Providence Voters Approve City Divestment From IsraelProvidence Voters Turn Gaza Outrage Into Binding DivestmentProvidence’s Israel Divestment Vote Risks Turning City Policy Into Foreign Policy
Providence voters approved a binding measure on November 3 requiring the city to avoid investments linked to genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing or prolonged military occupation. The measure passed with 75% of the vote.Providence voters approved a binding measure on November 3 directing the city away from investments tied to Israel and other listed abuses. The 75% vote followed a grassroots campaign that bypassed officials who had blocked earlier efforts.Providence voters approved a binding divestment measure on November 3, with 75% backing a requirement to avoid investments connected to Israel and other listed abuses. The result followed an activist-led campaign and progressive electoral gains.