Pat Ford, Author at Coalition Radio Network

The Carter Center-Modernizing Sino-US Confidence-Building Measures: Cold War Case Studies & Chinese Perspectives

From: The Carter Center The Carter Center today published “Modernizing Sino-U.S. Confidence-Building Measures: Cold War Case Studies and Chinese Perspectives,” the latest installment in the Finding Firmer Ground report series examining how rising Sino-American tensions have prompted widespread discussion of a “New Cold War.” Some analysts increasingly worry that flashpoints in[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — April 6, 2024 —

People in Northern Gaza Forced to Survive on 245 Calories a Day, Less Than a Can of Beans – Oxfam

From: Oxfam International Minuscule amount is less than 12% of the average daily calorie needs People in northern Gaza have been forced to survive on an average of 245 calories a day – less than a can of fava beans – since January, as Israeli forces continue their military[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — April 4, 2024 —

RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus Announces 2024 Policy Agenda / LEOBOR Reform Bill Priorities

On March 26, members of RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus met in the Rhode Island Senate “Lounge”, to announce priorities surrounding the “reformation” of the Law Enforcements Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) and set forth an Agenda for the[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — April 1, 2024 —

Human Rights Watch: Make Public UN Report on Israeli Killing of Journalist in Lebanon

UN Report on Israeli Killing of Journalist in Lebanon Peacekeeping Agency Should Make Findings Public From: Human Rights Watch The United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) should release the findings of its investigation into two Israeli strikes on a group of journalists in south Lebanon on October 13,[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — April 1, 2024 —

Human Rights Watch: Russia-Shameful Pride in Torture of Terrorism Suspects

Russia: Shameful Pride in Torture of Terrorism SuspectsAuthorities Should Condemn, Punish Not Condone Ill-Treatment From: Human Rights Watch Russian authorities tortured, recorded, and shared recordings of the torture, of at least two men held as suspects for the monstrous March 22, 2024 attack on a concert hall, Human Rights[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — April 1, 2024 —

Human Rights Watch Update: Iran Canada Seychelles

Updates from Human Rights Watch: UN Rights Council: Renew Iran MandatesMaintain Special Rapporteur and Fact-Finding Mission The United Nations Human Rights Council should renew the mission of the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Iran and the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission, 43 Iranian and International organizations including Human Rights Watch[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — March 23, 2024 —

Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statement Regarding the Deadly Family Violence in Warwick, Rhode Island

From The Rhode Island Coalition Against Deadly Violence (RICADV): We are filled with grief over the devastating loss of a young child in Warwick, Rhode Island, whose life was taken yesterday by a horrific act of violence with a firearm. The child was killed by his father, who also[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — March 23, 2024 —

Houthis Demolish Yemeni Home with Explosives / Video: UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, Speaks to the UN Security Council.

Civilians Reported Killed, Dozens Injured; Some Still Under the Rubble From: Human Rights Watch: On March 19, 2024, Houthi authorities detonated a house with explosives in Radaa in al-Bayda governorate, reportedly killing civilians and injuring dozens. Among those killed were children and nine members from one family, according to media reports. More[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — March 21, 2024 —

Grebien Administration Holds $3.2 Million of Rhode Island Department of ED School Funding Hostage. For Payroll? For Stadium?

Dear Superintendent Royal: This morning (3-18-24) we confirmed RI Department of Education (RIDE) has processed a payment through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network to Pawtucket in the amount of $3,277,337. The description and agency notation on the statement denotes the $3.2M is a Housing Aid distribution. Please be[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — March 19, 2024 —

It’s Official: The City of Pawtucket is Broke. City Suspends School Construction Contractors Payments. Letter to School Superintendent Included.

Despite Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien’s cheerful prognostications, the City of Pawtucket is suspending payments to School Construction Contractors, most notably the Baldwin School Project. It is expected, based on background conversations, that Baldwin construction will cease immediately. The Coalition has consistently maintained, given the behavior of the City, that the[Read More…]

by Pat Ford — March 18, 2024 —