Senators Reed and Whitehouse decry Trump Administration policy of separating immigrant children from parents
June 12, 2018

Senators Reed and Whitehouse decry Trump Administration policy of separating immigrant children from parents

United States Senators Jack Reed (Democrat, Rhode Island) and Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) were at Dorcas...

The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Convenes in Providence
January 19, 2020

The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Convenes in Providence

Providence was the host of the Democratic National Committee’s Executive Branch and Rules and Bylaws Committee (#DNCRBC)...

Jonathan Pressman is challenging Sheldon Whitehouse in the Democratic primary
January 19, 2020

Jonathan Pressman is challenging Sheldon Whitehouse in the Democratic primary

“My name is Jonathan Pressman, and I’m running for the United States Senate as a Progressive Democrat....

We are rallying to hold war hawks to account, no matter what party they belong to
February 27, 2020

We are rallying to hold war hawks to account, no matter what party they belong to

We do not want James Langevin (Democrat, Rhode Island) to think we have forgotten him. While much...

Democratic platform committee meeting highlights divisions amid calls for unity
October 31, 2019

Democratic platform committee meeting highlights divisions amid calls for unity

The third meeting of the Rhode Island Democratic Party (RIDP) Platform Committee highlighted the divisions between conservative...

Senator Whitehouse and Mayor Elorza take questions in Providence
January 19, 2020

Senator Whitehouse and Mayor Elorza take questions in Providence

United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza shared the spotlight Tuesday...

Senator Whitehouse knows that the Democrats have to do better
January 19, 2020

Senator Whitehouse knows that the Democrats have to do better

United State Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) held a town hall style meeting with Rhode Island...

Whitehouse reverses course, decides against Pompeo nomination ahead of hearings
April 18, 2018

Whitehouse reverses course, decides against Pompeo nomination ahead of hearings

Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) released the following statement opposing the nomination of Central Intelligence...

Reed opposes Pompeo’s nomination to be Secretary of State
April 18, 2018

Reed opposes Pompeo’s nomination to be Secretary of State

United States Senator Jack Reed (Democrat, Rhode Island) today issued the following statement on his opposition to...

Whitehouse reluctant to publicly oppose Pompeo
April 17, 2018

Whitehouse reluctant to publicly oppose Pompeo

In conjunction with youth-led activism across the country, this Sunday at a Millennials Meet & Greet campaign...

Protesters target Senator Whitehouse for his pro-war votes
February 27, 2020

Protesters target Senator Whitehouse for his pro-war votes

Anti Endless War and Excessive Military Spending a group that believes “we can have a more peaceful...

Activist Samson Hampton awarded at first Empowerment Breakfast for Transgender Day of Visibility
March 2, 2020

Activist Samson Hampton awarded at first Empowerment Breakfast for Transgender Day of Visibility

Samson Hampton was awarded the 2018 Empowerment Award from the TGI Network, for his direct action efforts...

Protesters target Whitehouse over Yemen vote
February 27, 2020

Protesters target Whitehouse over Yemen vote

“Roughly 20 million Yemenis need humanitarian assistance to meet basic needs – including food and water,” wrote...

Our Senators seem fine with endless war and death
March 26, 2018

Our Senators seem fine with endless war and death

Rhode Island Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed have decided to turn a blind eye towards the...

March for Our Lives Rhode Island – photos
January 19, 2020

March for Our Lives Rhode Island – photos

Well over 5000 people crowded the south lawn of the Rhode Island State House for the March...

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