Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI
@epi-ri.bsky.social
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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. 💙
Mike Healey has wrapped up his time as EPI's Communications Manager, stating, "It’s been a privilege to support EPI’s mission and work with so many dedicated community and government partners. Thank you!"
Going forward, please direct all media inquiries to:
communications@economicprogressri.org
Going forward, please direct all media inquiries to:
communications@economicprogressri.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Mike Healey has wrapped up his time as EPI's Communications Manager, stating, "It’s been a privilege to support EPI’s mission and work with so many dedicated community and government partners. Thank you!"
Going forward, please direct all media inquiries to:
communications@economicprogressri.org
Going forward, please direct all media inquiries to:
communications@economicprogressri.org
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!
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
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!
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!
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. 💙
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
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. 💙
Led by Divya Nair, with RI Dept. of Human Services & RI Legal Services. Sponsored by @bcbsri.bsky.social & RIC. 💙
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
@risenate.bsky.social, Sens. DiPalma & Vargas, @tanzister.bsky.social, @rikidscount.bsky.social, RICCF
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
@risenate.bsky.social, Sens. DiPalma & Vargas, @tanzister.bsky.social, @rikidscount.bsky.social, RICCF
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!
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
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!
Updated flyer. Limited space. Register today!🔗 bit.ly/42TsYbh
🥇to sponsors @bcbsri.bsky.social & @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social & co-presenter RIDHS!
Reposted by Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI
Rhode Island opened window shopping today for 2026 ACA marketplace plans. Because of expiring premium tax credit enhancements, a typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will have to pay an additional $18,600 annually for benchmark coverage. (1/4)
October 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Rhode Island opened window shopping today for 2026 ACA marketplace plans. Because of expiring premium tax credit enhancements, a typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will have to pay an additional $18,600 annually for benchmark coverage. (1/4)
“The time is now for dangerous unselfishness.”
At #NoKingsDay, @weayonnoh.bsky.social urged Rhode Islanders to embrace dangerous unselfishness — the moral courage MLK called for the night before his death.
🎥 via Steve Ahlquist
🔗 youtu.be/EDXy_et8xNQ
At #NoKingsDay, @weayonnoh.bsky.social urged Rhode Islanders to embrace dangerous unselfishness — the moral courage MLK called for the night before his death.
🎥 via Steve Ahlquist
🔗 youtu.be/EDXy_et8xNQ
Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies — No Kings Day speech, Oct. 18, 2025
YouTube video by economicprogressri
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“The time is now for dangerous unselfishness.”
At #NoKingsDay, @weayonnoh.bsky.social urged Rhode Islanders to embrace dangerous unselfishness — the moral courage MLK called for the night before his death.
🎥 via Steve Ahlquist
🔗 youtu.be/EDXy_et8xNQ
At #NoKingsDay, @weayonnoh.bsky.social urged Rhode Islanders to embrace dangerous unselfishness — the moral courage MLK called for the night before his death.
🎥 via Steve Ahlquist
🔗 youtu.be/EDXy_et8xNQ
🗓️ 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
📍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
🗓️ 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
📍Gaige Hall, @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social
🕘Nov. 7 | 9 AM–12 PM
💬W/Divya Nair & RI DHS Director Merolla-Brito
Limited space.🔗 bit.ly/42TsYbh
144,000 Rhode Islanders rely on SNAP for food assistance.
🫡@centeronbudget.bsky.social for demanding that the Trump admin. act now to ensure that these folks — & millions more nationally — have their benefits to use at the start of Nov.!
🫡@ricurrent.bsky.social for this timely op-ed bit.ly/4oyT77E
🫡@centeronbudget.bsky.social for demanding that the Trump admin. act now to ensure that these folks — & millions more nationally — have their benefits to use at the start of Nov.!
🫡@ricurrent.bsky.social for this timely op-ed bit.ly/4oyT77E
The Trump administration can take available steps to ensure SNAP participants get November benefits • Rhode Island Current
Nearly two-thirds of the funds needed for a full month of food assistance benefits are available in SNAP’s contingency fund and must be used when regular funding for SNAP runs short. The administratio...
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
144,000 Rhode Islanders rely on SNAP for food assistance.
🫡@centeronbudget.bsky.social for demanding that the Trump admin. act now to ensure that these folks — & millions more nationally — have their benefits to use at the start of Nov.!
🫡@ricurrent.bsky.social for this timely op-ed bit.ly/4oyT77E
🫡@centeronbudget.bsky.social for demanding that the Trump admin. act now to ensure that these folks — & millions more nationally — have their benefits to use at the start of Nov.!
🫡@ricurrent.bsky.social for this timely op-ed bit.ly/4oyT77E
We support princesses, not kings! #nokings #wethepeople
October 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We support princesses, not kings! #nokings #wethepeople
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Sat is going to be a beautiful day for free speech in America!
@weayonnoh.bsky.social
@epi-ri.bsky.social
#NoKingsRI
@weayonnoh.bsky.social
@epi-ri.bsky.social
#NoKingsRI
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sat is going to be a beautiful day for free speech in America!
@weayonnoh.bsky.social
@epi-ri.bsky.social
#NoKingsRI
@weayonnoh.bsky.social
@epi-ri.bsky.social
#NoKingsRI
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At our Celebration of Children’s Health + Well-Being on Nov. 24, we are delighted to be honoring RIght from the Start and the RI Paid Family Leave Coalition!
#PaidLeave @rightstartri.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social
#PaidLeave @rightstartri.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
At our Celebration of Children’s Health + Well-Being on Nov. 24, we are delighted to be honoring RIght from the Start and the RI Paid Family Leave Coalition!
#PaidLeave @rightstartri.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social
#PaidLeave @rightstartri.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social
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!
🫡RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty, @alankrinsky.bsky.social!
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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!
🫡RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty, @alankrinsky.bsky.social!
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
#wethepeople #therhodeforward
@sabinamatos.bsky.social, @lisaranglin.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @weayonnoh.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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
#wethepeople #therhodeforward
@sabinamatos.bsky.social, @lisaranglin.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @weayonnoh.bsky.social
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
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
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
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
Reposted by Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI
Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social and Rep. Tina Spears attended @epi-ri.bsky.social's Annual Policy & Budget Conference recently.
Speaker Shekarchi was one of the featured speakers, where he shared insight on the budget process in Rhode Island.
Speaker Shekarchi was one of the featured speakers, where he shared insight on the budget process in Rhode Island.
October 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social and Rep. Tina Spears attended @epi-ri.bsky.social's Annual Policy & Budget Conference recently.
Speaker Shekarchi was one of the featured speakers, where he shared insight on the budget process in Rhode Island.
Speaker Shekarchi was one of the featured speakers, where he shared insight on the budget process in Rhode Island.
Ending the week how we started it: Inspired!
If you missed the "We See You" ceremony with Eugenie Rose Belony & Max Beattie at our 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, or if you need a reminder of who you are...
This is the moment we say to each other, "We see you!"
youtu.be/K1tUWrpaNMU
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If you missed the "We See You" ceremony with Eugenie Rose Belony & Max Beattie at our 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, or if you need a reminder of who you are...
This is the moment we say to each other, "We see you!"
youtu.be/K1tUWrpaNMU
1/2
We See You! You Are "We the People!"
YouTube video by economicprogressri
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Ending the week how we started it: Inspired!
If you missed the "We See You" ceremony with Eugenie Rose Belony & Max Beattie at our 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, or if you need a reminder of who you are...
This is the moment we say to each other, "We see you!"
youtu.be/K1tUWrpaNMU
1/2
If you missed the "We See You" ceremony with Eugenie Rose Belony & Max Beattie at our 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, or if you need a reminder of who you are...
This is the moment we say to each other, "We see you!"
youtu.be/K1tUWrpaNMU
1/2
EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh.bsky.social: Stop the blame game & end the government shutdown now!
Full statement here: bit.ly/46xDO99
Full statement here: bit.ly/46xDO99
October 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh.bsky.social: Stop the blame game & end the government shutdown now!
Full statement here: bit.ly/46xDO99
Full statement here: bit.ly/46xDO99
Reposted by Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI
New episode: Law 401 asks, “How Attractive is the Big Beautiful Bill?”
SNAP & Medicaid cuts. Civil rights at stake. What’s fair in tax policy?
Guest: @weayonnoh.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
#Law401 #EconomicJustice #bigbeautifulbill
SNAP & Medicaid cuts. Civil rights at stake. What’s fair in tax policy?
Guest: @weayonnoh.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
#Law401 #EconomicJustice #bigbeautifulbill
September 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
New episode: Law 401 asks, “How Attractive is the Big Beautiful Bill?”
SNAP & Medicaid cuts. Civil rights at stake. What’s fair in tax policy?
Guest: @weayonnoh.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
#Law401 #EconomicJustice #bigbeautifulbill
SNAP & Medicaid cuts. Civil rights at stake. What’s fair in tax policy?
Guest: @weayonnoh.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
#Law401 #EconomicJustice #bigbeautifulbill
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
@tanzister.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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
@tanzister.bsky.social
Reposted by Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI
Today at EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference—
Tomorrow on Law 401: The “Big Beautiful Bill.” Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, civil rights at stake. Guest: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies @epi-ri.bsky.social @weayonnoh.bsky.social
🎧 linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401 #bigbeautifulbill
Tomorrow on Law 401: The “Big Beautiful Bill.” Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, civil rights at stake. Guest: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies @epi-ri.bsky.social @weayonnoh.bsky.social
🎧 linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401 #bigbeautifulbill
September 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today at EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference—
Tomorrow on Law 401: The “Big Beautiful Bill.” Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, civil rights at stake. Guest: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies @epi-ri.bsky.social @weayonnoh.bsky.social
🎧 linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401 #bigbeautifulbill
Tomorrow on Law 401: The “Big Beautiful Bill.” Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, civil rights at stake. Guest: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies @epi-ri.bsky.social @weayonnoh.bsky.social
🎧 linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401 #bigbeautifulbill
After a minute or 2, the EPI hipsters are back together again. Watch them change the world.🫡🫡🫡
@divyanair.bsky.social, @hperezaponte.bsky.social
@divyanair.bsky.social, @hperezaponte.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
After a minute or 2, the EPI hipsters are back together again. Watch them change the world.🫡🫡🫡
@divyanair.bsky.social, @hperezaponte.bsky.social
@divyanair.bsky.social, @hperezaponte.bsky.social