Emma Bouton

January 12, 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 cleaning the environment,” said Renew Rhode Island co-chair Monica Huertas. “It’s going to be comprehensive and full of good work.”...

Earth Day in RI: Activists call on elected leaders to support sustainable COVID-19 recovery
May 6, 2020

Earth Day in RI: Activists call on elected leaders to support sustainable COVID-19 recovery

“Unfortunately, my Representative did not commit to making a public statement despite supporting every issue I raised...
Sunrise Movement disrupts RI Speaker’s fundraiser
January 30, 2020

Sunrise Movement disrupts RI Speaker’s fundraiser

“We are deeply frustrated by Mattiello’s inaction on the climate crisis. By claiming there’s nothing this state...
Sunrise Providence announces counter-fundraiser to Speaker Mattiello after Speaker’s comments rejecting climate action
January 27, 2020

Sunrise Providence announces counter-fundraiser to Speaker Mattiello after Speaker’s comments rejecting climate action

“On one side, we have long-time politicians like Speaker Mattiello who are determined to maintain the status...
Sunrise disrupts Governor Raimondo’s appearance at Boston Globe forum on Rhode Island’s future
September 30, 2020

Sunrise disrupts Governor Raimondo’s appearance at Boston Globe forum on Rhode Island’s future

“It is disgraceful for you to talk about the future of Rhode Island and to not mention...
Sunrise RI asks Cicilline to support Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal resolution
November 21, 2018

Sunrise RI asks Cicilline to support Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal resolution

On Tuesday morning, as part of a national day of action that saw around 400 separate actions...
Sunrise RI disrupts Tom Perez event at Brown over DNC’s lack of urgency on climate change
November 20, 2018

Sunrise RI disrupts Tom Perez event at Brown over DNC’s lack of urgency on climate change

Student activists from the Sunrise Movement, continuing their Washington DC protest where they occupied United States House...
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