From Providence to Palestine a Rally for Sheikh Jarrah
March 7, 2022

From Providence to Palestine a Rally for Sheikh Jarrah

Israeli actions in Sheikh Jarrah have “sparked protests across Palestine, across the West Bank, across Palestine 48,...

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion
May 8, 2021

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion

“We respectfully ask that the Energy Facilities Siting Board fully vet and reject Sea 3’s proposed expansion...

Advocates push for repeal of LEOBoR; PVD Mayor Elorza supports Senator Mack repeal bill
May 6, 2021

Advocates push for repeal of LEOBoR; PVD Mayor Elorza supports Senator Mack repeal bill

“We’re not asking for defunding the police,” said State Senator Tiara Mack. “We’re not asking to abolish...

PVD Mayor’s African American Ambassadors Group supports full repeal of LEOBoR
May 4, 2021

PVD Mayor’s African American Ambassadors Group supports full repeal of LEOBoR

“Anything short of a full repeal is unacceptable. The time is now for a full repeal, explicitly...

Rally calls for an end to solitary confinement in Rhode Island
April 28, 2021

Rally calls for an end to solitary confinement in Rhode Island

On Tuesday ninety advocates gathered outside the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where the Rhode Island House of Representatives...

Save Kennedy Plaza! say riders and advocates at protest against RIDOT/McKee plan to destroy it
December 29, 2021

Save Kennedy Plaza! say riders and advocates at protest against RIDOT/McKee plan to destroy it

Neighborhood, social justice and transportation advocacy groups urge Governor Daniel McKee to halt the rollout of RIDOT’s...

Privatizing School Nurses: SMART Clinics in Providence Public Schools
April 12, 2021

Privatizing School Nurses: SMART Clinics in Providence Public Schools

From College Hill Independent reporters Olivia Cruz Mayeda and Mara Cavallaro: “By removing union school nurses and...

RI Senate punts on rules reform – Votes to mandate public testimony under oath
March 24, 2021

RI Senate punts on rules reform – Votes to mandate public testimony under oath

The Senate passed on amendments that would bring more democracy to the Senate, such as amending the...

RI Senate votes that abortion is not healthcare
February 23, 2021

RI Senate votes that abortion is not healthcare

The final vote was disappointing because of the number of putatively “pro-choice” Senators voted to keep the...

Catching up with COYOTE RI and the legislation important to sex workers
February 23, 2021

Catching up with COYOTE RI and the legislation important to sex workers

“There’s no one more opposed to sex traffickers than sex workers,” says COYOTE RI’s executive director Bella...

Re-elected RI Senate President Ruggerio forwards a progressive agenda
January 6, 2021

Re-elected RI Senate President Ruggerio forwards a progressive agenda

“Our solemn obligation is to ensure that every student receives a quality education,” said Ruggerio, outlining his...

OpEd: Ten important questions in Rhode Island constitutional law
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Ten important questions in Rhode Island constitutional law

“…these are questions I believe we need to raise in the confirmation process. Questions we need to...

Senators Ruggerio and McCaffrey retain leadership positions; Promise progressive reforms and legislation
November 12, 2020

Senators Ruggerio and McCaffrey retain leadership positions; Promise progressive reforms and legislation

“…we must insist on enactment of a clear pathway to $15.”...

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...

State lawmakers send letter urging Lifespan to do right by frontline hospital workers and support staff
October 20, 2020

State lawmakers send letter urging Lifespan to do right by frontline hospital workers and support staff

“If Lifespan is truly committed to investing in their “talented and dedicated employees”, as stated on the...

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