapons and state investments in war

“A nation’s power is not measured by the level of destruction its arsenal can inflict,” said Senator...

March 29, 2022

Rhode Island stands with Ukraine rally at the State House

“We’re here together in Rhode Island to do two things,” said Dr. Fine. “To make clear that...

March 25, 2022

The arrogance of Rhode Island’s payday loan industry

These lobbyists don’t testify at hearings because they don’t need to. They have the State House firmly...

March 21, 2022

Activists climb onto the roof of Raytheon’s Cambridge facility in protest of war profiteering, killing of civilians

“We took action today to condemn all wars and all colonial occupations,” said an unidentified person who...

March 18, 2022

Governor McKee is preventing the release of paroled men convicted as juveniles because “it’s an election year”

It is within Governor Daniel McKee’s power to instruct the DOC to interpret the law in line...

March 16, 2022

Advocates push for expungement of criminal records as General Assembly moves towards legalized marijuana

“In order to begin to repair the harm of this failed war on cannabis,” said Cherie Cruz,...

March 14, 2022

Let them Play: A Ban on Transgender Youth is Unconstitutional, Unnecessary and Wrong

“As an educator and transgender person, I know the importance of a supportive and welcoming school environment for...

Episcopal Diocese of RI holds a “Vigil Prayer for Peace in Ukraine”
March 9, 2022

Episcopal Diocese of RI holds a “Vigil Prayer for Peace in Ukraine”

“This is an opportunity for us to show our support for people around the world who are...

Providence joins worldwide protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine
March 7, 2022

Providence joins worldwide protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine

“This war on Ukraine by Russia is a horrible, brutal and illegal thing,” said William Smith of...

March 4, 2022

ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island

“…the RI ACLU believes the General Assembly made a terrible mistake in 2009 in passing this harsh...

March 1, 2022

Providence Mayor announces new framework for racial reparations

“Here in Providence, we are leading the way on undertaking this difficult – but critical – work...

February 24, 2022

Stop the Hate rally at Billy Taylor Park

Though there was a short speaking program the most important aspect of the event was the conversations...

Nazis interrupt book reading in Providence: First they came for the socialists…
February 23, 2022

Nazis interrupt book reading in Providence: First they came for the socialists…

Video taken of the Nazis from inside the library and posted on Twitter show a clearly visible...

February 5, 2022

Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine

“…the only sane course of action the United States can take is a commitment to diplomacy with...

January 4, 2022

Religious leaders call for government action on poverty

“The coalition’s mission has never been more essential,” said Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman. “The unprecedented challenges of this...