Rep Felix introduces bill to end cash bail to eliminate racist, anti-poor judiciary policy
March 4, 2022

Rep Felix introduces bill to end cash bail to eliminate racist, anti-poor judiciary policy

“…ending cash bail is not what causes risk to the public,” said DARE’s Anusha Alles. “What is...

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing on prison gerrymandering
November 29, 2021

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing on prison gerrymandering

“If the state really does believe that imprisoned people are in fact residents of the districts in...

State House holds first meeting of a Commission on Sex Work
November 16, 2021

State House holds first meeting of a Commission on Sex Work

“For public testimony it’s very important that we get comfortable with talking about the issues in our...

The time is now to pass Mario’s Bill and reform juvenile sentencing in RI
May 24, 2021

The time is now to pass Mario’s Bill and reform juvenile sentencing in RI

“Children are simultaneously the most vulnerable members of our society and our most valuable resource for building...

Is the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights about accountability?
December 16, 2020

Is the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights about accountability?

At the most recent meeting of the Senate Task Force to suggest changes to the Law Enforcement...

Kristen’s law will do no good and cause significant harm say experts in addiction
January 19, 2020

Kristen’s law will do no good and cause significant harm say experts in addiction

Once we push past the emotive testimony of those who lost loved ones to overdose and are...

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