Lawmakers ask the Public Utilities Commission to reverse their votes approving National Grid’s electric rate increase
September 30, 2020

Lawmakers ask the Public Utilities Commission to reverse their votes approving National Grid’s electric rate increase

“Newly elected legislators are sending a signal that we’re not going to be complacent with policy decisions...

Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview
September 28, 2020

Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview

“If you don’t mind, I would love to skip ahead to the very first thing that got...

Opponent’s march against Raimondo’s plan to break up Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

Opponent’s march against Raimondo’s plan to break up Kennedy Plaza

“They’re not looking at the elderly people. They’re not looking at the people that have disabilities. They’re...

Newly elected RI lawmakers are saying ‘No’ to Raimondo’s austerity budget
September 16, 2020

Newly elected RI lawmakers are saying ‘No’ to Raimondo’s austerity budget

“Cuts to critical services in communities like Pawtucket worsens inequality, which hurts us all over the long...

Providence teachers protest Covid-unsafe schools and unsound home learning option
September 15, 2020

Providence teachers protest Covid-unsafe schools and unsound home learning option

“Let there be no mistake: These conditions in our schools are a direct result of racist and...

Democracy dies at PVD City Council committee meeting
December 29, 2021

Democracy dies at PVD City Council committee meeting

“I just want to be clear that nobody’s trying to shut out the public from this committee,”...

Parents demand transparency and options around school reopening
September 10, 2020

Parents demand transparency and options around school reopening

“Two days ago I tried to sign him up for online school, and they’re not letting me...

PVD Teachers Union sets up outdoor classroom to demonstrate crowding in classrooms
September 8, 2020

PVD Teachers Union sets up outdoor classroom to demonstrate crowding in classrooms

“When we look at who this pandemic has most affected, it’s the Black, Indigenous and People of...

Rhode Island leaders imposing austerity without any public discussion
September 8, 2020

Rhode Island leaders imposing austerity without any public discussion

Our elected leaders… are not taking steps to help Rhode Islanders to weather this recession. Instead, they...

Representative Williams calls on governor to nominate women of color to the judiciary
September 3, 2020

Representative Williams calls on governor to nominate women of color to the judiciary

“We have had this conversation far too often, and for far too long,” said Representative Anastasia Williams....

RI Parents/Educators for Safe Schools on Raimondo’s reopening plans
September 2, 2020

RI Parents/Educators for Safe Schools on Raimondo’s reopening plans

“Our leaders claim that the safety of students and teachers is their top priority, but their decisions...

Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza

“Let’s just be very clear,” said Dwayne Keys, who heads the South Providence Neighborhood Association. “This is...

Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan
December 29, 2021

Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan

“Splitting up Kennedy Plaza is going to be a big inconvenience to our every day RIPTA riders...

Advocates against school reopening protest outside Raimondo press conference
August 24, 2020

Advocates against school reopening protest outside Raimondo press conference

“Governor Raimondo is ignoring science by telling Rhode Islanders that it is safe to return to school,”...

RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting
August 20, 2020

RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting

“Raimondo and her administration have proven that they cannot be trusted to have a transparent and inclusive...

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