The Rhode Island House is poised to pass legislation for the teaching of Black history in schools.
Anastasia Williams
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Tempers flare as RI lawmaker suggests ways to fight racism
During a news conference marked by a few flashes of tension, Rhode Island State Rep. Anastasia Williams (D-Providence) outlined a list of ideas Thursday that she described as part of a necessary cure for systemic racism in the state.
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Lawmaker Wants RI To Consider Relaxing ‘Punitive’ Prostitution Law
A Rhode Island lawmaker believes the state’s laws governing sex work are too punitive and she wants to create a 12-member commission to review possible changes. “Certainly, it needs to be talked about simply because – and not only because – women are getting a bum rap and are unfairly being targeted and punished when […]
