Progressives hold ground in RI’s Democratic primary
September 15, 2022

Progressives hold ground in RI’s Democratic primary

There were no major advances made as there were four years ago, but progressive candidates made small...

Candidates for governor tackle conservative economics at Chamber of Commerce Forum
September 9, 2022

Candidates for governor tackle conservative economics at Chamber of Commerce Forum

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce held a gubernatorial forum on Thursday morning, focused primarily on pro-business...

Candidates for RI governor tackle question important to BIPOC communities at forum
August 25, 2022

Candidates for RI governor tackle question important to BIPOC communities at forum

“The outcomes for people of color, people from BIPOC communities, are significantly lower,” said United Way Rhode...

Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children
August 23, 2022

Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children

The forum focused on questions such as: What will our next Governor do to ensure the well-being...

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues
August 3, 2022

Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues

As Rhode Island Statewide Planning projections indicate that people 65 and older will grow to over 1/4...

Nellie Gorbea criticizes Governor McKee on reproductive rights at press conference
July 19, 2022

Nellie Gorbea criticizes Governor McKee on reproductive rights at press conference

“We need leadership who is willing to use their power to protect the rights of women and...

Gubernatorial candidate Gorbea defends taking campaign money from fossil fuel lobbyist
June 29, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Gorbea defends taking campaign money from fossil fuel lobbyist

“Nellie Gorbea should join over 100 Rhode Island political leaders and thousands of politicians nationwide, including President...

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience
June 14, 2022

Woonsocket Pride 2022 an occasion for joy and resilience

“Woonsocket Pride 2021 was a beautiful, powerful, historic day. Hundreds of people gathered for the first-ever pride...

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty
May 28, 2022

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty

“Throughout our diverse faith traditions, we believe that we have a moral obligation to address systemic poverty...

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools
February 15, 2022

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools

“Community investment and involvement is a long term preventative practice that supports the emotional, social, and mental...

Sitting Down with Cynthia Mendes
May 4, 2022

Sitting Down with Cynthia Mendes

This week Jen and Moira sit down with Senator Cynthia Mendes and ask your possible future LG...

Mendes and Brown end Sleep Out protest, vow further action
December 18, 2021

Mendes and Brown end Sleep Out protest, vow further action

“Governor McKee always had the tools and resources to solve the crisis of houselessness, but he chose...

Governor McKee takes helter-skelter approach to combatting homelessness
December 16, 2021

Governor McKee takes helter-skelter approach to combatting homelessness

“Even with the resources announced today there will still be Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness,” said Jennifer Barrera,...

Record turnout for Sleep Out to end homelessness
December 14, 2021

Record turnout for Sleep Out to end homelessness

“As amazing as it is to be in solidarity with so many Rhode Islanders, we shouldn’t have...

Senator Mendes holds rally ahead of second night outside RI State House
December 3, 2021

Senator Mendes holds rally ahead of second night outside RI State House

“We know that the moral will to make it happen has never been evident [at the State...

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