Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview
September 28, 2020

Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview

“If you don’t mind, I would love to skip ahead to the very first thing that got...

In light of Supreme Court ruling, sponsors call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage
July 8, 2020

In light of Supreme Court ruling, sponsors call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage

“The federal government has shown that it has no interest in protecting the rights of women, so...

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
March 2, 2020

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues

“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...

RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video
January 17, 2019

RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video

The Rhode Island House of Representatives debated the rules by which the chamber will be governed for...

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act

From a press release: With the backing of more cosponsors than ever before, Representative Edith Ajello and...

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?
January 14, 2019

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?

On Tuesday afternoon the House Committee on Rules heard from the public on H5037 a bill that...

Reform Caucus makes its recommendations for House rules
January 2, 2019

Reform Caucus makes its recommendations for House rules

The Reform Caucus, made up of the Democrats who opposed Representative Nicholas Mattiello (Democrat, District 15, Cranston)...

The 21 Democrats opposing Speaker Mattiello have a name: The Reform Caucus
January 19, 2020

The 21 Democrats opposing Speaker Mattiello have a name: The Reform Caucus

Twenty-one members of the Democrats in the Rhode Island House of Representatives are standing strong against the...

Legislators supporting Speaker Mattiello do so at their peril
March 2, 2020

Legislators supporting Speaker Mattiello do so at their peril

Supporting Speaker Nicholas Mattiello (Democrat, District 15, Cranston) may be politically costly to some legislators. Many Rhode...

Speaker Mattiello and Democracy vs Despotism at Chapel Grille
November 9, 2018

Speaker Mattiello and Democracy vs Despotism at Chapel Grille

Over 50 people, representing themselves and more than a dozen different advocacy groups, gathered outside Chapel Grille...

Young Democrats condemn Mattiello’s handling of sexual harassment claims against Chair Keable, call for change in leadership
January 19, 2020

Young Democrats condemn Mattiello’s handling of sexual harassment claims against Chair Keable, call for change in leadership

The Young Democrats of Rhode Island stand with the many groups including Corruption-Free Rhode Island, Rhode Island ...

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom
January 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island PAC (PPV!RI PAC) celebrated the victories of...

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...

Women candidates and elected officials celebrate a ‘pink wave’ at the State House
January 19, 2020

Women candidates and elected officials celebrate a ‘pink wave’ at the State House

“Women have the most to gain in this election, and they also have the most to lose...

Video from the House District 66 forum
January 19, 2020

Video from the House District 66 forum

Three candidate forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and the East Bay...

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