A walk to kick off Black Maternal Health Week and the doula bill
April 11, 2021

A walk to kick off Black Maternal Health Week and the doula bill

“This doula bill is about reproductive justice, it’s about racial justice, and it’s about economic justice,” said...

The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better
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...

Can We Fix It: We Don’t Need No Regulations
January 24, 2021

Can We Fix It: We Don’t Need No Regulations

This episode is all about rules, rules, rules. Moira and Jenn go over the rules brought forth...

Discussing the House Rules with Representative Rebecca Kislak
January 15, 2021

Discussing the House Rules with Representative Rebecca Kislak

“I think the rules of the road are really important for setting a baseline and a common...

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues
November 5, 2020

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues

“The voters of Rhode Island clearly support champions of reproductive freedom. It’s also clear that, as we...

Legislators lead march around federal courthouse honoring late Justice Ginsburg
October 2, 2020

Legislators lead march around federal courthouse honoring late Justice Ginsburg

“Every one of us has the power to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy of brave dissent, and...

State legislators join community advocates to push back against potential budget cuts
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...

Rally for Racial and Climate Justice in Providence
September 6, 2020

Rally for Racial and Climate Justice in Providence

“It’s not enough to ride my bike everywhere, stop using plastic straws or eating meat, though it’s...

Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races
July 9, 2020

Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races

“For too long, Rhode Island’s status quo has left Black, brown and working class people behind.” said...

Lawmakers must act to stabilize Rhode Island’s economy
June 1, 2020

Lawmakers must act to stabilize Rhode Island’s economy

Rhode Island lawmakers must “stabilize spending, renew public investments and protect jobs—all while maintaining a robust public...

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President
January 27, 2020

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

“I’m grateful to be endorsed by this group of Rhode Island’s foremost leaders,” said Elizabeth Warren. “From...

RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video
January 17, 2019

RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video

The Rhode Island House of Representatives debated the rules by which the chamber will be governed for...

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act

From a press release: With the backing of more cosponsors than ever before, Representative Edith Ajello and...

2019 Rhode Island Small Business Economic Summit
March 2, 2020

2019 Rhode Island Small Business Economic Summit

Unseen by most Rhode Islanders, the Rhode Island Small Business Economic Summit (Summit), an annual meeting between...

Reform Caucus makes its recommendations for House rules
January 2, 2019

Reform Caucus makes its recommendations for House rules

The Reform Caucus, made up of the Democrats who opposed Representative Nicholas Mattiello (Democrat, District 15, Cranston)...

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