Rhode Island legislators demand transparency and community input on burdensome Providence development
April 19, 2023

Rhode Island legislators demand transparency and community input on burdensome Providence development

State Representatives José Batista and Senator Tiara Mack call for increased community input and transparency on development...

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired
February 16, 2023

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired

The actual termination of Officer Dolan from the Department is not assured. Under LEOBoR Dolan may get...

Vigil for Memphis police murder victim Tyre Nichols held in Providence
January 31, 2023

Vigil for Memphis police murder victim Tyre Nichols held in Providence

A vigil for Tyre Nichols and against police violence was held in Providence Monday night. Nichols was...

Woonsocket City officials called out on ‘cruel’ homeless encampment eviction
January 10, 2023

Woonsocket City officials called out on ‘cruel’ homeless encampment eviction

“What was done last week in our city was cruel and thoughtless. City officials that ordered the...

Rally to save Pawtucket’s Morley Field as city ignores residents’ pleas
November 4, 2022

Rally to save Pawtucket’s Morley Field as city ignores residents’ pleas

Neighbors have spoken out against the plan to pave Morley Field at several City Council meetings. For the children and...

One Fair Wage endorses local candidates committed to raising the minimum wage
August 26, 2022

One Fair Wage endorses local candidates committed to raising the minimum wage

“One Fair Wage Action has endorsed Senators Tiara Mack and Sam Bell, Representative David Morales, and candidate...

City council candidates propose plan to tackle gun violence in Providence
August 9, 2022

City council candidates propose plan to tackle gun violence in Providence

“I always tell folks that we have an archaic version of public safety that responds after the...

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience
June 14, 2022

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience

“Woonsocket Pride 2021 was a beautiful, powerful, historic day. Hundreds of people gathered for the first-ever pride...

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally
June 11, 2022

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally

“What’s stopping me from being the next fatality on a list of those lost to the readily...

Senator Anderson will not seek reelection; Endorses BLM RI PAC’s Harrison Tuttle
March 29, 2022

Senator Anderson will not seek reelection; Endorses BLM RI PAC’s Harrison Tuttle

“Together, we have made great progress: we finally passed a $15 minimum wage and groundbreaking climate legislation....

Advocates push for expungement of criminal records as General Assembly moves towards legalized marijuana
March 16, 2022

Advocates push for expungement of criminal records as General Assembly moves towards legalized marijuana

“In order to begin to repair the harm of this failed war on cannabis,” said Cherie Cruz,...

Stop the Hate rally at Billy Taylor Park
February 24, 2022

Stop the Hate rally at Billy Taylor Park

Though there was a short speaking program the most important aspect of the event was the conversations...

Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody
February 11, 2022

Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody

“In Rhode Island, as we stand today, it is still legal for law enforcement to sexually assault...

Rhode Island redistricting appears to intentionally protect incumbents
December 8, 2021

Rhode Island redistricting appears to intentionally protect incumbents

“… it’s certainly an instance where we were cognizant of where people were and it’s a question...

Senator Mendes holds rally ahead of second night outside RI State House
December 3, 2021

Senator Mendes holds rally ahead of second night outside RI State House

“We know that the moral will to make it happen has never been evident [at the State...

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