July 6, 2022

Providence Police under fire for violent arrest caught on video

“Given the actions of these high-ranking officers, BLM RI PAC again calls for the full repeal of...

July 6, 2022

Giona Picheco is challenging Charlene Lima in House District 14

“My motivation to run for this seat is that I’ve seen so many issues facing this community...

July 6, 2022

Governor McKee signs executive order protecting Rhode Islanders who provide abortion from out-of-state legal liability

“The executive order I signed today ensures that Rhode Island will continue to stand up for reproductive...

April 2, 2024

“These living conditions are deplorable”: Block Island worker calls for livable housing, safe working conditions, and time off for summer staff

“We were at the bottom pretty much. We were in this shack that was probably one of...

July 1, 2022

DHL workers in Pawtucket striking for livable wages and healthcare

“I can’t afford healthcare. I’m single, on my own,” said DHL Worker Amber Fortier. “They offered 60%...

June 30, 2022

Rhode Island is doing the work on climate change, but we can’t do it alone, says DEM and CLF

“…climate change is a global crisis that Rhode Island can’t solve alone and we need strong federal...

June 30, 2022

As Supreme Court guts environmental regulations, Senator Whitehouse counters with words

The “pro-life” Supreme Court handed down a decision that will help the fossil fuel industry murder the...

June 29, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Gorbea defends taking campaign money from fossil fuel lobbyist

“Nellie Gorbea should join over 100 Rhode Island political leaders and thousands of politicians nationwide, including President...

June 29, 2022

Typo for Dunkin’ promotion in Cranston offers free offer to “White” residents

That was a mistake, said a corporate spokesperson at the site when Uprise RI arrived. And the...

Workers at Bally’s in Lincoln voting to strike today
June 28, 2022

Workers at Bally’s in Lincoln voting to strike today

Since the end of the most recent wave of Covid, business at Bally’s has returned to pre-pandemic...

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...

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...

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...

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...