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Randall Rose
Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody
January 26, 2021
The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better
“Here we were, giving testimony about access, and I was literally having access,” said Jocelyn Foye, executive...
January 19, 2021
Derailed by the pandemic, a bill to improve the Open Meetings Act is re-introduced
House bill H5032 “would require that all meetings closed to the public be recorded by audio tape...
June 15, 2021
PERA implodes
“It’s no secret,” continued Chair Figueroa, “that we have yet to resolve one complaint that’s come into...
December 29, 2021
Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution
“The Governor has made it clear she wants busses out of the plaza. RIDOT is moving as...
December 29, 2021
At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza
“Whenever they claim they’re going to make Kennedy Plaza a more wonderful place it’s really just an...
January 30, 2021
Bill to outlaw masks and protective gear at protests heard in House committee
“I don’t understand why you would prohibit knee pads unless you want it to hurt more when...
February 27, 2020
Proposed RIPTA/RIDOT merger draws criticisms
Although initially thinking that a RIDOT/RIPTA merger might be a good idea, “in the ensuing years I...
March 2, 2020
The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...
March 2, 2020
Tuesday: bill protects your right to pay cash
As stores in many cities start to close their doors to consumers who prefer cash to credit,...
January 19, 2020
RIPTA Riders Alliance responds to Paolino anti-busing lawsuit
RIPTA Riders Alliance is disappointed to read in the Providence Journal that a few wealthy real estate...
January 14, 2019
House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?
On Tuesday afternoon the House Committee on Rules heard from the public on H5037 a bill that...
October 7, 2018
Randall Rose: Why suppressing rights like free speech is a bad idea
Today, a group called Ocean State Against Hate (OSAH) is going to the Rhode Island State House...
October 31, 2019
Efforts to preserve in Net Neutrality in Rhode Island undermined by backroom deals and business interests
In response to the Rhode Island House not allowing a vote on the net neutrality bill unanimously...
June 15, 2018
Whistleblowers defend democracy, say rights advocates
Rhode Island Rights held a rally Wednesday outside the Federal Building near Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence...
April 1, 2022
No guarantees and plenty of risks associated with Elorza’s water monetization plan
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is still trying to “monetize” the Providence Water Supply, including Scituate Reservoir. At...
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