sexual harassment

March 14, 2019

Rhode Island State Senators fail to support victims of workplace sexual harassment in alarming vote

The Rhode Island State Senate held their hearing on adopting Senate Rules for the 2019-2020 legislative year on Wednesday evening. One amendment to Senate Rules – proposed by Senator Donna Nesselbush (Democrat, District 15, North Providence, Pawtucket) and seconded by...

RI NOW on the continuing need for Sexual Harassment Commission
October 31, 2019

RI NOW on the continuing need for Sexual Harassment Commission

Throughout 2018 sexual harassment has dominated public discourse, both nationally and here in our state. This is...
Representative Amore calls for action on sexual harassment legislation to begin the 2019 session
October 31, 2019

Representative Amore calls for action on sexual harassment legislation to begin the 2019 session

Representative Gregg Amore (Democrat, District 65, East Providence) is requesting that the issues brought forth by the...
Speaker Mattiello shares his current thinking on sexual harassment and respect for women
March 2, 2020

Speaker Mattiello shares his current thinking on sexual harassment and respect for women

In the last days of the 2018 Rhode Island General Assembly session, Speaker of the House Nicholas...
Blazejewski to prefile legislation tackling sexual and discriminatory harassment at the General Assembly
October 31, 2019

Blazejewski to prefile legislation tackling sexual and discriminatory harassment at the General Assembly

Representative Christopher Blazejewski (Democrat, District 2, Providence) plans to prefile legislation ahead of the 2019 legislative session...
Justine Caldwell calls out Rep Giarrusso for skipping House sexual harassment training
January 19, 2020

Justine Caldwell calls out Rep Giarrusso for skipping House sexual harassment training

Justine Caldwell, who is exploring a candidacy against Representative Antonio Giarrusso in Rhode Island House District 30...
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