Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools
February 15, 2022

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools

“Community investment and involvement is a long term preventative practice that supports the emotional, social, and mental...

Activists block entrance to Raytheon’s Portsmouth facility
August 15, 2021

Activists block entrance to Raytheon’s Portsmouth facility

Two people attached themselves to automobiles to block the main entrance. Other activists stood nearby holding banners...

FANG announces end to ICE contracts in Bristol County, Massachusetts
May 20, 2021

FANG announces end to ICE contracts in Bristol County, Massachusetts

“Contracts should burn. Prisons should burn. We need to continue to forge our own relationships with each...

Protesters target TD Bank in Providence for continued oil pipeline investment
March 13, 2021

Protesters target TD Bank in Providence for continued oil pipeline investment

“Enbridge also has an impact here in Rhode Island. In 2016 Enbridge bought out Spectra Energy, which...

Shame on Citizens campaign calls on Citizens Bank to divest from private prisons and ICE
September 21, 2020

Shame on Citizens campaign calls on Citizens Bank to divest from private prisons and ICE

“Citizens Bank … continues to provide over $120 million dollars in loans to CoreCivic. Financial support of...

Two arrested at courthouse eviction protest in Providence
August 19, 2020

Two arrested at courthouse eviction protest in Providence

“Collecting rent during a pandemic is extortion,” said a protester. “Eviction during a pandemic is genocide. Knock...

FBI Agents attempt to question Providence activist at their home
June 16, 2020

FBI Agents attempt to question Providence activist at their home

Across the country the FBI, other federal agencies and local police departments are targeting activists amid the...

Providence Democratic Socialists stand against police violence
June 3, 2020

Providence Democratic Socialists stand against police violence

Rhode Island must drastically change its priorities. We can start by cutting back on the authoritarian police...

Mystery explosion, exposed gas pipelines  and heavy construction reported in Burrillville
May 13, 2020

Mystery explosion, exposed gas pipelines and heavy construction reported in Burrillville

“We need the Governor to stop Enrbridge’s construction now,” said Martley. “It’s shameful that Enbridge is trying...

Anti-ICE activist found guilty and given maximum sentence
March 10, 2020

Anti-ICE activist found guilty and given maximum sentence

“We will continue to support Sherrie in the coming weeks as well as all those impacted by...

Community support grows for Cranston man facing deportation to Cambodia
October 18, 2018

Community support grows for Cranston man facing deportation to Cambodia

Sene Sem was born in a refugee camp and was resettled into the United States when he...

Environmental activists target Raimondo at fundraiser in Providence
October 17, 2018

Environmental activists target Raimondo at fundraiser in Providence

About two dozen people representing environmental groups opposed to building more fossil fuel infrastructure in Rhode Island...

To Governor Gina Raimondo: Oppose National Grid’s LNG facility and Invenergy’s fossil fuel power plant
October 15, 2018

To Governor Gina Raimondo: Oppose National Grid’s LNG facility and Invenergy’s fossil fuel power plant

To Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo: For three years we have been resisting two major fossil fuel...

Yes on 3: Save The Bay holds rally in support for the Green Economy and Clean Water Bond
January 19, 2020

Yes on 3: Save The Bay holds rally in support for the Green Economy and Clean Water Bond

“This bond supports what we all love about Rhode Island—clean blue waters, green spaces, and vibrant communities,”...

Raimondo challenged by environmental groups at campaign event
January 19, 2020

Raimondo challenged by environmental groups at campaign event

Incumbent Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was challenged at a campaign event by members from at least...

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