by Ian Donnis | November 20, 2020 ||| #4) Even under the best of circumstances, the legislative process can seem opaque to those who do not follow it closely. So what happens when members of the public do not have an opportunity to show up and testify? With luck, some degree of normalcy will return by the crunch time of the 2021 General Assembly session. For now, Jocelyn … [Read more...] about TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for November 20, 2020
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Advocates urge tax hike for RI’s top earners at State House rally
The Providence Journal, by Katherine Gregg | Nov 21, 2020 |||| PROVIDENCE — Advocates of a "tax hike for the rich" chanted their demands outside the State House on Saturday, to the literal beat of a drum: "Stand up. Fight back. Stand up. Fight back. ... We’re out here to take a stand. Public wealth is our demand." "Who’s got the power? 'We got the power.' What kind of … [Read more...] about Advocates urge tax hike for RI’s top earners at State House rally
PR: RI Advocates Demand Transparency, Accessibility, and Openness in the 2021 General Assembly Session
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 17, 2020 The Womxn Project is leading an effort with a robust set of organizations to ensure that the General Assembly updates procedures to ensure safe, open, and accessible public participation. (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project, on an effort to urge the General Assembly to develop specific policies and … [Read more...] about PR: RI Advocates Demand Transparency, Accessibility, and Openness in the 2021 General Assembly Session
PR: Today We Celebrate: Womxn Project Statement on 2020 Presidential Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 7, 2020 Today We Celebrate: Womxn Project Statement on 2020 Presidential Elections (Providence, RI) - Statement from Jocelyn Foye on behalf of The Womxn Project: “After days of waiting and a push to make sure every vote was counted, here we are. Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States … [Read more...] about PR: Today We Celebrate: Womxn Project Statement on 2020 Presidential Elections
Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon
By LISA MASCARO | October 25, 2020 ||| WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election. Barrett’s confirmation on Monday was hardly in doubt, with majority Republicans mostly united in support behind … [Read more...] about Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon
