Bret Jacob

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 which they are imprisoned, why are they then not allowed to send their children to school there?” asked Providence resident Rachel Bishop. “This...

A big love for education: Democrat Sam Zurier is running for State Senate
October 22, 2021

A big love for education: Democrat Sam Zurier is running for State Senate

“I have a big love for public education. In the ideal it could bring different parts of...
Sam Zurier wins Senate District 3 Democratic Primary Special Election
October 5, 2021

Sam Zurier wins Senate District 3 Democratic Primary Special Election

Zurier has a long career as a politician on the east side of Providence, and deep roots...
Money and movements shaping an election to the Rhode Island Senate
October 3, 2021

Money and movements shaping an election to the Rhode Island Senate

“The constituency of Rhode Island Senate District #3 should know, beyond endorsements, who supports candidates’ campaigns,” writes...
Senate District 3 candidates attend community meet and greet – full video
September 27, 2021

Senate District 3 candidates attend community meet and greet – full video

“The Defund the Police issue is one of those things we as society have to make a...
Senate District 3 candidate Geena Pham
September 21, 2021

Senate District 3 candidate Geena Pham

“As someone who wasn’t always politically inclined, the idea of a lobbyist never made sense to me....
Senate District 3 candidate Hilary Levey Friedman
September 21, 2021

Senate District 3 candidate Hilary Levey Friedman

“Everything that I do in my life, every single day, is infused by anti-discrimination and pro-equity inequality...
Senate District 3 candidate Bret Jacob
September 22, 2021

Senate District 3 candidate Bret Jacob

“I think what’s key is that you need actual lived experience with the challenges that so many...
Senate District 3 candidate Ray Rickman
September 21, 2021

Senate District 3 candidate Ray Rickman

“I’m the substantial person in this race. People who want to vote for dreamlike stuff, I was...
Court fines and fees are hurting our communities. What can be done?
July 12, 2021

Court fines and fees are hurting our communities. What can be done?

“Across the country, many people and organizations are talking about how municipal court fines and fees are...
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