State Government
RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video
The Rhode Island House of Representatives debated the rules by which the chamber will be governed for the next two years for nearly three hours …
Anastasia Williams
Reproductive Rights
Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act
From a press release: With the backing of more cosponsors than ever before, Representative Edith Ajello and Senator Gayle Goldin are introducing legislation to enshrine …
Elections 2018
Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom
On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island PAC (PPV!RI PAC) celebrated the victories of 15 reproductive health champions in the Democratic primaries …
Elections 2018
WBNA Rhode Island Senate 9 / House 5 Candidate Forum
The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) held three candidate forums on Tuesday evening. All but one of the candidates competing in the Democratic Primary on …
Elections 2018
WBNA Providence City Council Ward 13 Candidate Forum
The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) held three candidate forums on Tuesday evening. All but one of the candidates competing in the Democratic Primary on …
Elections 2018
WBNA Providence Mayoral Candidate Forum
The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) held three candidate forums on Tuesday evening. All but one of the candidates competing in the Democratic Primary on …
Environment
Sunrise Movement once again asks Governor Raimondo to refuse fossil fuel campaign funds
Student activists from the Sunrise Movement delivered a message and a petition to Governor Gina Raimondo at the Rhode Island State House Friday afternoon. Sunrise …
Natural Hair Braiding
Despite white discomfort, natural hair braiding is an issue of race and culture
“I take major offense at that,” said Rhode Island State Senator Elaine Morgan (Republican, District 34, Exeter Hopkinton, Richmond, West Greenwich) in response to the …
Housing
Ending housing discrimination based on source of income
With the list of people in need of housing assistance vouchers growing every day, it is important that landlords not discriminate against those receiving vouchers …
Natural Hair Braiding
Natural hair braiding supported across the political spectrum
“One thing I don’t see around me [here] is someone who actually wears weave and has hair braiding,” said Misty to the House Committee on …