April 3, 2020

DuPont continues to campaign, calls for action from General Assembly

“Now is the time to act. Act with compassion. Act with courage. Act with a sense of...

Gun stores are considered “essential businesses” but bookstores are not?
April 3, 2020

Gun stores are considered “essential businesses” but bookstores are not?

“As the governor has indicated, we are trying to ensure that we have a set of policies...

April 2, 2020

Hundreds attend online rally to convince Governor Raimondo to depopulate prisons

“The ACI and jails across Rhode Island are ticking time bombs for a coronavirus outbreak. Public health...

April 2, 2020

Wyatt Detention Facility making progress towards resolution with bondholders and City of Central Falls, says prison board

“If we are able to restructure the Wyatt’s debt and establish positive cash flow, then the Wyatt...

Democratic Socialists oppose Raimondo’s out-of-state license plate order
April 1, 2020

Democratic Socialists oppose Raimondo’s out-of-state license plate order

In the same statement the Providence DSA urged the Rhode Island General Assembly to re-convene The Providence...

April 1, 2020

Low-wage workers are being hit the hardest during pandemic, says Governor Raimondo

But the Governor says little to ensure that they will be supported economically during and after the...

National Guard visiting out of state renters in Narragansett
April 1, 2020

National Guard visiting out of state renters in Narragansett

As ordered by Governor Gina Raimondo, those arriving from out-of-state must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival…...

April 1, 2020

Touring a drive through COVID-19 testing site

“The nasopharyngeal swab is not pleasant, but it is absolutely necessary to what we are trying to...

Progressive organizations unite to demand RI lawmakers rescue workers left out of stimulus bill
April 1, 2020

Progressive organizations unite to demand RI lawmakers rescue workers left out of stimulus bill

“We need the state government to step in and protect the countless working Rhode Islanders who need...

March 31, 2020

Bristol County Correctional Center officials retaliate after ICE detainees declare work strike

“…Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and about 15 officers entered the facility, carrying guns pointed at the...

March 31, 2020

As pandemic intensifies, the homeless are at greater risk. What’s being done?

“My administration is working very closely with all of those advocates. In addition, we are in the...

Rhode Island musicians and artists unite to demand benefits, rent suspension, and more amidst COVID crisis
March 31, 2020

Rhode Island musicians and artists unite to demand benefits, rent suspension, and more amidst COVID crisis

Over 200 Ocean State artists and musicians sign a statement to state and city governments demanding an...

House and Senate Republicans call for the General Assembly to re-open
March 30, 2020

House and Senate Republicans call for the General Assembly to re-open

“Now is not the time to eliminate legislative participation. Rather, Rhode Island will benefit with the inclusion...

March 30, 2020

George Wiley Center: Utilities are a basic need for all, for health/hygiene, work, study/school, safety and well being

Please submit written comments to the RI PUC by this Tuesday (due: April 7)! The Rhode Island...

March 29, 2020

First COVID-19 case at ACI will not alter state’s policy

“A Correctional Officer from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections tested positive for COVID-19…” “The officer went...