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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI
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We fight for economic justice. For a state where we all have healthcare when we're sick, a safe place to live, childcare that doesn't break the bank & nutritious food to eat. You know: the basics.❤️Keep in touch: https://linktr.ee/epi_ri
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We all want the same thing — to know our families are safe, supported, and able to thrive here in Rhode Island.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 #𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐏𝐈 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Join us in building a more caring and equitable RI 💛

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰→ economicprogressri.org/take-action/...
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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A room full of advocates and a powerful message!

Accepting her Children’s Champion Award for advancing Paid Family Leave, Divya Nair led the room in a chant:
“𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 — 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧.” ✊

Progress for families comes when communities speak up for care, dignity, and economic security.
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Proud to join partners at @rikidscount.bsky.social's Celebration of Children’s Health & Well-Being — and to cheer our very own Divya Nair, honored as a Children’s Champion for strengthening RI’s Paid Family Leave program. Grateful for leaders supporting kids and families statewide. 💙
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Training frontline workers to guide families through OBBBA’s cruel new barriers — because every Rhode Islander deserves food, healthcare, and dignity!

Nov. 7 at @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social w/big ups to RIC, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI, RI Dept. of Human Services & RI Legal Services!
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Last week, EPI hosted a training at @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social to equip social & community health workers with tools to help clients access SNAP, Medicaid & other benefits.

Led by Divya Nair, with RI Dept. of Human Services & RI Legal Services. Sponsored by @bcbsri.bsky.social & RIC. 💙
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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RI’s delegation — including @weayonnoh.bsky.social — concluded its participation in the State Policy Academy by @pn3policy.bsky.social, advancing family-supporting tax policies like #EITC & #CTC.

@risenate.bsky.social, Sens. DiPalma & Vargas, @tanzister.bsky.social, @rikidscount.bsky.social, RICCF
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Update: RI Legal Services (www.helprilaw.org) is now also presenting!🫡

Updated flyer. Limited space. Register today!🔗 bit.ly/42TsYbh

🥇to sponsors @bcbsri.bsky.social & @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social & co-presenter RIDHS!
October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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🗓️ Join our in-person training to help community health & social workers & community orgs guide clients thru public benefits.🫡Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI

📍Gaige Hall, @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social
🕘Nov. 7 | 9 AM–12 PM
💬W/Divya Nair & RI DHS Director Merolla-Brito

Limited space.🔗 bit.ly/42TsYbh
October 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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We support princesses, not kings! #nokings #wethepeople
October 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry honored the RI Coalition for Predatory Lending Reform with its Snowball Award — for winning a “snowball’s chance in hell” fight: passing a bill capping payday loan interest rates.❄️👏

🫡RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty, @alankrinsky.bsky.social!
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Before our 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference gets too far in the rearview mirror, here's a sample of what made it so special👀🔥📢

#wethepeople #therhodeforward

@sabinamatos.bsky.social, @lisaranglin.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @weayonnoh.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Ever wondered how state & federal budget processes really work — & why tax justice matters?

Join EPI’s Fall Policy Institute
@rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social
to learn how fair budgets build strong, equitable communities.

📅 Oct 16 | 5–6 PM

🔗 bit.ly/3VJYDb8

#RIC #PolicyInstitute #EPI
October 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh.bsky.social: Stop the blame game & end the government shutdown now!

Full statement here: bit.ly/46xDO99
October 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Easy to see why the AP history & civics students of East Prov. HS revered @greggamore.bsky.social/ @risecstate.bsky.social, because he showed his chops at our conf. this morning. His takeaway? Democracy is strong when we nurture it, but fragile when we take it for granted.

@tanzister.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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After a minute or 2, the EPI hipsters are back together again. Watch them change the world.🫡🫡🫡

@divyanair.bsky.social, @hperezaponte.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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EPI appreciates @rihouseofreps.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social & Rep. Tina Spears for joining our conference this morning. And we appreciate the Speaker's ringing speech on confronting & solving big problems in the budget making process!
September 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Join us this Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza for EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.

Final call for tickets or to donate to our inaugural Giving Month: givebutter.com/EPI2025

🫡🫡🫡 to the Nellie Mae Educational Foundation!
September 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Peeps —⏰1 week to go!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza for EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.

Themed "We the People: The Rhode Forward!," the event will honor everyday Rhode Islanders, advance equity & democracy, & stir your soul.

Tickets: givebutter.com/EPI2025
September 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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🫡 these organizations for hosting resource tables at our conference!

@riaclu.bsky.social - Know Your Rights
@commoncauseri.bsky.social - Expanding Voting Rights in RI
@freedomtoreadccc.bsky.social RI - free books!
@risecstate.bsky.social - Voter reg. & small biz resources

🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4fx4rh4
September 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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EPI's Fall Policy Institute @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social is where policy meets people power. We invite Rhode Island College students to learn more about this program, which we're launching today!

Virtual kick-off & orientation are set for Tues., Sept. 23, 12-1 PM.

Register! bit.ly/4gwwWvZ
September 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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On Monday, Sept. 29, at the Crowne Plaza, we gather for equity & democracy: EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!

Grateful for the generous support of United Way of RI, Eastern Bank, Navigant Credit Union, Neighborhood Health Plan & United Healthcare!

Tickets! bit.ly/4fx4rh4
September 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Thanks to Papitto Opportunity Connection & all our sponsors for backing EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!

Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM, the Crowne Plaza, Warwick.

🎟️ bit.ly/4fx4rh4
September 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Grateful to our sponsors, including @bcbsri.bsky.social, for powering EPI's 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick, as we advance equity & democracy under the theme We the People: The Rhode Forward!

Tickets: bit.ly/4fx4rh4. Thanks!
September 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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We the People: The Rhode Forward isn’t just a conference. It’s a celebration of you. This year, we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs: on the people of RI.

Thank you to these generous sponsors: United Way RI, Eastern Bank, Navigant CU, Neighborhood HPRI & UHC!

Tickets here! bit.ly/4fx4rh4
September 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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We the People: The Rhode Forward isn’t just a conference. It’s a celebration of you. This year, we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs: on the people of RI.

We offer huge thanks to our sponsors @bcbsri.bsky.social & Papitto Opportunity Connection!

Buy your ticket today! bit.ly/4fx4rh4
September 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM