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May 28, 2022

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty

“Throughout our diverse faith traditions, we believe that we have a moral obligation to address systemic poverty and inequality in our society,” said David Veliz, Director/Organizer of the Coalition, who served as emcee....

Close High Side Coalition demonstrates the cruelty of solitary confinement in Rhode Island
May 14, 2021

Close High Side Coalition demonstrates the cruelty of solitary confinement in Rhode Island

“I spent two years in seg, in solitary confinement,” said Close High Side Coalition organizer Tarah Dorsey....
RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty holds 13th annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil
January 6, 2021

RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty holds 13th annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil

“Each one of us has to be spurred into love and good works, in order to be...
Is the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights about accountability?
December 16, 2020

Is the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights about accountability?

At the most recent meeting of the Senate Task Force to suggest changes to the Law Enforcement...
Reform or Repeal? The Senate LEOBoR Task Force holds first meeting
August 27, 2020

Reform or Repeal? The Senate LEOBoR Task Force holds first meeting

Task Force member Jose Batista, executive director of PERA, suggested that the Task Force work “the opposite...
Eighth Annual Heroes of Faith Awards a snapshot of religious advocacy in Rhode Island
March 2, 2020

Eighth Annual Heroes of Faith Awards a snapshot of religious advocacy in Rhode Island

The Eighth Annual Heroes of Faith Breakfast, organized by the Rhode Island State Council of Churches (RISCC),...
First Unitarian Church of PVD awarded for their work in becoming state’s first Sanctuary Congregation
March 2, 2020

First Unitarian Church of PVD awarded for their work in becoming state’s first Sanctuary Congregation

The First Unitarian Church of Providence was presented with a Heroes of Faith Congregational Award Thursday morning...
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