RI coalition urges Senator Reed to support Sanders’ Yemen War Powers resolution
December 13, 2022

RI coalition urges Senator Reed to support Sanders’ Yemen War Powers resolution

Over 20 Rhode Island elected leaders and organizations have signed onto a letter to United States Senator...

Giona Picheco is challenging Charlene Lima in House District 14
July 6, 2022

Giona Picheco is challenging Charlene Lima in House District 14

“My motivation to run for this seat is that I’ve seen so many issues facing this community...

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly
April 11, 2022

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly

“Assessments, such as fiscal notes and environmental impact reports, are already tools for predicting the impacts of...

Advocates push for expungement of criminal records as General Assembly moves towards legalized marijuana
March 16, 2022

Advocates push for expungement of criminal records as General Assembly moves towards legalized marijuana

“In order to begin to repair the harm of this failed war on cannabis,” said Cherie Cruz,...

Rep Felix introduces bill to end cash bail to eliminate racist, anti-poor judiciary policy
March 4, 2022

Rep Felix introduces bill to end cash bail to eliminate racist, anti-poor judiciary policy

“…ending cash bail is not what causes risk to the public,” said DARE’s Anusha Alles. “What is...

Grassroots coalition calls on Redistricting Commission to eliminate Prison Gerrymandering
November 3, 2021

Grassroots coalition calls on Redistricting Commission to eliminate Prison Gerrymandering

“Prison gerrymandering unfairly inflates the voting power of whiter, more rural communities while diminishing voting power for...

The minimum wage in Rhode Island will be $15 – in 2025
May 20, 2021

The minimum wage in Rhode Island will be $15 – in 2025

“This pro-family legislation will raise wages for 112,000 Rhode Island workers who have spent the last year...

Let RI Vote releases poll in support of legislation to make voting easier
May 13, 2021

Let RI Vote releases poll in support of legislation to make voting easier

“In 2020 Rhode Islanders were given choices to cast their ballots and they responded in record numbers,”...

A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do
May 11, 2021

A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do

“We were able to pass this bill because of the years and years of hard work of...

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent
May 7, 2021

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent

“It is important to pass this now,” said Rachel Flum of the Economic Progress Institute. “You may...

Working Families Party: Nearly one year into pandemic, RI billionaire’s wealth continues to climb
February 18, 2021

Working Families Party: Nearly one year into pandemic, RI billionaire’s wealth continues to climb

As Rhode Island’s billionaire rides out the crisis on a rising tide of wealth, the state’s working...

Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers
January 4, 2021

Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers

Raising the Minimum Wage – Marijuana Legalization – Housing Affordability – Taxing the Rich – State leaders...

Count Every Vote: Rhode Islanders rally for Democracy
November 5, 2020

Count Every Vote: Rhode Islanders rally for Democracy

“The work that we do today, the work that we did yesterday and the work that we...

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...

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