Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement
June 17, 2020

Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement

“The updated protocol is significant because it expands our review authority to allow for independent review of...

As calls to Defund the Police increase, proposed House budget includes increases to State Police and prisons
June 17, 2020

As calls to Defund the Police increase, proposed House budget includes increases to State Police and prisons

The budget released late Monday afternoon and passed by the House Finance Committee on Tuesday includes increases...

LaFortune accuses Igliozzi of appropriating her work on police accountability at Finance Committee hearing
June 16, 2020

LaFortune accuses Igliozzi of appropriating her work on police accountability at Finance Committee hearing

“This is oppressive behavior,” said LaFortune, before being muted for a final time. “Your statements are offensive...

June 16, 2020

ACLU files lawsuit over candidate ballot signature requirements during COVID-19

“This case is about two things I care deeply about: public health and the health of our...

June 16, 2020

Paul Roselli declares candidacy for RI Senate District 23

“This is a challenging time for all those in our district and our State. Our greatest challenges...

Some surprises in RI Rank’s first annual overall rankings of legislators
June 17, 2020

Some surprises in RI Rank’s first annual overall rankings of legislators

On Monday, RI Rank released its long-awaited 2020 Overall Legislator Rankings. The purpose of the rankings is...

June 16, 2020

FBI Agents attempt to question Providence activist at their home

Across the country the FBI, other federal agencies and local police departments are targeting activists amid the...

June 15, 2020

Attorney General Neronha on his civil rights legislation and police use of force

“I honestly cannot think of one reason to oppose this legislation,” said Attorney General Peter Neronha. Rhode...

June 15, 2020

Attorney General to testify in support of critical civil rights legislation

“There are many reforms that could and should be taken as part of a collective response,” said...

June 15, 2021

Youth protest in support of Black lives stages die-in outside State House

“The system was not made for us,” said Isabella James Indellicati. “We have to build a system...

June 14, 2020

Car Caravan to Defund the Police circles Providence Public Safety on Saturday

“We know that true safety comes from everyone having their needs met, and there’s nothing natural, inevitable,...

June 13, 2020

Black Lives Matter in Newport’s North End

“God did not put us on this Earth to be murdered and Black lives have always mattered.“...

A second rally to support Black lives in North Kingstown
June 14, 2020

A second rally to support Black lives in North Kingstown

On Saturday in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, over 100 people gathered outside the Stop and Shop Plaza...

June 13, 2020

Amnesty International PVD holds caravan in solidarity with Black Lives Matter – photos

On Wednesday, just before the Defund the Police rally in Burnside Park, Amnesty International PVD held a...

June 13, 2020

Silence is Violence: A youth led protest for Black lives in Woonsocket

“I felt like it should have been me. He died so that we could all breathe. He...