32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis
May 27, 2022

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis

“What exists now is a narrative from DHS that vacancies are being filled, but in reality, vacancies...

House Commission on shoreline access holds first meeting
August 27, 2021

House Commission on shoreline access holds first meeting

Shoreline access is a hotly contested issue in many communities, where wealthy beachfront landowners post deceiving signs...

Redistricting will always end in gerrymanders
June 25, 2021

Redistricting will always end in gerrymanders

“There is simply no way to draw single-member districts that will not require sacrificing one or more...

Entire Aquidneck Island delegation opposes planned expansion of fracked gas
December 5, 2020

Entire Aquidneck Island delegation opposes planned expansion of fracked gas

“The long-term interests of Aquidneck Island’s communities will be best served by an aggressive transition away from...

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues
November 5, 2020

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues

“The voters of Rhode Island clearly support champions of reproductive freedom. It’s also clear that, as we...

Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn
March 2, 2020

Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn

“Ask yourself, are you ever in a space where a woman is being silenced?” offered Representative Liana...

Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again
December 19, 2019

Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again

“Toxic PFAS have no place in our bodies or our drinking water,” said Amy Moses, vice president...

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act

From a press release: With the backing of more cosponsors than ever before, Representative Edith Ajello and...

Rhode Island General Assembly to convene on New Year’s Day
December 27, 2018

Rhode Island General Assembly to convene on New Year’s Day

The Rhode Island General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 1, at 4pm as members of the...

Speaker Mattiello and Democracy vs Despotism at Chapel Grille
November 9, 2018

Speaker Mattiello and Democracy vs Despotism at Chapel Grille

Over 50 people, representing themselves and more than a dozen different advocacy groups, gathered outside Chapel Grille...

Young Democrats of Rhode Island PAC Announces 2018 General Election Endorsements
January 19, 2020

Young Democrats of Rhode Island PAC Announces 2018 General Election Endorsements

The Young Democrats of Rhode Island Political Action Committee (YDRI PAC) is proud to announce our 2018...

Climate Action Rhode Island releases election endorsements
January 19, 2020

Climate Action Rhode Island releases election endorsements

Climate Action Rhode Island (CARI), the Rhode Island affiliate of 350.org, is proud to announce its enthusiastic...

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...

Sunrise Movement once again asks Governor Raimondo to refuse fossil fuel campaign funds
August 11, 2018

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...

Young Democrats of Rhode Island PAC announces first round of 2018 endorsements
January 19, 2020

Young Democrats of Rhode Island PAC announces first round of 2018 endorsements

The Young Democrats of Rhode Island Political Action Committee (YDRI PAC) is proud to announce our first...

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