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ACLU of RI: Portsmouth political sign ban violates First Amendment
January 26, 2021

ACLU of RI: Portsmouth political sign ban violates First Amendment

“I have been the victim of selective enforcement and harassment by many Town of Portsmouth officials,” said...

Court reluctantly dismisses suit seeking to establish civics education as a constitutional right
October 14, 2020

Court reluctantly dismisses suit seeking to establish civics education as a constitutional right

“Plaintiffs should be commended for bringing this case,” wrote Judge William Smith in his decision. “It highlights...

Legislators lead march around federal courthouse honoring late Justice Ginsburg
October 2, 2020

Legislators lead march around federal courthouse honoring late Justice Ginsburg

“Every one of us has the power to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy of brave dissent, and...

Rhode Islanders present confirmation-blocking ‘How To’ Guide for U.S. Senators
September 30, 2020

Rhode Islanders present confirmation-blocking ‘How To’ Guide for U.S. Senators

“What Trump and the Republicans are trying to do is nothing less than an anti-democratic seizure of...

Vigil and projection for Justice Ginsberg at RI Supreme Court
September 22, 2020

Vigil and projection for Justice Ginsberg at RI Supreme Court

“There will be moments when we feel despair and anger and rage and we are going to...

Rhode Island tells Senators Reed & Whitehouse: Stop Trump’s Supreme Court appointee
June 15, 2021

Rhode Island tells Senators Reed & Whitehouse: Stop Trump’s Supreme Court appointee

“What is the point of being in the Senate for as long as our Senators have been...

Dozens gather at the State House to mourn the passing of Justice Ginsberg
September 19, 2020

Dozens gather at the State House to mourn the passing of Justice Ginsberg

“In Judaism, when somebody dies we say, ‘May their memory be a blessing to us,‘” said Rhode...

Providence Police enforce picketing ordinance against  protesters outside Mayor’s home
July 19, 2020

Providence Police enforce picketing ordinance against protesters outside Mayor’s home

“You cannot protest illegally.“ About ten minutes into a Friday evening “noise demonstration” outside the home of...

In light of Supreme Court ruling, sponsors call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage
July 8, 2020

In light of Supreme Court ruling, sponsors call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage

“The federal government has shown that it has no interest in protecting the rights of women, so...

Attorney General Neronha on his civil rights legislation and police use of force
June 15, 2020

Attorney General Neronha on his civil rights legislation and police use of force

“I honestly cannot think of one reason to oppose this legislation,” said Attorney General Peter Neronha. Rhode...

Rhode Islanders travel to the United States Supreme Court to fight for reproductive rights
March 6, 2020

Rhode Islanders travel to the United States Supreme Court to fight for reproductive rights

“Abortion is normal, abortion is healthcare, abortion is freedom, abortion is our human right.”...

Federal Judge holds first hearing in student lawsuit against State of Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

Federal Judge holds first hearing in student lawsuit against State of Rhode Island

“What concerned me was that the lawyers who work for the Rhode Island Department of Education were...

Governor Raimondo makes strong statement of support for reproductive rights in State of the State address
October 31, 2019

Governor Raimondo makes strong statement of support for reproductive rights in State of the State address

From a press release: The Rhode Island Coalition for Reproductive Freedom thanks Governor Gina Raimondo for calling...

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...

Portsmouth Democrats support Reproductive Health Care Act
January 19, 2020

Portsmouth Democrats support Reproductive Health Care Act

From a press release: The Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee, at their monthly meeting on January 3, 2019,...

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