Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name
June 22, 2020

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name

“The steps I am announcing today are just the beginning, and I am fully committed to continuing...

June 19, 2020

Education is Freedom! The Central Falls Rally to fund the schools

“I am a child living in a hotspot during a global pandemic,” said Juan Diego Estrada, a...

Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement
June 17, 2020

Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement

“The updated protocol is significant because it expands our review authority to allow for independent review of...

As calls to Defund the Police increase, proposed House budget includes increases to State Police and prisons
June 17, 2020

As calls to Defund the Police increase, proposed House budget includes increases to State Police and prisons

The budget released late Monday afternoon and passed by the House Finance Committee on Tuesday includes increases...

June 16, 2020

FBI Agents attempt to question Providence activist at their home

Across the country the FBI, other federal agencies and local police departments are targeting activists amid the...

June 11, 2020

Providence City Council Finance Committee meeting besieged by racist trolls

But lost in the discussion is the Providence City Council’s rush to pass a budget that doesn’t...

June 4, 2020

Representative Williams presents legislative ideas to reduce racism in the wake of George Floyd murder and protests

“…it’s time to create a cohesive and unified body to root out those who are proven to...

Workshare is a win for workers, local economies and government budgets
June 4, 2020

Workshare is a win for workers, local economies and government budgets

“What would you do with an extra few hundred dollars each week, and a couple of extra...

June 2, 2020

Judge’s decision reveals why all Wyatt ICE detainees are being given bail hearings starting tomorrow

“The fact that … the government has not undertaken any real effort to ascertain the underlying medical...

June 1, 2020

Lawmakers must act to stabilize Rhode Island’s economy

Rhode Island lawmakers must “stabilize spending, renew public investments and protect jobs—all while maintaining a robust public...

June 1, 2020

Judge orders immediate bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center

“With the outbreak of COVID at Wyatt, the court is beginning a process to assess whether releasing...

June 1, 2020

Judge grants motion for ICE detainee bail hearings at Wyatt

Update! See: Judge orders immediate bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center United States District...

May 29, 2020

Seven organizations call on Governor to repeal executive order delaying access to public records

…rescission of the order is essential in light of the “message of indifference that this action is...

May 27, 2020

House Republicans call for Oversight Committee to meet, with or without Speaker’s permission

“It’s time to lead,” said Representative Blake Filippi, “because those we have chosen to lead our body...

ACLU class-action lawsuit seeks release for all ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center
May 15, 2020

ACLU class-action lawsuit seeks release for all ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center

“There is no doubt that we are facing a public health and humanitarian crisis if ICE does...