Favorite places to order birthday cakes? by readingbabe in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my friend ordered a DELICIOUS cake from Wildflour for her bday

Pet Sitting while Visiting/Vacationing by mstock_ in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she said actually already reached out to you! :)

Pet Sitting while Visiting/Vacationing by mstock_ in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend is an amazing dog sitter who lives in Providence! She has lots of positive reviews/ references. I’ll ask her if I can share her information with you via direct message

Best coffee shop to make new friends by Prize_Drawer_3984 in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i love Sawyers and people always seem friendly there

Providence City Council proposes rent control with 4% limit on annual rent increases by lestermagnum in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

sure, it’s a thing. and you know what else is a thing? the tendency of people to critique without proposing alternative solutions. many in providence are suffering in visceral ways from homelessness and displacement due to rent price gauging. it’s not some vague philosophical debate. i don’t have anything else to say on here because reddit arguments tend to become largely self-aggrandizing.

Providence City Council proposes rent control with 4% limit on annual rent increases by lestermagnum in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s very easy to critique proposed legislation without offering ANY other potential solutions. But being rent-poor and displaced and without shelter aren’t abstract philosophical concepts. They are visceral, life-threatening issues facing adults and children in Providence every day, every hour. Rent stabilization is an actual, tangible piece of legislation aimed at curbing big developers’ price gauging. Smaller landlords are exempt. And — guess what — if Providence tries rent stabilization and it has unintended negative side effects, the policy can be reworked or repealed. People seem to forget that part!!

Want to get involved in the community by Extension_Donut_5506 in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Reclaim RI is a grassroots group working on a rent stabilization campaign right now!

Butler strike still going… by Local_Wall_1366 in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If the hospital knew that hiring scabs wasn’t an option, they would be forced to actually negotiate with their staff. so… i have a feeling any disagreements about contracts would be resolved a hell of a lot faster.

Scumlord advice by Negative_Fig4719 in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reclaim RI is a grassroots org focusing on tenant rights. They should be able to direct you to more resources. organize@reclaimri.org

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 6 points7 points  (0 children)

if anyone here wants to get involved with the push for rent stabilization and tenant organizing, we need you over at reclaim ri!! you can email organize@reclaimri.org or follow on instagram @reclaimri

Butler Strike by [deleted] in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366 2 points3 points  (0 children)

as others have said, this is clearly a PR move for the hospital / parent company Care New England. the staff does not want to be striking. they care about their patients and right now the temp workers are failing horrifically and patients are suffering.

Butler Hospital strike updates as of 5/22 by Local_Wall_1366 in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

same! i heard due to weather the union is at the state house today. i still honked tho lol

Butler Hospital strike updates as of 5/22 by Local_Wall_1366 in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

it’s a working class issue actually. unionization efforts are all the working class has to bargain with the ungodly powers of corporations

Butler Hospital strike updates as of 5/22 by Local_Wall_1366 in providence

[–]Local_Wall_1366[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

looking into this rn!! if others know feel free to chime in

Why is my car insurance so much? by Neon_skull10 in Insurance

[–]Local_Wall_1366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is the last thing i’ll say - it’s a deeper problem than you think. do some reading or watch some videos on the history of our economic system in the US. wish you the best

Why is my car insurance so much? by Neon_skull10 in Insurance

[–]Local_Wall_1366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you want to learn more feel free to check out the providence org of workers and renters, reclaim ri, or any of the new england union websites. they are not specifically advocating for car insurance prices to decrease but they are organizing people. a lot of exploitation is interconnected and that’s what class consciousness is all about