Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness
May 17, 2023

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has been slow to deal with the crisis of homelessness in the City,...

Students march and rally against sexual assault and rape culture
April 29, 2023

Students march and rally against sexual assault and rape culture

Several high school students spoke from the State House steps to a supportive crowd about their experiences...

A Step Towards Housing Justice: Rhode Island Expands Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction
April 26, 2023

A Step Towards Housing Justice: Rhode Island Expands Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction

Rhode Island’s House Judiciary Committee considers H-6129, a bill providing legal representation for tenants in eviction proceedings....

Stop Cop City protest in Providence calls for end to police immunity, cops in schools
March 20, 2023

Stop Cop City protest in Providence calls for end to police immunity, cops in schools

Speakers at the event called for an end to the construction of Cop City, but also called...

Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence
March 19, 2023

Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence

Speakers from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Direct Action for Rights and Equality and the Rhode...

Organizational response condemning Brown’s naming of the Lindemann Performing Arts Center
March 14, 2023

Organizational response condemning Brown’s naming of the Lindemann Performing Arts Center

The choice to reify the Lindrmanns, who’ve not only caused but continue to cause ongoing harm, is...

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters
March 2, 2023

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters

Tenants and advocates gathered at the Rhode Island State House to demand safe, clean, and affordable housing...

DARE blasts lack of access and accountability in Providence police chief selection
February 10, 2023

DARE blasts lack of access and accountability in Providence police chief selection

“Mayor Smiley, you promised community. We are concerned Providence community members because we will not be given...

Rep. Morales introduces bill to fund lead service line replacements at no cost to property owners or tenants
February 7, 2023

Rep. Morales introduces bill to fund lead service line replacements at no cost to property owners or tenants

Lead poisoning affects hundreds of Rhode Island children each year and has serious and long-term impacts on...

This is not the time to rush forward with a costly unwanted bus hub 
January 23, 2023

This is not the time to rush forward with a costly unwanted bus hub 

“…it still hasn’t been proven that moving the bus hub from its current location to this site...

Senator Mendes: Protesting on State House grounds allowed if you’re not homeless?
December 15, 2022

Senator Mendes: Protesting on State House grounds allowed if you’re not homeless?

When Senator Mendes camped outside the State House in protest of Governor McKee’s policies on homelessness, Capitol...

RI coalition urges Senator Reed to support Sanders’ Yemen War Powers resolution
December 13, 2022

RI coalition urges Senator Reed to support Sanders’ Yemen War Powers resolution

Over 20 Rhode Island elected leaders and organizations have signed onto a letter to United States Senator...

Prayer vigil held to oppose Governor McKee’s encampment eviction order
December 9, 2022

Prayer vigil held to oppose Governor McKee’s encampment eviction order

The prayer vigil was gathered in response to the announcement from Governor Daniel McKee that he was...

Vigil held in Providence for Colorado night club shootings
December 2, 2022

Vigil held in Providence for Colorado night club shootings

Haus of Codec and over two dozen other organizations held a vigil on Wednesday evening to hold...

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused
November 22, 2022

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused

Over 75 people, many currently experiencing homelessness, gathered at noon outside the second floor offices of Governor...

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