January 23, 2021

An interview with newly-elected Pawtucket City Councilmember Alexis Schuette

“Pawtucket is an amazing place. It’s progressive.”...

January 16, 2021

Megan Cotter came within a snowball’s throw of taking Justin Price’s House seat…

“…a lot of people in the party didn’t think I had a winnable race. I think a...

January 12, 2021

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign

It is unacceptable for an elected official to defend a violent mob calling for antisemitic and anti...

January 6, 2021

RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty holds 13th annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil

“Each one of us has to be spurred into love and good works, in order to be...

December 31, 2020

The General Assembly leadership battle is over, and just beginning

“Right now, if Joe Shekarchi is going to be the Speaker and Chris Blazejewski is going to...

December 16, 2020

Press Release: Aaron Regunberg exploring second run for Lieutenant Governor

After winning 49% of the vote against the incumbent in 2018, Regunberg says, “This time, together, we...

November 14, 2020

Counter-protester assaulted at ‘Stand and Wave for Trump’ event

“As the Trump supporter advanced, I believe it was his son that came up behind me and...

December 16, 2020

OpEd: Sunrise Providence on why the Shekarchi vote matters

“During his campaign, Brandon advocated for universal healthcare, a Green New Deal, publicly-financed elections, and extensive investment...

November 12, 2020

Senators Ruggerio and McCaffrey retain leadership positions; Promise progressive reforms and legislation

“…we must insist on enactment of a clear pathway to $15.”...

December 16, 2020

Statement: State Representative-elect Brandon Potter on his Speaker vote

“I understand that my friends in the RI Political Coop would have preferred me to abstain from...

November 5, 2020

RI House Democratic Caucus votes Joseph Shekarchi as new Speaker

“I’m not prepared to commit to anything because we have a $900 million deficit. And literally everything...

November 7, 2020

A question for Majority Leader Joe Shekarchi

“From his influential perch, [Joseph Shekarchi] prioritized a tax loophole for the rich. And to sell the...

November 5, 2020

Count Every Vote: Rhode Islanders rally for Democracy

“The work that we do today, the work that we did yesterday and the work that we...

November 2, 2020

RI Board of Elections shuts down discussion of systemic racism in Woonsocket polling location change

“I don’t think we should be in the situation where we’re talking about systemic racism in this...

October 29, 2020

Representative Cassar appeals to House colleagues in bid to become Speaker

“We, together, can model good government with inclusive decision-making, diplomatic communication, and transparency that upholds the ideals...