April 14, 2020

ACLU of RI calls for privacy protections for school “virtual learning” to prevent snooping on families

“School districts must update their policies so that no student is in danger of having sensitive information...

April 13, 2020

Democratic governors form working group on reopening economy post COVID-19

Democratic Governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island announce multi-state council to...

April 21, 2020

Additional pay for frontline workers must come from federal government, says Raimondo

“The best way to handle that, I believe, is for the federal government to provide them with...

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE
April 11, 2020

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE

“They tortured us. To take that ride, every time, every month. It’s like you’re swallowing your stomach...

April 10, 2020

Never Again Action protests ICE detention amid COVID-19 at the Wyatt – from their cars

“We cannot practice social distancing because of the way that the jail is ran. So right now...

Governor Raimondo “aware” that COVID-19 causes stress for the loved ones of inmates at ACI
April 9, 2020

Governor Raimondo “aware” that COVID-19 causes stress for the loved ones of inmates at ACI

“It is 10 times more stressful now because I have said you can’t visit and because there’s...

April 9, 2020

Governor Raimondo developing a “comprehensive plan” to deal with domestic violence increase during pandemic

“[We are] looking for ways to provide more shelter, looking for ways to provide more hotline and...

April 9, 2020

Aletha Browne on the lack of pay, staffing and PPE she endures as a CNA during the COVID-19 pandemic

“Right now, people are quitting. People are calling out because they’re so scared to risk their family...

April 9, 2020

Raise the Bar calls on RI nursing home industry to invest its millions in profit in frontline caregivers and residents amid pandemic

“We risk our lives to come here every day, just to make a difference,” said Aletha Browne,...

April 8, 2020

ACLU urges public bodies to abide by new standards of government transparency

“…the public’s right to oversee the work of its government officials and municipal bodies remains more critical...

April 8, 2020

Attorney General issues warning against illegal self-help evictions

Landlords who engage in this conduct may face civil or criminal penalties. During this COVID-19 public health...

April 8, 2020

Never Again Action Rhode Island projects a powerful message

“Anne Frank died in a crowded detention center of an infectious disease.”...

April 8, 2020

Governor Raimondo encourages undocumented residents to seek testing and healthcare during pandemic

“I want to speak directly to Rhode Island’s immigrant community. We want you to be safe and...

April 6, 2020

RI Senate Candidate Lenny Cioe proposes new strategy to fight coronavirus

Retrofitting surgery centers could expand Rhode Island’s healthcare capacity, argues Cioe Lenny Cioe, a candidate for Senate...

Weekend staffer at Harrington Hall tests positive for COVID-19
April 6, 2020

Weekend staffer at Harrington Hall tests positive for COVID-19

Arrangements in place for any individuals experiencing homeless who need to self-quarantine Crossroads RI learned late yesterday...