Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic
April 17, 2020

Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic

“It’s a public health crisis and we know it’s a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. We...

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition seeks to raise taxes on the richest one percent
February 27, 2020

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition seeks to raise taxes on the richest one percent

“Our state’s priorities are upside down when we give millionaires big tax breaks and don’t invest in...

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event
January 29, 2020

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event

“Don’t let anyone question your patriotism,” said Navy veteran Steve Gilroy with Iraq Veterans Against the War....

Providence City Council committee hears legislation to stop source of income discrimination in housing
January 14, 2020

Providence City Council committee hears legislation to stop source of income discrimination in housing

“I wouldn’t be able to afford housing without my Housing Choice Voucher,” said Wendy Thomas. “Passing source...

After a decade as executive director, DARE’s Fred Ordoñez passes the torch
November 11, 2019

After a decade as executive director, DARE’s Fred Ordoñez passes the torch

After leading DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality) for over a decade, executive director Fred Ordoñez...

Christmas Carolers rebuffed at City Hall and RI Housing
January 19, 2020

Christmas Carolers rebuffed at City Hall and RI Housing

Both Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Rhode Island Housing Director Barbara Fields refused to leave their offices...

Community support grows for Cranston man facing deportation to Cambodia
October 18, 2018

Community support grows for Cranston man facing deportation to Cambodia

Sene Sem was born in a refugee camp and was resettled into the United States when he...

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote
February 27, 2020

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote

The Providence City Council is planning to decide on the fate of an $18 million, 20-year Tax...

Four out of five candidates take the stage at a Providence mayoral forum
January 19, 2020

Four out of five candidates take the stage at a Providence mayoral forum

The Providence League of Women Voters, in conjunction with University of Rhode Island‘s Master of Public Administration...

DARE commemorates Black August with revolutionary panel
February 13, 2021

DARE commemorates Black August with revolutionary panel

The Behind the Walls Committee at DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality) has long advocated for...

Candidates for Providence City Council answer tough questions on housing and poverty
January 19, 2020

Candidates for Providence City Council answer tough questions on housing and poverty

Less than half of the candidates running for Providence City Council across all 15 Wards attended the...

DARE challenges Rhode Island Housing over contract with Chicago-based consulting firm Camiros
January 19, 2020

DARE challenges Rhode Island Housing over contract with Chicago-based consulting firm Camiros

The Tenant and Homeowner Association (THA) from Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) held an action...

Student designed art unveiled at Trinity Plaza in Providence
March 2, 2020

Student designed art unveiled at Trinity Plaza in Providence

“There’s different points of view,” said Olga Francisco, a student at Dr Jorge Alvarez High School. “You...

Selene Means – Photos from End All Family Separation rally in Cranston
July 1, 2018

Selene Means – Photos from End All Family Separation rally in Cranston

For more coverage, see: Rally outside ACI to end all family separation...

Rally outside ACI to end all family separation
July 1, 2018

Rally outside ACI to end all family separation

Around 400 people attended a rally in Cranston against the separation of families Saturday afternoon, held in...

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