General Assembly urged to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act of 2020
March 4, 2020

General Assembly urged to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act of 2020

“We recognize real inequalities in our state, and we envision a Rhode Island where everyone has access...

Celebrating International Sex Workers Rights Day at the Dark Lady with Coyote RI
March 4, 2020

Celebrating International Sex Workers Rights Day at the Dark Lady with Coyote RI

Coyote RI, a sex worker’s rights organization, celebrated International Sex Workers Rights Day at the Dark Lady...

John Goncalves wins PVD City Council Ward One primary; uncontested in general
March 4, 2020

John Goncalves wins PVD City Council Ward One primary; uncontested in general

“I consider both my opponents Anthony Santurri and Nick Cicchitelli as community leaders on so many fronts...

Mayor Elorza comes out against proposed Port garbage transfer station
March 3, 2020

Mayor Elorza comes out against proposed Port garbage transfer station

“It is clear to me that the proposed facility is neither good for the neighborhood nor allowed...

One Person, One Vote – No ID
March 3, 2020

One Person, One Vote – No ID

“…the Virginia House voted on February 11 to remove the photo ID requirement, with Governor Ralph Northam...

Librarians call out big publishing’s “unfair, unconstitutional, anti-competitive e-book policy”
March 3, 2020

Librarians call out big publishing’s “unfair, unconstitutional, anti-competitive e-book policy”

“Rhode Island library users are disproportionately hurt by Big Publishing’s unfair and potentially unconstitutional e-book practices,” says...

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements
March 3, 2020

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements

“…all three are intelligent, thoughtful Providence residents with a demonstrated commitment to public service.” As the March...

Coyote RI opposes H7550 the Human Trafficking Reporting and Prevention Act
March 3, 2020

Coyote RI opposes H7550 the Human Trafficking Reporting and Prevention Act

“Many sex workers also have full-time jobs and they only do sex work to supplement their income....

West Broadway Neighborhood Association holds legislator forum
March 3, 2020

West Broadway Neighborhood Association holds legislator forum

State and city elected officials answered questions were about education, climate change, Port of Providence, taxes, guns...

Sex Workers enter the national landscape as presidential candidates consider sex work-study
November 12, 2020

Sex Workers enter the national landscape as presidential candidates consider sex work-study

“We passed these laws without even considering [consensual sex workers’] voices,” said United States Representative Ro Khanna....

Hate groups in Rhode Island and what you can do about it
March 2, 2020

Hate groups in Rhode Island and what you can do about it

Trigger warning: This piece openly discusses racism, misogyny and other hateful ideologies. “While white supremacist flyering and...

Door knocking against the proposed garbage transfer station in Providence
March 1, 2020

Door knocking against the proposed garbage transfer station in Providence

“Try to stress that [the transfer station] is not where it started,” said Monica Huertas from NoLNGinPVD....

Bill to unmask protesters will foster fascism
February 28, 2020

Bill to unmask protesters will foster fascism

“Simply put, it’s fascist. Fascist laws beget more fascism. This bill will not protect Rhode Islanders, it...

RIght from the Start campaign seeks to support families with young children
February 27, 2020

RIght from the Start campaign seeks to support families with young children

“This is not a fight that can wait,” said Governor Gina Raimondo. “Any time we delay measures...

Corvese bill would ban riot gear on attendees of rallies, parades
February 27, 2020

Corvese bill would ban riot gear on attendees of rallies, parades

“We live in very volatile political times,” said Representative Arthur Corvese. “Whether your perspective is derived from...

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