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Pawtucket Mayor defends tax agreement, illegal clearing of Morley Field by campaign donors

Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, who has been pushing this development hard behind the scenes, was at Grow Smart Rhode Island’s Transit-Oriented Development Conference last Friday where he made rare public comments about the project when publicly questioned by environmentalist Greg...

Campaign donations may supply a clue as to why Providence seeks to approve sweetheart developer deals
September 22, 2022

Campaign donations may supply a clue as to why Providence seeks to approve sweetheart developer deals

As a country, we all recognize the toxic effects that money has on our politics, yet when...
Gubernatorial candidate Gorbea defends taking campaign money from fossil fuel lobbyist
June 29, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Gorbea defends taking campaign money from fossil fuel lobbyist

“Nellie Gorbea should join over 100 Rhode Island political leaders and thousands of politicians nationwide, including President...
Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States
April 3, 2022

Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States

“Our goal is political unity in the face of the growing threat to our communities and state,...
BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum
February 27, 2022

BLM RI forum held with candidates from across the political spectrum

Brother Gary Dantzler hosted a forum at the Black Lives Matter RI offices in Pawtucket that featured...
Sisters of Mercy at Bay View Academy demanding action on climate change
October 18, 2021

Sisters of Mercy at Bay View Academy demanding action on climate change

“We are in Climate Emergency Code Red,” said Sister Mary Pendergast. “It’s time to act. We have...
Rhode Island begins the process of redistricting
September 10, 2021

Rhode Island begins the process of redistricting

“We’re going to great lengths to ensure that this process is a transparent one,” said Senate Chair...
Paid Leave for All National Bus Tour kicks off from Rhode Island
August 2, 2021

Paid Leave for All National Bus Tour kicks off from Rhode Island

“We have the opportunity to finally catch up to the rest of the world, to finally do...
Coalition presents affordable housing plan that approaches the scale of the problem
June 28, 2021

Coalition presents affordable housing plan that approaches the scale of the problem

“Over half of Rhode Island renters are cost burdened by housing and Black and Latinx Rhode Islanders...
Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration
June 14, 2021

Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration

“Because of the organizers of this celebration, the Town of Little Compton is flying the Pride flag...
RI Poor People’s Campaign supports federal resolution to end poverty
June 8, 2021

RI Poor People’s Campaign supports federal resolution to end poverty

Third Reconstruction Resolution is “a historic omnibus vision to summon the moral and political resolve of the...
Rhode Island for Palestine coalition rallies to “end US funding to Israeli Apartheid”
May 22, 2021

Rhode Island for Palestine coalition rallies to “end US funding to Israeli Apartheid”

“At least 200 people in Gaza, including 60+ children, have been killed by Israeli air strikes, funded...
RI elected officials pledge action on gun violence
May 18, 2021

RI elected officials pledge action on gun violence

“Congress needs to play a constructive role and better address some of the underlying economic and social...
Eligible Rhode Islanders need to take advantage of expanded Child Tax Credit
May 10, 2021

Eligible Rhode Islanders need to take advantage of expanded Child Tax Credit

“The expansion of the Child Tax Credit and the ability to receive the credit as a monthly...
RIDOT Director is relaxing schedule on Kennedy Plaza break up, making room for public comment, and more
December 29, 2021

RIDOT Director is relaxing schedule on Kennedy Plaza break up, making room for public comment, and more

“We’re taking every one of your comments, your suggestions, your criticisms, and I mad it a point...
Rhode Island leaders press for Universal Background Checks to prevent gun violence
March 16, 2021

Rhode Island leaders press for Universal Background Checks to prevent gun violence

“We need more than thoughts and prayers to prevent gun violence – we need action. And that...
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