Exclusive: Uprise RI interviews those unlawfully evicted from Woonsocket homeless encampment
January 13, 2023

Exclusive: Uprise RI interviews those unlawfully evicted from Woonsocket homeless encampment

On Thursday morning we spoke to three people who lived in the encampment until last Wednesday, Jeremy,...

As freezing temps take hold, hundreds remain homeless in Rhode Island
December 12, 2022

As freezing temps take hold, hundreds remain homeless in Rhode Island

Over 385 people suffered outdoors in Rhode Island last night as temperatures dropped into the low twenties....

Wealth, power, and whiteness still dominate representation in Woonsocket
January 12, 2022

Wealth, power, and whiteness still dominate representation in Woonsocket

“…at-large elections could result in the selection of five members from the same district with other school...

Black and (Matt) Brown Friday
May 4, 2022

Black and (Matt) Brown Friday

This week Jen and Moira talk about the new Governor’s poll numbers. They talk about what NOT...

Rebuild Woonsocket is a new effort to reshape city politics
May 12, 2021

Rebuild Woonsocket is a new effort to reshape city politics

“This project represents the coming-together of many different leaders and groups who’ve been pushing for transformative justice...

There’s a progressive slate running for City Council in Woonsocket: Here’s an interview
July 13, 2020

There’s a progressive slate running for City Council in Woonsocket: Here’s an interview

“The council does not represent the majority of the constituents here,” said first-time candidate Charmaine Webster. “With...

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE
April 11, 2020

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE

“They tortured us. To take that ride, every time, every month. It’s like you’re swallowing your stomach...

Woonsocket City Council rejects two good government bills, vows to fight Attorney General on OMA violations
January 16, 2020

Woonsocket City Council rejects two good government bills, vows to fight Attorney General on OMA violations

“To take a view that maybe all the former Attorney Generals were lax in their duties and...

Woonsocket City Councilmember Kithes introduces two key good government measures
January 12, 2020

Woonsocket City Councilmember Kithes introduces two key good government measures

“Council Good and Welfare is a vague, nontransparent agenda item,” said Kithes. “It is unnecessary to the...

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