Governor claims groups opposed to the racist multi-hub bus plan have no alternatives – Actually they have three…
December 29, 2021

Governor claims groups opposed to the racist multi-hub bus plan have no alternatives – Actually they have three…

UpriseRI: Following up on that, Governor, right now there’s zero percent buy in from the community, right?...

RentReliefRI could provide up to $200m to Rhode Islanders facing eviction
June 19, 2021

RentReliefRI could provide up to $200m to Rhode Islanders facing eviction

“This program is helping our agency meet our commitment to maintain housing for low income residents who...

There is still no plan that matches the scale of the unhoused  problem in Rhode Island – and the problem is getting worse
June 15, 2021

There is still no plan that matches the scale of the unhoused problem in Rhode Island – and the problem is getting worse

“One of the problems… is that there is insufficient housing for these people,” said Senator Jack Reed....

Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration
June 14, 2021

Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration

“Because of the organizers of this celebration, the Town of Little Compton is flying the Pride flag...

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...

Providence Pride Flag raising was no small celebration
July 4, 2021

Providence Pride Flag raising was no small celebration

The raising of the Pride Flag at Providence City Hall was a two-hour affair filled with speeches,...

RIDOT Director is relaxing schedule on Kennedy Plaza break up, making room for public comment, and more
December 29, 2021

RIDOT Director is relaxing schedule on Kennedy Plaza break up, making room for public comment, and more

“We’re taking every one of your comments, your suggestions, your criticisms, and I mad it a point...

RIDOT’s “bewildering” response to Kennedy Plaza plan TITLE VI civil rights complaint
December 29, 2021

RIDOT’s “bewildering” response to Kennedy Plaza plan TITLE VI civil rights complaint

RIDOT’s written response to the complaint is superficial and flimsy and disregards the significant, disproportionate and negative...

TGI Network calls out Councilmember Correia’s dehumanizing comments
December 17, 2020

TGI Network calls out Councilmember Correia’s dehumanizing comments

“You have offended us, you have offended members of the transgender and non-binary community, you have offended...

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution
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...

Democracy dies at PVD City Council committee meeting
December 29, 2021

Democracy dies at PVD City Council committee meeting

“I just want to be clear that nobody’s trying to shut out the public from this committee,”...

Providence protest to support the Post Office part of a nation-wide effort
June 15, 2021

Providence protest to support the Post Office part of a nation-wide effort

“It is just a crime what is being done to the greatest postal system in the world,”...

Providence School Board President Nicholas Hemond annoyed by public comments
July 31, 2020

Providence School Board President Nicholas Hemond annoyed by public comments

“Go ahead and report me,” said Hemond, sipping from his bottled water. “I want to start by...

Rhode Island to sue Trump over census memo
July 22, 2020

Rhode Island to sue Trump over census memo

“We are here to remind everyone that the Constitution is very clear,” said Providence City Council President...

City Council commits Providence to becoming ‘an anti-racist institution’
July 20, 2020

City Council commits Providence to becoming ‘an anti-racist institution’

“We can not build a just and equitable society without addressing the impacts of climate change on...

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