Resisting hate by winning some elections
January 19, 2020

Resisting hate by winning some elections

“Here’s my proposition,” said Georgia Hollister Isman, state director of Rhode Island Working Families. “In order to...

Natural hair braiders demonstrate their craft at the State House
February 27, 2020

Natural hair braiders demonstrate their craft at the State House

A group of natural hair braiders gave a demonstration of their work outside the Rhode Island Senate...

Despite white discomfort, natural hair braiding is an issue of race and culture
February 27, 2020

Despite white discomfort, natural hair braiding is an issue of race and culture

“I take major offense at that,” said Rhode Island State Senator Elaine Morgan (Republican, District 34, Exeter...

Euer and Kazarian introduce bills to protect access to reproductive health care
October 31, 2019

Euer and Kazarian introduce bills to protect access to reproductive health care

“Freedom and full equality cannot be achieved until we have the opportunity to control our lives at...

Rhode Island environmentalists and elected officials say ‘No’ to Trump’s offshore drilling proposal
October 31, 2019

Rhode Island environmentalists and elected officials say ‘No’ to Trump’s offshore drilling proposal

The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) held a press conference at the Rhode Island State House...

Senator Goldin introduces bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines
January 19, 2020

Senator Goldin introduces bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines

“It’s only seven weeks into the year and we’ve already had multiple mass shootings,” said Rhode Island...

Senator Euer and Representative Carson introduce bill to prevent oil drilling off Rhode Island coast
January 16, 2018

Senator Euer and Representative Carson introduce bill to prevent oil drilling off Rhode Island coast

Newport legislators Representative Lauren Carson (Democrat, District 75, Newport) and Senator Dawn Euer (Democrat, District 13, Newport, Jamestown)...

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