RICAGV: Pro-gun scare tactics lead to surge in RI gun sales and gun violence
January 12, 2021

RICAGV: Pro-gun scare tactics lead to surge in RI gun sales and gun violence

Our gun background checks were up 211.07% during 2020. We also saw the shocking 87% increase in...

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...

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...

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence supports Reform Caucus rule change proposals
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence supports Reform Caucus rule change proposals

From a press release: The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) supports the proposed rule changes...

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer
January 19, 2020

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer

This was the sixth vigil held at the First Unitarian Church of Providence since the terrible events...

New group, Citizens for a Corruption-Free RI, targeting Speaker Mattiello in upcoming election
January 19, 2020

New group, Citizens for a Corruption-Free RI, targeting Speaker Mattiello in upcoming election

Two of Rhode Island’s leading advocacy organizations, the Rhode Island National Organization for Women and the Rhode...

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence responds to Allan Fung’s dangerous call to harden our schools
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence responds to Allan Fung’s dangerous call to harden our schools

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) opposes gubernatorial candidate Allan Fung’s plan to “place a...

2018 Rhode Island Democratic Party Platform attempts to knit divisions
October 31, 2019

2018 Rhode Island Democratic Party Platform attempts to knit divisions

“It is very clear what the Democratic Party stands for in Rhode Island, and we now have...

Grassroots Democrats hold press conference in support of Governor Raimondo
January 19, 2020

Grassroots Democrats hold press conference in support of Governor Raimondo

Rhode Island State Senator Gayle Goldin (Democrat, District 3, Providence) held a press conference outside the State...

Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn receive Red Bandana Awards
January 19, 2020

Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn receive Red Bandana Awards

Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn were honored at the sixth annual Red Bandana Award Celebration, held in...

Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island reacts to yet another senseless school shooting in Santa Fe Texas

“As parents across the country are preparing for and attending high school and college graduations, we can’t...

Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn awarded 2018 Red Bandana Awards
January 19, 2020

Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn awarded 2018 Red Bandana Awards

The Red Bandana Fund is pleased to announce two local advocates, Henrietta White-Holder and Linda Finn, as...

Gun coalition responds to statements made at RI Dem Party platform meeting
January 19, 2020

Gun coalition responds to statements made at RI Dem Party platform meeting

“On Monday, many called for a ‘big tent’ Democratic Party, but their vision for the party is...

After the student rally: Gun control advocates demand safe schools
January 19, 2020

After the student rally: Gun control advocates demand safe schools

Ironically, despite all the concerns about student safety, when a thousand students walked out of their high...

Assault weapon ban introduced in Rhode Island, high school students speak in support
January 19, 2020

Assault weapon ban introduced in Rhode Island, high school students speak in support

Assault weapons are banned in Connecticut and Massachusetts, making Rhode Island what Speaker of the House Nicholas...

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