Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters
March 8, 2022

Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters

“We need and overarching, ambitious plan for climate. We need a city-level Green New Deal,” said Corey...

Interview: The Rhode Island Political Cooperative isn’t apologizing for doing democracy
October 1, 2021

Interview: The Rhode Island Political Cooperative isn’t apologizing for doing democracy

“Some of the detractors say we’re not working with anybody, that we go rogue and stuff like...

Sunrise Providence calls for Senators Euer and Coyne to vote Rescue Rhode Island Act out of committee
April 8, 2021

Sunrise Providence calls for Senators Euer and Coyne to vote Rescue Rhode Island Act out of committee

Activists with the Sunrise Movement called on Senators Dawn Euer and Cynthia Armour Coyne to bring the...

Carbon reduction bill Act on Climate passes RI Senate, poised to pass House
March 17, 2021

Carbon reduction bill Act on Climate passes RI Senate, poised to pass House

The bill is a long overdue update to the 2014 Resilient Rhode Island Act to address climate-warming...

Senate hears two of three proposed Green New Deal bills
March 16, 2021

Senate hears two of three proposed Green New Deal bills

Here’s the video of the testimony and the reactions of Senators....

Sunrise wants Majority Leader Blazejewski to actually support the Green New Deal
March 7, 2021

Sunrise wants Majority Leader Blazejewski to actually support the Green New Deal

“We need to be prepared that Blazejewski may not support the act, and I want to say...

The fight for Rhode Island’s Green New Deal begins in the General Assembly
March 7, 2021

The fight for Rhode Island’s Green New Deal begins in the General Assembly

“Over the last year, our majority BIPOC led coalition drafted the Rescue Rhode Island Act to achieve...

OpEd: Sunrise Providence on why the Shekarchi vote matters
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Sunrise Providence on why the Shekarchi vote matters

“During his campaign, Brandon advocated for universal healthcare, a Green New Deal, publicly-financed elections, and extensive investment...

Bernie Sanders announces Rhode Island General Election endorsements
October 9, 2020

Bernie Sanders announces Rhode Island General Election endorsements

“I am proud to endorse these excellent leaders who will make a difference in the lives of...

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...

There’s a progressive slate running for City Council in Woonsocket: Here’s an interview
July 13, 2020

There’s a progressive slate running for City Council in Woonsocket: Here’s an interview

“The council does not represent the majority of the constituents here,” said first-time candidate Charmaine Webster. “With...

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...

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements
March 3, 2020

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements

“…all three are intelligent, thoughtful Providence residents with a demonstrated commitment to public service.” As the March...

An interview with Green Party presidential hopeful Howie Hawkins
February 27, 2020

An interview with Green Party presidential hopeful Howie Hawkins

“We haven’t had a socialist movement that is a major force in American politics for generations and...

Sunrise Movement disrupts RI Speaker’s fundraiser
January 30, 2020

Sunrise Movement disrupts RI Speaker’s fundraiser

“We are deeply frustrated by Mattiello’s inaction on the climate crisis. By claiming there’s nothing this state...

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