Research & Publications

Nine Rhode Island organizations signed this letter, which was sent to the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (DOC) Director, urging more transparency after recent deaths at the state prison.

This letter was sent to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner and Chair of Council on Elementary and Secondary Education

This letter was sent to the Rhode Island Board of Education regarding their restrictive public comment requirements.

FRONT PAGE: Defending First Freedoms

This letter was sent to the chair of the R.I. Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training, urging he immediately investigate and respond to a very serious issue regarding a privately-run "Street Cop Training" that may have been approved by some RI police departments.

This report summarizes the public comment policies of Rhode Island’s 39 city and town councils and 34 municipal school committees — two of the most important public bodies in any community.

This letter was sent to the Rhode Island Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, urging lawmakers to prioritize police reform legislation in the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session.