Wednesday September 8, 2010
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Candidate Wynnel Wilson Sings to Escape Revolution Radio
Bruce Reilly |  September 06, 2010
Once we heard she could sing... the interview was not going to be enough. Wanting to revitalize public education and develop reintegration programs for the formerly incarcerated was not enough... Read More...

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VP Biden Literally Strikes Again
brassband |  August 24, 2010
Poor Joe Biden.  When it comes to the use of a certain word, he's literally clueless. (Again http://www.rifuture.org/worried-about-global-warming-then-this-should-literally-scare-you.html) Read More...

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What Happened to the Progressive Democrats?
Shaun Joseph |  July 23, 2010
I think the usual approach when a left-wing socialist talks about the Democratic Party is to explain that the Party is a critical part of the political defense system of American big business--in Kevin Phillips's apt phrase, "history's second-most enthusiastic capitalist party." This is proved quite…
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JUL 22- What Happened to the "Progressive Democrats"?
Shaun Joseph |  July 18, 2010
[A hard-hitting analysis of the Democratic left from an alleged "major player with the Democrat Party."] What Happened to the "Progressive Democrats"? An International Socialist Organization Public Forum THURSDAY, July 22, 7PM Wilson Hall 303, Brown University, Providence RI RIPTA 35/40/42/92 (Tunnel…
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Pacheco Announces Staff for RI Democratic Party
Brian Hull |  July 13, 2010
Earlier today, new State Party Chair, Edwin Pacheco, announce three new hires for the Rhode Island Democratic Party. Stephanie DaSilva as Executive Director - A native of Cranston, DeSilva was senior account executive at True North Communications, a Providence-based public relations firm, where she focused…
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The Rhode Island Democratic Convention Endorsement - What Does It Mean?
Brian Hull |  June 29, 2010
There were no surprises at the Rhode Island Democratic Convention last night.  Endorsements were made as expected. Governor = Frank Caprio Lt. Governor = Elizabeth Roberts Secretary of State = Ralph Mollis General Treasurer = Gina Raimondo Attorney General = Peter Kilmartin 2nd Congressional District…
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Rhode Island Democratic Party 2010 State Convention - TODAY
Brian Hull |  June 28, 2010
Today at 4:30pm, the Rhode Island Democratic Party will hold its 2010 State Convention at the Providence Biltmore (11 Dorance St, Downtown).  Endorsements for the following offices will be determined by the State Committee and the Board of Directors: General Treasurer; Attorney General; Secretary…
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Segal to Skip Democratic Nominating Convention, Will Spend Monday Campaigning Across Congressional District 1
Brian Hull |  June 27, 2010
Most people, even our politically-aware and civically-engaged RI Future readers, probably don’t know that the Rhode Island Democratic Party nominating convention is tomorrow evening.  This is when a handful of party insiders choose from the slate of candidates who will get the Democratic…
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South Providence Democratic Ward Committees Candidates Night - June 17
Brian Hull |  June 15, 2010
Meet the candidates at the South Providence Democratic Ward Committees Candidate’s Night. When: Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 6:30-8:30pmLocation: Washington Park Community Center, 42 Jillson Street in ProvidenceHost: WARD 10 DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.  Co-hosted by Ward Committees 8, 9 and…
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Young Democratic activism necessary for change
Thom Cahir |  June 06, 2010
This year young Democrats in Rhode Island probably have the best chance to influence a local election than at any time previously. It will take a commitment even greater than what was seen in 2008 to elect Barack Obama but the effects could produce a generational change that alters the political landscape…
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RIPDA Gubernatorial Forum- Green Energy/Transportation
Robert Malin |  June 03, 2010
Over the last 2 month's RIPDA Rhode Island Progressive Democrats of America grilled AG Patrick Lynch and Tres. Frank Caprio on issues our future Governor will face and where his stand is on Progressive solutions to these challenges. RI-PDA President consulted with Progressive activists that worked in…
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RIPDA Gubernatorial Forum- Arts & Culture
Robert Malin |  June 03, 2010
Over the last 2 month's RIPDA Rhode Island Progressive Democrats of America grilled AG Patrick Lynch and Tres. Frank Caprio on issues our future Governor will face and where his stand is on Progressive solutions to these challenges. RI-PDA President consulted with Progressive activists that worked in…
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Pat Smith: Wanted, A Soul for the RI Democratic Party
Brian Hull |  May 25, 2010
I have worked closely with Pat Smith for years.  She was leading the East Bay MoveOn group for a couple years before she came over and joined the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats.  She has been instrumental in helping organize events over the past 5 year, especially around health care.  In…
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An interview with Ed Pacheco, Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party
Brian Hull |  May 19, 2010
Rep. Ed Pacheco was elected as Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party on April 30, 2010. I sat down with Ed earlier today and had a thorough conversation about what the state Democratic Party will look like and how it will operate in the days and months to come. Ed has a good vision of inclusion…

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Congressman John Lewis @ Brown University - TONIGHT
Brian Hull |  May 10, 2010
The Brown University Democrats are hosting their final lecture series for the spring semester.  Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) has been a progressive icon in Congress for two decades.  Rep. Lewis was the founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee during the Civil Rights movement,…

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Chairman Ed Pacheco gets grilled on Newsmakers
Brian Hull |  May 08, 2010
C'mon Arlene, play nice.

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Democratic Voter Advantage Slips to Pre-Election Level
Brian Hull |  May 03, 2010
An interesting Rasmussen poll released over the weekend shows a rebound of voters who do not consider themselves affiliated with either of the two main political parties.  In April 2010, 36% of respondents identified self-identified as Democrats, 31.6% as Republicans, and 32.5% as other. Read More...

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The Next State Chairman of the RI Democratic Party is...
Brian Hull |  April 30, 2010
Update: As predicted, earlier tonight, Rep. Edwin Pacheco became the state's Chairman of the Democratic Party.  Likewise, Jeffrey Padwa became the next Party Treasurer.  I know I said this a couple days ago, but congratulations Chairman Pacheco and Treasurer Padwa!   Pacheco does…
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UPDATE: Will the Democratic City and Town Chairs thwart the democratic process?
Brian Hull |  April 07, 2010
Update: The "Democratic" City and Town Chairs meeting last night went exactly as I expected. The following "endorsements" were made: Read More...

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Who will be the next Chair of the RI Democratic Party?
Brian Hull |  March 16, 2010
I felt it necessary to update the previous post about who is in the running to become the next Chair of the RI Democratic Party, and what that may mean for the RI Democratic Party in the future. The four names I’m hearing the most are: Read More...

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