During pandemic, RIDOC Director never visited correctional facilities under her supervision
June 4, 2021

During pandemic, RIDOC Director never visited correctional facilities under her supervision

“…I had asked how often she gets into the cellblocks,” said Katherine Molloy, who toured the facilities...

Unhoused, they banded together. Now their “garden” is about to be dispersed.
June 10, 2021

Unhoused, they banded together. Now their “garden” is about to be dispersed.

“This started off down the street. There’s a little garden. That was my vision,” said Diumila Almonte....

100% renewable energy by 2030: Senate President meets with Climate Action RI ahead of vote
June 2, 2021

100% renewable energy by 2030: Senate President meets with Climate Action RI ahead of vote

“This is only the beginning,” continued the Senate President. “We’re going to be moving forward the next...

Climate Action RI issues greenwashing award to Chase Bank branches throughout the state
June 1, 2021

Climate Action RI issues greenwashing award to Chase Bank branches throughout the state

“Greenwashing is using the words from the climate movement to make it sound like they’re doing something...

June 1, 2021

Safer Communities for Justice launches unsolved murders tip line

“It’s time for us to provide solutions,” said Safer Communities for Justice founder Diana Garlington. “We do...

May 30, 2021

Providence Student Union designs billboards to promote Students’ Bill of Rights

“We were concerned about the time limit we had, because cars were passing by in about seven...

June 3, 2021

After long battle, Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act becomes law

Previous to the mandated 3.8 hours, there was no specific number in place regarding patient care, said...

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth
May 28, 2021

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth

“As a parent to a newborn 10 days ago, as a coach, as a mentor, as a...

June 3, 2021

Nourish RI wants to improve public health with small tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

“When patients ask me, as a physician, what is the number one thing they can do to...

One year after George Floyd – BLM RI PAC demands policy, not platitudes
May 26, 2021

One year after George Floyd – BLM RI PAC demands policy, not platitudes

“There have been a lot of shows of solidarity for Black lives,” said Senator Tiara Mack. “There...

Faith and community leaders unveil alternatives to violence at Billy Taylor Park
May 25, 2021

Faith and community leaders unveil alternatives to violence at Billy Taylor Park

“We recognize that as a community, we are one. And when we are one, all of us...

May 24, 2021

Governor McKee believes student resource officers are needed – Students disagree

SROs enforce a system of violence that criminalizes our black and brown youth, and perpetuates the school...

May 24, 2021

Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announces run for RI Governor

“I have a track record of meeting challenges head-on, of thinking beyond the status quo and building...

Locking Arms for Peace returns in response to recent gun violence
May 23, 2021

Locking Arms for Peace returns in response to recent gun violence

“We’ve experienced a lot of violence in these past couple of weeks,” said Garlington, speaking about a...

May 22, 2021

Rhode Island for Palestine coalition rallies to “end US funding to Israeli Apartheid”

“At least 200 people in Gaza, including 60+ children, have been killed by Israeli air strikes, funded...