Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence reacts to Supreme Court striking down New York’s concealed carry law
June 23, 2022

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence reacts to Supreme Court striking down New York’s concealed carry law

“The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence is studying what changes if any, need to be made...

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally
June 11, 2022

Students speak out against gun violence at March for Our Lives Rally

“What’s stopping me from being the next fatality on a list of those lost to the readily...

Oped: Why Grandfathering High-Capacity Magazines is Unacceptable
June 10, 2022

Oped: Why Grandfathering High-Capacity Magazines is Unacceptable

“If the bill is amended to include a grandfather clause, it will become unacceptable, and the Rhode...

RI elected leaders favor AG’s package of gun safety legislation
June 9, 2021

RI elected leaders favor AG’s package of gun safety legislation

“Policy is just one piece of the puzzle, but a crucial one nonetheless,” said Nwando Ofokansi, a...

Remembering Tatyana Shawnte Francis: A celebration
May 21, 2021

Remembering Tatyana Shawnte Francis: A celebration

“We talk about gun violence and we talk about creating opportunities for our young people, creating leadership...

RICAGV: In wake of violence, advocates call on lawmakers to move gun bills out of committee
May 17, 2021

RICAGV: In wake of violence, advocates call on lawmakers to move gun bills out of committee

“In less than 48 Hours in Providence and Pawtucket 12 people were shot and two left dead....

Rhode Island leaders press for Universal Background Checks to prevent gun violence
March 16, 2021

Rhode Island leaders press for Universal Background Checks to prevent gun violence

“We need more than thoughts and prayers to prevent gun violence – we need action. And that...

RICAGV: Pro-gun scare tactics lead to surge in RI gun sales and gun violence
January 12, 2021

RICAGV: Pro-gun scare tactics lead to surge in RI gun sales and gun violence

Our gun background checks were up 211.07% during 2020. We also saw the shocking 87% increase in...

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence wins big in primary elections
September 11, 2020

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence wins big in primary elections

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) endorsed candidates that support gun safety legislation prevailed in 19...

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones
February 14, 2020

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones

“The media loves a story. CNN can run segments for a week or two on a mass...

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo
January 14, 2019

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo

Often overlooked during big committee meetings in the General Assembly where the public directly addresses their legislators...

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?
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...

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence supports Reform Caucus rule change proposals
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence supports Reform Caucus rule change proposals

From a press release: The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) supports the proposed rule changes...

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer
January 19, 2020

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer

This was the sixth vigil held at the First Unitarian Church of Providence since the terrible events...

Laufton Ascencao steps aside, will not be the Representative for District 68 in Bristol
December 5, 2018

Laufton Ascencao steps aside, will not be the Representative for District 68 in Bristol

Laufton Ascencao, a Democrat recently elected to serve as a Rhode Island State Representative for District 68...

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