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Providence Voters OK Question 7 Divestment Ordinance
The measure passed 75% to 25% and would make Providence the largest city to consider divesting public funds from Israel.
- On Tuesday, Providence voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative to divest municipal funds from entities linked to severe human rights violations, making the Rhode Island capital the largest U.S. city to pass such a measure.
- The Providence for Palestine Coalition spearheaded the initiative after the City Council declined to adopt the ordinance, collecting over 10,000 signatures to place the question on the ballot targeting Israel.
- Election results show 75% of voters supported the measure, securing a lead of roughly 18,000 votes with 97% of precincts reporting at about 10 p.m.
- Mayor-Elect David Morales pledged to implement the law, while outgoing Mayor Brett Smiley warned the measure is 'unlawful' and 'unmanageable,' citing conflict with the city charter.
- Retired District Court Judge William Smith warned the ordinance is 'poorly drafted' and 'likely unenforceable,' predicting a 'litigation frenzy' for the city's Investment Commission if enforcement proceeds.
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Providence Becomes Largest US City to Divest From Israel
Organizers in Rhode Island’s capital city are celebrating a win for direct democracy as the Palestine solidarity movement marks its first binding municipal divestment law passed by popular vote, Shireen Akram-Boshar reports. By Shireen Akram-Boshar Truthout On Tuesday, voters in…Read more →
With 75 percent approval, Providence voters approved a historic initiative to withdraw municipal funds from companies and countries linked to human rights abuses, making it the largest U.S. municipality to take this step.
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Total News Sources20
Leaning Left10Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources lean Left
59% Left
L 59%
C 23%
R 18%
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