Politics & Elections

Rhode Island Ethics Commission discusses having less transparency
January 13, 2020

Rhode Island Ethics Commission discusses having less transparency

“I just can’t say strongly enough how much of a reversal it would be viewed as for...

100 years ago today, Rhode Island enshrined a woman’s right to vote into law…
January 19, 2020

100 years ago today, Rhode Island enshrined a woman’s right to vote into law…

“One hundred years ago today, the Rhode Island General Assembly ratified the 19th Amendment, giving American women...

Campaign Kick-Off event for Michelle McGaw for District 71
January 19, 2020

Campaign Kick-Off event for Michelle McGaw for District 71

[From a press release] Michelle McGaw, Democratic candidate for State Representative for District 71, will host a...

John Goncalves enters special election for Providence City Council
January 19, 2020

John Goncalves enters special election for Providence City Council

[From a press release] John Goncalves on Monday announced he’s running for Providence City Council Ward 1,...

Where’s the Party Affiliation?
July 20, 2023

Where’s the Party Affiliation?

When we set out to create RI Rank, we made it a point to avoid the promotion...

July 20, 2023

Making Information Simpler

When we set out to create RI Rank, our main focus was on ease of use. We...

Lively panel tackles voter suppression in Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

Lively panel tackles voter suppression in Rhode Island

“We are depending on actual governmental institutions, laws and policies, that were meant and developed to disenfranchise...

Rally to support the impeachment of Trump draws hundreds to Rhode Island State House
December 18, 2019

Rally to support the impeachment of Trump draws hundreds to Rhode Island State House

“Make no mistake, it is a sad day when we as a country need to come together...

The resignation of Representative Shelby Maldonado opens special election for House District 56 in Central Falls
January 19, 2020

The resignation of Representative Shelby Maldonado opens special election for House District 56 in Central Falls

“I have enjoyed representing the city of Central Falls, a community where I have lived my entire...

Representative Walsh joins the Rhode Island Political Cooperative as the group announce new candidates and policy proposals
April 3, 2020

Representative Walsh joins the Rhode Island Political Cooperative as the group announce new candidates and policy proposals

“I joined the Co-op because I wanted to be part of a real community with similar views,”...

David Morales announces candidacy for Rhode Island House District 7
January 19, 2020

David Morales announces candidacy for Rhode Island House District 7

“I know far too many families and friends in House District 7 who are also working hard...

Providence City Council wants more tax breaks for millionaires; Protest planned for Thursday City Council meeting
December 3, 2019

Providence City Council wants more tax breaks for millionaires; Protest planned for Thursday City Council meeting

Do councilmembers care about the working people of Providence as much as they care about bribing millionaires...

Joe Biden confronted by climate activist outside fundraiser on East Side of Providence
January 19, 2020

Joe Biden confronted by climate activist outside fundraiser on East Side of Providence

As former Vice President and current Presidential candidate Joe Biden left his car in the pouring rain...

Where did members of the General Assembly land on the Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws vote?
November 21, 2019

Where did members of the General Assembly land on the Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws vote?

Not every Democrat elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly is a member of the Rhode Island...

Statement from Senate District 6 Candidate, Tiara Mack, in response to RIDP’s new bylaws
January 19, 2020

Statement from Senate District 6 Candidate, Tiara Mack, in response to RIDP’s new bylaws

“Our” state party owes it to all of us to include more diverse voices… “As an activist...

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