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...

Senate Judiciary passes bill to allow campaign cash to be used for child care
February 12, 2020

Senate Judiciary passes bill to allow campaign cash to be used for child care

“What is most essential in any campaign is time,” said Liz Gledhill, executive director of the Rhode...

“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission
February 6, 2020

“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission

“If we pass this, now, we can have an independent redistricting process after the 2020 Census,” said...

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill
February 5, 2020

Senate committee hears testimony on doula bill

“There is no question that this bill will save lives and be good for women of color...

Treasurer Magaziner urges Wyatt bondholder Invesco to address community concerns over prison
February 1, 2020

Treasurer Magaziner urges Wyatt bondholder Invesco to address community concerns over prison

“As one of Rhode Island’s business partners, you know the importance of maintaining positive relationships with the...

Rhode Island pension fund divesting from assault weapons and private prisons
January 22, 2020

Rhode Island pension fund divesting from assault weapons and private prisons

“In the for-profit prison context, growing your revenue means locking more people up. Which… runs counter to...

AMOR disrupts State Treasurer meeting over State’s continued business with Wyatt bondholders
December 11, 2019

AMOR disrupts State Treasurer meeting over State’s continued business with Wyatt bondholders

“We are calling on you and this office to end your partnership with Invesco as just one...

Joe Biden confronted by climate activist outside fundraiser on East Side of Providence
January 19, 2020

Joe Biden confronted by climate activist outside fundraiser on East Side of Providence

As former Vice President and current Presidential candidate Joe Biden left his car in the pouring rain...

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...

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom
January 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island PAC (PPV!RI PAC) celebrated the victories of...

Hope and Change for Haiti holds first annual ‘Engage for Change’ gala
October 31, 2019

Hope and Change for Haiti holds first annual ‘Engage for Change’ gala

Hope and Change for Haiti works to improve the quality of life of the Haitian community, contribute...

Senator Whitehouse’s annual climate event details the paucity of our response
July 22, 2018

Senator Whitehouse’s annual climate event details the paucity of our response

There are some who believe that grappling with the issue of climate change requires the complete overhaul...

Hotel workers picket Omni Providence for fair wages, reasonable workloads and affordable health care
July 21, 2018

Hotel workers picket Omni Providence for fair wages, reasonable workloads and affordable health care

Hundreds of UNITE HERE Local 26 workers and allies picketed outside the Omni Providence Friday evening to...

The Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women announces endorsed candidates
January 19, 2020

The Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women announces endorsed candidates

Today the Political Action Committee of the Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization for Women (RI...

Ryan Holt is  a candidate for PVD City Council Ward 2, and a lobbyist
January 19, 2020

Ryan Holt is a candidate for PVD City Council Ward 2, and a lobbyist

I spent some time this morning thinking about the intersection of lobbying, lawyering and being an elected...

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