Gun stores are considered “essential businesses” but bookstores are not?
April 3, 2020

Gun stores are considered “essential businesses” but bookstores are not?

“As the governor has indicated, we are trying to ensure that we have a set of policies...

Hundreds attend online rally to convince Governor Raimondo to depopulate prisons
April 2, 2020

Hundreds attend online rally to convince Governor Raimondo to depopulate prisons

“The ACI and jails across Rhode Island are ticking time bombs for a coronavirus outbreak. Public health...

An open letter to Governor Raimondo and the ACI regarding COVID-19
April 2, 2020

An open letter to Governor Raimondo and the ACI regarding COVID-19

The letter is from Bruce Reilly, J.D., a prison reform advocate in New Orleans, LA, the most...

Democratic Socialists oppose Raimondo’s out-of-state license plate order
April 1, 2020

Democratic Socialists oppose Raimondo’s out-of-state license plate order

In the same statement the Providence DSA urged the Rhode Island General Assembly to re-convene The Providence...

Low-wage workers are being hit the hardest during pandemic, says Governor Raimondo
April 1, 2020

Low-wage workers are being hit the hardest during pandemic, says Governor Raimondo

But the Governor says little to ensure that they will be supported economically during and after the...

National Guard visiting out of state renters in Narragansett
April 1, 2020

National Guard visiting out of state renters in Narragansett

As ordered by Governor Gina Raimondo, those arriving from out-of-state must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival…...

Touring a drive through COVID-19 testing site
April 1, 2020

Touring a drive through COVID-19 testing site

“The nasopharyngeal swab is not pleasant, but it is absolutely necessary to what we are trying to...

Progressive organizations unite to demand RI lawmakers rescue workers left out of stimulus bill
April 1, 2020

Progressive organizations unite to demand RI lawmakers rescue workers left out of stimulus bill

“We need the state government to step in and protect the countless working Rhode Islanders who need...

As pandemic intensifies, the homeless are at greater risk. What’s being done?
March 31, 2020

As pandemic intensifies, the homeless are at greater risk. What’s being done?

“My administration is working very closely with all of those advocates. In addition, we are in the...

House and Senate Republicans call for the General Assembly to re-open
March 30, 2020

House and Senate Republicans call for the General Assembly to re-open

“Now is not the time to eliminate legislative participation. Rather, Rhode Island will benefit with the inclusion...

First COVID-19 case at ACI will not alter state’s policy
March 29, 2020

First COVID-19 case at ACI will not alter state’s policy

“A Correctional Officer from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections tested positive for COVID-19…” “The officer went...

Governor Raimondo takes the high road in disagreement with Cuomo
March 29, 2020

Governor Raimondo takes the high road in disagreement with Cuomo

“If [Governor Cuomo] feels it’s important for him to take credit, go ahead,” said Raimondo. “I’m going...

RIPTA drivers worry about 25 passenger limit during COVID-19 pandemic
March 27, 2020

RIPTA drivers worry about 25 passenger limit during COVID-19 pandemic

“You cannot have more than ten people at a funeral. But 26 on a RIPTA bus? Will...

Governor Raimondo responds to alleged 4th Amendment violations
March 29, 2020

Governor Raimondo responds to alleged 4th Amendment violations

“This is pinpointed, this is targeted. This is a state of emergency. This is limited in time....

RI Parole Board reacts to COVID-19 pandemic
March 27, 2020

RI Parole Board reacts to COVID-19 pandemic

“We are not here to panic but to prepare and consider whether there are proactive steps we...

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