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Kimberly Dicupe, one of the organizing directors of Reclaim Rhode Island, addresses a gathering, emphasizing the organization's mission to advance progressive policies in Rhode Island. Reclaim Rhode Island, initially formed by Bernie Sanders supporters and volunteers, comprises teachers, activists, organizers, and everyday residents advocating for a just and equitable future. The group champions universal access to healthcare, education, housing, and a safe environment, alongside initiatives like Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, tuition-free college, widespread unionization, and infrastructure rebuilding. Dicupe highlights the urgency of addressing systemic inequality, environmental degradation, and institutional shortcomings, calling for a Rhode Island where economic rights are fundamental, not privileges. The event underscores a shift toward progressive politics in the state, aiming to improve the quality of life for working-class Rhode Islanders.

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