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,”...

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...

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...

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...

June 15, 2022

Representative Ranglin-Vassell will not seek reelection in District 5, Providence

“I am proud of the work that I have been able to accomplish these 5+ years. I...

June 15, 2022

Seven Stars barista Izzie Cossey talks about unionization effort

“Currently we have three stores that are unionizing. We have Hope Street, Point Street and Broadway. We’re...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...