Martin Lynn: What does “we’re public transit” even mean?
March 28, 2023

Martin Lynn: What does “we’re public transit” even mean?

“The largest economic zones in the world all have incredibly well funded, well maintained, affordable, accessible, fast,...

Ruggerio Opponent: Senate President is gerrymandering his re-election
December 6, 2021

Ruggerio Opponent: Senate President is gerrymandering his re-election

“The maps released by the redistricting commission are gerrymandered in favor of those still in power, like...

PVD Police release video of unhoused encampment visit
July 21, 2021

PVD Police release video of unhoused encampment visit

“I believe that once this video is released, it could potentially be national training video on how...

No compassion for workers at Greenleaf dispensary in Portsmouth
June 28, 2021

No compassion for workers at Greenleaf dispensary in Portsmouth

“I think cannabis should be legalized, absolutely, but it shouldn’t be legalized so that rich white men...

ECRI urges Governor McKee to sign 2021 Act on Climate bill into law – as is
April 1, 2021

ECRI urges Governor McKee to sign 2021 Act on Climate bill into law – as is

ECRI is calling on Governor McKee to commit to signing the 2021 Act On Climate into law...

RI Senate marks International Transgender Day of Visibility with resolution and poetry
March 31, 2021

RI Senate marks International Transgender Day of Visibility with resolution and poetry

“Before I start, I would just like to let folks know, who hold a lot of power...

The Uprising: Healthcare and Health Insurance, a Conversation with Dr. J. Mark Ryan
March 8, 2021

The Uprising: Healthcare and Health Insurance, a Conversation with Dr. J. Mark Ryan

On this episode, we chat with Dr. Ryan about the need for Medicare for All, skyrocketing medical...

OpEd: Office of Health Insurance Commissioner should not be headed by Patrick Tigue
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Office of Health Insurance Commissioner should not be headed by Patrick Tigue

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more urgent to ensure that the Director of OHIC aggressively...

Summoning the Future: An interview with Tiara Mack
October 13, 2020

Summoning the Future: An interview with Tiara Mack

“…so many Rhode Islanders who are afraid to step into that building, that giant, white building with...

Cynthia Mendes: Resume distance learning until the spread of COVID-19 has been stopped in all communities
July 29, 2020

Cynthia Mendes: Resume distance learning until the spread of COVID-19 has been stopped in all communities

“You know a good leader not by the decisions they make that affect the powerful, but by...

Paul Roselli declares candidacy for RI Senate District 23
June 16, 2020

Paul Roselli declares candidacy for RI Senate District 23

“This is a challenging time for all those in our district and our State. Our greatest challenges...

I Endorse Meghan Kallman for Senator
June 8, 2020

I Endorse Meghan Kallman for Senator

I enthusiastically endorse councilwoman Meghan Kallman for the senate. I want to first commend Senator Donna Nesselbush...

The race for Senate District 31 just got more interesting
April 30, 2020

The race for Senate District 31 just got more interesting

“Having strong, smart and competent women leaders not only benefits the General Assembly, but benefits our district...

State Senator Sam Bell explains why he cannot support Ruggerio for Senate President
January 1, 2019

State Senator Sam Bell explains why he cannot support Ruggerio for Senate President

Newly elected State Senator Samuel Bell (Democrat, District 5, Providence) rose to explain why he will not...

Efforts to preserve in Net Neutrality in Rhode Island undermined by backroom deals and business interests
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...

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