How progressive activists defeated RI’s Democratic machine
There are those who want to give credit for what we accomplished in the September primary to some vague anti-incumbent sentiment, or even tolls. I’m writing this piece to dispel that notion. Progressives won big on Tuesday for two reasons: hard work and Rhode Islanders’ commitment to progressive change. This victory truly belongs to the […]
Progressives pick up HUGE legislative wins
The progressive revolution in Rhode Island politics continues beyond Bernie Sanders as no less than seven progressive Democrats won primaries against conservative, often incumbent, opponents in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The biggest win for the progressive left was Marcia Ranglin Vassell toppling House Majority Leader John DeSimone in District 5, Providence. She won by just 17 […]
Ranglin-Vassel, Walsh call on state to fix Canada Pond dam
Progressive legislative candidates Marcia Ranglin-Vassell and Moira Walsh are imploring the state to “act with urgency” on a distressed dam that could destroy parts of their Providence districts if it fails.
RIPDA endorses 12 legislative candidates
The Rhode Island Progressive Democrats have endorsed 12 legislative candidates, so far. “We will be continuing to announce more endorsements throughout the campaign cycle,” said the group in a news release. The 12 candidates, in alphabetical order, are: Jeanine Calkin, Nick Delmenico, Doris De Los Santos, Bill Deware, Susan Donovan, David Norton, Marcia Ranglin-Vassell, Jim […]
Rhode Island’s response to Dallas defines our priorities
No press conferences were planned for Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. It took the death of police officers to do that. That alone signals our priorities as a culture.
State House challenges so far are from the left, not truck tolls
Rhode Island Republicans are itching for a wave of conservatives to challenge to State House incumbents this year, as evidenced by a Providence Journal headline today: “R.I. GOP hopes to ride voter anger over truck tolls.” But the evidence presented in the story below the headline points toward a progressive wave, not a conservative one. […]
Moira Walsh to challenge Palangio in House District 3
Moira Walsh announced her candidacy for State Representative in House District 3, including the Smith Hill, Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods in Providence.
What They’re Owed – terrific local short documentary on the tipped minimum wage
The film focuses on Moira Walsh and her son Malcolm, and she frankly discusses a life lived on low wages and about the sexual harassment she faces on her job. In the film we see Walsh embrace the life of an activist, fighting for workers’ rights and fair pay.