May 22, 2020

Essential workers deserve hazard pay, so where are we with that?

“…it’s our lower paid janitors, people in grocery stores, mom and pop shops on the corner, bodegas,...

Small Business Tips & Tricks: Why Aren’t You Incorporated?
May 22, 2020

Small Business Tips & Tricks: Why Aren’t You Incorporated?

One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is operating their business as a sole...

District 5’s Senator Bell scores early endorsements for re-election
May 21, 2020

District 5’s Senator Bell scores early endorsements for re-election

“I am thrilled to receive these endorsements from leaders with proven track records of fighting for our...

May 20, 2020

The Crush COVID RI app is trying to navigate the line between public health and privacy rights

“We… applaud the Governor for keeping privacy concerns front and center in the development of this app,”...

May 19, 2020

COVID-19 cases have exploded at the Wyatt; Is the ACI next? State officials say no…

“We’ve tested all the workers, all the inmates,” said Governor Gina Raimondo at Friday’s COVID-19 press briefing....

May 19, 2020

Community organizations led by and serving people of color announce Rhode Island Solidarity Fund

The AMOR (Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance) Network, ARISE (Alliance of RI Southeast Asians for Education), DARE...

May 16, 2020

NEARI holds car rally, lauches website in defense of fired NEA Tiverton President

“For 20 years, she’s been standing up for you. For 20 years, she’s been fighting for you…...

ACLU class-action lawsuit seeks release for all ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center
May 15, 2020

ACLU class-action lawsuit seeks release for all ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center

“There is no doubt that we are facing a public health and humanitarian crisis if ICE does...

May 14, 2020

COVID-19 at Wyatt has doubled in latest report

“…Before this week, we had a total of 15 detainees who tested positive and 7 of them...

May 14, 2020

Three asymptomatic inmates at ACI test positive for COVID-19

“Three inmates from the Minimum Security Facility tested positive for COVID-19 today as part of our routine...

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster
May 13, 2020

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster

“I’m working hard on that, figuring out what we can do,” said Governor Raimondo. “I’m worried about...

May 13, 2020

Mystery explosion, exposed gas pipelines and heavy construction reported in Burrillville

“We need the Governor to stop Enrbridge’s construction now,” said Martley. “It’s shameful that Enbridge is trying...

May 13, 2020

An interview with State Senator Sam Bell

“I think federal aid is important, but I think that if we don’t get federal aid, we...

May 11, 2020

Rally to Reopen RI draws few protesters

“How many people here would like to see the churches reopen? How many people still believe in...

Commission for Health Advocacy and Equity shares ‘urgent concerns and recommendations’ for reopening RI
May 9, 2020

Commission for Health Advocacy and Equity shares ‘urgent concerns and recommendations’ for reopening RI

“While… inequities and unjust systems were in place long before any of us came to occupy our...