Seth Magaziner

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 public health organizer. “These pieces of legislation that we are here to discuss today are an important step in making our communities safer....
Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
April 28, 2021

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
“Public transportation cuts across so many issues,” said Senator Meghan Kallman. “It’s a climate and environment issue....
Treasurer Magaziner announces nearly 50 percent reduction in RI pension fund exposure to fossil fuels
April 21, 2021

Treasurer Magaziner announces nearly 50 percent reduction in RI pension fund exposure to fossil fuels
“Rather than just addressing the issues as one offs, I think the time has come to take...
Senate hears bill to end Rhode Island’s investments in weapons of war
April 6, 2021

Senate hears bill to end Rhode Island’s investments in weapons of war
“In a sense it’s the state being kind of complicit in some of the things that military...
1000 Paper Cranes Project: Asian Visibility rally and vigil at the State House
April 4, 2021

1000 Paper Cranes Project: Asian Visibility rally and vigil at the State House
“Our project, the 1000 paper crane project, is an art piece celebrating solidarity and community. In Japanese...
RI leaders are falling for the perpetual motion machine scam
February 22, 2021

RI leaders are falling for the perpetual motion machine scam
“Though proposals to build machines which violate physical laws is not new, in a modern context this...
‘Yes on 2’ campaign launches in support of $74 million 2021 Beach, Clean Water, and Green Bond question
February 2, 2021

‘Yes on 2’ campaign launches in support of $74 million 2021 Beach, Clean Water, and Green Bond question
The $74M 2021 Beach, Clean Water, and Green Bond will appear as Question 2 on the ballot...
Climate Jobs RI: Union and environmental leaders commit to net-zero emission economy by 2050
January 29, 2021

Climate Jobs RI: Union and environmental leaders commit to net-zero emission economy by 2050
“The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is proud to stand with our friends and allies in the Rhode Island...
Megan Cotter came within a snowball’s throw of taking Justin Price’s House seat…
January 16, 2021

Megan Cotter came within a snowball’s throw of taking Justin Price’s House seat…
“…a lot of people in the party didn’t think I had a winnable race. I think a...
Hotel workers in Providence rally to guarantee their jobs after the pandemic
October 16, 2020

Hotel workers in Providence rally to guarantee their jobs after the pandemic
“I don’t know what my family will do if I don’t get my job back once this...
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