May 28, 2020

Javier Juarez is Providence Student Union’s new executive director

“Today’s youth are resilient, multilingual, intelligent and fierce, this is the future who will go off into...

May 6, 2020

Zooming Liberally: An interview with Aaron Regunberg

“This is what every progressive minded person in our state should be thinking about right now –...

May 5, 2020

13 detainees and three staff test positive for COVID-19 at Wyatt

The May 4 Wyatt Status Report, issued biweekly, now shows that 13 detainees and 3 members of...

Wyatt cannot guarantee safety of medically vulnerable detainees, determines Court
May 6, 2020

Wyatt cannot guarantee safety of medically vulnerable detainees, determines Court

“Wyatt’s current precautions cannot absolutely ‘identify infected individuals and ensure that they do not come into contact...

May 29, 2020

Joint Legislative Task Force ‘unlawful’ says Minority Leader Filippi in exclusive interview

“It is holding itself out to be something to exercise the authority of the House. The Speaker’s...

May 1, 2020

Introducing Small Business Tips & Tricks

A new Uprise RI exclusive for Rhode Island small business owners....

April 30, 2020

Providence announces Slow Streets Pilot Program

“By reimagining our largest public asset—our streets—we will immediately provide our residents with space right outside their...

The race for Senate District 31 just got more interesting
April 30, 2020

The race for Senate District 31 just got more interesting

“Having strong, smart and competent women leaders not only benefits the General Assembly, but benefits our district...

April 29, 2020

CLF sues Trump Administration over unlawful rollback of Clean Water Rule

“This heinous new rule is another Trump Administration giveaway to industries at the expense of our environment,...

May 6, 2020

ACLU files records request for state plans to address possible COVID-19 outbreak at ACI

“…efforts to reduce the population at the ACI have come to a standstill, and the lack of...

April 28, 2020

Local minority community leaders want more input into Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response

“In order to properly address these issues, it is essential that our communities be engaged and empowered,...

April 28, 2020

Former state representative-elect Laufton Ascencao charged with felony embezzlement

The Rhode Island Attorney General also brought new campaign finance violations. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha...

Correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19 at Wyatt
April 28, 2020

Correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19 at Wyatt

“They have a plan in place to isolate patients who are ill and to prevent transmission…”...

The Reopen RI Rally draws heroes to the State House
April 25, 2020

The Reopen RI Rally draws heroes to the State House

This post features a First Lady Melania Trump cosplayer! A small gathering of people stood on the...

April 24, 2020

Another ICE detainee released from Wyatt; Prison now has at least six COVID-19 cases

“The risk of contracting COVID-19 in a detention center, such as the Wyatt, is dangerously high. As...