Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States
"Our goal is political unity in the face of the growing threat to our communities and state, and we invite all left-aligned individuals and groups to join our future reading clubs, consider party membership, and become a comrade. We are Communists and we are proud to advocate for an equal, green, and empathetic world devoid of violent imperialism, bigotry, and the quest for personal profit."
Brett Smiley officially kicks off his campaign for Mayor of Providence
"Eight years ago, I made the hardest decision of my professional life and stepped aside to help prevent our city from taking a huge step backward and reelecting Buddy Cianci. But I never stopped pursuing my vision for what I know Providence can be. At a time when too many seem to just be running for "something," this is the only job I have ever thought about running for because I love this city."
Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna
"I was really humbled by all the people who came out and spoke to us," said Jessica Cigna. "We heard over and over again people talking about trauma and people talking about the things of the past. There was a lot that people brought up to us that was visible in the work that we were doing but not under our control or under our purview."
Former Speaker Mattiello returns to the RI State House... as a Lobbyist
"Mr Chairman, members of the committee, it's a pleasure for me to be here. It's been just about a year plus since I've been in the building so it's really nice to see all of you and to be in such nice surroundings," said Lobbyist Mattiello before addressing the substance of the bill.
City Council candidate Bradly VanDerStad wants community to drive the agenda in Providence
"So many problems are answered by just empowering the communities to make the decisions about what happens," said VanDerStad. "The I-95 Commission would be an example of something here you have this big tract of land and now suddenly you have a bunch of state appointees - bunch of folks who come from on high - to make decisions for the City of Providence."
Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters
“We need and overarching, ambitious plan for climate. We need a city-level Green New Deal," said Corey Jones. "I think communities of color should be leading that effort because they’re the most affected."
BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum
Brother Gary Dantzler hosted a forum at the Black Lives Matter RI offices in Pawtucket that featured candidates for office with a wide range of political views.
Providence City Council candidate Sue AnderBois on the issues that matter
"I think it's a huge opportunity to get some things done," said Sue AnderBois in an exclusive interview. "I believe in radical collaboration. I think there's an opportunity to work together and shake off some of this old school politics."
A corrupt process from the core, Rhode Island redistricting wraps up
The process of redistricting and the myriad, spiraling issues it reveals does not tell a story. Instead, it expresses itself as a list of symptoms - symptoms, to carry the metaphor forward, of a diseased pseudo-democracy gasping for its last breaths.
Corruption and back-room deals: Redistricting Commission a massive failure
Hearing about reporters being denied access to the sub-basement office, Representative Michelle McGaw asked the consultant, "Is there a reason, Mr Brace, that [Uprise RI] was not permitted to visit the room?" "Um, I don't know the answer to that question," replied Brace. "Well," said Uprise RI, "It was on a phone call with you that I asked to visit the room and was told no."