Bill Bateman

Providence, R.I., People’s Assembly proposes ‘Plan of Action’ for struggles ahead

The Rhode Island People’s Assembly -- which fights against racism, war, economic exploitation and environmental destruction -- held a summer…

August 17, 2015

Rhode Islanders build ‘Women of All Colors’ Assembly for International Women’s Day

Providence, R.I. -- A multinational grouping of women came together on Feb. 8 for the first Women's Assembly Planning Committee…

February 19, 2014

Red Army broke siege of Leningrad 70 years ago

Editor’s note: The imperialist ruling class puts its plentiful resources into making humanity forget the enormous contribution of the Soviet…

January 27, 2014

Rhode Island protests Wal-Mart, honors Rosa Parks

On Dec. 1, the 58th anniversary of Rosa Park's refusal to move from her bus seat, which sparked the 382-day…

December 11, 2013

Solidarity expressed with Narragansett Nation

In searing summer heat, a 10-person delegation from the Rhode Island Peoples Assembly traveled from Providence to the Narragansett Nation,…

July 21, 2013

Providence, R.I., Black community fights racism, poverty

The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Dream” speech and the 45th anniversary of the Poor People’s Campaign…

April 29, 2013

Stalingrad, July 1942 to February 1943: The battle that turned back Hitler

Many dramatic events, fiercely fought battles and important victories finally led to the defeat of the Nazi fascists during World…

February 4, 2013

Southeast Asian community, supporters rally against police terror in Providence, R.I.

The Southeast Asian community in Providence, R.I., especially youth, have been enduring a steadily increasing amount of racial profiling, stop-and-frisk…

January 17, 2013

Rosa Parks Day events planned for Rhode Island

Providence, R.I. — On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Rhode Island Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Committee will hold its seventh…

November 25, 2012

Rhode Islanders fight to stop eviction

The Rhode Island Tenants and Homeowners Association and Rhode Island Peoples Assembly rallied at the home of Joann Manning in…

July 18, 2012