Wednesday September 8, 2010
Here's to hungry, but well-insured children!
Hannah Watson |  August 12, 2010
First the good news: This week Congress overcame weeks of wrangling to pass critical funding for states, including $16.1 billion for Medicaid. The FMAP extension will give $72 million dollars in matching funds for Rhode Island's Medicaid program. Without this critical funding the state would be faced…
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Hope and Change, More like Short Changed
Josh Stabach |  August 12, 2010
I would like to take a moment to thank our politicians for yet again screwing Americans over with our own money. It is already frustrating as we watch our jobs continue to exodus overseas. However, its’ infuriating when we use $50 billion dollars of tax payer money, borrowed from China, to do so. Read More...

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Why Does Obama Hate Progressives?
Brian Hull |  August 12, 2010
Good article in Christian Science Monitor: Read More...

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Introducing ... OutNewsRI
OutNewsRI |  August 12, 2010
For awhile now I’ve been writing a blog here at RI Future as a way to discuss direct actions done by a group I worked with - Queer Action of RI. In that time, I’ve discovered that there is so much GLBT political news to write about that only writing about Queer Action events wasn’t enough.…
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CD1 Candidate Ads
RIFUTURE |  August 12, 2010
Ads abound in the race for Congressional District 1. David Segal: Nobody's Puppet Read More...

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TONIGHT: Fundraiser for Senator Juan Pichardo
RIFUTURE |  August 12, 2010
You are invited to a fundraiser forState Senator Juan M. Pichardo Thursday, August 12, 2010Anacaona's1137 Broad St., Providence, RI 029056:00 P.M - 8:00 PMSpecial Guest:Honorable Roberto Alonzo, Esq.State RepresentativeDallas, Texas Read More...

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Mr. President, I may have other plans for this November
Pat Crowley |  August 11, 2010
  The attitude of the Obama Whitehouse about what the so-called “Professional Left” may or may not do this November may be a little too calculated for my taste. This is especially true here in Rhode Island this year.  Read More...

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New Kilmartin Ad
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Angel Taveras Announces Housing Plan
RIFUTURE |  August 11, 2010
Angel Taveras, candidate for Mayor of Providence, released his housing platform today at the corner of Stanwood and Hamilton in front of a boarded-up, abandoned home once owned by Taveras’ father. Dozens of supporters and city residents came to listen to Angel’s speech.  His platform broadly…
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My Speech at the Fight Washington Corruption Rally
Brian Hull |  August 11, 2010
Sign the petition to call on our Congressional Delegation to Fight Washington Corruption. Read More...

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Tonight - Come to this Important Event
RIFUTURE |  August 10, 2010
We here at RIFuture were very excited to see a Democratic candidatic step forward and have the courage to run against an entrenched incumbent conservative Democrat in the House of Representatives. Richard Morrison is challenging incumbent Doug Gablinske in District 68 - covering Bristol and Warren. …
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GLBT Film Festival Starts Tomorrow in Providence
OutNewsRI |  August 10, 2010
As part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), GLBT issues will be on-screen and discussed by panels from August 11-14. "Flickers: Providence GLBT Film Festival" will feature films relating to marriage equality on Thursday with a panel discussion that is scheduled to include sponsors…
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SEIU RI State Council, Sen. Rhoda Perry Endorse Chris Blazejewski for State Representative
RIFUTURE |  August 10, 2010
PROVIDENCE – Service Employees International Union’s Rhode Island State Council and State Senator Rhoda Perry this week endorsed community activist and attorney Christopher R. Blazejewski for State Representative in District 2, representing Providence and East Providence. “Chris has the full support…
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Dear USA, Your Drug War Is Killing Us! (Love Mexico)
Bruce Reilly |  August 10, 2010
The question of whether legalizing drugs would help reduce the killings in Mexico has made front page news this week and is causing unprecedented debate around the world. Last week, former Mexican President Vicente Fox proposed legalizing drugs and current President Calderon has said he is open…
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Open Source Green Ideas (Here you go Candidates)
Bruce Reilly |  August 10, 2010
Considering I have just recently appointed myself Green God, and I have all the answers (as long as I use the word "Green" in it), I'm going to toss out a few moves to chew on: Read More...

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I support Angel Taveras for Mayor of Providence
Brian Hull |  August 10, 2010
I have thought about the Providence Mayor's race for a long, long time.  The more time I've spent deliberating, the more similar in messaging the top three candidates have become (Taveras, Lombardi & Costantino).  With very little exception, the three candidates are now saying largely…
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When A Caprio Is Threatened, A Caprio Attacks!
RIFUTURE |  August 10, 2010
Here's the newest attack piece put out by David Caprio. No candidate wants to lose their election, especially a sitting incumbent. David Caprio must feel extremely threatened by Teresa Tanzi to put out such an outrageous mischaracterization of who she is and what she'll do when she gets to the State…
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Fight Washington Corruption Rally - TONIGHT
Brian Hull |  August 10, 2010
This Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 pm there is a rally at the Providence City Hall, where people are gathering to protest the influence of lobbyists on Congress.   Similar rallies are being held across the country on this day. The people of RI are asking their Congressional representatives to…
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Chris Blazejewski Phone Bank - TONIGHT
Brian Hull |  August 09, 2010
Just a friendly reminder that the big Phonebank for Chris Blazejewski event is TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 10 from 5-8pm at Campaign HQ at 18 South Angell St., Providence.  Remember to BRING YOUR CELL PHONE. Food and drinks will be available as well as an update on the progress of the campaign.  Come…
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TONIGHT Celebrate Maria Cimini’s 34th birthday and support her candidacy for State Representative
leeann.byrne |  August 09, 2010
 Support Maria Cimini for State Representative in District 7 while celebrating Maria's 34th birthday and the 90th anniversary of a women's right to vote! Please donate $34 in honor of Maria's birthday or $90 in honor of a woman's right to vote during the month of August, and join us for Maria's…
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