February 6, 2020

“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission

“If we pass this, now, we can have an independent redistricting process after the 2020 Census,” said...

February 7, 2020

House Labor bows to Senate, hears minimum wage bill with no path to $15

“It would be much better to be on a path to $15,” said Alan Krinsky, the Senior...

February 6, 2020

Secretary of State introduces new lobbying and legislation data exploration tool

“We’ve taken public data on lobbying and legislation and turned it into a resource that empowers Rhode...

February 5, 2020

Governor Raimondo endorses Mike Bloomberg for President

“Mike Bloomberg is everything President Trump isn’t,” said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. “He’s facts over fiction....

February 5, 2020

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill

“There is no question that this bill will save lives and be good for women of color...

February 4, 2020

Demand that Raimondo’s energy appointments get true Senate oversight

By the time these nominations are heard in committee, it will be too late. These Senators need...

Senate District 31 Candidate Kendra Anderson’s statement on minimum wage increase
February 3, 2020

Senate District 31 Candidate Kendra Anderson’s statement on minimum wage increase

“As a member of the Rhode Island Political Coop I have made increasing the minimum wage to...

February 3, 2020

Introducing the Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus

“It isn’t some nebulous threat to us; the impact is already here on the island, where our...

February 1, 2020

Treasurer Magaziner urges Wyatt bondholder Invesco to address community concerns over prison

“As one of Rhode Island’s business partners, you know the importance of maintaining positive relationships with the...

February 1, 2020

Protesters stage a die-in at Chase Bank, the leading funder of climate change

“Chase Bank is by far the biggest funder of fossil fuel exploration, arctic drilling, Amazon deforestation –...

January 31, 2020

Looking beyond RI’s political apathy: How to deepen Democracy in the Ocean State

“It doesn’t take millions of dollars in a single election cycle. It requires vision, which we have....

January 31, 2020

The actions of the lawyers defending Exxon are indefensible

“Paul Weiss goes beyond simple defense in its work for the fossil fuel giant. The firm has...

February 27, 2020

District 5 Meeting reveals La Salle Academy is not paying Property Taxes to Providence

“I just want to clarify that this bill is not a tax break, as it’s been established...

March 2, 2020

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy

“Senator Lombardi is not abstaining on a vote in his capacity as a private citizen. He is...

January 30, 2020

Sunrise Movement disrupts RI Speaker’s fundraiser

“We are deeply frustrated by Mattiello’s inaction on the climate crisis. By claiming there’s nothing this state...