A moral imperative: Race, poverty and coronavirus
April 15, 2020

A moral imperative: Race, poverty and coronavirus

“How does anyone in good conscience separate race from poverty? You can’t. It is intricately linked. There...

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill
February 5, 2020

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill

“There is no question that this bill will save lives and be good for women of color...

Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn
March 2, 2020

Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn

“Ask yourself, are you ever in a space where a woman is being silenced?” offered Representative Liana...

Rally to support the impeachment of Trump draws hundreds to Rhode Island State House
December 18, 2019

Rally to support the impeachment of Trump draws hundreds to Rhode Island State House

“Make no mistake, it is a sad day when we as a country need to come together...

9-year old Ryan Kyote helped end lunch shaming in California
January 19, 2020

9-year old Ryan Kyote helped end lunch shaming in California

“I saw on the news about a little girl that was in line, she got her lunch...

Police violence is not a perception problem
December 4, 2019

Police violence is not a perception problem

“We all, police included, bring various experiences with trauma into our communities. With that comes heightened suspicions...

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...

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 of Rhode Island PAC Announces 2018 General Election Endorsements
January 19, 2020

Young Democrats of Rhode Island PAC Announces 2018 General Election Endorsements

The Young Democrats of Rhode Island Political Action Committee (YDRI PAC) is proud to announce our 2018...

Climate Action Rhode Island releases election endorsements
January 19, 2020

Climate Action Rhode Island releases election endorsements

Climate Action Rhode Island (CARI), the Rhode Island affiliate of 350.org, is proud to announce its enthusiastic...

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...

Georgia Hollister Isman: Primary was a great night for Working Families Party and for the values we stand for
January 19, 2020

Georgia Hollister Isman: Primary was a great night for Working Families Party and for the values we stand for

Yesterday’s primary was a whirlwind, and a wet one at that. There were many great victories and...

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