Street Voices: Surviving the Crises of Drug Use and Homelessness
May 26, 2023

Street Voices: Surviving the Crises of Drug Use and Homelessness

Anna, James, and Jennifer open up about their struggles and work towards addressing the lethal illicit drug...

Unsheltered in Providence: Armory Shutdown Leaves Many Homeless With Nowhere to Go
May 15, 2023

Unsheltered in Providence: Armory Shutdown Leaves Many Homeless With Nowhere to Go

With the closure of the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station, the homeless crisis in Providence deepens. Despite...

Meet Governor McKee’s fiscally-irresponsible, anti-democratic Commerce nomination
May 9, 2023

Meet Governor McKee’s fiscally-irresponsible, anti-democratic Commerce nomination

Carol O’Donnell, by her own admission, broke the law and violated the rights of her low-income tenants....

RI Atheists celebrate ‘Day of Reason” on May 4th
May 3, 2023

RI Atheists celebrate ‘Day of Reason” on May 4th

The Rhode Island Atheists will be celebrating a Day of Reason of Thursday evening with State House...

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare
April 28, 2023

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare

The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA), ensuring Medicaid and...

The Battle for Affordable Utilities: Advocates Rally for Income-Based Payment Plans
April 27, 2023

The Battle for Affordable Utilities: Advocates Rally for Income-Based Payment Plans

Over 75 supporters gathered at the State House to push for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan...

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute
April 25, 2023

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute

In a powerful interview, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, the executive director at the Economic Progress Institute (EPI), shares her...

A crucial turning point: state legislators consider overhauling police accountability
April 19, 2023

A crucial turning point: state legislators consider overhauling police accountability

Rhode Island’s General Assembly is considering legislative changes focused on LEOBOR [de]certification, and APRA, potentially changing the...

Looming Medicaid Tsunami: Overburdened Rhode Island DHS Faces Renewal Crisis
March 28, 2023

Looming Medicaid Tsunami: Overburdened Rhode Island DHS Faces Renewal Crisis

Rhode Island’s Department of Human Services grapples with staff shortages and a surge in Medicaid renewals as...

Underpass encampment in Pawtucket issued eviction notices
March 25, 2023

Underpass encampment in Pawtucket issued eviction notices

Unhoused people living beneath a Route 95 overpass in Pawtucket were served eviction notices on Friday by...

Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis
March 17, 2023

Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis

Director Hayes not only explained the presence of and need for actions taken at the Armory –...

Advocates renew push for bottle bill at State House rally
March 13, 2023

Advocates renew push for bottle bill at State House rally

In response to litter problems, many New England states, including neighboring Massachusetts and Connecticut, have introduced “bottle...

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted
March 2, 2023

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted

At a Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee hearing this week, a hit-and-run victim’s testimony on the relationship...

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center
February 24, 2023

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center

Residents complained that the warming center has brought in a fair amount of additional crime, as well...

Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget
February 23, 2023

Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget

“The State should be using budget surpluses to invest in Rhode Island programs critical for economic security...

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