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Updates on Housing, Renter's Rights, and Homelessness in Rhode Island
News from across the State that will impact our ability to have safe, secure, healthy and affordable housing
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Representatives Amo and Magaziner issue statement on US Capital Building transgender bathroom ban
“Transgender Americans deserve to be treated fairly, and no one deserves to be bullied."
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Providence Mayor Smiley talks school funding settlement with the State and property tax increases
"We are still advocating for the return of schools as soon as possible. The City Council, the School Board, and I are unified on that front," said the…
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Daughter, Mother, Grandmother and Whore - The legacy of sex worker rights activist Gabriela Leite
"There is a third thing that I cherish. In fact, perhaps it is the thing I value most highly: freedom. Freedom to think differently, to dress…
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Tenant advocates offer changes to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act at State House Commission
"I got self-help evicted by one landlord who never fixed anything and ended up renting from an even worse landlord who never fixes anything," said…
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At TGI Network's Trans Day of Remembrance, the transgender community reflects on an uncertain future
“I’ve been told that Rhode Island is mostly a safe space, but I am concerned about my hormone meds being taken away or actually becoming illegal,” said…
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Noting a 34.9% increase in Rhode Island, the 2024 State of Homelessness is stark
Wages are too low and rents are too high. Even currently sheltered people are suffering from this economic burden.
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Climate jobs coalitions launch a report on building a worker-centered offshore wind industry in Southern New England
“I know, as we look ahead, that there’s uncertainty about the new administration, but I firmly believe that the fabric of this clean energy industry is…
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Activists project messages on Senator Reed’s Providence office and call for an arms embargo on Israel
Jewish constituents demand Reed support the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval blocking the sale of United States arms to Israel when it comes to a vote…
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BLM RI PAC's open letter to Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien: Save Morley Field
"...the field’s current state of neglect and disrepair signals to the community that their well-being is not a priority."
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Not just "free speech good/censorship bad" - Laura Beers is taking Orwell back from the right
“My book attempts to reclaim ... the Orwell who risked his life and [fought] against fascism in Spain - the Orwell who believed in a greater idea of…
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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley vows to protect the rights of transgender residents
“We will protect your rights, ensuring you can access the support and resources that enable you to prosper," said the Mayor. "[W]e’re committed to…
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