Sam Bell

Westminster Bridge Demolition Starts

Has it ever been harder to get a good night’s sleep what with the grinding of teeth and clenching of fists? Unfortunately, in addition to the insomnia-inducing events of the past week/four years, residents in the West End, Olneyville, and the Valley Street area have been suffering through the nighttime demolition phase of RIDOT’s 6/10 …

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Vote For Senator Sam Bell — September State Primary

As much as I would love to see his primary opponent leave the city council, sending her to the general assembly is not the answer. Since being elected in 2018 Senator Sam Bell (Mt. Pleasant, Olneyville, Federal Hill, West End) has been a fierce and vocal advocate for honest, above-board governance, so obviously Senate President …

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Real Democrats For Real Change — Bell & Regunberg

(3.28) Now comes the hard part. We can’t just ‘vote them out’ without finding better people to vote in. Fortunately, we have two excellent candidates running for statewide office and they are both holding receptions this week. On Tuesday meet Sam Bell, Brown University data scientist and former state coordinator for Rhode Island Progressive Democrats; …

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RI Progressive Democrats Meeting

(5.16) Tired of seeing those boneheads in the general assembly running unopposed? Tired of an ostensibly blue legislature enacting conservative initiatives? Take heart. There really is a political revolution in the works. We have an active candidate recruitment campaign going on and it is already reaping results. Smart, qualified people — real democrats — are …

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RIPDA Fundraiser At Ogie’s

(9.17) Here’s an invitation from Sam Bell, state coordinator for the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats of America (RIPDA). Come join us for our 2015 fundraiser! It will be Thursday, September 17 at 5:30pm at Ogie’s Trailer Park (1155 Westminster St, Providence). This year, we’re honoring Mike Araujo of the Restaurant Opportunities Center and the One …

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Guide To The State House DINOs

Blue is the new Red. Those trying to suss out the reconfigured cast of characters in the new general assembly and the extreme conservative ideology of its democratic leadership should read “Rhode Island Republicans join State House machine” (ProJo 1.14.15) by Sam Bell, state coordinator of the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats. The explanation lies in …

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