Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine
February 5, 2022

Providence joins antiwar protests around the world urging no US military action in Ukraine

“…the only sane course of action the United States can take is a commitment to diplomacy with...

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...

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart
May 7, 2021

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart

“Providence gains nothing by allowing Walmart oligarchs to direct public policy,” writes the Providence DSA. “The working...

Justice for Ma’Khia Bryant Protest in Providence
June 15, 2021

Justice for Ma’Khia Bryant Protest in Providence

“The first thing I want to say is Rest In Peace Ma’Khia Bryant,” said Kinverly Dicupe. “We’ve...

Senate hears bill to end Rhode Island’s investments in weapons of war
April 6, 2021

Senate hears bill to end Rhode Island’s investments in weapons of war

“In a sense it’s the state being kind of complicit in some of the things that military...

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign
January 12, 2021

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign

It is unacceptable for an elected official to defend a violent mob calling for antisemitic and anti...

Reclaim Rhode Island celebrates victories, but the work continues
November 5, 2020

Reclaim Rhode Island celebrates victories, but the work continues

With so many new, progressive faces in the General Assembly, the time is right to pass a...

After peaceful Justice for Jhamal rally, protesters clash with police in Providence
December 13, 2020

After peaceful Justice for Jhamal rally, protesters clash with police in Providence

“We’re here to be Jhamal’s voice in all of this,” said Bernard Tribble, Jhamal Gonsalves’ stepfather to...

Rhode Island tells Senators Reed & Whitehouse: Stop Trump’s Supreme Court appointee
June 15, 2021

Rhode Island tells Senators Reed & Whitehouse: Stop Trump’s Supreme Court appointee

“What is the point of being in the Senate for as long as our Senators have been...

Newly elected RI lawmakers are saying ‘No’ to Raimondo’s austerity budget
September 16, 2020

Newly elected RI lawmakers are saying ‘No’ to Raimondo’s austerity budget

“Cuts to critical services in communities like Pawtucket worsens inequality, which hurts us all over the long...

Providence Democratic Socialists stand against police violence
June 3, 2020

Providence Democratic Socialists stand against police violence

Rhode Island must drastically change its priorities. We can start by cutting back on the authoritarian police...

Earth Day in RI: Activists call on elected leaders to support sustainable COVID-19 recovery
May 6, 2020

Earth Day in RI: Activists call on elected leaders to support sustainable COVID-19 recovery

“Unfortunately, my Representative did not commit to making a public statement despite supporting every issue I raised...

Providence City Council wants more tax breaks for millionaires; Protest planned for Thursday City Council meeting
December 3, 2019

Providence City Council wants more tax breaks for millionaires; Protest planned for Thursday City Council meeting

Do councilmembers care about the working people of Providence as much as they care about bribing millionaires...

Power to the People? Nationalize Grid
March 2, 2020

Power to the People? Nationalize Grid

National Grid provides the electrical and natural gas service for the majority of Rhode Island ratepayers, and...

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