A vigil for Charlene Liberty in the ongoing fight for change
June 15, 2022

A vigil for Charlene Liberty in the ongoing fight for change

“She was someone who cared about life and goals, and when she went into the prison she...

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience
June 14, 2022

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience

“Woonsocket Pride 2021 was a beautiful, powerful, historic day. Hundreds of people gathered for the first-ever pride...

Portsmouth Town Council VP Linda Ujifusa announces Senate District 11 bid
June 14, 2022

Portsmouth Town Council VP Linda Ujifusa announces Senate District 11 bid

“Having volunteered at the Portsmouth and Bristol COVID vaccination clinics,” said candidate Linda Ujifusa, “I saw first-hand...

Seven Stars Bakery employees in Providence file for union elections
June 14, 2022

Seven Stars Bakery employees in Providence file for union elections

“We, the dedicated undersigned employees of Seven Stars Bakery at Hope St., Point St., and Broadway, in...

David Segal is making the progressive case in the second congressional race
June 13, 2022

David Segal is making the progressive case in the second congressional race

“We’ve got so many issues… that have gone unaddressed,” said Congressional candidate David Segal. “We’re talking about,...

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally
June 11, 2022

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally

“What’s stopping me from being the next fatality on a list of those lost to the readily...

Woonsocket elected officials threaten to violate 1st Amendment rights if Pride organizers criticize them
June 9, 2022

Woonsocket elected officials threaten to violate 1st Amendment rights if Pride organizers criticize them

“…the first one was billed as a ‘celebration’ that was approved by the council seven to nothing...

Senate approves scientifically unsound and environmentally dangerous plastics burning bill
August 29, 2022

Senate approves scientifically unsound and environmentally dangerous plastics burning bill

“There is no good reason to exempt toxic, climate-damaging facilities from laws and regulations designed to keep...

Activists rally at RI State House to end mass criminalization
June 8, 2022

Activists rally at RI State House to end mass criminalization

“A small amount of [prison] time can change your life,” said Trent Manning, and organizer with Behind...

Essential healthcare workers hold State House rally to demand investment now, not later
June 9, 2022

Essential healthcare workers hold State House rally to demand investment now, not later

“At the same time demand has spiked, staffing is the worst I have ever seen,” said Ian...

RI’s labor movement welcomes unionizing Starbucks workers
June 7, 2022

RI’s labor movement welcomes unionizing Starbucks workers

“We feel really good about where we are,” said Starbucks worker and union organizer Cassie Burke. “Everyone’s...

Little Compton Pride rises above legislative bigotry
June 6, 2022

Little Compton Pride rises above legislative bigotry

“So many of our community, including our allies, have reached out to us support us in flying...

Rhode Island is facing a mental health crisis and the General Assembly needs to act, say workers
June 6, 2022

Rhode Island is facing a mental health crisis and the General Assembly needs to act, say workers

“There should be no difference between how we rose to meet the demands for the physical health...

A protest in Barrington shouts: No more!
June 6, 2022

A protest in Barrington shouts: No more!

“We are here because everyone is just grieving over so many different things – racism caused by...

Democracy comes to Bonnet Shores Fire District
June 3, 2022

Democracy comes to Bonnet Shores Fire District

“…while I was denied a ballot, thousands of people who did not live in Bonnet Shores were...

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