Dr Keith Corl: As the pandemic enters its second year, the toll it extracts from health care workers has mutated
February 8, 2021

Dr Keith Corl: As the pandemic enters its second year, the toll it extracts from health care workers has mutated

Few patients die of COVID-19 at home, so nearly every one of the 460,000 Americans who have...

Decarcerate Now rallies for the release of incarcerated persons during Covid outbreak
February 1, 2021

Decarcerate Now rallies for the release of incarcerated persons during Covid outbreak

“Take control over your guards! Tell them to do their job! Roll the tape so you can...

‘Yes On 3’ campaign launches in support of $65 million affordable housing bond question
February 1, 2021

‘Yes On 3’ campaign launches in support of $65 million affordable housing bond question

$65 million Question 3 bond referendum supports more affordable homes, good paying jobs, strengthens communities...

Senate telemedicine bill protects insurers over patients
January 24, 2021

Senate telemedicine bill protects insurers over patients

We urge readers to call their Senators and ask them to support amendments that correct these four...

An interview with newly-elected Pawtucket City Councilmember Alexis Schuette
January 23, 2021

An interview with newly-elected Pawtucket City Councilmember Alexis Schuette

“Pawtucket is an amazing place. It’s progressive.”...

Highway signs reading “Prison is Genocide” and “Gina You’re Killing Us” placed over night
January 21, 2021

Highway signs reading “Prison is Genocide” and “Gina You’re Killing Us” placed over night

Both signs display paintings of a person behind bars, looking out directly at us. The words are...

Workers at Carvalho Grove nursing home in Fall River picket for hazard pay during Covid outbreak
January 18, 2021

Workers at Carvalho Grove nursing home in Fall River picket for hazard pay during Covid outbreak

“All we want is to be treated fairly and to be able to take care of our...

As Covid rages, Decarcerate NOW continues protests outside ACI
January 11, 2021

As Covid rages, Decarcerate NOW continues protests outside ACI

“Every day we hear from incarcerated people and their loved ones how poorly this outbreak is being...

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…...

Six arrested outside Governor Raimondo’s home protesting conditions at the ACI
December 26, 2020

Six arrested outside Governor Raimondo’s home protesting conditions at the ACI

“Any life lost is a loved one lost— a father, son, sister, a mother,” said Ms Sheila...

Santa Claus visits State House to advocate for the evicted and housing insecure
December 23, 2020

Santa Claus visits State House to advocate for the evicted and housing insecure

“Anyone who is trying to evict families during the holidays: where is your heart? I’m asking Santa...

The Uprising: The Budget, Poverty in the Ocean State, Kennedy Plaza, and Climate Change
December 29, 2020

The Uprising: The Budget, Poverty in the Ocean State, Kennedy Plaza, and Climate Change

This week we cover RI’s terrible ranking on food security, the newly revised budget, Kennedy Plaza, and...

A statement from the Decarcerate NOW Coalition, in response to DOC Director Coyne Fague
December 21, 2020

A statement from the Decarcerate NOW Coalition, in response to DOC Director Coyne Fague

“Raimondo, Coyne-Fague, Neronha, Alexander-Scott: do you understand that the lives of incarcerated people matter?”...

Despite a difficult year, Rhode Island passed a decent 2021 budget – We can do better for 2022
December 19, 2020

Despite a difficult year, Rhode Island passed a decent 2021 budget – We can do better for 2022

“Despite these 2021 Budget wins, the 2022 budget battle may be harder, as some of the key...

Car Rally outside Raimondo press conference demands an immediate response to prison Covid outbreak
June 15, 2021

Car Rally outside Raimondo press conference demands an immediate response to prison Covid outbreak

“808 incarcerated people are infected with Covid at the ACI and the number is growing. For nine...

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