January 19, 2020

100 years ago today, Rhode Island enshrined a woman’s right to vote into law…

“One hundred years ago today, the Rhode Island General Assembly ratified the 19th Amendment, giving American women...

January 19, 2020

Campaign Kick-Off event for Michelle McGaw for District 71

[From a press release] Michelle McGaw, Democratic candidate for State Representative for District 71, will host a...

January 19, 2020

John Goncalves enters special election for Providence City Council

[From a press release] John Goncalves on Monday announced he’s running for Providence City Council Ward 1,...

January 19, 2020

Lively panel tackles voter suppression in Rhode Island

“We are depending on actual governmental institutions, laws and policies, that were meant and developed to disenfranchise...

January 19, 2020

The resignation of Representative Shelby Maldonado opens special election for House District 56 in Central Falls

“I have enjoyed representing the city of Central Falls, a community where I have lived my entire...

April 3, 2020

Representative Walsh joins the Rhode Island Political Cooperative as the group announce new candidates and policy proposals

“I joined the Co-op because I wanted to be part of a real community with similar views,”...

January 19, 2020

David Morales announces candidacy for Rhode Island House District 7

“I know far too many families and friends in House District 7 who are also working hard...

January 19, 2020

Joe Biden confronted by climate activist outside fundraiser on East Side of Providence

As former Vice President and current Presidential candidate Joe Biden left his car in the pouring rain...

January 19, 2020

Statement from Senate District 6 Candidate, Tiara Mack, in response to RIDP’s new bylaws

“Our” state party owes it to all of us to include more diverse voices… “As an activist...

January 19, 2020

Melinda López to Run for District 43 State Representative

“The dialog at the State House has been divisive, and has slowed down the progress of our...

January 19, 2020

Joseph Paolino Jr. denies allegations of federal campaign finance law violations

In advance of Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s visit to Providence this Sunday, the Providence Democratic Socialists...

January 19, 2020

Providence DSA demands Paolino Properties and Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg follow campaign finance law on corporate coordination

“We appreciate that Mr Paolino and Paolino Properties are powerful entities in this city, but they must...

January 19, 2020

Challenger to Senator Archambault calls newly proposed Democratic Party bylaws ‘Rubbish’

“The draft Bylaws released by the Rhode Island Democratic Party (RIDP) on Wednesday are rubbish,” said Melanie...

January 19, 2020

NYC voters approve Ranked Choice Voting, is Rhode Island next?

Last night, New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly to implement Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in America’s largest city. The...

January 19, 2020

Sunrise and Working Families Party on Young People Getting Involved in 2020 Politics

“The system is not made for big change. You go up to the State House and you...