Rhode Islanders are showing up—in the cold, in long lines. Because the decisions made here shape our lives.

#RhodeIsland #RIStateHouse #ShowUp #YourVoiceMatters #CivicEngagement #PolicyMatters #EquityMatters #CommunityVoices

ACLU RI Announces Victory for First Amendment Rights in State House Protest Agreement The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island announced that the state has agreed to allow protesters access to most of the State House rotunda during Governor Dan McKee's 2026 State of the State address on January 13, following a lawsuit over free speech restrictions after protesters were blocked in 2025. The agreement keeps the first floor and rotunda open for peaceful protest while securing a pathway for dignitaries, marking a preliminary win for civil liberties, though the lawsuit continues for lasting access.

Big win for free speech at the RI State House! ACLU RI got the rotunda opened for peaceful protests during the 2026 State of the State. Government shouldn’t block our voices—let’s keep it that way. What’s worth protesting to you? #RISpeech #RIStateHouse

Photograph of full moon and the west side of the Rhode Island State House building with the dome lit in blue on March 14, 2025.

#fullmoon #independentman #ristatehouse

I was so honored to create this portrait of Roger Williams for the RI State House commissioned by the SoS. The outpouring of support has been beautiful, and I’m so very grateful. 💛 #rogerwilliams #rhodeisland #ristatehouse