Representative Ranglin-Vassell statement on shooting death of William Parsons, 15
January 19, 2020

Representative Ranglin-Vassell statement on shooting death of William Parsons, 15

Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (Democrat, District 5, Providence) has released a statement on the shooting death of 15-year-old...

RIDE prohibits everyone other than active law enforcement personnel from carrying firearms, including concealed-carry firearms, on school grounds statewide
January 19, 2020

RIDE prohibits everyone other than active law enforcement personnel from carrying firearms, including concealed-carry firearms, on school grounds statewide

Ken Wagner, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, issued the following notice today: It has been brought...

Students hold State House rally against gun violence to defend their right to organize and protest
January 19, 2020

Students hold State House rally against gun violence to defend their right to organize and protest

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) Youth Committee held a youth power rally to address...

As gun violence continues, Providence residents lock arms for peace
January 19, 2020

As gun violence continues, Providence residents lock arms for peace

Diana Garlington held her third annual Lock Arms for Peace event in Providence Saturday evening. About a...

Students protest General Assembly’s lack of action on Safe Schools Act
January 19, 2020

Students protest General Assembly’s lack of action on Safe Schools Act

Rhode Island students “from Cranston, North Providence, Smithfield, Greenville, Coventry, Lincoln, Providence, Rumford, Warwick, Barrington and more” protested...

Gun safety advocates celebrate passage of “red flag” and bump stock ban bills
January 19, 2020

Gun safety advocates celebrate passage of “red flag” and bump stock ban bills

“Our work is not done,” said Jennifer Boylan, volunteer leader for Moms Demand Action on Gun Sense...

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban
January 19, 2020

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) has the support of dozens of crucial Rhode Island...

Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas

“As parents across the country are preparing for and attending high school and college graduations, we can’t...

Religious leaders bring ‘guns to plowshares’ to the State House
January 19, 2020

Religious leaders bring ‘guns to plowshares’ to the State House

Following the weekend services in which the religious leaders of three churches and one synagogue talked to...

Gun coalition responds to statements made at RI Dem Party platform meeting
January 19, 2020

Gun coalition responds to statements made at RI Dem Party platform meeting

“On Monday, many called for a ‘big tent’ Democratic Party, but their vision for the party is...

RI Rep Chippendale replies to criticism of his Emma Gonzalez tweet
January 19, 2020

RI Rep Chippendale replies to criticism of his Emma Gonzalez tweet

Though he has been publicly silent amid bipartisan calls to apologize for calling Parkland shooting survivor Emma...

Governor Raimondo’s Gun Safety Working Group holds first meeting
January 19, 2020

Governor Raimondo’s Gun Safety Working Group holds first meeting

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo called the first meeting of her Gun Safety Working Group to order...

Rhode Island Rep Mike Chippendale calls Parkland shooting survivor a ‘dummy’
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Rep Mike Chippendale calls Parkland shooting survivor a ‘dummy’

Representative Michael Chippendale (Republican, District 40, Coventry, Foster Glocester) took to Twitter to call Parkland shooting survivor...

RI Rep William O’Brien wants to arm campus security
January 19, 2020

RI Rep William O’Brien wants to arm campus security

Rhode Island Representative William O’Brien (Democrat, District 54, North Providence), who once introduced a bill to bring...

Moms Demand takes a victory lap, and get right back to work
January 19, 2020

Moms Demand takes a victory lap, and get right back to work

The Rhode Island Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America held a press conference...

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