There’s a progressive slate running for City Council in Woonsocket: Here’s an interview
July 13, 2020

There’s a progressive slate running for City Council in Woonsocket: Here’s an interview

“The council does not represent the majority of the constituents here,” said first-time candidate Charmaine Webster. “With...

Governor unveils new eviction diversion program, but will landlords allow tenants to utilize it?
July 11, 2020

Governor unveils new eviction diversion program, but will landlords allow tenants to utilize it?

Pryor noted that under the Safe Harbor Housing Program both the tenant and the landlord have to...

16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee
July 7, 2020

16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee

Today the House Judiciary Committee will be taking up H7896, a bill from the Rhode Island Board...

An interview with Congressional candidate Dylan Conley
July 3, 2020

An interview with Congressional candidate Dylan Conley

About a week ago, Dylan Conley, attorney and current chair of the Providence Board of Licenses, announced...

What can be done to improve the outcomes for Black and Brown businesses in Rhode Island?
July 2, 2020

What can be done to improve the outcomes for Black and Brown businesses in Rhode Island?

“Black and Brown businesses have been historically left behind,” said Lisa Ranglin. “We’re hearing that 50% of...

Response from Medium Security inmate to ACI Director’s ProJo oped
July 2, 2020

Response from Medium Security inmate to ACI Director’s ProJo oped

“There is a reason why no name is attached to this letter. The fear of retaliation with...

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance
June 30, 2020

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance

To seek legal assistance for eviction proceedings, residents in both private market rentals and public housing can...

RI nursing home caregivers rally at State House to urge immediate passage of safe staffing legislation
June 23, 2020

RI nursing home caregivers rally at State House to urge immediate passage of safe staffing legislation

“Every single day of the pandemic we’ve shown up to care for our residents despite short staffing,...

Bad Policy Kills
June 23, 2020

Bad Policy Kills

“…landlords in our state may lawfully reject a tenant if the tenant receives assistance in paying their...

Governor shifts on possible executive order to deal with looming eviction crisis
June 23, 2020

Governor shifts on possible executive order to deal with looming eviction crisis

“It is my hope to beat the clock of July 1st and have this up and running....

Rhode Island Pride marches for Black and Trans lives
June 21, 2020

Rhode Island Pride marches for Black and Trans lives

“When the Providence Journal covered the first Pride parade in 1976, the headline read, City Tolerates First...

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice
June 20, 2020

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice

“I’ve noticed that there’s missing history, history that has to do with my skin,” said Faith, a...

Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes
June 18, 2020

Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes

“You know how you treat heroes? You give them the tools and compensation they need, not tell...

Linden Place to hold fundraiser on Juneteenth
June 18, 2020

Linden Place to hold fundraiser on Juneteenth

Juneteenth is an annual celebration of the end of slavery in the United States (not counting the...

Education is Freedom! The Central Falls Rally to fund the schools
June 19, 2020

Education is Freedom! The Central Falls Rally to fund the schools

“I am a child living in a hotspot during a global pandemic,” said Juan Diego Estrada, a...

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