Georgia Hollister Isman

May 11, 2021

A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do

“We were able to pass this bill because of the years and years of hard work of so many Rhode Islanders who have been advocating for economic justice,” said Representative Ranglin-Vassell. “And while I want to take this moment to...
Working Families Party: Nearly one year into pandemic, RI billionaire’s wealth continues to climb
February 18, 2021

Working Families Party: Nearly one year into pandemic, RI billionaire’s wealth continues to climb
As Rhode Island’s billionaire rides out the crisis on a rising tide of wealth, the state’s working...
RI Senate to hear $15 minimum wage bills today
February 3, 2021

RI Senate to hear $15 minimum wage bills today
Nearly one-third of all female workers, over one-third of Black workers and nearly half of Latinx workers...
RI Working Families Party wins 90% of primary elections
September 10, 2020

RI Working Families Party wins 90% of primary elections
“From criminal justice reform to a $15 minimum wage to housing, healthcare and education as a human...
Community groups push for ‘Justice Budget;’ call for affordable housing, economic justice, and defunding prisons and police
July 20, 2020

Community groups push for ‘Justice Budget;’ call for affordable housing, economic justice, and defunding prisons and police
“If Rhode Island’s elected leaders are serious about racial justice and protecting all of the state’s residents...
Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races
July 9, 2020

Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races
“For too long, Rhode Island’s status quo has left Black, brown and working class people behind.” said...
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