Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence
Speakers from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Direct Action for Rights and Equality and the Rhode Island Anti-War Committee spoke passionately about the wasted resources the country devotes to militarism, and the need to avoid nuclear war with Russia.
RI House Committee assignments have been named
Conservative Representative Arthur Corvese has been named Chair of the Rhode Island House Labor Committee. Representatives Mary Messier and Karen Alzate have been named first and second vice-chairs.
Conflicting laws leave contested Chariho School Committee vacancy up to RI Supreme Court
There are two laws that govern the appointment of members to vacated Richmond seats on the Chariho School Committee: the State of Rhode Island's Chariho Act, which is the enabling legislation that led to the creation of the Chariho School District, and the Richmond Home Rule Charter.
Rachel Miller elected as Providence City Council President in historic first
After City Councilmembers were sworn in, Councilmember Rachel Miller (Ward 13) was unanimously elected President of the Providence City Council. President Miller has represented Federal Hill and part of the West End since 2018, and now also represents the Valley District. Council President Miller’s election is historic, as she is the first leader of the city council from the LGBTQ+ community.
Brett Smiley begins first day as Providence Mayor with prayer breakfast
A dozen faith leaders, from an assortment of denominations, prayed for the new Mayor's success. Towards the end of the breakfast. Mayor Smiley offered some closing words, giving a sneak peak at the more expansive comments he would make later that day during his inaugural speech, but also acknowledging the importance, as he sees it, of faith communities in our state.
RI General Assembly leadership votes held, Senate keeps tally secret
With the arrival of eight new Senators and eleven new Representatives, the General Assembly may look familiar, but the dynamic is shifting...
Little Compton residents react to town-wide hate-filled mailer with love and solidarity
Over 70 people attended a rally held in the Little Compton Commons on Sunday afternoon in response to a conservative group called the Little Compton Taxpayers Association mailing a two-page screed filled with homophobic, Q-Anon inspired nonsense to every home in Little Compton.
The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum
Candidates answered questions about toxic neighborhoods, poverty, education and nightclub violence.
Cranston City Council's Aniece Germain on local issues, re-election bid
From local issues like the closure of a beloved local swimming pool to international issues like the fate of Haiti, Cranston City Councilmember Aniece Germaine fights for what is right.
RI Poor People's Campaign encourages poor and low-wage workers to vote their demands
"Our votes are our demands. And our demands have not been met yet."