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Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute
September 2, 2022
EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island
“Knowledge is power,” says Economic Progress Institute (EPI) Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies. “We want those who hope...
August 26, 2022
One Fair Wage endorses local candidates committed to raising the minimum wage
“One Fair Wage Action has endorsed Senators Tiara Mack and Sam Bell, Representative David Morales, and candidate...
January 3, 2022
How Barrington municipal employees got bumped to $15 min wage for 2022
“Human time and effort is worth at least $15 an hour,” said Barrington Town Councilmember Jacob Brier....
July 26, 2021
RI Poor People’s Campaign demands support from Senators Reed and Whitehouse
“We are here because this is the season of non-violent direct action,” said Pamela Poniatowski, one the...
May 20, 2021
The minimum wage in Rhode Island will be $15 – in 2025
“This pro-family legislation will raise wages for 112,000 Rhode Island workers who have spent the last year...
April 5, 2021
The Uprising: Debating the Minimum Wage and Cannabis Legalization
In the first episode of our all-new format, we debate the pros and cons of cannabis legalization,...
March 16, 2021
The RI Poor People’s Campaign ‘nails’ their moral agenda to the State House doors
“We demand that the COVID-19 relief package include expanded unemployment benefits, health care for all and vaccine...
February 22, 2021
The Uprising: Bills of Note at the State House + COVID-19 From a Kid’s Perspective
With a powerful slate of progressives now in office, many bills to help the people of Rhode...
February 3, 2021
RI Senate to hear $15 minimum wage bills today
Nearly one-third of all female workers, over one-third of Black workers and nearly half of Latinx workers...
February 1, 2021
Hannah Mackie: A just minimum wage supports RI workers’ dignity and right to live
We must raise the minimum wage, and pledge to continue to adjust it for inflation. We must...
January 4, 2021
Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers
Raising the Minimum Wage – Marijuana Legalization – Housing Affordability – Taxing the Rich – State leaders...
October 9, 2020
Bernie Sanders announces Rhode Island General Election endorsements
“I am proud to endorse these excellent leaders who will make a difference in the lives of...
September 22, 2020
State legislators join community advocates to push back against potential budget cuts
“A budget is a statement of our priorities – of the things that we value. Of course...
July 16, 2020
New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI
“Poverty is caused by the double exploitation we face from employers who won’t pay a living wage...
July 2, 2020
What can be done to improve the outcomes for Black and Brown businesses in Rhode Island?
“Black and Brown businesses have been historically left behind,” said Lisa Ranglin. “We’re hearing that 50% of...
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