November 10, 2022

Growing calls for McKee to shut down inhumane, unconstitutional maximum security prison

In 1977, United States Chief Judge Raymond Pettine issued a legal opinion stating: ‘the record here overwhelmingly...

New data calls into question the soil testing done at Morley Field by the developer, JK Equity
November 8, 2022

New data calls into question the soil testing done at Morley Field by the developer, JK Equity

What is the amount of lead in the soil at Morley Field? 4.1 at Morley Field. For comparison, Max...

November 8, 2022

Demand for bus passes grossly outpaces supply at Mathewson Street Church

Mathewson Street was assigned 50 of the 600 free bus passes that RIPTA is giving out under...

November 4, 2022

Rally to save Pawtucket’s Morley Field as city ignores residents’ pleas

Neighbors have spoken out against the plan to pave Morley Field at several City Council meetings. For the children and...

November 4, 2022

Healthcare workers picket outside Fatima about patient safety concerns

Prospect CharterCare refuses to negotiate contracts that provide sufficient wages, benefits, and working conditions for these health...

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing
November 7, 2022

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing

The $166 million includes $115 million in funding from the $250 million Governor McKee and the General...

Caregivers at Women & Infants picket in response to staffing and funding concerns
November 3, 2022

Caregivers at Women & Infants picket in response to staffing and funding concerns

Hospital caregivers are demanding Care New England sit down with themto discuss how best to invest ARPA...

With winter approaching, Rhode Island falling short on need for shelter beds
November 7, 2022

With winter approaching, Rhode Island falling short on need for shelter beds

Rhode Island has promised around 1097 beds going into the winter. Advocates estimate that the total number...

Driven to Strike by Maddie King
November 2, 2022

Driven to Strike by Maddie King

Uprise RI comic artist Maddie King with their second piece on labor battles in Rhode Island, this...

Activists call out Chase Bank for their role in the climate crisis
November 1, 2022

Activists call out Chase Bank for their role in the climate crisis

Nearly 50 climate activists marched down Thayer Street in Providence on Saturday to raise public awareness about...

McKee Administration responds to State House pallet shelter demonstration
November 7, 2022

McKee Administration responds to State House pallet shelter demonstration

Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary Josh Saal responded to a request for comment from Uprise RI about advocates...

Little Compton residents react to town-wide hate-filled mailer with love and solidarity
October 31, 2022

Little Compton residents react to town-wide hate-filled mailer with love and solidarity

Over 70 people attended a rally held in the Little Compton Commons on Sunday afternoon in response...

Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed
November 7, 2022

Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed

The pallet shelters have heat and electricity, and would be erected in groups where additional shelters with...

October 29, 2022

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum

Candidates answered questions about toxic neighborhoods, poverty, education and nightclub violence....

October 27, 2022

Uprise RI files Open Meetings complaint against PVD City Council Finance Committee

Uprise RI today contacted the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office alleging that the Providence City Council Finance...