COVID-19 shows why a Percentage of Income Payment Plan is needed
July 14, 2020

COVID-19 shows why a Percentage of Income Payment Plan is needed

“As I’ve been thinking about it over the past week or so, I really think that the...

Policy as Justice: Stop Utility Shut-offs in Rhode Island
June 3, 2020

Policy as Justice: Stop Utility Shut-offs in Rhode Island

“For all the concern about violence and protest these days, decision makers need to recognize that harmful...

Community organizations led by and serving people of color announce Rhode Island Solidarity Fund
May 19, 2020

Community organizations led by and serving people of color announce Rhode Island Solidarity Fund

The AMOR (Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance) Network, ARISE (Alliance of RI Southeast Asians for Education), DARE...

Governor Raimondo to “look into” allowing the restoration of utilities without down payments
April 14, 2020

Governor Raimondo to “look into” allowing the restoration of utilities without down payments

“Having access to running water, hot water, heat, electricity, and sewer are necessities of a habitable home,...

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE
April 11, 2020

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE

“They tortured us. To take that ride, every time, every month. It’s like you’re swallowing your stomach...

George Wiley Center: Utilities are a basic need for all, for health/hygiene, work, study/school, safety and well being
March 30, 2020

George Wiley Center: Utilities are a basic need for all, for health/hygiene, work, study/school, safety and well being

Please submit written comments to the RI PUC by this Tuesday (due: April 7)! The Rhode Island...

George Wiley Center: Take a moment to submit written comments to the RI PUC by Thursday!
March 25, 2020

George Wiley Center: Take a moment to submit written comments to the RI PUC by Thursday!

Utilities are a basic need for all, for health/hygiene, work, study/school, safety & well being Please submit...

PUC orders end to utility shutoffs and emergency restoration of shutoffs due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020

PUC orders end to utility shutoffs and emergency restoration of shutoffs due to COVID-19

“Many people are out of work [and] have no current source of income. That condition is likely...

Demand that Raimondo’s energy appointments get true Senate oversight
February 4, 2020

Demand that Raimondo’s energy appointments get true Senate oversight

By the time these nominations are heard in committee, it will be too late. These Senators need...

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments
March 2, 2020

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments

“We want to connect [Governor Gina Raimondo‘s] expressed concern about affordable housing to the need to support...

Members of the George Wiley Center take over the Board
March 2, 2020

Members of the George Wiley Center take over the Board

I arrived at the George Wiley Center action outside the Pawtucket Public Library Saturday morning with only...

George Wiley Center announces new board of directors
March 2, 2020

George Wiley Center announces new board of directors

The George Wiley Center today announced the formation of a new board of directors reflective of the...

Health Care Revolt demands restored funding for Rhode Island 911
November 13, 2018

Health Care Revolt demands restored funding for Rhode Island 911

Health Care Revolt, an organization of Rhode Island health care workers, health professionals, students and consumers, launched...

Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs
October 31, 2019

Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs

On Tuesday evening, a boisterous group of protesters, with a band in tow, peacefully marched through the...

Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off
October 31, 2019

Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off

The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Tuesday issued an order, effective immediately, making it easier...

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