Wednesday September 8, 2010
Billions for defense programs we don’t need, but cuts to food stamps?!
RIFUTURE |  August 18, 2010
There’s been a lot of talk in Washington over the last few weeks about ways to reign in the unbelievable sums of money we spend annually on our military forces, particularly as the national budget deficit continues to explode and Congress considers billions in proposed cuts to important social programs…
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How low can Doug Gablinske go?
RIFUTURE |  August 17, 2010
Pretty low it seems.  Doug has been paying for breakfast (??and maybe votes) for anyone who boycotts the Hope Diner in Bristol and eats instead at a restaurant adjacent to his office.  Why??  Could it have something to do with the fact that the owners of the Hope Diner are friends with…

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How BP Hid the Oil- now Coast Guard Assisted
Robert Malin |  August 17, 2010
In this video, RI activist & scientist Richard Cook demonstrates how BP hid the oil.  He also points out that using toxins to disperse toxins is ludicrous and dangerous.This is a plain english presentation that shows why dispersants should be banned- particularly toxic ones like Corexit.Investigative…
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David Segal Earns Three Major Endorsements: AFSCME, SEIU & DFA
danbass |  August 17, 2010
Wow.  The Segal for Congress campaign announced today that they received three major endorsements: AFSCME Council 94; the SEIU Rhode Island State Council; and the national Democracy for America endorsement.  As the focus of the campaign turns to jobs, labor and progressive organizations are…
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New Poll Shows Growing Support for Marriage Equality in RI
OutNewsRI |  August 17, 2010
On Wednesday, a new poll will be released that shows majority support for equal marriage rights for same-sex couples in Rhode Island. This poll is especially interesting and valid because it is the third time this exact poll has been completed over the past four years – giving an indication of the…
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At the Peerless Tonight
RIFUTURE |  August 17, 2010
Election day is only 28 days away.  Now is the time to support the future versus the past, to move the city of Providence forwards instead of backwards. You are cordially invited to a reception to benefit Read More...

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Andre the Giant Has a Posse
Frymaster |  August 17, 2010
Not to be sappy, but last Friday's Action Speaks event at AS220 felt historic. Granted, it's Rhody historic, not world historic. But still, historic. I'm still non-plus regarding the work, but I am far more lenient toward Fairey's approach, having seen the degree to which the whole thing was one big…
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RI Young Democrats to host final Candidate Forum
RI Young Democrats |  August 16, 2010
In an effort to encourage a dialogue between Democratic candidates for statewide offices and young voters, the Rhode Island Young Democrats is hosting a series of candidate forums.The event on Tuesday, August 24 at the 201 on 201 Westminster St., Providence will feature our Congressional…
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Is the Media Soft on John Lombardi's Record?
RIFUTURE |  August 14, 2010
We received an email that was apparently sent out to media types asking the media why they are not asking questions of Councilman John Lombardi's lengthy 25+ year record on the City Council.  I don't know if this person was attacking us since RIFUTURE has been the only medium where the…

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Cicilline v. Truth: Would We Have To Sue Him In Congress Too?
Bruce Reilly |  August 13, 2010
Lame-duck Providence Mayor David Cicilline is using his bully pulpit and prominence as a tactic to win the election for U.S. Congress, in the struggle to replace Rep. Patrick Kennedy.  Considering the high esteem invoked by the Kennedy name in New England, it is a sharp contrast to see Cicilline…
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Projo Covers First Source Dispute -- Affirms Segal's Assertions
danbass |  August 13, 2010
Tomorrow's Projo has this article, providing a retrospective of the First Source battle, and the work Segal and others did to compel Cicilline to enforce the law.  (With an extraordinary quote by the judge at bottom.) Read More...

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Is ProJo's banning of contributors anti-labor?
tekpfd |  August 13, 2010
In the past few weeks the Providence Journal and ProJo.com have published stories badmouthing the Providence firefighter's proposed contract. They (ProJo) have used completely misleading information supplied to them by Providence City Councilman Igliozzi. The editors at ProJo know the facts. I have related…
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Another Big Anti-Gay National Organization Coming to RI
OutNewsRI |  August 13, 2010
You’ve got to hand it to the National Organization for Marriage – Rhode Island: they are so in with all the big national really, really anti-gay organizations. This time, NOM-RI is bringing in Focus on the Family – a group which is not only against same-sex marriage, but civil unions, domestic…
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Student News Organization Locked Out by Student Government
TheUnfilteredLens |  August 13, 2010
Student Newspaper Locked Out Staff of newspaper has their office lock changed without notification, have to call for permission to gain access, slowing down production of issues; press lawyer says censorship is illegal. Read More...

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Segal Campaign Calls For Cicilline To Drop Misleading "Jobs Now" Ad
danbass |  August 13, 2010
The Segal for Congress campaign released the below press advisory, calling on Cicilline to quit airing his "Jobs Now" ad, and announcing a Monday press conference on the matter.  The dynamic is covered by WRNI here.  And the AP has an article over here.  David Segal will call on David…
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Join in the broad coalition protesting the big banks' bad behavior
Thom Cahir |  August 13, 2010
If you’re fed up with the greedy behavior on the part of the banks, it’s time to stand up against the corporate culprits. Come join us.   Read More...

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8/2 - 6 on Yesterday on the Internet
Frymaster |  August 13, 2010
These reduxes review the previous week on Yesterday on the Internet, a semi-private daily newsletter. It's not really highlights, but it's not really low-lights. I guess it's the mid-lights. ======= Read More...

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Register to Vote in Primary by Tomorrow
Chris Barnett |  August 13, 2010
Secretary of State Ralph Mollis is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until tomorrow to register to vote in September’s primary. State law requires Rhode Islanders to register to vote at least 30 days before the Sept. 14 primary. In order to register, you must turn 18 by Nov. 2, be a resident…
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Review: Providence Mayoral Debate IV
Dan McGowan |  August 13, 2010
When I left my apartment yesterday afternoon, the first person I saw was my young neighbor sitting on his stoop.  He seems like a nice-enough kid, 15, maybe 16 years old and of Dominican descent.  But what I’ve noticed most about him in the year that I’ve lived in Mount Pleasant is that…
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Who Shined at the Mayoral Candidates' Youth Forum?
Bruce Reilly |  August 12, 2010
Today's forum put together by Youth 4 Change (Y4C) was quite a change from your typical dry dusty blah between a media personality and a collection of politicos.  The funny and intelligent youth from this coalition (DARE, PrYSM, Youth in Action, Young Voices) are always up to something good, and…
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