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Oped: ICE out of Rhode Island: Say no to terror; Say yes to community!

“Rhode Islanders will not stay silent, and neither should those who occupy or seek the governor’s office. We demand that McKee and Foulkes commit to immediate, concrete action...”

Governor McKee orders pause in automated license plate reader installation pending review

The ACLU of Rhode Island recommends robust public input into final guidelines.

Connor Burbridge: Jack Reed says he opposed the war. His votes tell another story

“Most Rhode Islanders want to reinvest our bloated military spending into things that matter to our state, like our crumbling infrastructure and primary healthcare crises.”

Anthony Soly: By what legal process did North Smithfield approve the installation of Flock cameras?

“We ... learned at the August 3 meeting that this Council was never informed of this approval.”

Lawrence Benton: Community Safety or Police Protection? The reinstatement of Sgt. Hanley demands an overhaul of police accountability

"Our communities deserve real safety," writes Lawrence Benton, "not the return of officers who abuse their power."

Tenants unionize second apartment complex owned by California-based firm Standard Communities

“It’s ridiculous. The conditions are horrible,” said Curtis Arms Tenants Union leader Shonnie Martinez.

Oped: Park Theatre tarnished their community-friendly reputation by featuring prominent figures tied to January 6 insurrection

"...groups associated with Rudy Giuliani and Vic Mellor routinely advocate against the free speech and assembly rights of those they disagree with."

Lieutenant Governor candidate Sue AnderBois announces “New Energy for Rhode Island”

“I am the only candidate for Lieutenant Governor with a clear vision for the office, the experience & relationships needed to actually deliver,& an action plan to enact the moment I step into office."

The Providence City Council Ward 1 Forum

Miguel Martínez Youngs is challenging incumbent John Goncalves, primarily over the Councilmember's vote against rent stabilization and his subsequent refusal to override Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto.

If you sit this one out, David Morales will not be the next Mayor of Providence

“It’s now or never, you know what I mean?” said Morales’ campaign manager Ben Shanahan. “David is an exceptional person. He’s somebody I’m incredibly proud to have spent time with.”

ProJo union calls on USA TODAY CO. to immediately end its partnership with Palantir

"We will continue pushing back on ill-planned attempts to force A.I. into our newsrooms and onto our readers, who deserve quality, human-led journalism..."