In response to Sayles Street incident, activists rally in the rain to defund police, remove SROs, repeal LEOBoR, and more
July 4, 2021

In response to Sayles Street incident, activists rally in the rain to defund police, remove SROs, repeal LEOBoR, and more

“I don’t see what road we take to make [the police] change,” said Justice Ameer Gaines, the...

Rhode Island for Palestine coalition rallies to “end US funding to Israeli Apartheid”
May 22, 2021

Rhode Island for Palestine coalition rallies to “end US funding to Israeli Apartheid”

“At least 200 people in Gaza, including 60+ children, have been killed by Israeli air strikes, funded...

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
May 1, 2021

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“As many of you are aware, my friend unfortunately passed away a few months ago,” said Shaylee,...

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
April 30, 2021

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“Today we are here because you have organized and called to action to removed SROs for over...

People’s Port Authority rallies to shut down scrap metal yard and all toxic industries in the Port
March 26, 2021

People’s Port Authority rallies to shut down scrap metal yard and all toxic industries in the Port

“There’s no good revenue here,” said Huertas. “This is bottom of the barrel shit.” The Port of...

Counter-protester assaulted at ‘Stand and Wave for Trump’ event
November 14, 2020

Counter-protester assaulted at ‘Stand and Wave for Trump’ event

“As the Trump supporter advanced, I believe it was his son that came up behind me and...

We Keep Us Safe: The election day march to shut down the Wyatt
November 4, 2020

We Keep Us Safe: The election day march to shut down the Wyatt

“No matter who wins [the election] today or in the coming days, we will still show up...

RI ACLU sends letter to state officials defending the right “to peacefully record the activities of police in public”
June 15, 2021

RI ACLU sends letter to state officials defending the right “to peacefully record the activities of police in public”

“It is deeply disturbing to see Rhode Island police joining counterparts elsewhere in… attempting to intimidate and...

At least two arrested during 4th night of Breonna Taylor BLM protests in PVD
September 30, 2020

At least two arrested during 4th night of Breonna Taylor BLM protests in PVD

“It’s over. Get out of here.” “I’m with the press.“ “I don’t care who you’re with. You’re...

Protest for Breonna Taylor met with pepper spray on Providence highway
September 24, 2020

Protest for Breonna Taylor met with pepper spray on Providence highway

Just over 150 people marched from Burnside Park in Providence onto the the Route 95 on ramp...

Justice for Dijon Kizzee solidarity event in Providence
September 2, 2020

Justice for Dijon Kizzee solidarity event in Providence

On Tuesday evening just over 50 protesters marched through Providence, past the Providence Public Safety Complex and...

PERA reviews recent Providence protests
August 26, 2020

PERA reviews recent Providence protests

“What I saw on Dean Street on July 23 was in my view a really excessive use...

Hundreds of activists clean up Providence; Castillo commits to reallocating police budget
June 15, 2021

Hundreds of activists clean up Providence; Castillo commits to reallocating police budget

“We cleaned up trash around the city, along Broad Street, Westminster, and Hartford Ave, canvassing onlookers to...

Two arrested at courthouse eviction protest in Providence
August 19, 2020

Two arrested at courthouse eviction protest in Providence

“Collecting rent during a pandemic is extortion,” said a protester. “Eviction during a pandemic is genocide. Knock...

Providence Police make several arrests during Portland Solidarity rally and march
August 4, 2020

Providence Police make several arrests during Portland Solidarity rally and march

With calls of “Whose Streets? Our Streets!” and other chants, around 150 mostly young people marched on...

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