RI House debates potential rule changes
January 25, 2023

RI House debates potential rule changes

The Rules by which the House and Senate organize themselves serve as the operating system for the...

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis
May 27, 2022

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis

“What exists now is a narrative from DHS that vacancies are being filled, but in reality, vacancies...

The testimony of DOC Director Coyne-Fague in favor of “restrictive housing” (aka solitary confinement)
April 15, 2022

The testimony of DOC Director Coyne-Fague in favor of “restrictive housing” (aka solitary confinement)

“I do not see room for common ground on this bill,” said Director Coyne-Fague under questioning from...

Clara Hardy: Public housing in Rhode Island needs a complete overhaul
January 7, 2022

Clara Hardy: Public housing in Rhode Island needs a complete overhaul

“Through my work as a social worker, I have seen that when the basic need of shelter...

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing on prison gerrymandering
November 29, 2021

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing on prison gerrymandering

“If the state really does believe that imprisoned people are in fact residents of the districts in...

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing that wasn’t
October 26, 2021

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing that wasn’t

The saddest thing is that this could have been avoided. Instead of stuffing this commission with political...

Get ready to testify on redistricting at the State House next Thursday
September 3, 2021

Get ready to testify on redistricting at the State House next Thursday

Public comment will also be taken. So make sure to get your testimony ready and demand that...

The next battle in Rhode Island: Redistricting
October 5, 2021

The next battle in Rhode Island: Redistricting

“The choice of choosing the people on the redistricting committee is a clear power grab and move...

General Assembly bill to end discriminatory process of solemnizing marriages is a moment for Pride
June 25, 2021

General Assembly bill to end discriminatory process of solemnizing marriages is a moment for Pride

Not only should the Governor sign the bill, he should do so as a celebration of Pride....

Rep Corvese seeks to criminalize protest – again! (And this time it might pass)
May 12, 2021

Rep Corvese seeks to criminalize protest – again! (And this time it might pass)

Here’s the deal – At the House Judiciary hearing tonight Corvese is going to say a lot...

Rep Corvese’s highway bill is racist, cruel, anti-constitutional and unnecessary
February 1, 2021

Rep Corvese’s highway bill is racist, cruel, anti-constitutional and unnecessary

As a society we are too quick to felonize BIPOC protests. We treat their lives, dreams, ambitions...

Discussing the House Rules with Representative Rebecca Kislak
January 15, 2021

Discussing the House Rules with Representative Rebecca Kislak

“I think the rules of the road are really important for setting a baseline and a common...

House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session
January 6, 2021

House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session

All the video from the first session of the House and the election of Speaker Joseph Shekarchi…...

Bill to outlaw masks and protective gear at protests heard in House committee
January 30, 2021

Bill to outlaw masks and protective gear at protests heard in House committee

“I don’t understand why you would prohibit knee pads unless you want it to hurt more when...

Corvese bill would ban riot gear on attendees of rallies, parades
February 27, 2020

Corvese bill would ban riot gear on attendees of rallies, parades

“We live in very volatile political times,” said Representative Arthur Corvese. “Whether your perspective is derived from...

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