Overwhelming opposition to Rep Morgan’s anti-trans anti-education bill during hearing
April 12, 2022

Overwhelming opposition to Rep Morgan’s anti-trans anti-education bill during hearing

“If you really care about the safety of children in Rhode Island schools, then you would know...

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly
April 11, 2022

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly

“Assessments, such as fiscal notes and environmental impact reports, are already tools for predicting the impacts of...

Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event
April 8, 2022

Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event

“Given that our thriving higher education institutions are generating enormous amounts of income and have vast wealth...

An interview with Starbucks barista and union organizer Cassie Burke
April 7, 2022

An interview with Starbucks barista and union organizer Cassie Burke

“It’s been very fun having local politicians reach out to me, direct message me and stuff like...

Governor McKee confused about his authority over DOC when it comes to enforcing Mario’s Law
April 7, 2022

Governor McKee confused about his authority over DOC when it comes to enforcing Mario’s Law

“You know, there are certain things the Governor has authority over and certain things that he don’t,”...

RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus spotlights key legislation
April 5, 2022

RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus spotlights key legislation

“This legislative package will address the struggles and hardships that too many of our residents of color...

AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court
April 5, 2022

AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court

“The continued detention was violating a law enacted by the General Assembly last year, ‘Mario’s Law,’ designed...

Speed cameras are not racially unbiased, and need to be considered carefully
April 5, 2022

Speed cameras are not racially unbiased, and need to be considered carefully

Today the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up S2510, a bill from Senator James Seveney that “would authorize...

Rep Morales tours Providence Community Libraries to promote fully funding ALL state libraries
April 4, 2022

Rep Morales tours Providence Community Libraries to promote fully funding ALL state libraries

“Public libraries are the heart of our communities and a key that unlocks opportunity for all people,...

Oped: It’s time to close the Wyatt
April 4, 2022

Oped: It’s time to close the Wyatt

The Wyatt now stands revealed to be what it always has been: Not a partnership between private...

Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States
April 3, 2022

Rhode Island Chapter of the Communist Party of the United States

“Our goal is political unity in the face of the growing threat to our communities and state,...

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated at Rhode Island State House
April 1, 2022

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated at Rhode Island State House

“Transgender Day of visibility arose out of continued effort to show the world that the trans community...

Judge orders release of unlawfully incarcerated juvenile offenders
March 31, 2022

Judge orders release of unlawfully incarcerated juvenile offenders

In ruling from the bench, Judge Nugent noted that for each day they remained unlawfully incarcerated, the...

Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights prevents Mayor and Commissioner from speaking on officer who beat and spit on juvenile
April 1, 2022

Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights prevents Mayor and Commissioner from speaking on officer who beat and spit on juvenile

“Obviously the LEOBoR restricts us from publicly commenting on any particular case,” continued the Commissioner. “If any...

AG Neronha fails to bring charges against officer who beat and spit on juvenile in custody
March 31, 2022

AG Neronha fails to bring charges against officer who beat and spit on juvenile in custody

“Following a 3-day presentation of witnesses and evidence by prosecutors before the grand jury, the grand jury...

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