Rhode Island begins the process of redistricting
September 10, 2021

Rhode Island begins the process of redistricting

“We’re going to great lengths to ensure that this process is a transparent one,” said Senate Chair...

September 13, 2021

CVS funded anti-abortion Texas legislators – The Womxn Project calls for boycott

Tell them, “I live in your community. I am calling to say I won’t be spending any...

Homelessness advocates erect tents on the State House lawn to be noticed
September 9, 2021

Homelessness advocates erect tents on the State House lawn to be noticed

“I’m here today because I’m terrified,” said Sara Melucci, Director of Rhode Island’s PATH street outreach program....

September 8, 2021

Legislators reiterate call for social and racially just marijuana legislation

“If we choose to legalize cannabis in RI without full restorative justice for the thousands of black...

September 9, 2021

Governor McKee’s Overdose Taskforce walks out over budget cuts

Beginning in late July agencies such as Project Weber/Renew and programs like R.E.S.T. have been warned of...

September 8, 2021

ConvergenceRI: State cuts more than $2 million in funding for recovery programs

“…in the last month, agencies that are working to deliver recovery services on the ground in Rhode...

September 7, 2021

33 members of the RI House want Governor McKee to repeal or extend the vaccine mandate for health care workers

Science does not determine policy, politicians do. Uneducated and foolish politicians, more beholden to ideology than reality,...

September 5, 2021

Survivors, advocates and politicians walk against gun violence in Providence on Saturday

“You’re here because you know that it’s not okay when mothers are burying their children,” said Representative...

Red Ink Community Library, a ‘socially conscious event space and reading room’ opens Saturday
September 3, 2021

Red Ink Community Library, a ‘socially conscious event space and reading room’ opens Saturday

“After the protests and activism we saw last year, many political organizations in Providence were able to...

September 3, 2021

Get ready to testify on redistricting at the State House next Thursday

Public comment will also be taken. So make sure to get your testimony ready and demand that...

September 1, 2021

Rep Felix and community housing advocates champion ‘Eviction Moratorium Clinics’ for BIPOC communities

“We know that there are barriers when it comes to language, we know that there’s digital divides,”...

Advocates rally, stage ‘die-in’ for dedicated narcan funding stream
August 31, 2021

Advocates rally, stage ‘die-in’ for dedicated narcan funding stream

“We’re not asking for much right now – for a sustainable funding source for narcan,” said Sarah...

August 31, 2021

You can submit your written comments on police body-worn cameras now…

Written comments from the public will be received by the Attorney General and the State police until...

September 1, 2021

Teach the Truth rally in North Kingstown

“This is really connected to electoral politics. There’s this massive wave of voter suppression, and an educated...

August 27, 2021

House Commission on shoreline access holds first meeting

Shoreline access is a hotly contested issue in many communities, where wealthy beachfront landowners post deceiving signs...