"There was another emergency in the Port of Providence this morning that spewed deadly pollutants into my neighborhood," said Monica Huertas, a long time environmental justice...
"We cannot ignore science and facts - especially when they force us to make tough choices. The window is closing to act on climate change, and...
It is unacceptable for an elected official to defend a violent mob calling for antisemitic and anti Black violence, demanding the overthrow of a democratic election...
“I just want to be clear that nobody’s trying to shut out the public from this committee,” said Councilmember Narducci. [Of course, that’s exactly what he...
“We can not build a just and equitable society without addressing the impacts of climate change on our most vulnerable community members…“ Councilmembers Helen Anthony (Ward...
But lost in the discussion is the Providence City Council’s rush to pass a budget that doesn’t take into account voices in the community that seek...
“I believe that this type of industry would only serve to harm our residents, and create more air and water pollution,” said Councilperson Pedro Espinal. “There...
“There are many residents in Providence and around the State that are afraid to go get tested for COVID-19 due to their immigration status.” Providence City...
“A state-wide moratorium on evictions in Rhode Island will help relieve anxiety to people if they lose income because they get sick, if a family member...
“This was a win for the community,” said Linda Perri, President of the Washington Park Neighborhood Association. “It is so great that everybody got behind this....