RI Political Co-op elects unprecedented 10 progressive candidates in Rhode Island
November 4, 2020

RI Political Co-op elects unprecedented 10 progressive candidates in Rhode Island

“They said we couldn’t win against the establishment. We did it. They said we couldn’t defeat Trump...

State lawmakers send letter urging Lifespan to do right by frontline hospital workers and support staff
October 20, 2020

State lawmakers send letter urging Lifespan to do right by frontline hospital workers and support staff

“If Lifespan is truly committed to investing in their “talented and dedicated employees”, as stated on the...

They’re not as strong as we think they are: An interview with Senator-elect Cynthia Mendes
October 6, 2020

They’re not as strong as we think they are: An interview with Senator-elect Cynthia Mendes

“…winning this, I’m hoping, will prove to other people that not only is it possible to run...

State legislators join community advocates to push back against potential budget cuts
September 22, 2020

State legislators join community advocates to push back against potential budget cuts

“A budget is a statement of our priorities – of the things that we value. Of course...

Marshall Properties issues ultimatum on Metacomet Golf Course project
September 17, 2020

Marshall Properties issues ultimatum on Metacomet Golf Course project

“Plan B will not provide for public access, public open spaces, or walking trails. Plan B does...

Rhode Island Political Cooperative wins eight primaries toppling entrenched incumbents
September 10, 2020

Rhode Island Political Cooperative wins eight primaries toppling entrenched incumbents

“The RI Political Cooperative is building a movement. We’re not going to stop until we’ve replaced every...

The fight over Metacomet Golf Course isn’t over, just delayed until after the primary
August 30, 2020

The fight over Metacomet Golf Course isn’t over, just delayed until after the primary

Though Marshall presented a request for a 60 day continuance as a means to refine their plans...

Jonathan Jacobs: It is time for Cynthia Mendes
August 20, 2020

Jonathan Jacobs: It is time for Cynthia Mendes

For the people of Rhode Island Senate District 18, Cynthia Mendes listens to us. She offers a...

Marshall Development and Keep Metacomet Green battle during East Providence City Council meeting
August 12, 2020

Marshall Development and Keep Metacomet Green battle during East Providence City Council meeting

“Even if there’s no apparent wrongdoing of any sort, it just looks bad. And that makes people...

Cynthia Mendes: Resume distance learning until the spread of COVID-19 has been stopped in all communities
July 29, 2020

Cynthia Mendes: Resume distance learning until the spread of COVID-19 has been stopped in all communities

“You know a good leader not by the decisions they make that affect the powerful, but by...

Car rally outside RIDE demands a safe return to school
July 28, 2020

Car rally outside RIDE demands a safe return to school

“What I know about my classroom is that social distancing is impossible, even from 6 feet, even...

Public pushes back against politically connected developer in East Providence
July 16, 2020

Public pushes back against politically connected developer in East Providence

“I do see some of the comments that pop up and say, ‘Nobody wants this,’” said Senator...

Challenging the status quo: The RI Political Cooperative answers questions
March 6, 2020

Challenging the status quo: The RI Political Cooperative answers questions

“Many of [our elected officials] call themselves Democrats because they have to, to win elections, but when...

Rhode Island for Bernie Kickoff Rally draws hundreds of eager volunteers and supporters
January 12, 2020

Rhode Island for Bernie Kickoff Rally draws hundreds of eager volunteers and supporters

“Decades from now historians will say that 2020 was a dark moment in the history of the...

Representative Walsh joins the Rhode Island Political Cooperative as the group announce new candidates and policy proposals
April 3, 2020

Representative Walsh joins the Rhode Island Political Cooperative as the group announce new candidates and policy proposals

“I joined the Co-op because I wanted to be part of a real community with similar views,”...

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