Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent
May 7, 2021

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent

“It is important to pass this now,” said Rachel Flum of the Economic Progress Institute. “You may...

Rhode Island demands justice for Daunte Wright – and systemic change
June 15, 2021

Rhode Island demands justice for Daunte Wright – and systemic change

“…we need to create a system that breaks the cycle of violence. Then we need to end...

Privatizing School Nurses: SMART Clinics in Providence Public Schools
April 12, 2021

Privatizing School Nurses: SMART Clinics in Providence Public Schools

From College Hill Independent reporters Olivia Cruz Mayeda and Mara Cavallaro: “By removing union school nurses and...

A walk to kick off Black Maternal Health Week and the doula bill
April 11, 2021

A walk to kick off Black Maternal Health Week and the doula bill

“This doula bill is about reproductive justice, it’s about racial justice, and it’s about economic justice,” said...

Providence teachers and allies march against “failed” state takeover of Providence Schools
April 7, 2021

Providence teachers and allies march against “failed” state takeover of Providence Schools

“It is in the district and state leadership’s best interests to divide and conquer stakeholders while putting...

1000 Paper Cranes Project: Asian Visibility rally and vigil at the State House
August 17, 2021

1000 Paper Cranes Project: Asian Visibility rally and vigil at the State House

“Our project, the 1000 paper crane project, is an art piece celebrating solidarity and community. In Japanese...

DARE holds State House rally in support of the THRIVE Agenda
July 22, 2021

DARE holds State House rally in support of the THRIVE Agenda

“A year ago grassroots organizations from around New England got together [because] we’re sick of play Whack-a-Mole,...

A call for vaccine justice from BIPOC community leaders
March 25, 2021

A call for vaccine justice from BIPOC community leaders

“We are identifying that there is an urgency to address the significant low vaccination rates within our...

Rhode Island State House Monday, February 22, 2021
February 24, 2021

Rhode Island State House Monday, February 22, 2021

All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Monday, February 22, 2021....

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Mon, February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Mon, February 22, 2021

All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Monday, February 22, 2021....

Homework: Testify to support emergency moratoriums on utility shutoffs
February 20, 2021

Homework: Testify to support emergency moratoriums on utility shutoffs

The George Wiley Center needs your help testifying in favor of a bill that would prevent utility...

The Uprising: The Rescue Rhode Island Act, Featuring Sen. Kendra Anderson and Rep. David Morales.
January 18, 2021

The Uprising: The Rescue Rhode Island Act, Featuring Sen. Kendra Anderson and Rep. David Morales.

This past week, progressives in the General Assembly unveiled a new bill titled the Rescue Rhode Island...

Renew RI Coalition launches with aggressive, Green New Deal-inspired legislative initiative
January 15, 2021

Renew RI Coalition launches with aggressive, Green New Deal-inspired legislative initiative

“This isn’t a band-aid to deal with affordable housing or taxes. This is about jobs, housing and...

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign
January 12, 2021

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign

It is unacceptable for an elected official to defend a violent mob calling for antisemitic and anti...

House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session
January 6, 2021

House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session

All the video from the first session of the House and the election of Speaker Joseph Shekarchi…...

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