July 11, 2020

Governor unveils new eviction diversion program, but will landlords allow tenants to utilize it?

Pryor noted that under the Safe Harbor Housing Program both the tenant and the landlord have to...

July 10, 2020

The Womxn Project leaving the Rhode Island Reproductive Freedom Coalition

After due consideration, The Womxn Project’s Board of Directors has made the decision to discontinue our participation...

July 11, 2020

Six Providence City Councilmembers pledge to reallocate money from the police

“I am committed to reallocating funds from the Police Department into social services,” said Providence City Councilmember...

July 9, 2020

Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races

“For too long, Rhode Island’s status quo has left Black, brown and working class people behind.” said...

July 11, 2020

Providence’s civilian oversight board blocked by police from accessing body camera footage

A debate over body camera footage at PERA’s monthly meeting shows that relying on the police department...

June 15, 2021

The vigil for Vanessa Guillén in Providence

“The military is presented as one of the only choices to make it out of poverty. Working...

16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee
July 7, 2020

16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee

Today the House Judiciary Committee will be taking up H7896, a bill from the Rhode Island Board...

July 7, 2020

PVD Parks Commission discusses Columbus statue

“…if you know the story of Columbus and the real history – not the white washed history...

July 4, 2020

State House rally to decarcerate, divest from, and dismantle prisons

“As the national conversation around police violence unfolds, we must shine a light on the violence happening...

July 3, 2020

An interview with Congressional candidate Dylan Conley

About a week ago, Dylan Conley, attorney and current chair of the Providence Board of Licenses, announced...

July 2, 2020

What can be done to improve the outcomes for Black and Brown businesses in Rhode Island?

“Black and Brown businesses have been historically left behind,” said Lisa Ranglin. “We’re hearing that 50% of...

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+
July 1, 2020

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+

“…RIBBA is looking forward to using the current focus on promoting racial justice to create greater access...

Jeff Britt trial and JCLS lawsuit intersect – House Speaker Mattiello at center of both
July 1, 2020

Jeff Britt trial and JCLS lawsuit intersect – House Speaker Mattiello at center of both

“Just two days ago, in our capacity as JCLS secretary, we were served a public records demand...

COYOTE RI: An open letter to Senator Whitehouse on upcoming EARN IT Act vote
July 2, 2020

COYOTE RI: An open letter to Senator Whitehouse on upcoming EARN IT Act vote

“Your office was not willing to review any of the evidence based research regarding how these types...

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance
June 30, 2020

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance

To seek legal assistance for eviction proceedings, residents in both private market rentals and public housing can...