Providence mayoral candidates tackle questions from addiction recovery community
August 5, 2022

Providence mayoral candidates tackle questions from addiction recovery community

“As you know, 435 of our friends and family members died of accidental drug overdoses in the...

Providence’s new program puts citizenship within reach for more immigrants
August 4, 2022

Providence’s new program puts citizenship within reach for more immigrants

“Becoming a U.S. citizen isn’t easy. There are numerous eligibility requirements, loads of paperwork, and it’s expensive,”...

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues
August 3, 2022

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues

As Rhode Island Statewide Planning projections indicate that people 65 and older will grow to over 1/4...

Candidates for governor grilled on enviro issues at climate forum
August 3, 2022

Candidates for governor grilled on enviro issues at climate forum

Candidates answered questions on climate change, solar power, transportation, environmental justice, lead poisoning, PFAS, and more in...

City Council Ward 9 candidate April Brown on the issues most important to Providence
July 30, 2022

City Council Ward 9 candidate April Brown on the issues most important to Providence

“We need to center this whole thing around educating the child. Every way that education comes up,...

Candidates for governor receive open letter from 36 organizations challenging them to act on transportation policy
July 28, 2022

Candidates for governor receive open letter from 36 organizations challenging them to act on transportation policy

“Rhode Island’s next Governor will have the opportunity to address key quality of life issues, including affordability,...

Mayoral candidate Cuervo announces comprehensive economic vision for Providence
July 28, 2022

Mayoral candidate Cuervo announces comprehensive economic vision for Providence

Cuervo’s economic platform contains many progressive economic development ideas, including centering Providence based businesses in city procurement...

Providence officials rush to install automatic license plate readers as privacy backlash builds
July 27, 2022

Providence officials rush to install automatic license plate readers as privacy backlash builds

“All law abiding citizens deserve a safe and secure city to live in. And anyone who questions...

July 27, 2022

Closer Look: Maj. Ldr. Blazejewski’s ties to fossil fuel companies, big pharma, and luxury real estate

Last year, a broad coalition of local environmental justice activists – led by the People’s Port Authority,...

Shower to Empower offers relief and respite to those suffering homelessness
July 25, 2022

Shower to Empower offers relief and respite to those suffering homelessness

“We sadly live in a state where a shower or bathroom access is a basic needs barrier...

Pawtucket Rep Barros and challenger Jennifer Stewart tackle the hard questions at GWC public forum
July 21, 2022

Pawtucket Rep Barros and challenger Jennifer Stewart tackle the hard questions at GWC public forum

Candidates answered questions on criminal justice, housing, climate, energy, reproductive rights, and much more....

Blackstone Valley Community Health Center strike averted
November 30, 2022

Blackstone Valley Community Health Center strike averted

In a new feature at Uprise RI comic artist Maddie King writes, “…by posing to exercise their...

July 20, 2022

Planned Parenthood inexplicably endorses seven candidates who helped scuttle the EACA

PPV!RI PAC endorsed 69 House and Senate candidates, including the entire House leadership team that prevented the...

Senate candidate Donnie Anderson challenges opponent Goodwin over legislative grants
July 20, 2022

Senate candidate Donnie Anderson challenges opponent Goodwin over legislative grants

Anderson, who is running against Goodwin in the Senate District 1 Democratic primary, noted that “$75,000 in...

July 19, 2022

Nellie Gorbea criticizes Governor McKee on reproductive rights at press conference

“We need leadership who is willing to use their power to protect the rights of women and...