Rep Shanley introduces legislation enabling the creation of ‘volunteer school security force’ SROs
April 21, 2023

Rep Shanley introduces legislation enabling the creation of ‘volunteer school security force’ SROs

Representative Evan Shanley (Democrat, District 24, Warwick) just introduced House bill H6284, which would enable “the creation...

Brown University undergraduate teaching assistants are unionizing
December 5, 2022

Brown University undergraduate teaching assistants are unionizing

The TAs are seeking higher wages, better working conditions, and a more inclusive and equitable workplace…...

Trinity Rep board member targeted by Boston-based tenant group for evicting vulnerable people and racist gentrification
April 30, 2022

Trinity Rep board member targeted by Boston-based tenant group for evicting vulnerable people and racist gentrification

“Trinity Repertory Theater has an anti-racist mission,” noted City Life/Vida Urbana Communications Director Gabriela Cartagena, “so if...

Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event
April 8, 2022

Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event

“Given that our thriving higher education institutions are generating enormous amounts of income and have vast wealth...

Major Merger: Lifespan, CNE, and Brown merger promises local control of care – threatens price increases
December 6, 2021

Major Merger: Lifespan, CNE, and Brown merger promises local control of care – threatens price increases

Proponents of the merger argue that consolidation will ensure that the state retains and attracts health care...

Preservation without Gentrification? PPS charts a new course
November 20, 2021

Preservation without Gentrification? PPS charts a new course

“As preservationists, we believe that good buildings contribute to a good quality of life, a good city,...

Institutionalizing the Political Theory Project: How an ideological Trojan horse might breach Brown
November 12, 2021

Institutionalizing the Political Theory Project: How an ideological Trojan horse might breach Brown

“Simply put, there is no way to disentangle the proposed center from the [Political Theory Project]’s origins...

Indigenous people and allies protest new Blackstone statue and Columbus Day in Pawtucket
October 12, 2021

Indigenous people and allies protest new Blackstone statue and Columbus Day in Pawtucket

“We are here today to celebrate Indigenous Day Rhode Island as well as demand that the statue...

Interview: Gonzalo Cuervo is running for Mayor of Providence promising solutions, not talk
October 13, 2021

Interview: Gonzalo Cuervo is running for Mayor of Providence promising solutions, not talk

“Are we looking at public safety response as a whole, as opposed to this ongoing adaptation of...

Coalition marches on Nonviolence Institute to demand an end to close cooperation with police
June 19, 2021

Coalition marches on Nonviolence Institute to demand an end to close cooperation with police

On Friday, organizers and members of the various organizations making the above demand marched from the offices...

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth
May 28, 2021

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth

“As a parent to a newborn 10 days ago, as a coach, as a mentor, as a...

Press Release: Court gives final approval to settlement restoring gender equality in Brown University Athletics
December 15, 2020

Press Release: Court gives final approval to settlement restoring gender equality in Brown University Athletics

A federal court has today given final approval to a settlement agreement between Brown University and the...

Summoning the Future: An interview with Tiara Mack
October 13, 2020

Summoning the Future: An interview with Tiara Mack

“…so many Rhode Islanders who are afraid to step into that building, that giant, white building with...

International Day of Peace observed at State House rally
September 20, 2020

International Day of Peace observed at State House rally

“At first glance it might seem that economic sanctions are preferable to armed conflict, and while that...

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit
September 17, 2020

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit

“…through our efforts and the overwhelming contributions and energy of the student-athletes, we have ensured that Brown...

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