Essential workers deserve hazard pay, so where are we with that?
May 22, 2020

Essential workers deserve hazard pay, so where are we with that?

“…it’s our lower paid janitors, people in grocery stores, mom and pop shops on the corner, bodegas,...

The Crush COVID RI app is trying to navigate the line between public health and privacy rights
May 20, 2020

The Crush COVID RI app is trying to navigate the line between public health and privacy rights

“We… applaud the Governor for keeping privacy concerns front and center in the development of this app,”...

COVID-19 cases have exploded at the Wyatt; Is the ACI next? State officials say no…
May 19, 2020

COVID-19 cases have exploded at the Wyatt; Is the ACI next? State officials say no…

“We’ve tested all the workers, all the inmates,” said Governor Gina Raimondo at Friday’s COVID-19 press briefing....

Community organizations led by and serving people of color announce Rhode Island Solidarity Fund
May 19, 2020

Community organizations led by and serving people of color announce Rhode Island Solidarity Fund

The AMOR (Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance) Network, ARISE (Alliance of RI Southeast Asians for Education), DARE...

ACLU class-action lawsuit seeks release for all ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center
May 15, 2020

ACLU class-action lawsuit seeks release for all ICE detainees at Wyatt Detention Center

“There is no doubt that we are facing a public health and humanitarian crisis if ICE does...

COVID-19 at Wyatt has doubled in latest report
May 14, 2020

COVID-19 at Wyatt has doubled in latest report

“…Before this week, we had a total of 15 detainees who tested positive and 7 of them...

Three asymptomatic inmates at ACI test positive for COVID-19
May 14, 2020

Three asymptomatic inmates at ACI test positive for COVID-19

“Three inmates from the Minimum Security Facility tested positive for COVID-19 today as part of our routine...

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster
May 13, 2020

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster

“I’m working hard on that, figuring out what we can do,” said Governor Raimondo. “I’m worried about...

Rally to Reopen RI draws few protesters
May 11, 2020

Rally to Reopen RI draws few protesters

“How many people here would like to see the churches reopen? How many people still believe in...

Commission for Health Advocacy and Equity shares ‘urgent concerns and recommendations’ for reopening RI
May 9, 2020

Commission for Health Advocacy and Equity shares ‘urgent concerns and recommendations’ for reopening RI

“While… inequities and unjust systems were in place long before any of us came to occupy our...

Frontline caregivers demand hazard pay at Groden Center
May 8, 2020

Frontline caregivers demand hazard pay at Groden Center

“I love the kids I work with and want to fight for them but I shouldn’t be...

Grad Student Union holds car rally to protest Brown’s COVID-19 response
May 8, 2020

Grad Student Union holds car rally to protest Brown’s COVID-19 response

“If [Paxson] is so willing to risk the health and safety of graduate employees to ensure the...

Fred Ordoñez: In her rush to reopen, Governor Raimondo puts the poor and people of color at risk
May 7, 2020

Fred Ordoñez: In her rush to reopen, Governor Raimondo puts the poor and people of color at risk

“Right now, if a person’s workplace is considered essential or reopens, they cannot stay home and refuse...

Dr Alexander-Scott on the social, racial and economic determinants of health
May 7, 2020

Dr Alexander-Scott on the social, racial and economic determinants of health

“If you live in a community where you are part of the critical infrastructure workforce and you’re...

Zooming Liberally: An interview with Aaron Regunberg
May 6, 2020

Zooming Liberally: An interview with Aaron Regunberg

“This is what every progressive minded person in our state should be thinking about right now –...

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