Carl Bildt, Kelly Grier & Takeshi Niinami To Co-Chair An International Task Force On The Future Of Capitalism Today, the Trilateral Commission launches The Trilateral Task Force on Global Capitalism in Transition to examine the future of capitalism in the context of major global trends, such as climate change, digitization,[Read More…]
Teaching African American history is important, but so is an understanding of all nationalities that make Rhode Island their home. On Tuesday, May 25, Representative Patricia Morgan, Republican District 26 (West Warwick, Coventry and Warwick) submitted an amendment to H-5697 AFRICAN HERITAGE HISTORY EDUCATION, an act which requires implementation of[Read More…]
The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus is pleased to announce its endorsement of Doris De Los Santos for city councilor of Providence’s Ward 15 in a special election on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.In considering this endorsement the Women’s Caucus recognized Ms. De Los Santos’s extensive experience in public service and[Read More…]
The RI Democratic Women’s Caucus voted unanimously at its May meeting on a resolution urging multiple changes to the proposed Rhode Island Democratic Party (RIDP) contract with Voter Activation Network (VAN), a technology that Democratic candidates use for organizing their campaigns. The RI Democratic Women’s Caucus is composed of over 450 voting members,[Read More…]
After General Assembly passage, minimum wage bill signed into law Legislation (2021-H 5130A, 2021-S 0001aa) sponsored by Rep. David A. Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick, Cranston) and Sen. Ana B. Quezada (D-Dist. 2, Providence) to gradually raise the minimum wage in Rhode Island from $11.50 to $15 over the next four years[Read More…]
The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus is sad to announce that our Chair, Liz Gledhill, will be stepping down from her position. Her last meeting as Chair will be June 23, at our in-person fundraiser at Riffraff Bookstore and Bar patio, in Providence. (Tickets on sale at the Women’s Caucus[Read More…]
Dr. Muñoz, Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, shares his response to Governor McKee’s proposed dismantling of Rhode Island’s Equity Council. The Rhode Island Equity Council was informed on May 19th at 3:30pm that it would be “placed on hiatus”, following the council’s final meeting on May 26th. It[Read More…]
Local physicians and hospital executives will conduct a peer review to help ensure appropriate, quality care is provided for some of the most complex medical and psychiatric patients in our state As part of an overall reevaluation of Eleanor Slater Hospital, Governor Dan McKee today announced a partnership between the[Read More…]
A group of community members and activists from across the city are excited to announce the formation and launch of a new organization, Rebuild Woonsocket. The virtual launch will take place on Wednesday, May 26th at 5:30pm, and will feature a line-up of exciting speakers who will get us[Read More…]
Rhode Island House Minority Leader Blake A. Filippi offers the following statement regarding the passage of the amended legislation authorizing the Governor to negotiate the IGT/Twin River 20-year, no-bid deal: “Tonight, members of the House Minority Caucus offered numerous, substantive amendments to improve the meager jobs mandate and woeful financial[Read More…]
FLASH! Providence Mayor Smiley Announces Tax Amnesty Program for Motor Vehicles & Tangible Taxes 
Boardroom Videos & Termination Letter: The Sad Final Day of RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian’s Tenure 
Human Rights Watch & The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Sudan-One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach (Video-UNHCR: 1 Year Since War Has Broken Out) 
Rhode Island Democratic Socialists Celebrate Formal Designation of Rhody Democratic Convention Delegate As “Uncommitted” 
Breaking! Smiley Administration: City of Providence, Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 Reach Tentative Five-Year Agreement 
Sixty-Day Amnesty Program Waives Interest for Eligible Taxpayers Residents of La Prov! An opportunity to “get right” with those fine folks at Providence City Hall. And yes, we’ve got questions. We’ll be reaching out to Mayor Smiley’s Office to get additional details …. From The Office of[Read More…]
On March 26, members of RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus met in the Rhode Island Senate “Lounge”, to announce priorities surrounding the “reformation” of the Law Enforcements Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) and set forth an Agenda for the[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should[Read More…]
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