RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others
March 2, 2020

RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others

“It’s much better if we keep them all on the same calendar, unsegregated, treat them all the...

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill
February 5, 2020

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill

“There is no question that this bill will save lives and be good for women of color...

Where did members of the General Assembly land on the Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws vote?
November 21, 2019

Where did members of the General Assembly land on the Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws vote?

Not every Democrat elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly is a member of the Rhode Island...

Rhode Island Democratic Party passes bylaws revision over vocal objections from Women’s Caucus
November 19, 2019

Rhode Island Democratic Party passes bylaws revision over vocal objections from Women’s Caucus

“I am urging you to vote no,” said Jill Sypole, “and the reason is this is not...

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act

From a press release: With the backing of more cosponsors than ever before, Representative Edith Ajello and...

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom
January 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island PAC (PPV!RI PAC) celebrated the victories of...

Exotic animal hunting bill stalked and killed by activists
June 6, 2018

Exotic animal hunting bill stalked and killed by activists

Another bill that would serve the interests of a single wealthy entity was being fast tracked through...

Senate Judiciary takes up Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senate Judiciary takes up Reproductive Health Care Act

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee took up the Reproductive Health Care Act (RHCA) (S2163/H7340) on Thursday, a...

General Assembly considers updating Rhode Island’s out-of-date parentage laws
October 31, 2019

General Assembly considers updating Rhode Island’s out-of-date parentage laws

Rhode Island’s parentage laws are woefully out of date. The statutes were enacted in 1979, and have...

International Women’s Day marked by two celebrations at the State House
March 2, 2020

International Women’s Day marked by two celebrations at the State House

International Women’s Day was marked by two celebrations at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday. Hope...

Separate and Unequal: How certain State Senators continue to pass judgement on same sex marriages
March 2, 2020

Separate and Unequal: How certain State Senators continue to pass judgement on same sex marriages

This legislative session’s first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing opened with Senator Donna Nesselbush (Democrat, District 15, Pawtucket)...

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