Two recent, violent incidents involving police highlight the need to repeal LEOBoR in RI say advocates
June 28, 2022

Two recent, violent incidents involving police highlight the need to repeal LEOBoR in RI say advocates

Recent high profile incidents of apparent police violence, and the fact that officials in both Newport and...

The Womxn Project pushes Governor and Speaker on EACA
June 27, 2022

The Womxn Project pushes Governor and Speaker on EACA

“We formally asked him not to sign the budget until the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act is...

The Womxn Project responds to Friday night’s rally
June 26, 2022

The Womxn Project responds to Friday night’s rally

“Jennifer Rourke shared with the crowd last night that, as a mixed-race Black woman married to a...

1500+ people rally at Rhode Island State House against Supreme Court abortion reversal
June 25, 2022

1500+ people rally at Rhode Island State House against Supreme Court abortion reversal

“… it is not enough just to speak out and show up for abortion rights and reproductive...

“We are outraged, and we are horrified,” says RI Coalition for Reproductive Freedom in response to Roe reversal
June 25, 2022

“We are outraged, and we are horrified,” says RI Coalition for Reproductive Freedom in response to Roe reversal

“It’s every bit as bad as you think it is and more,” said Lynette Labinger, ACLU of...

Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade: Local Reactions
June 24, 2022

Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade: Local Reactions

“Let’s be clear that this ruling is truly catastrophic, but the work and the fight iis not...

Lawmakers celebrate free R-Line bus fare starting in September
June 23, 2022

Lawmakers celebrate free R-Line bus fare starting in September

“Having free public transit across our state will help rid our streets of congestion and give a...

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail
June 23, 2022

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail

“We, the undersigned, urge you to move the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act out of the House...

Gonzalo Cuervo: Providence needs to rezone and expand the green economy
June 22, 2022

Gonzalo Cuervo: Providence needs to rezone and expand the green economy

“The City of Providence has to have a plan in place to rezone and to look for...

Important lead pipe replacement bill may not pass the General Assembly this session
June 22, 2022

Important lead pipe replacement bill may not pass the General Assembly this session

“If you can’t count on a glass of clean, safe drinking water, you’re not free. And you’re...

The pyrolysis bill won’t move ahead this session, say House leaders
June 21, 2022

The pyrolysis bill won’t move ahead this session, say House leaders

“I know the state weren’t proposing this at any of the predominantly white, wealthy or well-to-do communities,”...

Seven Stars owners voluntarily recognize new union
June 21, 2022

Seven Stars owners voluntarily recognize new union

“I am so excited about our recognition from the company,” said Natasha Brennan, a barista at the...

Councilmember Cournoyer strikes back at Woonsocket Pride organizers and speakers
June 21, 2022

Councilmember Cournoyer strikes back at Woonsocket Pride organizers and speakers

“My comments here are not directed to Mr. Kithes or Miss Nwando Ofakansi and these others,” said...

Unhoused, Michael holds a solitary vigil outside the RI State House
June 16, 2022

Unhoused, Michael holds a solitary vigil outside the RI State House

“Just last week we had five tents in a row, all slashed up,” said Michael. “Everything tossed...

Educators, advocates and students say ‘No’ to SROs in and out of House Finance hearing
June 16, 2022

Educators, advocates and students say ‘No’ to SROs in and out of House Finance hearing

“We know that SROs can serve many functions in schools, including enforcement and discipline,” said Clausius-Parks from...

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