About PLF

The Progressive Leadership Fund is a political action committee made up of the most progressive organizations in Rhode Island.  We endorse candidates for state legislative seats. Our member organizations include:

  • RI Clean Water Action Vote Environment Advisory Committee
  • National Association of Social Workers/RI Chapter PACE
  • RI National Organization for Women (RI NOW) PAC
  • National Education Association of Rhode Island PACE
  • Service Employees International Union Rhode Island PAC
  • United Nurses and Allied Professionals PACE
  • American Association of University Professors URI PACE
  • United Auto Workers Region 9A PACE
  • Sierra Club Political Committee


The Progressive Leadership Fund believes in a strong and active state government that reflects the fact that we are all part of one community. To achieve this end, PLF fights for a Rhode Island that cares for its children and families; that preserves our environment; that stands up for civil rights for all; that respects working people and values the work they do; and that is fundamentally fair in how residents both pay for and receive services. PLF is committed to building a group of legislators who understand that in order for Rhode Island to make progress towards our shared values, we must act together on behalf of all Rhode Islanders – with unfair advantage to none, and opportunity for all.

The Progressive Leadership Fund considers seeking our endorsement an affirmation of your support for and commitment to these principles.