Tag: Sunrise Movement
Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan
Statement also opposes any proposed facilities on Allens Avenue likely to worsen pollution and asthma rates
A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal
"Every single fraction of a degree matters in terms of how many people stay alive."
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 to enter the East Side...
Sunrise disrupts Governor Raimondo’s appearance at Boston Globe forum on Rhode Island’s future
"It is disgraceful for you to talk about the future of Rhode Island and to not mention climate change," said Sunrise...
Sunrise RI demands a plan from Representative Langevin for Climate Crisis
Over 40 people sat in the office of Congressman James Langevin Thursday afternoon after being refused a meeting to discuss a House...
Sunrise RI asks Cicilline to support Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal resolution
On Tuesday morning, as part of a national day of action that saw around 400 separate actions across the country, Sunrise RI visited United...
Sunrise RI disrupts Tom Perez event at Brown over DNC’s lack of urgency on...
Student activists from the Sunrise Movement, continuing their Washington DC protest where they occupied United States House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Democrat, California)'s office,...
Raimondo challenged by environmental groups at campaign event
Incumbent Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was challenged at a campaign event by members from at least four different environmental groups over her support...
Sunrise Movement once again asks Governor Raimondo to refuse fossil fuel campaign funds
Student activists from the Sunrise Movement delivered a message and a petition to Governor Gina Raimondo at the Rhode Island State House Friday afternoon....
Activists urge Democratic candidates to reject fossil campaign donations
Members of the Rhode Island Student Climate Coalition, as part of the Sunrise Movement, made their presence known at the 2018 Rhode Island Democratic...