June 1, 2020

Judge grants motion for ICE detainee bail hearings at Wyatt

Update! See: Judge orders immediate bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center United States District...

June 1, 2020

Janie Seguí Rodriguez announces run for Pawtucket City Council Ward 5

“I will work to center the voices of underrepresented communities and ensure that we are all working...

June 1, 2020

A noise demonstration at the ACI seeks reforms for the incarcerated amid COVID-19 crisis

“23+ hour lockdown must end immediately. Release to the public an updated plan to restore educational programming,...

May 30, 2020

More than 2000 people demand justice for George Floyd in Providence

“Every time a black body is harmed, every time one of us witnesses, over and over again,...

May 30, 2020

Local COVID Response Coalition holds Noise Demo for incarcerated Rhode Islanders at ACI telling Gina Raimondo to #Knockitoff

“We’re not asking for special treatment, but only for that which is fair and humane.“ A coalition...

May 29, 2020

R.I. Green Party won’t run a presidential candidate

Citing the danger of Trump’s re-election, the Green Party of Rhode Island says it won’t put a...

May 29, 2020

Meghan Kallman announces run for Senate District 15

“I believe that the job of an elected official is to ensure that our community is heard....

May 29, 2020

R.I. Coalition Against Domestic Violence sees continued spike in demand for services

If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone who might be, or if you are...

May 29, 2020

Why are domestic violence 911 calls going up but domestic violence arrests going down?

“People, victims who are injured could not be going to the hospitals because they’re afraid to catch...

Governor Raimondo committed $5 million to rental assistance. It’s not enough.
May 28, 2020

Governor Raimondo committed $5 million to rental assistance. It’s not enough.

“There’s no question that this crisis has hit the hardest those who are least able to weather...

May 28, 2020

State House Rally calls for an eviction moratorium and rental assistance

“We are in a precarious situation as we enter a phased reopening while continuing to deal with...

May 29, 2020

Seven organizations call on Governor to repeal executive order delaying access to public records

…rescission of the order is essential in light of the “message of indifference that this action is...

May 29, 2020

RI Democratic Women’s Caucus condemns racist attack on RIDWC member Jennifer Rourke

“I’ve been called the n-word before…But I’ve never been told to get lynched…” The Rhode Island Democratic...

May 27, 2020

NEA Rhode Island: Lay-off notices? Just follow the rules

“…it is shameful to see some superintendents and school committees take advantage of budget uncertainty by playing...

May 27, 2020

House Republicans call for Oversight Committee to meet, with or without Speaker’s permission

“It’s time to lead,” said Representative Blake Filippi, “because those we have chosen to lead our body...