ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island
March 4, 2022

ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island

“…the RI ACLU believes the General Assembly made a terrible mistake in 2009 in passing this harsh...

Providence School Board President Nicholas Hemond annoyed by public comments
July 31, 2020

Providence School Board President Nicholas Hemond annoyed by public comments

“Go ahead and report me,” said Hemond, sipping from his bottled water. “I want to start by...

ACLU files Rhode Island Supreme Court brief in support of Foxy Lady
October 31, 2019

ACLU files Rhode Island Supreme Court brief in support of Foxy Lady

The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island (ACLU of RI) filed a “friend of the court”...

Over 200 jobs lost as Providence Board of Licenses votes to close Foxy Lady
October 31, 2019

Over 200 jobs lost as Providence Board of Licenses votes to close Foxy Lady

Today the Providence Board of Licenses decided, on a 3-1 vote, to close the Foxy Lady, after...

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