March 6, 2020

Rhode Islanders travel to the United States Supreme Court to fight for reproductive rights

“Abortion is normal, abortion is healthcare, abortion is freedom, abortion is our human right.”...

March 6, 2020

Challenging the status quo: The RI Political Cooperative answers questions

“Many of [our elected officials] call themselves Democrats because they have to, to win elections, but when...

March 5, 2020

Chambers of Commerce weaponize coronavirus against workers

“It is so coincidental that the coronavirus is aiding the opposition to this bill…” said House Labor...

March 4, 2020

General Assembly urged to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act of 2020

“We recognize real inequalities in our state, and we envision a Rhode Island where everyone has access...

March 4, 2020

Celebrating International Sex Workers Rights Day at the Dark Lady with Coyote RI

Coyote RI, a sex worker’s rights organization, celebrated International Sex Workers Rights Day at the Dark Lady...

March 4, 2020

John Goncalves wins PVD City Council Ward One primary; uncontested in general

“I consider both my opponents Anthony Santurri and Nick Cicchitelli as community leaders on so many fronts...

Mayor Elorza comes out against proposed Port garbage transfer station
March 3, 2020

Mayor Elorza comes out against proposed Port garbage transfer station

“It is clear to me that the proposed facility is neither good for the neighborhood nor allowed...

March 3, 2020

One Person, One Vote – No ID

“…the Virginia House voted on February 11 to remove the photo ID requirement, with Governor Ralph Northam...

March 3, 2020

Librarians call out big publishing’s “unfair, unconstitutional, anti-competitive e-book policy”

“Rhode Island library users are disproportionately hurt by Big Publishing’s unfair and potentially unconstitutional e-book practices,” says...

March 3, 2020

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements

“…all three are intelligent, thoughtful Providence residents with a demonstrated commitment to public service.” As the March...

March 3, 2020

Coyote RI opposes H7550 the Human Trafficking Reporting and Prevention Act

“Many sex workers also have full-time jobs and they only do sex work to supplement their income....

March 3, 2020

West Broadway Neighborhood Association holds legislator forum

State and city elected officials answered questions were about education, climate change, Port of Providence, taxes, guns...

March 2, 2020

Should RIDOT take over RIPTA?

“RIDOT’s record on public input is very troubling and must be addressed if any merger legislation is...

Sex Workers enter the national landscape as presidential candidates consider sex work-study
November 12, 2020

Sex Workers enter the national landscape as presidential candidates consider sex work-study

“We passed these laws without even considering [consensual sex workers’] voices,” said United States Representative Ro Khanna....

Hate groups in Rhode Island and what you can do about it
March 2, 2020

Hate groups in Rhode Island and what you can do about it

Trigger warning: This piece openly discusses racism, misogyny and other hateful ideologies. “While white supremacist flyering and...