Governor claims groups opposed to the racist multi-hub bus plan have no alternatives – Actually they have three…
December 29, 2021

Governor claims groups opposed to the racist multi-hub bus plan have no alternatives – Actually they have three…

UpriseRI: Following up on that, Governor, right now there’s zero percent buy in from the community, right?...

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment
June 17, 2021

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment

In short, the notice was missing the most rudimentary elements of due process. It was eviction by...

E-bikes return to Providence
December 29, 2021

E-bikes return to Providence

“While Jump certainly had a troubled end, the hard facts is that it opened up th city...

Jackie Goldman: Repeal RI’s Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights
June 14, 2021

Jackie Goldman: Repeal RI’s Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights

While Rhode Island is only one of 15 states with this kind of legislation it is the...

Mayor Elorza meets with unhoused encampment leaders
June 11, 2021

Mayor Elorza meets with unhoused encampment leaders

“So the main organizer, actually, we’ve known each other for years and years and years,” said Mayor...

Given 48 hours to vacate, unhoused encampment in PVD holds press conference
June 10, 2021

Given 48 hours to vacate, unhoused encampment in PVD holds press conference

“I don’t understand how we’re being evicted when no criminal charges [have been made] by the owner,”...

Providence Police search unhoused encampment – threaten arrests
June 10, 2021

Providence Police search unhoused encampment – threaten arrests

“Listen to me,” said the officer. “You’re this close to getting arrested for disorderly conduct. You’re very...

Providence Pride Flag raising was no small celebration
July 4, 2021

Providence Pride Flag raising was no small celebration

The raising of the Pride Flag at Providence City Hall was a two-hour affair filled with speeches,...

Unhoused, they banded together. Now their “garden” is about to be dispersed.
June 10, 2021

Unhoused, they banded together. Now their “garden” is about to be dispersed.

“This started off down the street. There’s a little garden. That was my vision,” said Diumila Almonte....

Safer Communities for Justice launches unsolved murders tip line
June 1, 2021

Safer Communities for Justice launches unsolved murders tip line

“It’s time for us to provide solutions,” said Safer Communities for Justice founder Diana Garlington. “We do...

Remembering Tatyana Shawnte Francis: A celebration
May 21, 2021

Remembering Tatyana Shawnte Francis: A celebration

“We talk about gun violence and we talk about creating opportunities for our young people, creating leadership...

Tom Sgouros: Jorge and John bet big
May 18, 2021

Tom Sgouros: Jorge and John bet big

“In the movie Casablanca, Rick advises Annina’s husband Jan at the roulette table to bet it all...

RI elected officials pledge action on gun violence
May 18, 2021

RI elected officials pledge action on gun violence

“Congress needs to play a constructive role and better address some of the underlying economic and social...

Move quickly if you want to testify in favor of repealing LEOBoR
May 8, 2021

Move quickly if you want to testify in favor of repealing LEOBoR

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee announced on Friday that they will be hearing testimony on a...

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart
May 7, 2021

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart

“Providence gains nothing by allowing Walmart oligarchs to direct public policy,” writes the Providence DSA. “The working...

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