RI coalition urges Senator Reed to support Sanders’ Yemen War Powers resolution
December 13, 2022

RI coalition urges Senator Reed to support Sanders’ Yemen War Powers resolution

Over 20 Rhode Island elected leaders and organizations have signed onto a letter to United States Senator...

RI Community Food Bank reports food need has tripled over last two years
November 21, 2022

RI Community Food Bank reports food need has tripled over last two years

State leaders maintain that the economy is improving, yet more Rhode Islanders than ever can’t afford adequate...

Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness delivers 2022 address
November 15, 2022

Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness delivers 2022 address

The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness delivered its first ever State of Homelessness Address in the...

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing
November 7, 2022

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing

The $166 million includes $115 million in funding from the $250 million Governor McKee and the General...

HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing out of reach for most Rhode Islanders
October 28, 2022

HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing out of reach for most Rhode Islanders

“Across Rhode Island, anywhere from 64% to 82% of its regions’ residents could not afford the median...

Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States
April 3, 2022

Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States

“Our goal is political unity in the face of the growing threat to our communities and state,...

Are You High??
May 4, 2022

Are You High??

Jen and Moira clear up the rumors about which of them is running for Langevin’s abandoned seat,...

Reed and Whitehouse protested against for extreme military budget
December 13, 2021

Reed and Whitehouse protested against for extreme military budget

“Senator Reed has single-handedly gutted Senator Gillibrand’s very important bill which would have protected our servicewomen and...

David Oppenheimer: Pressure Senator Reed on 2022 National Defense Authorization Act
November 22, 2021

David Oppenheimer: Pressure Senator Reed on 2022 National Defense Authorization Act

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed can put an end to United States complicity in the Saudi war...

RI Poor People’s Campaign demands that Reed and Whitehouse pass Build Back Better Act
November 11, 2021

RI Poor People’s Campaign demands that Reed and Whitehouse pass Build Back Better Act

“A budget is a moral document, and I’m a little bit tired hearing that we don’t have...

Sisters of Mercy at Bay View Academy demanding action on climate change
October 18, 2021

Sisters of Mercy at Bay View Academy demanding action on climate change

“We are in Climate Emergency Code Red,” said Sister Mary Pendergast. “It’s time to act. We have...

Activists block entrance to Raytheon’s Portsmouth facility
August 15, 2021

Activists block entrance to Raytheon’s Portsmouth facility

Two people attached themselves to automobiles to block the main entrance. Other activists stood nearby holding banners...

RI Poor People’s Campaign demands support from Senators Reed and Whitehouse
July 26, 2021

RI Poor People’s Campaign demands support from Senators Reed and Whitehouse

“We are here because this is the season of non-violent direct action,” said Pamela Poniatowski, one the...

Coalition presents affordable housing plan that approaches the scale of the problem
June 28, 2021

Coalition presents affordable housing plan that approaches the scale of the problem

“Over half of Rhode Island renters are cost burdened by housing and Black and Latinx Rhode Islanders...

RentReliefRI could provide up to $200m to Rhode Islanders facing eviction
June 19, 2021

RentReliefRI could provide up to $200m to Rhode Islanders facing eviction

“This program is helping our agency meet our commitment to maintain housing for low income residents who...

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