Local peace groups support state legislation on nuclear weapons and state investments in war
March 29, 2022

Local peace groups support state legislation on nuclear weapons and state investments in war

“A nation’s power is not measured by the level of destruction its arsenal can inflict,” said Senator...

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...

Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine
February 5, 2022

Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine

“…the only sane course of action the United States can take is a commitment to diplomacy with...

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...

Senate hears bill to end Rhode Island’s investments in weapons of war
April 6, 2021

Senate hears bill to end Rhode Island’s investments in weapons of war

“In a sense it’s the state being kind of complicit in some of the things that military...

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event
January 29, 2020

Peace coalition demands No War with Iran at State House event

“Don’t let anyone question your patriotism,” said Navy veteran Steve Gilroy with Iraq Veterans Against the War....

Rhode Islanders rally against war with Iran
February 27, 2020

Rhode Islanders rally against war with Iran

“The same shit’s happening all over again,” said Nancy Hood from East Bay Citizens for Peace. “We...

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo
January 14, 2019

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo

Often overlooked during big committee meetings in the General Assembly where the public directly addresses their legislators...

Saudis may see consequences for the death of one journalist, but not for thousands of Yemenis
February 27, 2020

Saudis may see consequences for the death of one journalist, but not for thousands of Yemenis

Last week, Senator Jack Reed called for a halt to the United States refueling of Saudi Arabian...

Senator Whitehouse and Mayor Elorza take questions in Providence
January 19, 2020

Senator Whitehouse and Mayor Elorza take questions in Providence

United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza shared the spotlight Tuesday...

Senator Whitehouse knows that the Democrats have to do better
January 19, 2020

Senator Whitehouse knows that the Democrats have to do better

United State Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) held a town hall style meeting with Rhode Island...

Protesters target Senator Whitehouse for his pro-war votes
February 27, 2020

Protesters target Senator Whitehouse for his pro-war votes

Anti Endless War and Excessive Military Spending a group that believes “we can have a more peaceful...

Protesters target Sheldon Whitehouse for his military spending vote
February 27, 2020

Protesters target Sheldon Whitehouse for his military spending vote

United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse‘s decision to support the passage of the largest military budget in history...

Protesters chide Jack Reed for excessive military spending
February 27, 2020

Protesters chide Jack Reed for excessive military spending

Several people held signs outside United States Senator Jack Reed (D-RI)’s Cranston office Tuesday afternoon protesting his...

Protesters target the Rhode Island congressional delegation’s support for war
February 27, 2020

Protesters target the Rhode Island congressional delegation’s support for war

Dissatisfied with the Rhode Island congressional delegation’s continued support of large military budgets and the continuation of...

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